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"Housewarming gift"
Snidget 44369 desperate attention whore postings
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08-11-08, 08:09 AM (EST)
 
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LAST EDITED ON 08-11-08 AT 08:10 AM (EST)Hmmmm. That is hard, because I don't know what appliances/cookware and stuff she might have taken with her. One thought so you don't duplicate what they have would be one of those fruit of the month or something like that club where you get something every month for a few months and they don't have to store it or deal with having two of something. If you know her taste and color scheme you could do some sort of lamp or other home decorating thing, but that can go really wrong really fast. Candles are an option, especially something that will look pretty if they don't want to burn it. Do they have a yard or outside where they are? Something for the patio like a hammock chair could be nice. One last thought. If you think husband got custody of the tools in the divorce a nice set of tools for doing around the house stuff (hammer, cordless drill, etc.) might be welcomed. You can get a tool box and do it up like a "gift basket". Also it usually isn't that bad if you have duplicates as you can be charging one while using the other or have a spare when one hides for awhile. Edit for clarity.
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syren 5418 desperate attention whore postings
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08-11-08, 08:10 AM (EST)
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LAST EDITED ON 08-11-08 AT 08:11 AM (EST)I like Icy's suggestions. Although I know when I have moved into a new home the things I most lack seems to be cleaning stuff. If she is far from you, maybe you could find a maid service for her for a month (once a week) or a giftbasket with baisc cleaning supplies. Gloves, towels, cloths, sponges, air freshner, and if you can deliver it personally different types of cleaning liquids. Or in place of the liquids if you are to far away you could send a giftcard with the basket for her to pick up her favorites. I know it is a little unconventional, but the thing that has been the biggest hassle when moving for me was the basic cleaning things. ETA: Also, don't forget the kids, they moved too and sometimes get left out when housewarming gifts are presented. Get a small age appropriate poster or something for their room/s.
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suzzee 5961 desperate attention whore postings
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08-11-08, 10:08 AM (EST)
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Just cut my Christmas shopping in half, thanks!!
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kingfish 20752 desperate attention whore postings
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08-11-08, 08:14 AM (EST)
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A chipmunk skin rug.
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samboohoo 17173 desperate attention whore postings
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08-11-08, 01:30 PM (EST)
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I think you have received a couple of things I like here, especially the tool kit suggestion.I bought a neat little tool box from Target a couple of years ago. It was too expensive, and it has the basics you would need. I have a friend whose MIL gives them house item stocking stuffers each year like batteries, lightbulbs (which you could now give in the energy-saving variety), etc. A mixing bowl/special cookie jar or platter. You could even include ingredients and a recipe, plus aprons for all the girls. A wicker laundry basket full of towels, washcloths, etc. They could be monogrammed. I agree with Syren's suggestion of the cleaning supplies - again another way of introducing her to the Green world. On many occasions, I have given a housewarming gift of pantry staples.  surfkitten summer sigshop 2008
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foonermints 14531 desperate attention whore postings
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08-11-08, 02:29 PM (EST)
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*waves away "fat scent"* 
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kingfish 20752 desperate attention whore postings
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08-11-08, 02:37 PM (EST)
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I have, however received a few comments about my "Sweat Scented Candles", aka "Locker Room Reek".
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Tahj 4136 desperate attention whore postings
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08-11-08, 05:01 PM (EST)
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LAST EDITED ON 08-11-08 AT 05:05 PM (EST)I recently went to a housewarming. My gifts were a candle--a nice one, scented, and a CD. If you know her musical tastes, that might be nice. Both items are very usable, small, and if they get duplicated, it's OK as long as it's not the same exact CD. Edited to add--A wind chime might also be nice. I would not recommend plants, if you're thinking about it. 
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08-12-08, 00:18 AM (EST)
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... on some piping hot Dead Sea Rolls.
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08-12-08, 01:02 AM (EST)
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Nice picture frames, candlesticks, gift basket with food items that are fun and unusual (I love Trader Joes for this), basket with gardening supplies (flowers or veggies) if she likes to garden (er, a plant -- I DID just send a friend a dwarf blueberry bush for her patio!), and of course, the tools and handywoman book is also a fabulous idea. If you know her music tastes, a CD or two is nice. Stuff for her kids and pets is also nice. Hope this is helpful!
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