Gift Ideas for Neighbors (Not Food) (Xbox, discount, store, buy)

[TheotherMarie]

We moved to a new neighborhood last year. Last Christmas, two of our neighbors gave us gifts, which was a nice surprise, as we didn't (and still don't) really know them. One gave us baked goods (which I sent to work with my husband) and the other some homemade Christmas-y potpourri.
I threw some brownies together, packaged them nicely, and gave them those in return.

I'd like to be more prepared this year, in case it happens again.
What are some nice, non-food gifts to give families with young kids?
I don't want to give baked goods again.

Thanks.

[suzy_q2010]

Originally Posted by TheotherMarie

We moved to a new neighborhood last year. Last Christmas, two of our neighbors gave us gifts, which was a nice surprise, as we didn't (and still don't) really know them. One gave us baked goods (which I sent to work with my husband) and the other some homemade Christmas-y potpourri.
I threw some brownies together, packaged them nicely, and gave them those in return.

I'd like to be more prepared this year, in case it happens again.
What are some nice, non-food gifts to give families with young kids?
I don't want to give baked goods again.

Thanks.

Board games
Jigsaw puzzles
Movie passes
Christmas ornaments

[elnina]

Anything that will bring them together. Also depends on your budget:
season passes (zoo, museum, aquarium, amusement park, movie theater, etc), jigsaw puzzles/ trivia games designed for families, gift certificate to a book store or photo website, photo frames, a portrait session with a photographer, DVD with family friendly movies, gaming system like Wii, Xbox or Play Station, lawn games like lawn darts, croquet, badminton...
You can donate your time ( like offer # of nights you are willing to baby-sit the kids), or a "date" afternoon with each child or both (doing something fun)...

More ideas here:
Gifts the Whole Family Will Enjoy

[DubbleT]

Originally Posted by suzy_q2010

Board games
Jigsaw puzzles
Movie passes
Christmas ornaments

I'd be cautious on the Christmas ornament unless you know if they have a 'theme' tree and what it is. Some people can be pretty obsessive with their themes.
Personally I love food type gifts, though they needn't be baked goods. Fancy soup mixes or mulling spices or an assorment of teas, hot chocolates, or fancy candies from the candy 'shoppe' -> http://www.laurelwoodmemphis.com/ass...choc_house.jpg

[wit-nit]

We gave gift cards to the local very popular steakhouse, neighbors couldn't thank us enough.

[maggiekate]

some good jam or jelly or maple syrup from vermont also I love the really good honey.

[Charles22]

Buy a bunch of flashlights on line and keep the nice ones for yourself. Give the rest away as gifts.

[glass_of_merlot]

Hmm...how about a couple of bottles of some nice wine, whiskey etc along with anything else you give. That would make me very happy.

[selina_miller]

Originally Posted by TheotherMarie

We moved to a new neighborhood last year. Last Christmas, two of our neighbors gave us gifts, which was a nice surprise, as we didn't (and still don't) really know them. One gave us baked goods (which I sent to work with my husband) and the other some homemade Christmas-y potpourri.
I threw some brownies together, packaged them nicely, and gave them those in return.

I'd like to be more prepared this year, in case it happens again.
What are some nice, non-food gifts to give families with young kids?
I don't want to give baked goods again.

Thanks.

Hey, According to me you could Give them the gift that keeps on giving, hour after hour something like Christmas tree or Wall clock, Toothpaste Tube Wringer, ressure Cooker/Slow Cooker, Staple-less Staplers or Any Electronic appliance that could be used in routine life, Electronic Gift might be costly, but you could get them from Black Friday or Cyber Monday else you could get discount code for your desired shopping, it may make your gift shopping very cheap rate.