10 Traditional Housewarming Gifts

I am always stumped when it comes to getting housewarming gifts.  Then, it never fails, someone pulls up at the same time as me carrying a basket full of awesome ideas. So, from now on, I’ve decided to go with a more traditional gift—one that has some sort of symbolism {because, I’m super deep like that.}  Plus, this way, I won’t have to reinvent the wheel.  I mean, if it “ain’t broke, don’t fix it”, right? Plus if Donna Reed could do it in It’s a Wonderful Life, so can I. Right?

Here’s 10 go-to housewarming ideas that are simple, affordable, and meaningful:

1. Bread.  Attach a note that says:  “May those in this house never go hungry”
2. Candle.  Attach a note that says:  “May you always have light in your darkest hours.”
3. Honey.  Attach a note that says:  “May you enjoy all of the sweetness life has to offer.”
4. House Plant.  Attach a note that says:  “May your house be filled with life.”
5. Salt or Herbs.  Attach a note that says:  “May you always have flavor/spice in life.”
6. Wine.  Attach a note that says:  “May you always enjoy life, and never go thirsty.”
7. Olive Oil.  Attach a note that says:  “May you always have health and well-being.”
8. A Broom.  {Okay, I am not sure how well this one would go over, but it is considered a traditional housewarming gift, so I thought I would include it.}  Attach a note that says:  “May your house always be clean and free of evil spirits.”
9. Wood.  {I’m thinking a wood candle holder—knock two of those right off the list.}  Attach a note that says:  “May this home have stability, harmony, and peace.”
10. A Gift Card.  Ha.  Just seeing if you were paying attention.  I admit, this one is not traditional, in any way, but seriously, who doesn’t love getting a gift card?

How about you, what do you give as a housewarming gift?

~Mavis