A Quick and Easy Way to Welcome a New Neighbor

Sometimes I wonder if my middle name should be "quick and easy."  But, upon second thought...that might send the wrong message!  And something about the blog name--Marythe quick and easy--er, probably would reach a demographic that wouldn't be looking for a blog full of recipes, organization tips, and family stories.

So just forget the whole quick and easy description.  It's NOT my middle name, and furthermore--my mom reads this blog.  So dangit, I can't even make the little joke I'm thinking of.  (Hi, Mom)

SO!  I wanted to show you the fast and simple (oh great, now I sound like a cheerleader)

Excuse me while I giggle at my lame jokes... 

Oh, come on, cheerleaders--lighten up.  It was just a little joke.  I promise to make some band jokes next time.

Now, where were we?  OH!  How to welcome a new neighbor...in a not slow and not difficult way.

We had new neighbors move in the other day, and to be really honest, I just didn't have it in me to welcome them their 1st day.  And I forgot about it their 2nd and 3rd days.  So, this weekend, I KNEW I needed to walk over and introduce myself.   I also wanted to take them a little Welcome to the Neighborhood treat.  I didn't have time to do anything elaborate.  But, what I DID have--was a box of Krusteaz Cinnamon Streusel Muffin mix.

Yeah, now that's MY KIND of easy!

So, I whipped up the dozen muffins...and...well...I needed to "test" one to make sure they were okay...

Nom nom nom...YUMMY! 

Now, I had to figure out a cute way to package them...

I didn't have a basket on hand, nor a cute linen napkin to line it...

But, what I DID have was a disposable square aluminum pan (recycle!!) and some pretty fabric.

I put the pan on top of the fabric, and cut a wide 3-inch border around it, using pinking shears.

I put in the muffins...oh, so sad that only 9 fit...whatEVER shall I do with the extra 3, I mean 2???

 
I took a blank 3"x5" notecard (I *heart* notecards!!!), and wrote a little message:

Welcome to the Neighborhood!

Love, Your new neighbors!

then I printed each of our family's names

and printed our home phone number at the bottom

 Tonight, when my daughter and I delivered the muffins, I felt good about my little welcoming gift.  It really didn't take much effort or time--but I felt like it communicated a thoughtful and, you know--welcoming--message to our new neighbors. 

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Question:  Has anyone ever brought you a Welcome gift or a Housewarming present?  I'd love to hear about it!!  I'm always on the lookout for new and inspiring ideas!