Welcome Your New Neighbors with These Five Ideas
Introducing yourself and even bringing a small gift to your new neighbors is a time-honored tradition, although it does seem to be getting rarer in modern times. Make the first move and help them feel welcome. It’s not only the polite thing to do, it sets the tone for a positive relationship moving forward. After all, you never know when you may need to borrow a cup of sugar. Here are five thoughtful ways to show goodwill and welcome your new neighbors. Bake a Treat Just think about how excited you’d be if someone thought of you and baked you a cake (or cookies or muffins!). Baking a cake for your new neighbors is a great way to say, “welcome to the neighborhood.” Just be sure to let them know the ingredients (or better yet, consider jotting down the recipe) in case anyone in their family has allergies or they’d like to recreate your treat. To be safe, avoid anything with nuts in it the first time around. Pick Flowers or Veggies from Your Garden Anything homegro...