While lots of families are enjoying camps, swim lessons and trips to the beach, many families are moving this Summer. According to the Census Bureau, nearly half of all moves (48.4 percent) take place during the four months of June through September. Odds are that you are either one of those moving families or you know someone else who is changing residence. So what’s the perfect gift for these moving families or new home buyers?
As many people move, they “clean out” things they haven’t seen in years, reduce excess stuff and get rid of things that are just too pricey to move or bulky to make the trip. When purchasing a moving gift, you want to be careful to not add to the clutter and you want to make the gift as thoughtful and practical as possible. We have created our list of the Top 5 Moving Gifts that are perfect for those families changing residences or first time homebuyers.
1. Gift cards to home improvement stores – Whether someone is moving into a “fixer-upper” or a brand new home, everyone will need items from a home improvement store. Movers will need things like paint, fixtures, keys and locks, lawn and garden equipment, basic tools, and appliances. Choose a major home improvement store or look online to find a home improvement store in their new area. Most websites include a store locator. Both Lowes and Home Depot offer gift card purchasing on the home page of their website.
2. Custom address stamp gift certificate – While moving can sometimes be exciting, changing your address never is! Help ease the process by purchasing a custom address stamp gift certificate like the ones offered at www.paperandpolkadots.com. The mover can simply go online, choose the design and enter their new information and within 5 days, their custom address stamp will be on it’s way! No more writers cramp!
3. Color-coded moving labels – Help reduce and eliminate the packing, loading and unloading stress with color-coded moving labels like the ones found at www.tagaroom.com. These labels take the guess work out of messy markers and ensure movers and friends know which room to place boxes.
4. Kid’s moving books – Don’t forget how hard moving can be on kids, especially young kids who may not understand exactly what is going on. To help put them at ease, kids may enjoy books about the moving experience such as “The Berenstain Bears’ Moving Day”. Kids and parents will appreciate this good read! This book and other moving books may be found at www.barnesandnoble.com.
5. Cleaning products gift bucket – Moving leads to cleaning, lots of cleaning! Help the movers get a head start with an eco-friendly cleaning products gift bucket. Start with a basic cleaning bucket and fill it with eco-friendly cleaning essentials like Method, Seventh Generation or Mrs. Meyer’s. Include products like dish soap, glass cleaner, furniture polish and an all-purpose cleaner. These brands can all be found at Target or www.target .com.
