This time of year brings holiday cheer, the coming together of family and friends, and amazing neighborhood lights and shows! When neighbors come together to spread good cheer and smiles through Christmas lights, it reminds us to be a kid again. It brightens the hearts of the children that visit these lighted neighborhoods. And as adults, we get the opportunity to remember the wonder of days Read More
Housewarming Gifts and What Their Meaning Infographic
So you have a new neighbor or a friend purchased a new house and you wanted to give a housewarming gift they will remember. There are a multitude of housewarming gifts that you can buy. Depending on your neighbor or friend, you may find that gifts of food are important. Or maybe your friend prefers a frame to add to their new wall. Housewarming gifts like cleaning products may seem insensitive but they help in a time of need – a first move in. Giving neighbors items like serving utensils may also be important until they can unpack their existing products. Even giving housewarming gifts like a local book or author, a map of the area, a local bottle of wine or some other locally crafted item. In this infographic, we learn the housewarming traditions from around the world. Each housewarming gift has a specific meaning in each country. Read More
Neighborhood Driveway Dinners to Build Communities
Neighborhoods are such an integral part to why we choose a home. A good neighborhood is a criteria when determining to buy a home and to stay in the home. Engaging our neighbors and making them part of our lives is what makes communities thrive. One great way to introduce yourself to your neighbors or to just continue your relationship with them is to try driveway dinners or a block parties. Read More
