Tuesday, Nov. 15th, 2022

City of Bozeman Helps Fund a New Child Care Program Gap Child Care Scholarship - An innovative program for working families

More than ever, families need support in new ways. With the challenges around finding and affording child care affecting the local workforce, Child Care Connections has developed the Gap Child Care Scholarship Program to reduce the barriers to safe, quality child care.

In support of the Gap Child Care Scholarship, the City of Bozeman has awarded Child Care Connections $100,000 in grant funding for Gallatin County families. This program aims to help families pay for child care when they do not qualify for traditional support like the Best Beginnings Child Care Scholarship (BBS).

The average Montana spends with two young children spends over $17,000 per year on child care. Second to housing costs, child care is the largest expense for many local families. The Gap Child Care Scholarship more flexible and sustainable support than what is available through the BBS or the CCC’s current ECCS. Eradicating two major barriers of the BBS, this program provides scholarships for licensed or legally operating care and base income eligibility on local median income, as recommended by national experts, rather than federal poverty line. This would allow for families to spend closer to 7% annual household income on child care, which is the affordability threshold set by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This would
increase eligibility for a family of four from a household $41,628 (150% FPL) to $131,163.
Additionally, the program offers wraparound services to participating families to ensure that
they are aware of a multitude of community resources available to them. This program offers a
step toward a sustainable solution for families to help them afford child care.

Gallatin County residents are invited to apply for the Gap Child Care Scholarship starting
November 14th, 2022. Though funding is limited, Child Care Connections continues to seek
additional support for this program. Details and applications can be found online at
https://cccmontana.org/family-resources/gap-child-care-scholarship/.

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Monday, Nov. 14th, 2022

Three Bozeman Bars and Breweries to Try Out (and Three Tips for Starting Your Own)


If you love craft beer, you are in luck. There are plenty of bars and breweries in Bozeman that have a wide array of classic and innovative brews that you can sample.
 
And once you have done that, you might even consider opening your own brewery and bar.

Three Bozeman Bars and Breweries You Will Want to Try Out

As you probably know, Montana is one of the best places in the U.S. for craft breweries, and Bozeman is no exception. Dozens are located throughout the city.
 
Here are just three of the local bars and breweries that you should try.

1. Bozeman Brewing Company

Bozeman Brewing Company was established in 2001, making it the oldest local brewery in the area. It is also one of the best.
 
You can stop by the Tasting Room, which used to be a pea packaging plant and now has walls textured with malt, to sample many of the tasty beverages available.
 
Alternatively, you can pick up a few cans of local brews that you will not find anywhere else.
 
You might like to try Bozone Amber Ale, Haze Trip Hazy IPA, or Plum Street Porter, to mention just a few of the many delicious beers on offer.

2. MAP Brewing Company

Nestled in the foothills of the Bridger Mountains, MAP Brewing Company launched in 2015 and it has since become well-known for its award-winning beers, stellar service, and delicious locally-sourced food.
 
Voted Bozeman’s Choice Local Brewery in both 2017 and 2018, MAP Brewing Company has a variety of all-year-round and seasonal beers on tap.
 
Ones that are available all year include Midas Crush, which is a West Coast-style IPA, and Party, which is a type of Mexican lager.

3. Bridger Brewing

Using locally grown hops and wheat harvested nearby, Bridger Brewing sources the freshest and best ingredients to create top-quality beers and foods.
 
Bridger Brewing is just as well-known for its artisan pizzas as for its marvelous selection of hand-crafted beers!
 
You can find beers like Bobcat Brown Ale, Mad Mile, and Shoot-out Stout on tap all year round, and you can also try cans of beer like Vigilante, Lee Metcalf, and Ghost Town.

Three Tips for Starting Your Own Brewery and Bar

If you have a passion for craft beer, you might want to consider launching your own brewery and bar.
 
However, before you do so, you should ensure you gain the brewing skills required to produce quality and tasty beverages. So, look at courses you can go on to learn brewing techniques and discover what equipment you will need.
 
Once you have the know-how, the following three tips will be helpful for starting your own brewery and bar.

1. Have a Good System in Place for Inventory Management

To ensure your operations run smoothly on a daily basis, you need to have a good system in place to manage your inventory.
 
The brewery inventory management software from Ollie is one of the best options.
 
In addition to inventory management, you can use the software for managing production, orders, payments, reports, and customer relationships.

2. Create a Budget and Ensure You Have Enough Funds

For your bar and brewery to be successful, it is crucial that you have enough funds and that you budget carefully.
 
