novagirl Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 We have new neighbors moving in...I am trying to come out of my shell and talk to people more. Was thinking about going over there with a gift of food or something but then, thinking that they don't know me, maybe they wouldn't want to eat food from a stranger you know? Can you think of anything I could bring over or any ice breakers besides introducing myself? I am a bit scared, but I remember when we built our first house,how the neighbor lady came over with a meal and it was so apprieciated at the time. I want to be like that!:D:confused::D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammy Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I mean really.....if you were trying to poison them....well....they know where you live, LOL! I think it is always a good thing to get to know your neighbors..... I live in hillbilly land....and my neighbors brought beer when I moved in LOL...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourOaks Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 We will be getting new neighbors soon as well and I am in exactly the same spot as you. I am very shy one-on-one and just don't know what to say. I am thinking of taking a gift over as well. Thinking about a jar of my homemade hot cocoa powder (it will be getting cold here soon). If I can find some very inexpensive mugs, I may include those. I don't know if the people are from out of town or not -- if so, I plan to get some maps of the area for them. If not, I am thinking of gathering some coupons for our area. I make homemade bread, so I was thinking of that. I don't know what to do if I steer clear of homemade items, so I'm interested in suggestions as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in FL Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I mean really.....if you were trying to poison them....well....they know where you live, LOL! I think it is always a good thing to get to know your neighbors..... I live in hillbilly land....and my neighbors brought beer when I moved in LOL...... I agree. Real food during the time you are trying to get settled into a new house is sooooo good. Also, take chocolate! Melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I mean really.....if you were trying to poison them....well....they know where you live, LOL! I think it is always a good thing to get to know your neighbors..... I live in hillbilly land....and my neighbors brought beer when I moved in LOL...... :lol: This made me laugh. Thank you! To OP, food is nice. Always helping to people in the middle of a move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Homemade cookies or flowers, and a welcoming note with your phone number on it if they need to call you. :-) I know you're right next door, but the phone is nice just in case they have a quick question. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiff in TX Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I think food would be a lovely idea. And if they don't want to eat it, they don't have to. It is the thought that counts afterall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I mean really.....if you were trying to poison them....well....they know where you live, LOL! I think it is always a good thing to get to know your neighbors..... I live in hillbilly land....and my neighbors brought beer when I moved in LOL...... :lol::lol::lol: The poisoning and the beer! :lol: A casserole - everyone needs to eat.....we had folks ask if they could have a local pizza place bring dinner the next night --that was nice. A loaf of bread and some yummy spread...SO many different ways to be welcoming and appropriate. Go for it!:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I usually take some kind of bread like banana or zucchini. I avoid nuts because of allergies. It is nice to have something to snack on while moving that is somewhat healthy. I also put my phone number on a sticky note and attach it. I let them know that they can call for a cup of sugar or a candle in a storm if they need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avila Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Maybe bring a plant and a nice card? I am also leery of the food thing, mainly because so many people have allergies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I always bring food, and it is always happily received. I think food is fine. If you feel funny about it, bring flowers instead. Either way throw in a little card with your name and house number welcoming them. They will love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammy Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Now I must say.....I have never thought of someone who gave me food as being 'unsanitary'.....really I haven't. Maybe that is why my neighbor brought over beer.....to kill all those germs from the other food I had received from the 'unsanitary' neighbors, LOLOLOLOLOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth Conley Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 can be a good compromise. Most people will eat fruit. Besides, one simply rinses fruit, regardless of the giver. A fruit basket you throw together yourself can be really special. Cheap but really high quality baskets can usually be acquired from thrift stores. You can wrap some of the fruit and add some wrapped candies or nuts for added color and interest. Flowers (real or fake), add interest too. BC (before children), I did quite a bit of that "Martha Stewart" stuff. Now folks are lucky to get a jar of jam with a post-it note. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 We moved a lot due to the military, and we almost always elected to live off-base. At one duty station a neighbor left a small basket with cookies and a handwritten "things of interest" list for us - it included the local pizza delivery number and coupon, the location and hours of the library, quick landmark-style directions to the best grocery store with a recent coupon flyer, how to get to the Blockbuster video store LOL, and a newpaper cutting of the local movie theater with times. It was perfect :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I always make a plate of cookies and put a note on there with our names and the boys ages. It's always been well received and they have the note to help remember our names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoyfulMama Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 One time we moved a neighbor dropped of a grocery bag full of TP, paper towels, grapes, apples, and directions to the closest grocery store and Wal-Mart. Super sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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