Gift Idea - Tacky or OK?

[Philagoofy]

We are invited to my cousin & her fiance's new house for Thanksgiving & housewarming. I'm bringing an appetizer - dip & tortilla chips (not too original but I'm not much of a cook). I found a cute ceramic pumpkin with a lid and a ceramic plate in the shape of a leaf - although it's not a set. I was going to put the dip in the pumpkin & then the chips would go on the leaf plate. They would keep the them as my housewarming gift. Is it tacky that I'm using the gift for the appetizer? Should I also include another gift or put just put the food on regular dishes & buy them something else?

 

[NMAmy]

That sounds like a nice idea!

 

[golfgal]

I think that is a cute idea.

 

[XYSRUS]

It's a great idea!

 

[Mrs.Toad]

I would serve the chips and dip in my own dishes and just give her the gift seperately. I don't think it's tacky, but it just doesn't seem right to me to give a gift that's already in use and she will have to wash right away.

 

[Pakey]

I think it's a cute idea.

 

[clovergirl5]

I like the idea, I have heard of that before. Have fun!

 

[C.Ann]

Sounds fine to me..

 

[golfgal]

If you are making the dip at home, include a recipe for the dip too-even if it is simple.

 

[Scurvy]

If you are making the dip at home, include a recipe for the dip too-even if it is simple.

I agree with this. I also agree with those who think it's a great idea to use the dishes for the dip and chips, especially since traditionally housewarming gifts are food, plants, wine or other small things - not wrapped gifts. This way you are giving them something to enjoy in their new home without making a big deal of the gift. It's perfect!

 

[pixiewings71]

I like it and I would love to receive it as well!

 

[luvmy3]

I think its cute and even cuter with the recipe, and you could add a gourmet dip mix too.

 

[LizabethSwan]

I agree I think its a great idea.

 

[Piglets Mommy]

I love the idea!

 

[Philagoofy]

Well thanks. I was going to chuck the idea but I'll say majority rules!
I'll type up the recipe & include that - good idea.
Now I don't have to start another thread - what were some of your favorite housewarming gifts.

 

[Pixiedust34]

That's a very nice idea!

 

[OceanAnnie]

I think it's a great idea!

 

[MarilIncredible]

I think it is a great idea. At my BFF's housewarming party, another guest baked up a casserole in a really nice dish that was her housewarming gift.

As far as my favorite HW gift, I've only ever received 3 - a $100 Trader Joes GC, a set of photo frames, and a candle. I'd say my fave was the GC.