While this isn’t necessarily a moving mistake, one thing that a lot of people should try to start embracing is the art of gift-giving to those who have helped them in the move.
Sure, if you’re hiring a moving company, you don’t necessarily need to give them a gift since you’re paying them for their services. But at the end of the day, some sort of thoughtful gesture on your behalf is going to make them feel good, whether it be a nice tip or even a meal. But what about friends and family that help you out?
They’re almost never getting paid, but instead, they’re the ones who are spending their time and energy to help you make this move as smooth as possible. Since they’re doing something so meaningful for you, why not get a meaningful gift for them?
But then there’s the next question: what exactly would even be a good gift?
Money seems odd, especially if it’s a friend doing you a favor. A meal such as a lunch break could be nice, too, but if you’re on a tight schedule, there might not even be time for that either. So, what can be done? Well, here are some meaningful gift ideas for your moving helpers!
Consider Getting Them a Personalized Gift
If you don’t know this person (such as a professional mover), then you’ll want to reframe from this, but if you know this person, like a friend or family member, then by all means, you’ll want to do this.
Personalized gifts for people that you personally know will always feel so special. Plus, this is one of the more touching ways to show your gratitude.
Consider custom items like monogrammed tote bags, engraved keychains, or personalized stationery with a heartfelt thank-you note. These gifts demonstrate the time and effort you put into acknowledging their support.
Consider Food or Beverages
You could go the DIY route with this, especially if you’re a fantastic baker, but alternatively, if you don’t have the time or currently lack the space and equipment, you can always opt for buying something instead.
Nowadays, there are loads of options, such as edible arrangements, a bottle of wine, or even a fancy food basket. A basket filled with fine chocolates, artisanal coffee, or a selection of unique teas can make for a delightful and indulgent thank-you gesture. For the most part, you just can’t go wrong with a food gift basket since everyone basically enjoys these.
You Can Never Go Wrong with a Thank-You Meal
If you’re moving far away, then this might not work out unless you do it in advance before the big move. Again, this is something you’ll want to do for friends and family, so this is far from appropriate if it’s professional movers.
So, getting the chance to host a thank-you dinner or party to celebrate the successful move with your helpers. It can really be as simple as preparing their favorite dishes or ordering from a local restaurant and spending quality time together.
Gift Cards are Always an Option
There are some people who are just way too challenging to buy things for, and one of the best things you can do is to take a more simplistic approach and just give them a gift card.
Gift cards offer a more flexible and practical way to say thank you. While some people think of gift cards as the lazy way out when it comes to gift giving, it’s really not like that at all. You can’t really go wrong with this, especially with a thank you card attached to it.
