Think Outside the Box Gifts: Hometown Welcome Kits

July 7, 2010

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    Make a heartfelt gesture and show off your hometown pride when you create a personalized welcome kit, filled with items that will help friends feel comfortable and right at home.

New Neighbor Bundle
Extend a warm welcome to new neighbors by hanging this adorable kit filled with useful little things on their doorknob.
  • Downloadable Door Hangers
    Personalize one of our Downloadable Door Hanger Templates with a special handwritten welcome note, or add fanciful texture with our simple embossing technique.
  • Ready-Made Door Hangerswelcome neighbor door hanger
    If you're in a hurry, print our Ready-Made Door Hangers, then follow our simple instructions to put it together.
  • Creative Stuffer Ideas
    While basic restaurant and shopping guides are helpful, nothing beats the recommendations of a seasoned local. Tuck these customized pieces into your door hanger and give your new neighbors a true lay of the land.
    • Take-Out Menus
      Highlight your favorite dishes on take-out menus from local restaurants to help familiarize newcomers with your neighborhood’s finest eateries.
    • Customized Map
      On a map of your area, note the locations of frequented businesses, like the post office, grocery store and bank. Then add the darling hidden gems that make every place special, like a local stationary shop or neighborhood hardware store.
    • A Perfect Afternoon
      Consider your favorite ways to spend time around town, then create an itinerary for an enjoyable afternoon. Plans could include a visit to the park, grabbing a treat from the ice cream parlor, seeing a play or checking out an exhibit at the museum. Make a truly kind gesture by adding a gift card with enough money on it for a few orders of ice cream, or including coupons for the theatre or museum.
Visitor Gift Basket
Greet a visiting family member or friend with a localized gift basket guaranteed to make them feel right at home.
  • Container Ideas for Travelers
    Pack your goodies in a thoughtful way that won’t take up too much space in a suitcase.Canvas totes and reusable lunch bags pack easily, and guests can put them to good use during their trip and long after it ends. Collapsible storage containers are another great alternative. They’re compact, and back home, they allow for easy organization.
  • Lovely Little Gifts
    Fill your chosen container with local and practical treasures.
    • Hometown-Inspired Gifts
      Include foods like jams and salsas that feature ingredients specific to your area. Toss in a few city-themed magnets and trinkets that celebrate hometown sports teams or landmarks.
    • Great Gifts for Guests
      Bottled water, a bar of handmade soap and a pretty sleep mask make for a cozy and comfortable visit.
  • Earth-Friendly Filler
    Instead of using tissue paper or plastic basket stuffing, repurpose old newspapers! Use scissors to cut into thin strips or run through a paper shredder. Once visitors have uncovered each thoughtful item, they can simply toss the shredded newspaper straight into the recycling bin.

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