You not only need to consider your startup costs. You also need to plan ahead for growth.

3. Get Your Packaging Right

You might create the best-tasting beer in Montana, but unless your packaging attracts people to try your beers in the first place, it will be challenging to make your business a success.
 
The same goes for your company name, logo, and marketing materials.
 
So, spend a lot of time getting the design elements right to ensure you attract people’s attention and make your route to market easier.

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Friday, Nov. 11th, 2022

Montana State’s Gretchen Minton named Letters and Science Distinguished Professor


BOZEMAN
– Gretchen Minton, Montana State University’s Shakespeare expert and a professor in the Department of English since 2006, has been appointed Distinguished Professor for 2023 in MSU’s College of Letters and Science, the highest honor the college bestows upon a member of its faculty in recognition of contributions to the college, MSU and the scholarly community.

Minton is known for being a serious and highly accomplished scholar and editor of Shakespeare who wants her work to matter not just to her students and other scholars but also to the people in her community and state. She is co-founder of Montana InSite Theatre, a group that stages plays in site-specific outdoor locations, as well a literary adviser for Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, an outreach program of MSU’s College of Arts and Architecture.

Yves Idzerda, dean of the College of Letters and Science, said Minton was chosen for the Distinguished Professor award not just for her exemplary scholarship and enthusiastic teaching but also for her education and service.

“Her efforts during the pandemic to keep live theater thriving in the local community through her involvement with the Montana InSite Theatre and Montana Shakespeare in the Parks is truly impressive,” Idzerda said. “She made what seemed impossible – live theater – a stimulating and ground-breaking reality. Her caring nature for the well-being of actors and the health of our community during difficult times truly distinguished her as one of MSU’s best faculty.”

Minton’s scholarly contributions have included writing in-depth annotations and footnotes to Shakespeare’s works, as well as those of many other 16th- and 17th-century playwrights, and she believes the literature of those times is still relevant and can be applied to Montana in the present day. After working on annotations and footnotes of one of Shakespeare’s lesser-known plays, “Timon of Athens,” she wrote an adaptation set in mid-20th century Butte called “Timon of Anaconda,” a historical look at the era of the Montana copper kings and the devastation wrought by mining in Butte. She also adapted “Macbeth” to depict a futuristic Montana with few natural resources. She plans to create an environmental adaptation of Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale” to address changes in Montana’s snowfall and snowpack.

The Distinguished Professorship is just the latest of Minton’s recent awards. Earlier this year, she was awarded a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award that, in January, will take her to Townsville, Australia, to study applied environmental theater. She is spending this semester in Wales, working on an adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Henry V.”

Her sixth book, “Shakespeare in Montana: Big Sky Country’s Love Affair with the World’s Most Famous Writer,” a historical look at Montanans’ documented fascination with the Bard since the territory was founded, received the 2020 Montana Book Award and 2021 High Plains Book Award for Nonfiction.

Upon learning she had been named a Distinguished Professor, Minton credited her colleagues and students in the English department for their inspiration.

“I appreciate all of the support that I have received for my research and creative endeavors during my time at MSU and feel grateful to be part of a community that has nurtured my career in innumerable ways,” she said. “The faculty in the College of Letters and Science has so many distinguished researchers and educators, so I am especially honored to be recognized as one of them.”

A reception in Minton’s honor will be held at the Ellen Theatre on Sept. 28 at 6 p.m., after she returns from her sabbatical. For more information, contact Stacy Nation-Knapper at stacy.nation@montana.edu or 406-994-4288.

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Decisions That Can Change Your Life

It's almost that time of year to make a few resolutions. Why not get serious in 2023 and choose one action that can significantly improve your life? As the world becomes a more complex place and the international economic situation seems to get worse by the day, now is the ideal time to rededicate yourself to a change for the better. In addition to getting involved in real estate investing, many consider adding to their education, moving to another city, reorienting their careers, or adding a meditation session to their mornings. Review the following ideas or come up with some of your own for a New Year's resolution that can make a difference in how the rest of your life plays out.

Real Estate Investments

Investing in real estate has turned plenty of lives around since individuals first began getting involved in the market about 100 years ago. Since the 1920s, people have come up with many variations on the theme, including ownership of small homes, commercial buildings, multi-family units, vacation rentals, and more. Fortunately, the human imagination has not run out of real estate-related ideas yet.

