Tag Archives: housewarming

Should Couples Host Housewarming Parties?

If you’re newly married and recently moved into your home or even if you’ve been married for a while and recently purchased a home, having a housewarming party is a nice idea. Friends and family will be curious about your new home, so invite them over and show it off. Some guests will bring gifts, although newlyweds are likely to receive fewer items, since wedding gifts were recently given. Be sure those wedding gifts are in plain view when guests arrive. If you don’t want gifts, but simply want people to visit to see your new home, indicate this on … Continue reading →

Ideas for Gift Baskets

A home business making gift baskets is a fun, simple way to make some extra money (see previous gift basket articles). The key is to make great baskets that are a good value for the price. The more custom your baskets are the better they will sell. We talked about giving out gift baskets to family and friends as gifts for special occasions, which is a great way to get some word of mouth advertising. It doesn’t hurt to place a business card, or a slip of paper with your phone number inside each basket. Here are some ideas to … Continue reading →