New Home Care Package Ideas

My nephew just bought his first house, and I wanted to send him a box full of essentials and the comforts of home! Check out these new home care package ideas and send the best care package to the new homeowner in your life!

If the new homeowners are also newlyweds, you might want to check out this Newlywed Gift Card Book!

Who Would A New Home Care Package Be Good For?

Although these printables were created with first-time homeowners in mind, they could be used for anyone moving into a new home. Generally, the first-time homeowner is the most likely to have a housewarming party and may need the most for their new home, but anyone moving into a new home would love to receive a care package like this!

• First-Time Homeowners
• College Students Moving Into A Rental Home
• Newlyweds
• Friends Moving Into A New House
• Family Members
• Military Families
• New Neighbors

What Should You Include In A Housewarming Care Package?

The possibilities are limitless! You could do a themed box or a box with the comforts of home. Here are a few ideas:

Comforts Of Home

My nephew has a few things for his new home from his college days, but a new house all his own means he could use quite a lot. Here’s what I chose to put in his box:

• Game – Nothing says home like being able to enjoy a game with those who visit! I chose Mancala for the box.
• Puzzle – Another comfort of home is a good puzzle on the coffee table waiting to be put together. This Blockbuster Animal House Puzzle was my choice. My husband and daughter approved!
• Dish Soap – Because it’s a necessity that will get used!
• Dish Towel – Another necessity that you can never have enough of.
• Hand Soap – One of those things you don’t think of until you’ve moved in and need to wash your hands.
• Snack – Because home is where nourishment is, and a good snack will come in handy while everything is unpacked.
• Fake Plant – Every space needs a bit of green, and a small fake plant can be used anywhere!
• Band-Aids – Just in case!

Cleaning Supplies

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Cleaning supplies are essential to a new home, but one of those things new homeowners really just don’t want to spend money on. Start the new homeowner off on the right foot with a box full of cleaning supplies!

• Cleaning Rags – I like to use white washcloths, purchased in bulk at Costco, but microfiber cleaning cloths are another good option.
• Scrub Sponges – These come in handy for cleaning.
• Cleaners – Sal Suds is a good all-purpose cleaner.
• Spray Bottle – To whip up cleaning concoctions in.
• Mr. Clean Magic Erasers – They really are magic!
• Hydrogen Peroxide – A good thing to have on hand.
• Squeegee – A window squeegee is a must for streak-free windows and shower doors.
• Scraper Tool – I recently purchased these Scrigit Scrapers and am thoroughly impressed!

Tools

You don’t realize how much you’ll need tools until you want to hang a picture or need to repair something. Save the new homeowner a trip to the hardware store with a few basics.

• Hammer
• Picture Hanging Kit – This will come in super handy and should last quite a while!
• Tape Measure
• Level
• Screwdrivers
• Utility Knife
• Pliers
• Duct Tape
• Drill … if you want to spend a bit more.

Safety

This type of care package for the new homeowner could go a few different directions but we’ll stick with the basics. If you want to know what the professionals say, check out these American Red Cross emergency kit recommendations.

• First Aid Kit
• Flashlight
• Lantern
• Candle
• Lighter
• Fire Extinguisher
• Battery-Powered Or Hand-Cranked Radio
• Extra Batteries
• Cell Phone Charger

Gardening

This is a fun one! Whether the new homeowner plans to grow their own vegetables in a cinder block raised garden bed or just wants to keep their yard well-maintained, there are many ideas for a gardening box.

• Gardening Gloves
• Garden Tools
• Pruning Shears
• Sunscreen
• Garden Clogs
• Sun Hat
• Flower Bulbs

Entertainment

Whether you gift snacks for a movie night or the makings for s’mores, an Entertainment Care Package for the new homeowner will give them the tools to entertain as soon as they move in!

• S’mores Box – Include everything you need to make s’mores.
• Movie Night Box – Full of boxed candy like you can buy in the theater, microwave popcorn, fun drinks, and a DVD or Netflix subscription (if you want to go all out).
• Game Box – Filled with snacks and a few games.

Dinner Box

How nice would it be to have everything for a meal, ready to go?

• Pasta and sauce for spaghetti night.
• Soup and crackers.
• Peanut butter and jelly, along with a loaf of bread.

Laundry

Laundry is another one of those things that are essential.

• Laundry Detergent
• Fabric Softener
• Wool Dryer Balls
• Lint Brush
• Delicates Bag
• Stain Remover

A new backyard brings out the kid in all of us!

Get Your New Home Care Package Printables Here!

This printable set includes box flap decorations, a card, and popcorn tags. Print the pages on card stock, cut and adhere the box flap decor, write a nice message in the card, attach a popcorn tag to microwave or snack-size popcorn, fill your box with the items you choose, and your care package is ready to gift. It’s a creative way to gift practical or not-so-practical items for the new homeowner!

What Not To Include In A New Home Care Package

My advice would be to include items that the new homeowners will use up. Things that even if they already have them, they can use your gift as a back up.

Here are a few things I wouldn’t include:

• Perishable Foods – Especially if you’re mailing this box. You don’t know how long it will take to get to the new homeowner, and they really don’t want to receive food that has gone bad.
• Anything Scented – Candles, air fresheners, or anything with a strong smell is best to avoid for those who are sensitive to scents.
• Decorations – Everyone has their own style. Don’t make it awkward by expecting the new homeowner to hang artwork you love or display a trinket that suits your taste more than theirs.

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