Parents, on housewarming gifts?
For those of you who answered my question yesterday about my friend moving out and her car- mom talked dad into signing it over on the condition that she puts it in her name before she moves out- they don’t want any liability of owning it and her not living there- so I guess that’s fair enough.
So she and my other friend are moving in together- they each have their bedroom sets but nothing else. They don’t have any bathroom/ kitchen/ living room stuff and don’t have much cash left over after first/last/security. I’m loaning them a couch that I’m not using until they buy their own- and if they end up keeping/ ruining it I don’t care because I got it for free, I don’t really like it, and I’m not using it anyways.
What would be appropriate for a housewarming gift for them? When my godson’s mom first moved out I got her toilet paper, paper towels, garbage bags & towels- because well poor people really appreciate not having to choose between diapers and toilet paper- and to me, nothing says home like new fluffy towels instead of the ratty ones that are like 20 years old.
So- specific items, gift card, cash, other ideas?
If money wasn’t an issue, how much would you say is reasonable for a gift card?
They’re both in my group of "super close I’d tell them anything" friends
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I didn’t read your question yesterday but you sound like a very thoughtful person. You kind of remind me of myself lol. Always trying to help out others when you can, making sure they aren’t just "making do". I would probably get them a gift card to a store where they can find almost anything they need. Wal-Mart, Target, etc. They’re lucky to have you as a friend.
Either a gift card or something that you know that they need.
I wish I could donate some of my old towels to them. I have about 15 extras that aren’t ratty & are still fluffy. They are from when I lived on my own ..with a few roommates. When Andrew and I moved in together, we bought all new bathroom decor ..that matches!
I think that a gift card to a place like Walmart or Target would be great. OR ask them what they’d like to have. Maybe they can name a few items of things they’d love to have, would use frequently but cannot afford to buy themselves right now.
*Best friend or just a close friend? Id do $50-100 per person!
I like the idea of a basket of items that get used.
Cleaning themed basket- like dish soap, dishwasher tabs (provided the place has a dishwasher), dish towels, sponges, bathroom cleaner, bleach wipes.
Laundry basket- laundry basket with preferred type of detergent, bleach, fabric softener,
Kitchen Basket- kitchen utensils like can opener, serving spoons, stirring spoons, kitchen tongs, thermometer, spices, salt/pepper shakers, spatula, oven mitt, fire extinguisher, kitchen towels
But a laundry hamper and fill it with the basics, like kitchen towels, laundry detergent, hand soap, garbage bags, etc… I have seen this done at many bridal showers and it always seems to be the most practical gift. (And one of the most appreciated.)
If they are very close friends, get an idea of what they have and then buy them the necessities that they do not- toilet paper, dish liquid, etc. What do you use daily that you could not live without?
I would also give them something non-essential, such as a candle or like you mentioned towels (though I prefer my older ones to new ones, but mine get better with age).
It really depends on how much you want to spend.
You can present even toilet paper in a nice way- in a basket with the towels rolled up amongst it. And of course if you get towels, be sure to get ones that are a favorite color and/or monogrammed.
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I would say a gift card $20- $50, depending on what you can afford. Get it for someplace that they can buy household items AND groceries!!