new neighbors...what to make and bring over?

[mtemm]

a single mom and her 2 year old (yay! we have a 2 year old, too) just moved in next door and I'd like to take something over to welcome her to the neighborhood. I haven't me her yet but dh has and all I know is that she is cute. and that her mom was there, but isn't staying with her so we assume she's from the area.

any ideas?

 

[Jolie C]

Cookies are usually popular. When we moved into our neighborhood, I found it VERY helpful when our new neighbors explained the trash and recycling schedules and any other little neighborhood information, so you could fill her in on that as well.

 

[Cindy'sCastle]

I'd say a cake probably would be nice, but if she has a 2 year old, then maybe a batch of chocolate chip cookies.

 

[tkyes]

brownies, cookies, bars, those are usually the safest. If they don't eat them she can but them in the freezer and save them for a get together.

 

[pjlla]

I usually do either pumpkin bread or banana bread or zucchini bread..... of course, for neighbors who move in during gardening season, I usuallly bring over some garden surplus (tomatoes, squash, etc)..................P

 

[mtemm]

thanks! I was thinking chocolate chip cookies, but then I started thinking, well, what if the boy has allergies to chocolate, or what if she's doing atkins, etc. LOL! but it sounds like you all thought the same way. I want to give us our phone number, etc. Hopefully we'll click...always nice to make a new friend.

Hmmm...now, there is a single dad across the street...hmmm...could be an interesting summer!

 

[mickeyboat]

Also how about some take out menus to your favorite places, recommendations on a pediatrician, dentist, dry cleaner, gym, etc. Then a big plate of cookies! YUM! Where do you live? Are there any more vacancies on your street?

Denae

 

[Broken8ball]

If they are just moving in, frig may not be up and running, plates and utensils may not be unpacked, etc.

The last two times we moved, a cold drink and a pizza would have been heaven!

 

[katerkat]

Hmmm.... Cookies are always good. I love bread, too. Nothing that really needs plates or utensils, since those need to be unpacked. But any food is always welcome.

Other stuff - take-out menus, recommendations for the good pizza place, other restaurants, a hair salon. Usually I know where the grocery store and such is, but I want to know the GOOD other stuff!

 

[kild]

Stocks and bonds. Nothing says "welcome" like the gift of futures.

A nice chocolate cake is the norm in these here parts. But I like the cookie idea as well as the pizza idea.

 

[HollyJoy]

Either cookies or maybe a nice little plant would be a nice gesture!

 

[Pop Daddy]

Originally posted by mtemm
I haven't me her yet but dh has and all I know is that she is cute.

stay away from her shes probably a fluzzie

 

[DISshopkeeper]

Bring them a dinner like Broken8ball said. Maybe a pasta basket... Or a ziti casserole that she could freeze of she doesn't want to use it right away.

 

[Micca]

Is a keg out of the question?

 

[Jeanny]

Originally posted by mickeyboat
Also how about some take out menus to your favorite places, recommendations on a pediatrician, dentist, dry cleaner, gym, etc. Then a big plate of cookies! YUM! Where do you live? Are there any more vacancies on your street?

Denae

That's a great idea,,,, I just moved here into our townhouse 2 months ago, and know NOTHING about the town other than a few roads I drive on to get to work... I don't have a phone book, just internet access. When I think of questions, there's no one around to ask. My new next door neighbor will mention a few things here and there but she never baked me cookies!!!