Moving Out Gift

Updated on September 13, 2012
S. asks from Commerce City, CO
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My sister is moving out on her own, I wanted to give her a nice house warming/moving out gift. Something thought, any ideas?

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A.S.

answers from Iowa City on

If she is young and broke, give her a gift card to Walmart or Target. She can get whatever she needs/wants or groceries.

Classic housewarming gifts are linens, bakeware, glassware, wine, wall art, plants, candles, fire extinguisher, toolbox with tools...

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L.M.

answers from New York on

Depends on the situation. Where is she moving to? How much do you want to spend? Practical or keepsake?

towels
a set of dishes
pots and pans
a picture frame with a picture of you and her

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D.B.

answers from Boston on

Depends on your price range and her living situation. Is she getting her own place or moving in with friends? Does she need the basics like microwave and toaster oven? If she needs a lot of basic, practical stuff, it's probably more important. However, if she has some things and/or if she's willing to do yard sales for the basics, you might want to do something she's less likely to buy for herself.

Do you know her color scheme? If you think she'd like to entertain, maybe wine glasses or an appetizer platter or coffee mugs. Perhaps you have something that is a family heirloom? (Don't do that if she's moving in with other people you don't know well.) Something for her walls (which will be very bare) might be nice if you know her taste. If you don't want to do art, go for a set of picture frames (matching but in different sizes) or a collage-type frame, maybe with some family photos. You could also do a lamp and write something nice about it bringing light into her life. If you go neutral in style, she can use it in the living room or her bedroom and it will go with her other furniture.

Good luck!

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T.H.

answers from Kansas City on

I would wait until she's actually moved and is mostly unpacked into her new home. She doesn't really want to pack anything extra right now and you don't want to give her something that will just get lost in the shuffle.

Does she have a long drive? Maybe you could give her a basket of snacks and goodies to eat in the car or some gift cards to fast food places on the way or something. If she's moving close by I suppose you could do the same thing with a little note that says something like you can live on this until you get your kitchen unpacked or something cute. That could tide you over until she's ready for a real housewarming present!

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K.F.

answers from New York on

Gift cards are perfect if you don't know the style of the person you are buying for. I would find out where she likes to shop and buy gift cards to those stores.

I love places like Target, Pier 1, Crate and Barrel, Ikea, and Family Dollar.

I found some amazing artwork at Family Dollar LOL people are still surprized I got those 6 pieces of art for under $20.00. They also have picture frames that are very beautiful and particularly affordable.

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❤.M.

answers from Los Angeles on

Set of wine glasses if she drinks
Laundry basket
Basket w/a bottle of wine, bath towels, kitchen hand towels, coffee mugs.
A set of kitchen utensils.
Small, tiny table for a nook or to tuck into a corner.
Bookends
Coffee table book
A nice canvas print for her living room.

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