One of the newest and most popular strategies that working adults are using in the 2020s involves something called house hacking. Actually, the term has been around for a while, but the technique is finally getting widespread attention and helping lots of homeowners generate additional income from properties they already own. Considering the fact that today's owners typically spend more than one-third of their income on housing costs, any extra income can go to offset that hefty expense.

An effective house hacking strategy can even help owners cover their mortgage payments in full, with enough capital left over to go toward things like retirement investments, routine expenses, travel, and more. House hacking leverages the power of traditional real estate investing techniques but uses them in new, interesting, and unique ways. If you ever decide to get into property management, the tactic is a good way to begin.

Degrees & Jobs

Earning a degree can be a time-consuming affair, but few regret the decision. Plus, loan programs exist for every budget, so don't let finances stand between you and a fresh start. Consider finding a school that offers online study and self-paced programs. That way, you won't have to leave a current job to earn a degree. A related resolution is to change jobs. Sometimes there's no better way to recharge the mental and emotional batteries than to switch careers and industries. Speak with a vocational counselor to get some ideas about what other lines of work would be a good match for your skills and goals.

Daily Meditation

People tend to focus so much on the best vegetables for weight loss, fad diets, and over-exercising, and less on their mental and spiritual health, but you should really make room for both. Unfortunately, meditation has gotten a negative reputation as being faith-based. While there's nothing wrong with that direction for people who want it, keep in mind that meditating can be an ideal way to relax body and mind, rinse away stress, and begin each day refreshed and balanced. There are hundreds of no-cost training sessions online, so you can choose one that aligns with your personal preferences. Most new meditators start with 10-minute sessions and build up to sittings of 30 minutes or longer.

 

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Thursday, Nov. 10th, 2022

Bozeman Health Grants Funds to Build Nutrition and Arts Lab at Bozeman Public Library


BOZEMAN— Bozeman Health has partnered with the Bozeman Public Library Foundation, making a $50,000 donation toward a new learning lab that will allow the Bozeman Library to significantly expand its free cooking, nutrition, and arts classes. 
 
Dubbed The Kitchen Table, the lab will feature sinks, a refrigerator, ovens, and a large cooktop for hands-on workshops and demonstrations. The new space is part of a $5.6 million Library renovation that is funded almost exclusively by donations from private individuals, foundations, and local businesses such as Bozeman Health. The Kitchen Table will be housed next to a new technology-focused learning lab, named The Workbench, just inside the Library entrance.  

 
Kitchens, labs for 3D printing and other technology, and even recording studios have become popular additions to public libraries as they adapt to changing community needs and new ways of learning. “The Bozeman Public Library exists to help people gain knowledge in myriad ways to improve their lives,” explains Library Director Susan Gregory. “At The Kitchen Table, young people will learn empowering new cooking skills, seniors and people with medical issues will discover new recipes and techniques to improve their health, and cultural groups will have an opportunity to share their food traditions with neighbors.” She notes that the lab design will also accommodate painting and other arts classes for children and adults. 

 
Bozeman Health focuses on nutrition as a priority area of their community benefit work because consuming a healthful diet and finding opportunities to move each day are critical components of overall health and wellness. Community stakeholders in the latest Community Health Needs Assessment rated nutrition and physical activity among the greatest health issues. "As a family physician and Lifestyle medicine provider I work and volunteer in our community in areas focused on wellness, nutrition and food access,” said Lifestyle Medicine physician Dr. Joe Sofianek. He described Bozeman Health’s inspiration to partner with the library because the “investment in the kitchen classroom space at our library creates free and accessible public spaces where community partners can gather to share their expertise in healthy lifestyle choices. We know that a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity and consuming more and varied fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes in our diets lowers the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and some types of cancer. The Kitchen Table is a great community space to learn to prepare healthy, tasty, and simple foods and to share other workplace wellness initiatives.” 

 
Construction at the Library has already begun, with work currently focused on building new meeting rooms, quiet reading areas, and a new central seating area. The learning labs, which will also include a small recording studio, are expected to open to the public in late fall next year. A pop-up library collection in the building’s large community room is currently available for browsing and checking out books while construction has made some of the major collections temporarily inaccessible. The children’s room will remain open throughout the renovation. 

 
For more information about the renovation or Bozeman Health’s gift to the Library, please contact Jen Shoemaker, Bozeman Public Library Foundation Development and Communications Manager, at 406-582-2437 or jen@bozemanlibraryfoundation.org. To learn more about Bozeman Health’s community benefit work, please contact Brianne Rogers, Bozeman Health’s media relations liaison, at briannerogers@gmail.com.

