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December 02, 2024

Thoughtful and Practical Gift Ideas for Friends or Family Who are Moving to Houston in 2025

Gifts for people who are movingBy Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

The arrival of the holiday season and season of giving are nearly always a stressful time and including moving to a new home inHouston to the array can makeit even crazier and anxious, yetit still takesplace. Locating the perfect gift for friendsor family is usually hard enough by itself and a lot more complicated when considering these recipients don't truly want (or need) more "stuff" to pack when moving to a new location.
 

Thus, in this light, here are a few very practical, fairly festive and thoughtful present ideas forthose onour list who will be moving to Houston in the New Year.

Present A Professional Mover

Whether they're movingaround the corner or maybe a fair distance, everybody knows what a bother it is to pack, load up and move. Consider giving them agift certificate for or some cash toward using a professional moverin Houston to carry out these services forthem. Think aboutthe look on their face(s) when they understand these tasks shall be managed by a knowledgeable movingcompany.

Send a Storage Space

Forthose who are downsizing, they could require temporary storage room whenthey're getting established in a smaller place. There might be additional reasons why this acquisition of short-term storage might be helpful for those people who are moving to Houston because ofa new job opportunity so they may not evenhave a place to stay yet. In the event that a few of these exceptional circumstances exist, you might like to thinkabout giving the gift of additional space to those that may need this on a short-term basis.This spacecould be as straightforward as presenting a corner of the basement or garage to hold belongings withoutcharge inthe short term.

GivingGifts fora New Location

Gift cards area typical gift where recipients perhaps select what they wish to buy or experience a pre-chosen place or event to experience. Especially for those who are movingto an unfamiliar place or even a place in a different state, these prepaid cards might be selected particularly to partake in a new, nearby arena, spot or occasion when choosing:

·A trip to the zoo or amusement park in the area

·Events occurring soon for them to attend getting them an escape soon after moving (search for calendars in their particular town)

·A gift card to a favorite chain or well-loved nearby bistro (check online review sites for options)

·Massage sessionsor a spa day for relaxation following moving

Thereare also differenttypes of memberships to consider for example those to a nearby health club, art gallery, Performing Arts Center, Tennis or Country Club. Thinkabout whatever they delight in and this gift could be aspecial approach to welcome them to this new community without being there yourself.

WrapUp Some Moving Supplies

You will find a plethoraof presents to consider inthe moving supply classification with bins, tape, markers, packaging materials to shield sensitive items from harm, etc. Butremember to think a little"out of the box" in terms of making these selections. Although rolls of tape are a great choice, make sureyou pick up one of those hand-held tape dispenser to really quicken the task. There are also items that are important when relocating like shelf liners,cleaning supplies,along with awide array of paper products, dishes,toilet paper, bath towels, and also disposable utensils - the list continues on.

Don'tforget to "pack up" these presents and wrap them in a fun manner or make them appear as a package destined for a new home. Other choices include gifts with their new address printed on such as a personalized, ornamental sign to adorn the door or yard of their new home.

A Thoughtful Non-Seasonal Present

When moving after the holidays have passed, you might still step up to the plate to offer your friends or family a clever gift on or priorto moving day. A care package may include necessities for arrival totheir new residence which won't have them scrambling around opening cartons. This container couldcontain frequently forgotten about things like toiletries, new toothbrushes and toothpaste, coffee, travel-sized items like shampoo, a non-perishable morningmeal, snackfoods or edible items.

Any one ofthese gifts aren't only useful, but they're also very thoughtful causing them tobe an ideal gift for our loved ones who are moving to Houston prior to, following or throughout the season.

 

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