Hey! We're your new neighbors!

 

This week we got that wonderful phone call that everyone waits for when getting to a new base and so the time has almost come for us to move out of TLF! After just about 28 days we finally have a home! We got to see our house this week, say we will take it and now we are waiting for an inspection and official date to move in (which we should find out on Friday). It's not where we wanted to live on base (there are 4 separate housing areas and our friends that we wanted to live near are on the west side and we will be on the east side) but it is the size we wanted and since we are only allocated a 2 bedroom, with the one kid per room rule and all, that is great news. We got a 3 bedroom tower which is basically a 3 bedroom apartment in a high rise on base. It's nice enough for the 3 years we will be here and we will make it home. Pictures will come as soon as we get moved in!

Anyways I was scouring Pinterest and the Internet looking for cute ways to introduce our family to our new neighbors. There are 5 other homes on our floor (even though I think 2 are empty but I'm going to make 5 anyway) so I didn't want to do something super elaborate or time consuming. Since we will be here 3 years I figured what better way to introduce The Cunningham family than to give a little gift letting our new neighbors know who we are and that we are here. Plus it may help soften their hearts and help them remember not to complain when they hear the more frequently occurring that I would like crazy toddler tantrum from way outside of our home since we are right in front of the elevator. Way better than forcing them to meet us by knocking on your door during your dinner, on your weekend relax time or while you're bringing groceries in. Gives them a choice of whether or not they want to stop by and meet us and gets rid of that awkward "hi I'm your new neighbor! Please like me and not judge me if I look too crazy rushing out late to an appointment" moment

Here are some cute ideas that I found:

I found this one on pinterest with no link (so I linked to the pinterest page) It is so simple, to the point and plays on the common "come over if you need a cup of sugar" neighbor thing. This is actually my favorite and a strong contender. I would put in on a small card though instead of a regular sheet of paper.

(Photo From Pinterest)

 

Who doesn't love fresh cookies? These ideas are simple and just involve baking cookies and wrapping them up! besides if you don't love cookies or want to bale them you can take the tags and attach them to anything!

 

Found this one adorable poem here at Craftaholics Anonymous with a free printable (FREE and ADORABLE! Can't beat it)

 

(photo taken by Linda Gardner)

Got this one here on Embellish with another adorable free printable!

(Photo taken by Kirsten Fuller)

Got this one here on Casa de Lewis with, you guessed it, another super awesome free printable

(Photo taken by Sada Lewis)

 

This one from Army Wife Network was another one of my favorites since it should be obvious by now I LOVE a good play on words. This one is easy and cost effective...and another FREE printable!

(Photo taken by Tara Crooks)

This really thoughtful idea from Southern Mess is so cute! (free printable included)

(Photo taken by Stephanie Howard)

 

 

This one from Love The Day is Christmas themed but can easily be changed. Printable available for $5 on her site

 

(Photo taken by Lindi Haws: Love The Day Designs)

 

This last one is simple enough to create. Again, I mean, who doesn't love baked goods that you don't have to bake yourself?! I found it on pinterest again with no link.

 

(Photo From Pinterest)

 

Do you do anything to introduce yourself when you move into a new neighborhood? Let me know what other cool ideas you have!