| Have you noticed that some new neighbors have | | | | yourself and deliver some to 2-3 of your favorite |
| just moved in? Or, maybe you haven't reached | | | | neighbors. |
| out to some of your old neighbors for a while and | | | | 3. Welcome to our town: |
| it is time to do so. Nothing renews and preserves | | | | If the neighbor is new to the area, why not put |
| good neighborly relations like a well-chosen gift | | | | together a basket filled with goodies that |
| basket. | | | | communicate the theme of your town or city? |
| Gift baskets are ideal for giving to neighbors for | | | | You can include a local map, coupons to local |
| any occasion. For one, baskets come in all shapes | | | | eateries, and even your own "Top 10 Things to |
| and sizes and can accommodate just about any | | | | Do in Our Town" list. This makes a wonderful |
| type of gift. And, since you will be hand-delivering | | | | house-warming gift and is sure to score you |
| your basket, there is no need for any special | | | | points with your new neighbor. |
| wrapping or for placing it into a box. Just come up | | | | 4. Family fun set: |
| with a great idea, fill up the basket, and bring it on | | | | Does it look like your neighbor enjoys family |
| by their place when it looks like they are home! | | | | activities? A family fun gift basket filled with |
| If you are looking for gift basket ideas for | | | | indoor board games, movies and snacks is a fun |
| neighbors, here are 5 ideas: | | | | way to send a warm message of neighborly |
| 1. Baked goods: | | | | friendship. |
| Gift baskets are great for delivering homemade | | | | 5. Outdoor games set: |
| baked goods like cookies, cakes and pies. If you | | | | The best neighbors are those that visit with each |
| have a specialty baked good that you love to | | | | other and say "hello" often. Ever notice how when |
| make, why not bake up a batch and bring it by? | | | | one family spends more time outside, the others |
| If you are able to get the timing right and can | | | | in the neighborhood follow suit? Consider getting |
| deliver the basket when the goodies are still | | | | your neighbors a gift set filled with toys and |
| warm, it will even more well-received. | | | | games like balls, ring toss, and paddle sets. By |
| 2. Home-canned fruits and jams: | | | | encouraging them to spend time outside more |
| The practice of canning fruits at home is a | | | | often, it can only do good for the whole |
| tradition that dates back centuries and yet | | | | neighborhood's sense of spirit. |
| remains in wide practice today. So, spend a fun | | | | Consider any of these 5 ideas for getting the |
| afternoon with your own family canning some | | | | right gift basket for your neighbors. |
| peaches, berries or apples. Then, keep some for | | | | |