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Move-in gift pack: Home sweet home!

by Alisa

My aunt recently moved house after many years in her home. She did a lot of work to prepare, purge, and pack before the move so my mom and I wanted to put together a care package that would make her move-in easier.

Here's our brainstorm list of items and links to what we chose for her special, move-in gift pack.

Safety

CO detector - maybe find out if they have natural gas first.

Fire Extinguisher -- tried this aerosol spray one, easy to store and small enough to stash several around the house.

Dusk-to-Dawn Pathlights -- pop these into plugs near stairs or in hallways to automatically illuminate unfamiliar areas.

Motion-sensing Nightlight -- these are great for bathrooms or areas where you don't want a light on all night.

Install

Picture hanging kit -- best thing about this Kurui-brand kit is the amazing little hammer!

Drawer liner -- this one is thick and wipeable and great for drawers or refrigerator shelves.

Decor

Kitchen towels -- we chose a 6-pack of white bar towels from Target.

Dishmat -- my mom has this washable dishmat that she loves.

Scent Diffuser -- all the Nest diffusers are wonderful, we sent this liquidless type in Linen scent. No flame, no oil, just yummy smell!

Personal

We included this fabulous handmade Spencer Ogg "Forever Shopper" tote from the AppletonDance collection that features the "White-breasted Nuthatch" design from Birch Fabrics' Charlie Harper collection.

Additional suggestions for move-in gift pack

  • screwdriver
  • command hooks
  • batteries
  • smart lightbulbs
  • upgraded smoke detectors
  • phone charge station with speaker
  • spa items for relaxation: bath bubbles, soap, long brush, etc.

Comments

Cathy said…
As always, you guys are genious! What a wonderful surprise for your new home!
5/19/2021
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