Each time someone moves into the area, it is usually time to open up the attic and see what presents you can re-gift. Instead, you should look into buying some truly unique house warming presents, this way you wont have to re-gift, and yours definitely won’t be re-gifted too.

I for one do not like receiving gifts that are 15 years old, unless its a collectible, and worth some money. But when you receive a traveling clock radio, that is clearly way out dated, you tend to get a little upset and annoyed.

People think just because you move in, and you are still unpacking that they should just take it upon themselves to bring you lots and lots of food. First off, you might not be able to cook as well as you think you can. And, are you sure they are going to like that green bean casserole as much as you do?

First off, think of things you don’t want, and you will come up with a list of things that are pretty common items to give at a house warming party. Things that are given to much, to often, and should never have been given in the first place.

Yes, the thought does count, and you are just trying to welcome them to the neighborhood, but you still have an obligation not to give a bad gift.

If you really try to get them something one of a kind and unique, you will be remember as someone who doesn’t like to cheap out when it comes to gift giving, and you might have just made a new friend for life.

House warming gifts are a wonderful tradition and allow us all to prove that we care about our friends and neighbors. Coming up with unique house warming gift ideas is another thing altogether.