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Invite Them Over

Once they get settled, invite the new neighbors over for a backyard barbecue, dinner party or even an ice cream night. If you have a close-knit neighborhood, considering inviting other neighbors to give everyone the chance to meet.

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Give a Seasonal Gift

Is it spring? Give your new neighbors some fresh-cut tulips and don’t forget the vase as theirs may still be packed away. Give neighbors some fresh produce from your garden or the local farmers market. In the fall, bring over a pumpkin for their front step. If it’s the holiday season, a simple wreath makes a nice new neighbor gift.

Try one of these 15 stunning living wreath ideas for a welcoming gift.

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Tell Them Insider Tips

“Honestly in a new place, I want information. Where’s the good breakfast place? Non-chain coffee? Is the closest library the best or should I go to another branch,” noted one reddit user. Make an information packet with your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues, nearby parks, information on trash and recycling days and the nearest grocery store. All this information will come in handy when they are getting to know their new neighborhood.

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