 
About the Bozeman Public Library and the Bozeman Public Library Foundation: 
The Bozeman Public Library has created opportunities that inspire curiosity, exploration, and connection since 1891. The 501(c)(3) Public Library Foundation raises funds for capital improvements and to increase and enhance the quality of programs, services, and events at the Library. 

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‘11th and Grant’ to premiere new episode featuring Bobcat Brass Trio on Nov. 10


BOZEMAN
— The newest episode of “11th and Grant,” featuring the Bobcat Brass Trio, will air on Montana PBS at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10.

Members of the trio are professors and instructors with the Montana State University School of Music in the College of Arts and Architecture: Sarah Stoneback, trumpet; Mike Nelson, horn; and Jeannie Little, trombone. The three are also some of the principal brass musicians in the Bozeman Symphony Orchestra.

The chamber ensemble performs a wide range of music, from new works to classics, music written specially for the unique trio instrumentation, and works adapted from other musical settings.

“The uplifting, energized and joyful energy of the three MSU School of Music musicians and professors who perform professionally as the Bobcat Brass Trio is clearly evident in their interviews and their music,” said Eric Funk, “11th and Grant” host and artistic director.

The Emmy Award-winning “11th and Grant” series seeks out respected musicians in Montana and invites them into viewers’ homes, fusing in-depth interviews with performances in the KUSM-TV studio, located at the intersection 11th Avenue and Grant Street on the MSU campus in Bozeman.

For more details about the series, visit watch.montanapbs.org/show/11th-and-grant. Viewers can watch the Bobcat Brass Trio episode at 7 p.m. Nov. 10 on montanapbs.org/live, from the Montana PBS Facebook page at facebook.com/MontanaPBS or the Montana PBS YouTube channel at youtube.com/user/MontanaPBS.

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Tuesday, Nov. 8th, 2022

Mixed hunter success continues as general hunting season enters third week

 BOZEMAN – Montana’s general deer and elk hunting season is now in its third week, and hunters continue to see varied success in southwestern Montana.  

Wildlife biologists with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks operated game check stations on Nov. 5 and 6 in three locations: Divide, Alder and Cameron. In total, they met with 846 hunters.  

Biologists use check stations to collect data on hunter participation and success, as well as the species, sex and age class of the animals harvested. This supplements data collected through hunter harvest phone surveys each year.  

FWP staff at the Divide check station met with 233 hunters, 5.6 percent of whom had harvested an animal. This is below last year’s third-weekend success rate of 6.9 percent and the long-term average of 7.1 percent. Hunters reported extremely windy conditions and snowfall.  

The Alder check station saw 239 hunters, 11.7 percent of whom were successful. Last year’s success rate for the third weekend was 16.7 percent, and the long-term average is 14 percent. Hunters consistently reported high wind and poor visibility in this area.  

The Cameron check station saw 374 hunters over the weekend, which is within average. Hunter success, however, was 15.5 percent, which is nearly double the long-term average success rate of 7.9 percent for the third weekend. Hunters here harvested 49 elk, which is the second-highest number recorded in recent years. The most elk harvested over the third weekend in recent years was in 2015 with 94 elk.  

Between the three check stations, biologists checked eight white-tailed deer, 28 mule deer and 62 elk, among other species.  

These figures do not account for different hunting season regulations over the years, which have varied from liberal to restrictive for elk and mule deer, depending on population status.  

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Tips for getting wedding invitations in Bozeman Montana    


Couples must work a lot and prepare for their wedding months before the actual date of the wedding. Many things have to be completed before time.  Many couples have a mood board set and a theme they have already decided on, but the question that arises at the end of all of this is how they will execute their plans.

You can have the date set and the venue booked, but if you still need to start preparing for the wedding invites you will send out, you better start now. Wedding invitation cards have a lot of detail and need a personalized touch, so whoever receives the card can feel happy that they will see you swirling in bliss on your wedding day.

