What do people give for housewarming gifts these days?

A friend of mine has invited me and my family over to watch the Super Bowl. They are providing food and a keg. She is also calling it a housewarming party since they just moved in about a month ago and nobody has really been to see the new house. She told me that we didn't need to bring anything but, I just can't do that. So, since food and beer will be provided...what should I bring?





What do people give as housewarming gifts these days?

What do people give for housewarming gifts these days?
Having just moved into a new home, whether its NEW or new to the buyer, there are always unexpected repairs to be done. There is also the element of surprise of what needs to be repaired, replaced, repainted etc. I would get a lowes or home depot gift card, whichever is closer, and I would also get a small potted plant and attach the card to that. This way, they have a little something in their new home that reminds them of you, and a little money on a card for an unforseen repair, or a want, need or desire to have something else. I think its nice of you to care enough to do that for them. If the amount of money you have to spend is an issue, and you only have say 10 or 15 dollars, I would buy that many one dollar lottery tickets and use them during the game for prizes. If your going to do something like that, have some trivia questions ready about "football" or the "superbowl" history, and who ever answers first or right, gets to pick a lottery ticket. We do things like that on commercials. It just livens up the party and keeps conversation going. What ever you decide, I am sure it will be nice, because you are taking the time to care about the gift you choose. When you decide, hit the edit button and tell us what it was you decided on! (I can't help myself, I'm a bit nibby!!! lol)
Reply:a bottle of wine, or champagne is always nice.
Reply:Gifts Cards are the easier thing to give. IKEA has fairly inexpensive wares, and an extensive website, so the shopping should be easy!
Reply:One,no matter what, I never go to a party empty handed. So a veggie platter, chips and a dip etc... For a gift, depending on what you want to spend. I would get a new kitchen garbage can, and fill it with household items. Or a nice wicker hamper, and fill it with laundry items. Put a big bow on top.
Reply:The last housewarming gift I gave was to a good friend who married his college sweetheart after almost 20 years apart. I went to a specialty gift store, and got them a brass door-knocker, engraved with their names. They nearly fell out of their chairs. I know it sounds expensive, but it really wasn't; I think it cost about $30 total, and to this day that knocker is on their front door. The store was called "Things Remembered," and I think it's a national chain. At least I've seen them in almost every mall I've been to.


Just a thought. Hope this helps. Gift certificates or gift cards work too, especially to Home Depot or Lowe's. Homeowners practically live at Home Depot (at least I do!).
Reply:A potted plant is always great and a neutral gift. However, gift certificates to a home supplies store e,g bed, bath and beyond or IKEA is also a great idea.
Reply:pretty hand towels (for bathroom)


picture frame,


a set of really nice sheets


pot holders


a Tupperware tea pitcher


a nice set of flatware, or a knife set with butcher block


scented candles


candle stick holders.


maybe even something antique.


a blender


a nice nice not cheap coffee maker


some bake ware.





that's all I can think of for now... my brain is still sleeping on me, I just got up.


hope this helps.
Reply:Gift cetificates to places close to her. plants are another good gift. bottle of wine for them to have on another day. you will want to keep it quiet in case others there haven't brought anything.
Reply:Here are some ideas:





Bring them a bottle of wine (if they like wine).


Some kitchen towels


Flower vase


Hand towels for the bathroom


Crystal platter








Good Luck!
Reply:Cert. from Bed, Bath and Beyond!
Reply:how about some little thing that you know they need, maybe for the kitchen, since they are providing some food....new kitchen towels, or a little sun-catcher for the kitchen window..





A candle or two....





If they have a yard, maybe some seeds or a gift certificate to a garden store??





The ideas could be endless.
Reply:Gift certificate from Pier 1.
Reply:a glass of wine or a champagne bott never fails to please a homewarming host. nevertheless, it varies on the couples likes... a big coffee table book or scented candles are nice as well, depending on the motiff of the house
Reply:A basket filled with flavored coffees, jams, jellies, candies, dried fruits- yummy things to enjoy that people wouldn't buy themselves, but would be nice to consume while taking a break from unpacking yet another box of cd's.
Reply:Bring yourself and do a strip tease for the husband if she's married..if not than do one for me...lol
Reply:Whiskey and KGB......(.) (.)
Reply:Pots, pans, silverware, toaster, bedding materials, candles, gist cards.





You will probably be better off getting a gift card. that way they can pick out what they need or want.
Reply:Small appliance/gadget, Towl set, Home deco, give her something she might want or need for her new house.
Reply:Perhaps a bottle of wine; some neutral colored guest towels and soaps (unless you know the colors of her bathroom) a candle; a gift card - just something they can use in their new home.
Reply:I have given candles, plants, ect.. also ask her what she needs, maybe towels, glasses, cookware. starting a new home is difficult, maybe she is just to shy to ASK FOR HELP? good luck im sure she'll like anything you give her. GO COLTS, sorry had to do that.
Reply:get a nice card and put a gift card in it from anywhere they can get supplies for the house. pier one; bed, bath, and beyond; or even walmart.





as for the super bowl party offer the help wash the dishes and clean up afterwards. have fun