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You are here: Home / Tutorials / Gift Ideas / Breakfast in Bed: Housewarming/Hostess Gift Idea
Jul
31

Breakfast in Bed: Housewarming/Hostess Gift Idea

| Filed Under: Gift Ideas, Tutorials

My littlest sister and her husband spent the beginning of this summer driving across the country to start a graduate program out east (stopping in Chicago for a few days along the way, yay!) They moved all their belongings from Washington state all the way to New York without having a clue as to where they’d actually be living.  A few weeks ago I talked to them and they had finally found a place to live, hooray!  Isn’t that always so stressful.  So I put together a little package to welcome them to their new home, cause after moving in and starting school in less than a week’s time it is nice to have some happy mail arrive on your doorstep.
I thought it would be fun to send them a little “Breakfast in Bed” package so they could spend at least one morning relaxing and not stressing about school, work, or unpacking…sounds nice, right? Here is what I included in case you may want to do the same for someone you know 🙂

I made a batch of our favorite dry waffle mix because who doesn’t love a good waffle mix for breakfast! This recipe is seriously amazing and makes the crispest waffles I’ve ever made…I’ll share the recipe with you later, promise!

I placed the mix in a mason jar with some twine, a paper doily, and a simple kraft tag I made using a paper punch. On the backside of the tag I wrote the ingredients needed to make the waffles, just add in and stir…so simple!

We love, love, love using unsweetened coconut flakes at our house. I thought this would be a fun waffle add-in to include….they are soooo good toasted and added in to pancakes or waffle batter…or just to eat plain, yum!

I used a clear food-safe bag, tied it with twine, and placed it in a cute little berry basket I found on Etsy.

I filled food-safe glassine bags with mini chocolate chips and mini marshmallow bits for more fun batter add-ins. Just tape the bags closed with some Washi Tape and they are ready for giving!

I filled two Kraft paper bags with some gourmet tea bags and a packet of Italian Roast coffee…those are definitely breakfast must-haves in my opinion!

Then I clipped each bag with a paper doily, a little tag, and a mini clothespin.

I also added a few packets of Starbuck’s Peppermint Hot Cocoa cause it’s always nice to have options, right!

I bought some fun muffin mixes and just wrapped them in a paper doily and twine to make them look fancier then they really are, ha! I also added a few cute paper muffin liners I found over at Pick Your Plum…love that website!

And, since this is Housewarming gift, I included a few Chalkboard Dipped Wooden Spoons using this tutorial.

 And a Rustic Chalkboard Easter Egg made using a wood slice from this tutorial here.

Then I packaged everything up in tissue paper and sent it on it’s way.

PS. I wrapped the chalkboard egg in tissue paper too…just figured that wouldn’t make for an exciting photograph!
Thanks for stopping by today!
XOXO,

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Comments

  1. Meredith says

    July 31, 2013 at 2:19 pm

    This is the greatest idea, I love the attention to detail you put on each object, and the Washi tape on food bags is definitely something I am going to be doing from now on! Having just moved cross country with school starting next week, I feel your sister’s pain!

    • Maggie says

      July 31, 2013 at 4:37 pm

      Thank you Meredith! Isn’t wash tape the best!!! Good luck in school and hope you are all moved in and feeling cozy in your new home!

  2. Lindsay says

    July 31, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    This is such a great idea! And I love your presentation! I’m going to pull together a package for my brother and sister-in-law who just moved away!

    • Maggie says

      July 31, 2013 at 4:38 pm

      Thanks Lindsay! How sweet, I bet they will love getting a package from you! Doesn’t it stink when family moves so far away?

  3. denise says

    July 31, 2013 at 3:02 pm

    I love this! What a great idea, I find it amazing how much heart you put in to every gift. Can you post the recipe for the waffles?

    • Maggie says

      July 31, 2013 at 4:39 pm

      Thanks Denise! I always have so much fun putting together gifts for family and friends! I will post the waffle mix recipe tomorrow!!

  4. Meghan says

    July 31, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    Love this idea! I have friends who just bought a new home and was not sure of what to give them. This is perfect! Thanks so much for sharing!!

    • Maggie says

      July 31, 2013 at 4:40 pm

      Oh, this would be the perfect give for them, Meghan! Have fun picking things out…that is my favorite part!

  5. Charity says

    July 31, 2013 at 10:50 pm

    What a sweet housewarming gift! I love it. =)

    • Maggie says

      August 7, 2013 at 2:59 pm

      Thank you Charity! My sister and bro-in-law really loved the surprise!

  6. Emily says

    August 1, 2013 at 12:12 am

    This is a great idea! I bet they really appreciated it. I love getting mail.

    Emily
    eageremily.blogspot.com

    • Maggie says

      August 7, 2013 at 2:59 pm

      They totally loved getting this, Emily! It was a fun surprise for them..just what they needed!

  7. Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking says

    August 1, 2013 at 3:12 am

    Maggie this is a super cute idea! You are sooooo crafty!

    • Maggie says

      August 7, 2013 at 3:00 pm

      Thanks girl! This was so fun to put together…I love getting my gift on!

  8. RaisingCropsAndBabies says

    August 1, 2013 at 4:32 pm

    So cute! The packaging really makes it (something I need to work on)…

    • Maggie says

      August 7, 2013 at 3:01 pm

      Thank you!! The packaging is always my favorite part about when I give a gift! 🙂

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