How to look for wedding invitations    

There are several ways in which you can design your wedding cards in the most unique way possible. Having a creative mindset and a theme in your mind will help you navigate the whole process of getting a spectacular wedding card. In Bozeman, Montana, you can look for wedding cards in the following ways:

Look for a professional: If you look in the proper way and direction, you will find many professional people willing to help you prepare beautiful wedding cards for yourself. These businesses provide wedding stationery and can help you design your dream wedding cards. They take the responsibility of getting the cards printed and delivered to your home.
● Some businesses that can help you with this process are Noteworthy paper & press, Little yellow house, and  Rose Virginia.
Designing yourself: If you sit in front of your computer screen and start designing wedding cards for yourself, you will be done in a few hours. People who are sensitive that their creative spirit will die down when someone else takes over can use this option. This process requires using templates already available on the internet and designing them according to your liking.
● After the cards have been printed, you can run down to your nearest print shop, choose the perfect paper, get a few samples and get the cards printed.
● Applications and websites have made life more accessible, and with the help of the internet, everything can be performed by sitting inside the comfort of your home. Whether it is designing a save the date for a wedding or a wedding invitation card, everything can be done on these applications. Make sure that after you send out your save-the-date cards, you start preparing for the wedding invitations you will send to your guests.

People living in areas with fewer facilities can search the internet and find solutions to their problems. Wedding invitation cards are available in every corner of the world. All you need to do is find the best option by following these tips and making the most of them.

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Letterpress Print Night

I sort of knew what to expect when I showed up at MSU’s printmaking studio last week for Letterpress Print Night. I knew that I would be setting (and, let’s be honest, very likely spilling or otherwise messing up) type. I knew that at some point ink would have to become involved. And I knew that if all went well I’d walk away two hours later with a handmade print of some kind.

Beyond that, I did not know the level of creative energy that would be asked of me, the way that a week later my brain would still be storming with lines fitted to the theme of Synthetic Chaos. I did not know the importance of checking my type case to make sure that I drew an s from the s compartment and not one of the st ligatures mixed in. I did not know that I would be quizzed on the history of the English alphabet and spend much of the rest of the day chagrined at my failure on that quiz. I did not know that the print I would leave with would be what is called a specimen page. Did I even know what a specimen page is? I did not. But quoting from the handout I got at the workshop I can tell you that it is “a way to showcase a typeface and all of its character for both artistic and informational purposes.” In the case of our workshop, the specimen page we made featured six fonts and mysterious text of our own creation that mentioned lasers, refrigerators, Surrealism, and improvisation and for some reason was written partly in Latin.

One shows up to a class like this expecting to learn both what they are expecting to learn and what they don’t know to expect. The real question is why they show up in the first place, why in the age of InDesign there’d be any reason to. The conversation here could begin and end with the word fun. If you’re like me and you think this sort of thing is cool, you don’t need to be convinced; and if you don’t, you’re probably not going to be.

But I asked Ashely Fuchs anyway. She’s the assistant professor in graphic design at Montana State University’s School of Art which is offering these public workshops in letterpress printing.

“In a world where InDesign exists, people are starving to know more and to understand, through personal experience, concepts about design terminology and origin,” she told me. “Letterpress does just this. Most of the terminology used in InDesign like leading (space between lines of text) and even document units and increments like pica comes from the historic craft of letterpress design.”

Fuchs became interested in letterpress while studying with Ellen Knudson in graduate school at the University of Florida. “I had no idea what she was doing,” Fuchs said, “but I knew I wanted to do it that well one day.”

It was only after being hired at MSU that Fuchs realized the letterpress opportunities available to her and her students. MSU has the largest collection of metal type in all of Montana—over 400 cases.

Now with the public workshops, Fuchs wants to share the magic of letterpress more broadly. “I believe university relationships with the communities around them need to be more symbiotic and inclusive, and these workshops are a way for me to foster new connections and stronger shared experiences across the community.”

“You know when you see someone else’s pure wonder and joy and find yourself also smiling in that shared experience,” Fuchs said to me. “I’m lucky enough to experience this every time someone pulls a print for the first time, and that feeling is worth finding over and over again.”

I witnessed this wonderous response myself as I watched the members of my group admiring their specimen sheets as they came off the press. I felt it myself when it was my turn to print. It seems so simple, printing ink on paper—almost archaic—but there is something profound about it. It’s the tangible elegance of the paper along with the firsthand knowledge of some of the labor that went into it. How often do we hold in our hands' the things we’ve made? I felt like my son after a day of kindergarten as I rushed home to show him what I had spent my afternoon making.

The specimen sheets that are being produced in these workshops will be collected in a specimen book that will feature one line of every typeface in the studio. “This book,” Fuchs said, “fingers crossed, will be completed sometime in spring and will help students in making decisions on typefaces for projects and also will be available to the public. The pride and community print endeavors that went into collaborating on and printing the book I believe will be a big draw for a variety of people to want to purchase the book. And, yes, the book will be letterpress printed.”

