Going Away Gift

[lins_n_derek]

Hi girls! My DH's brother and his wife are moving to Arizona in two weeks. We all live in Kentucky now. It is a huge shock and we just found out. They are having a going away party next Saturday. I feel like we should get them some type of gift but I'm not sure what. Any help would be appreciated!

[kugrrly]

how about a scrapbook of good times spent together??

maybe something Kentucky related??

[Rosebud]

How about some nice stationary so they can keep in touch by sending letters and photos home?

[mommydearest]

Gift card to chain resturants they have there or for pizza there. Honestly, when we first moved, we ate out a lot and it got really expensive. I would have loved a Papa Johns card or a Chilis card. You might check the yahoo yellow pages to see what will be near their new place.

[Chimichanga]

If they are driving out, I would also suggest some gas gift cards. You could do a "moving basket" with things like gas cards, snacks, travel games, etc.

I also like the chain restaurant gift cards; something nicer than McDonald's but still relatively inexpensive.

[skraus75]

What about maps for the area they are moving to? Where is Arizona are they moving? What about a list of "hot spots" -- whatever would be hot spots for them? I also really like the gift card ideas....

[laura]

When we moved cross-country, restaurant GCs were very nice gifts we received from some people. We also received a lot of wine/champagne since our move was a "celebratory" one since my husband's company was acquired as the cause of the move. I would go for something consumable or useful rather than "stuff" since they already have to pack and move all of their stuff and that is a pain as it is. But that's just me, and I hate clutter. If they are driving to AZ, I would probably put together a basket/bag/box of "in the car" stuff, like maps, snacks, bottled water, car entertainment stuff (trivia cards, whatever they might like), CDs, etc.

Also, if you wanted to do something larger, I know some airlines have GCs now - a possible gift idea to 'help' them come visit once they're moved, like for the holidays.

[KrissyCat7]

You could do a "moving basket" with things like gas cards, snacks, travel games, etc. I love this idea.

I think gift cards are a great way to go as well...either for restraunts (make sure they have one in their new city)....or for gas.