Great Housewarming Gift Ideas

Few things rival the excitement of moving into a new home, except perhaps the housewarming party that comes after you get settled in! When your friends and family members invite you to their first party in their new home, deciding what to bring them to celebrate this momentous occasion can be quite nerve-wracking. You want to get them something they will totally love and/or actually use, something that stands out from all of the bottles of champagne or run-of-the-mill house plants everyone else typically brings.

Some people say gift cards to home stores are a great housewarming gift idea because the recipient can get whatever they want for their new place. However, these are very impersonal, and no fun at all to present to the hosts, and they give the message that you just couldn’t be bothered to find something they would like. For a housewarming gift idea that goes beyond ordinary and is sure to please, consider these:

A gourmet gift basket

Sure, it’s not the most original housewarming gift idea, but if you choose one that is filled with useful products that match their tastes and interests, a gift basket will be much appreciated. A quick way to find just the one you’re looking for is to shop online, where you’ll find thousands of baskets filled with everything you could imagine. If you want to go the extra step, consider getting a fancy basket and make it unique by filling it with special goodies you know they will love. Some ideas include specialty teas, cookies, spices, chocolate, pasta, gourmet foods, biscotti, crackers, a set of heart-shaped measuring spoons, or go the non-food route and get one filled with pampering items such as fancy soap, lotions and bath products.

A distinctive plant

Although a traditional houseplant is a somewhat boring housewarming gift idea, there are other plant gifts that are more unique. A windowsill herb garden will be a big hit with anyone who likes to cook. They can have fresh homegrown herbs within easy reach to snip as needed for cooking, and can enjoy the enticing scents of rosemary, thyme, mint, basil, parsley and other herbs all year long.