There are two workshops remaining: November 16 at 5:00; and November 19 at noon—both meeting in the printmaking studio in Haynes Hall on the MSU campus. For more information and to register, visit https://www.gdgmsu.com/. The workshop costs $10 or is free to MSU students, faculty, and staff.

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Monday, Nov. 7th, 2022

The Most Practical and Meaningful Gifts for New Homeowners


Few life milestones can compare to the excitement of building or moving into a new home. Moving to a new home can mean making new acquaintances, learning your way around, trying other dining options, and acclimating to a different climate. In the United States, relocating to a new home is common.

In their lifetime, Americans are estimated to change residences 11.7 times. In addition, the latest census projections show that 8.4 percent, or about 28 million people, moved within the United States in 2021.

It's not unusual to stock up on various new essentials while moving into a new house or apartment. You'll need a bed, water filters, essential cooking utensils, heating, and a stable internet connection in your new house for the first few days. However, other things, like décor and artwork, can wait.

Do you have a friend or family member who, after years of renting, finally bought a place of their own? They will undoubtedly appreciate a housewarming gift that helps them feel comfortable and secure in their new home. Give them a practical present they can use immediately in their new home. In most cases, a simple and practical gift is better. Take a look at these awesome gift ideas.

Welcome Mat
A welcome mat is an excellent present for new homeowners. A new welcome mat has two purposes: it keeps dirt out of the house and makes an excellent first impression on guests. However, proper mat positioning is essential to guarantee that it doesn't obstruct the door's movement. You can express yourself creatively by choosing a bright, classic, or offbeat style. Your front door should always have a mat, no matter how small your home is.

A floor mat reflects the new homeowners' style and friendliness, so pick one with care. If you're looking for a thoughtful floormat for a friend's housewarming present, you should consider how many exterior doors they have and what colors and patterns they like.

In the same way, doormats with a raised weave or heavy-duty bristles are the most effective at scraping mud and debris from shoes. A mat that can withstand frequent scraping is ideal. In most cases, it is recommended that you give at least a pair of welcome mats.

Kitchenware
Kitchen appliances are a common housewarming gift because they are helpful and practical. They last long and may be used in many kitchen applications, so they are a good investment. For example, some of this kitchenware could be used to efficiently prepare raw materials, such as meat, vegetables, and herbs.

A new homeowner will need pots, pans, and other cookware to make everything from a hearty breakfast of eggs and bacon to a delicious dinner of sirloin steak. When choosing a housewarming present, keep in consideration the recipient's needs and your financial capabilities.

Ensure that you have enough money aside for the purchase and that they do not already have what you intend to buy. In addition, because of the high cost of kitchen appliances, the new homeowner should invest in a reliable home warranty, such as the HSA home warranty.

Cleaning Sets
Before moving into the house, your friend will probably need a new set of cleaning supplies. Brooms, dustpans, scented cleaners, and high-end spin mops are all viable options. In addition, a housewarming basket filled with organic cleaning supplies is the perfect present.

Eco-friendly cleaning products are safer for your family and the planet. As a result, they are a fantastic complement to a new home gift basket. Throw in some biodegradable sponges, cotton dishtowels, and microfiber cleaning cloths, and you've got yourself a thoughtful present.

Key Holder or Key Hider
Gifting someone with a personalized key holder is a thoughtful gesture. They're inexpensive, but they'll serve their purpose well and will be appreciated. The locks on the new home will typically require a new set of keys.

That's why it's crucial to get the new house's keys in order as soon as possible. Key holders who help organize the new homeowner's keys. You may find keyholders in various colors and styles, so you can pick one that the friend or new homeowner will be happy to have.

Garden Tools
It is challenging to garden without the proper equipment. This is why gardening tools are a great and thoughtful gift for a new homeowner who wants to start a garden. Give the new homeowner helpful something, like a garden pruner. As far as gardening tools go, a good pair of pruning shears is indispensable. Small branches on perennials, shrubs, and trees can all be chopped or trimmed with a hand pruner.

Practical And Thoughtful Gifts are Better

It's always nice to welcome new neighbors or give friends a thoughtful gift at their housewarming party. Now more than ever, it's easy to welcome new homeowners to the neighborhood. Find out what they need, so they don't have to spend money. A thoughtful and helpful gift doesn't have to be expensive to be appreciated.

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