10 Gifts to Leave for Your Home's New Owner

Moving into or out of a home is an event that is filled with lots of emotions for everyone. Those can range from happiness to sadness to excitement, or even a little fear. Leaving a small but thoughtful gift for the new owners of your home can help you close that period of your life a little easier. It's also a nice gesture to welcome the new owners and let them know you wish them well. Try one of these suggestions. 

1. Gift card for a nearby restaurant.
   Look for something that serves variety and just about anyone would like. If you can find one that delivers too, that can be a big help on moving day.
2. Neighborhood guide.
   Include information for nearby restaurants and grocery stores, favorite boutiques, the nearest gym or any place nearby they might need right away,
3. Personalized keyring.
   A good keyring is a necessity for the new keys. You can get a monogrammed one or something engraved for a special touch.
4. New doormat.
   A doormat automatically makes the entrance look welcoming. And it's something that is often overlooked in the hustle and bustle of moving. You can go for something personalized with a monogram or family's last name or just something that fits with the style of the house. 
5. Specialty coffee and/or tea.
   Few people want to tackle their first morning in a new house without a cup of coffee first. If you have a coffee shop in the neighborhood that roasts their own or sells locally roasted it's a nice way to offer a connection to the new neighborhood. 
6. A vase.
   Fresh flowers can make a home look more inviting and the new owners can pick their own from the yard or buy some. You don't have to know their decor style since vases are very versatile. 
7. A plant.
   Again, it gives a nice homey touch and many plants are low maintenance but still look nice. 
8. A small package of toilet paper in each bathroom.
   It's not so much a gift and requires no explanation, but it is a nice gesture and much appreciated. Let's face it, it's the one thing you don't want to be digging through moving boxes for when you need it. 
9. Gift card for a local store.
   A gift card to a local store or even nearby department store to help add a personal touch to their new home is often a much-appreciated gift. 
10. A locally unique item.
    You should probably stay away from food because of allergies and storage issues, but there are other options. A framed map of the neighborhood, something with a connection to local history, fridge magnets that celebrate something unique about the city or state, or a cutting board in the shape of your state are just a few examples. The internet and local boutiques and markets are good places to find these items. Going with something that uses local materials or was created by a local artisan can make it a nice way to connect with the new neighborhood.

Moving into a new home can be quite an experience and leaving a little gift for the new owners with a note to wish them well is a nice gesture that will be appreciated.

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