Welcome to the Neighborhood: Housewarming Gift Ideas and Tips

[Dawn4]

that moved in last week. I haven't had a chance to go over and say hello yet. On my way home from a show last night I was thinking maybe I would give her a PC item as a housewarming gift and to welcome her to the neighborhood. My husband thinks it looks like I want her to book a show. Have any of you guys ever done this??? I would love your feedback.

 

[jenniferp417]

I'd make her a plate of something yummy and include a business card, especially if it has your home phone number on it.That way it's a "look what I do" but it's more of a "welcome basket" type of thing.

 

[pamperedtara]

Definitely & I would make a PC recipe to take too ( Warm Nutty Caramel Brownies)! Take it from someone who missed out BIG TIME on new neighbors!! (Didn't know I was consultant, so they became a HO lead to a consultant 30 miles away ) You don't even have to mention the business thing, just a friendly welcome to the neighborhood with an attached recipe that happens to have your business info on it! She will remember your hospitality & she will also be very aware that you are the PC Consultant she needs!!

My standard wedding gift is now the Pizza Party Kit, & everyone I know that has a baby gets the Celebrate Plate with their gift! My husband was like yours at first, but now he sees how much everyone LOVES PC and truly appreciates the gifts. Whether they book or not, they now know that I sell PC!!!

 

[yummybytes]

Defintiely take a recipe and introduce yourself and include a business card or a magnet and a catalog.

You're being friendly, welcoming, and providing them with information about a service you can provide them with. I also make a list for them of names, addresses, and phone numbers of other helpful businesses -- a good pizza delivery place, dry cleaner, closest grocery stores, park, pool/rec area, movie theatre, bank in the area, gas station, a nice restaurant close by. Chances are they may already know those things, but it's a really nice gesture for people who aren't familiar with the area. They will be appreciative of it and remember you for it.

 

[pamperedtara]

I also make a list for them of names, addresses, and phone numbers of other helpful businesses -- a good pizza delivery place, dry cleaner, closest grocery stores, park, pool/rec area, movie theatre, bank in the area, gas station, a nice restaurant close by.

Nice touch! I love that idea!:thumbup:

 

[Dawn4]

I like that idea too. Thanks for all the good advice. I LOVE this site!!!