Do I need to get a thank you present?

[arivecchi]

My new neighbors hosted an afternoon party at their house for my family. It was a nice casual party and we met lots of new neighbors. They had a nice spread with juice boxes for the kids and wine for the adults. I brought snacks and wine to the party.

My question is, would you send a thank you card and a gift or just a card? I have no idea what is appropriate since neighbors were not too friendly in my old neighborhood. :tongue5:

If you think a gift is required, what kind of gift would you suggest? It's an older couple in their 60s.

[mackmama]

I'd send a card or bring over a card along with something homeade (cake, brownies, etc-- not macrame). :)

[AnnieW625]

bring over a card, and a bottle of wine or some baked goods. I think a TY card is appropriate. I wish I had friendly neighbors too, but that's what I would do.

[Binkandabee]

I'd send a card or bring over a card along with something homeade (cake, brownies, etc-- not macrame). :)

My thoughts exactly. A hearfelt thank you note would suffice I think. But, if you want to do a gift, make or bake something to take over.

[logan's mom]

I'd send a card or bring over a card along with something homeade (cake, brownies, etc-- not macrame). :)

:yeahthat:

[SnuggleBuggles]

Just a card would be fine but I would invite them over sometime.

Beth

[ohsara430]

I'd just send a handwritten note. Maybe a drawing from your DC too?

I tend to shy away from giving homemade treats because I don't eat them myself unless I know the person who gave it to me really well.

[katydid1971]

I would get some flowers and a note. I like the idea of a drawing from your kids too.

[DrSally]

My thoughts exactly. A hearfelt thank you note would suffice I think. But, if you want to do a gift, make or bake something to take over.

:yeahthat:

[cuca_]

I would get some flowers and a note.

:yeahthat: Although I do think a note would be sufficient.

[happymom]

I agree that a nice card is enough. If you do want to add something though, I also think flowers may be "safer" than homebaked goods... If not flowers, maybe a pretty box of chocolates.

[veronica]

I'd do a card and agree with PP that I never eat homemade goods from others.

What about an edible arrangement? The smallest one they have should be perfect for a couple!

[elbenn]

I think a bottle of wine and a thank you note would be nice. Do you ever go to a farmers market? If so, you could pick up a few fresh fruits and take those to them instead of a bottle of wine.

[Pinky]

I'd just send a handwritten note. Maybe a drawing from your DC too?

I tend to shy away from giving homemade treats because I don't eat them myself unless I know the person who gave it to me really well.

Same here... I'd go with just a card unless you really want to get them something.

[NancyJ_redo]

How about an orchid from TJ's? They are inexpensive and really pretty, and it's the gift that keeps on giving :p

[JMS]

Flowers are my favorite thing to give. They brighten everyone's day, are thoughtful and calorie-free :)

[mommylamb]

I agree that a nice card is enough. If you do want to add something though, I also think flowers may be "safer" than homebaked goods... If not flowers, maybe a pretty box of chocolates.
:yeahthat:

[ashleybama24]

Card is fine. Technically you brought stuff over to the party so you didn't show up empty handed. Inviting them over some time would be nice as well.

[arivecchi]

Thanks everyone. We did bring in a lot of food, so maybe I will do a card and flowers. I don't bake so that's that! ;)