Whether you want to establish future neighborly relations or just because you’re nice, here are some great ideas for welcoming new neighbors.

Some homemade baked treats can be a great gift (just be sure to have a list of ingredients on hand – you never know what someone might be allergic to).

If they are new to the city, a locally made treat or product is an excellent welcome gift as well as an introduction to the community. You can put together a small package with the menus from your favorite restaurants, along with a welcoming note with your favorite dishes.

A resource card is a unique idea. What’s a resource card? It’s a welcoming card that includes things like trash days, reliable tradesman, everyone’s favorite babysitters, neighborhood watch info, etc. Everyone knows a big move causes lots of stress. So let your new neighbors settle in for a few days (or a couple of weeks) then stop by one day when you see them outside and introduce yourself.