My friend invite me to her house warming .
What should I bring for her?
She lives with her husband, 2 kids, mother and father in law, brother in law, brother in law's friend.....huge family isn't it?
2006-10-10 18:39:13 · 11 answers · asked by cutebluesea18 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Oh my, that is a crowd! It is appropriate to bring something for the house, like something for the bathroom, kitchen or the pantry. Some popular gifts are those cute little bathroom guest towels, a basket with miniature soaps, or both of these, artfully arranged{if they have a guest bathroom} An appliance, kitchen towels or potholders, or something homemade from your kitchen. Jam, jelly, candy, cookies, spiced nuts, all wrapped up cute, with ribbons, whatever your speciality is. Or do a theme basket. I got a a plate, two mugs, a selection of teas and hot chocolates, candy, and a snuggly throw for xmas.Take a cue from those gift baskets that the department stores sell at xmas. Campbells sells one with soup bowls and soup, there are some with cheeses and summer sausage and crackers, there is one with various popcorns, popcorn oil, and popcorn salt.. I saw one at the hospital with beer and many snacks, and a big beer stein in the middle.
If they drink coffee, a selection of flavored coffees, creamers.
A fruit basket, or flowers, or purchased ihigh end chocolates is always nice.
If you are a crafter, you could embroider the towels, or make a lid cover for jars.
Hope this helps.
2006-10-10 19:56:56 · answer #1 · answered by riversconfluence 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The origins of a housewarming was when couples bought their first house and friends and family brought over gifts to help them get settled and comfortable. Seems to me she will probably have everything she needs (except peace and quite) since she is already married and has kids.
If they are having a house warming party I would suggest a few bottles of GOOD wine .... if you are just going for a visit with your friend I would bring some nice little pastries or such for the grown ups and kids. ... OH! don;t forget to get a card
2006-10-11 02:26:33 · answer #2 · answered by gravyelbow 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get her a spa day. It's supposed to be something for the home or family, but that girl needs a rest.
Or
Make her a new home basket. Put in maps of the new area include the nearest location of her favorite grocery store, post office, pet store and vet if applicable and a reminder to update the info on the pet's tags and microchip, mall, Target (no woman can go long without retail therapy, and the soothing ambiance of Target) adverts for landscaping along with gardening tools and seeds, adverts for maid service. Include picture hanging supplies, advil (moving is stressful and you can hurt yourself). There are lots of things you can do.
Cheers.
2006-10-11 01:59:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, for a house warming gift, u can get anything ranging from appliances to even the smallest essential things needed in the house. Sometimes showpieces work too.. Some pple get them chocolates and flowers.. But it depends on wht you would like to give them. Put a little more thought into it before u give. and always get them a house warming card.
2006-10-11 01:49:11 · answer #4 · answered by makeuplover. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Baked goods!! A new house always needs things in the pantry. If you're handy at it, some home-made cookies and breads would probably be appreciated. Some different flavouris of tea and coffee, and don't forget something fun for the kids, like rice krispie squares or something.
2006-10-11 12:01:57 · answer #5 · answered by Holly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL with all those get her a gift certifcate or what have you to some sort of spa or cruise so she can have her self a good time w/o the kiddies and inlaws. cuz come on noone wants to live with their inlaws lol
2006-10-11 01:47:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
find out if she is registered at different stores..... give her a gift card for Home Depot or Lowe's.... make her a gift basket with mini gifts and a gift card for a day at a spa ( I'm sure she needs it)...
2006-10-11 02:40:32 · answer #7 · answered by ladyqueenbeeee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unless she has given you a hint then plants are always nice, or a gift certificate to her fave store..............you are not buying for the whole family it is something for the HOUSE, ie tea towels nice linen that sort of thing..........
Have a great time but dont forget to get a nice welcome to your new home card...I always loved those when I moved :]
2006-10-11 01:42:38 · answer #8 · answered by candy g 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a hit on the head, for letting all those people move in.... actually it is very tackey of your friend to have a house warming party when she has all those others living there.
2006-10-11 02:36:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
with that many somekind of food idem . i usually take some kind of candle with a candle holder that is dressy . so they will burn safe
2006-10-11 07:18:34 · answer #10 · answered by terri e 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