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Gifts for New Neighbors SEE ALSO Gifts for Homeowners and Housewarming Presents What do DINKS (Dual Income, No Kids), boomers, flower children, empty nesters, single parents, blended families, and couples with 2.3 children all have in common? The answer strikes close to home. Any of them can become your new neighbor. And regardless of shape, size, or family status, each has some degree of postmoving syndrome—a mixture of anticipation, exhaustion, and disorientation. So circle the welcome wagons and add your personal touches to the following ideas. Organize a welcome-to-the-neighborhood party for new move-ins after they've settled in a bit. Deliver a move-in survival kit to new neighbors. Include such items as paper plates and cups, plastic flatware, a can opener, a phone book, a neighborhood directory, a bottle of aspirin, and a flower arrangement. For families with small children, include crayons and coloring books to keep them busy while Mom and Dad unpack. Arrange for a few weeks of such seasonal services as lawn mowing, leaf raking, and snow removal while new neighbors are getting settled in their new house. Give a town tour to show them the location of stores, schools, parks, and other services. SEE ALSO Gifts for Homeowners and Housewarming Presents
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