Get Them Something They Actually Want

When people move into a new house, the last thing they need is unwanted tchotchkes that take up space and serve no real purpose. Though the gesture is nice, it doesn’t help to get gifted a personalized blanket or a decorative frame—and when you’re scrambling for new dishware, those little gestures only get in the way. Don’t worry, we have a list of housewarming gifts your loved ones can actually use! 

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1. Small Kitchen Appliances

Take stock of what your loved ones have before they move. It’s best to give them something they’ve been asking for rather than assume they’ll use a toaster. You also want to stick with small appliances, like coffee makers or microwave ovens, to ensure they don’t take up too much counter space. 

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2. Bathroom Essentials

It’s common to grab essential items after you move, but it’s even more common to put off those errands until you’ve had a chance to rest! You can scratch one thing off their list by providing the important stuff: toilet paper, air freshener, and even some cleaning supplies.

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3. Gift Cards

People denounce gift cards as a thoughtless gift, but it’s actually one of the best things you can give someone. It not only takes the pressure off of you, but it also gives them free rein to shop at their favorite stores. Why restrict someone to a basket when you can give them the gift of freedom instead?

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4. Spice Rack Restock

Remember what we said about stocking the essentials? Well, just about every room in the house can benefit from one important item! If you don’t want to give a full-blown appliance, you can provide a thoughtful spice restock. People use spices every day, and it’s a little thing they no longer have to worry about.

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5. Good Quality Towels

Towels are expensive! We don’t know about you, but we’d love it if someone gifted us fluffy towels we likely wouldn’t buy for ourselves. Whether it’s hand towels for the bathroom or large bath towels for post-shower bliss, you can’t go wrong. 

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