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Housewarming Theme Party.

A Housewarming Theme Party is a unique party theme to welcome new neighbors, or celebrate a friends new home. Whether you live in an apartment or a country estate, it is always good welcome, and get to know, new neighbors.

Icebreakers
Introductory icebreakers are best. Activities that get people talking to one another, like 
Dream Vacation - Ask participants to introduce themselves and describe details of the ideal, perfect dream vacation. A variation on this theme would be Dream Job, Dream Home, or Dream Experience.
There are also some good ideas on the Icebreaker Questions page.

Invitations
You may want to create your own housewarming theme party invitations, for a personal touch.

Food
Light finger-foods and soft drinks are best.

Activities
Give your new neighbors a "Pounding". This is a very old tradition to help new neightbors, or newlyweds, get established, and to welcome them to the neighborhood. The idea is to stock their pantry with non-perishable foods, cleaning supplies, etc. The name originated from the idea that each neighbor would give a pound of whatever they could spare, to stock the pantry of the new neighbor, or new couple. This can also be a great way to encourage a family that is struggleing with job loss, illness, or other hardships. Here are some basic steps for giving an old fashioned pounding

  • Talk to the new neighbors and find out their likes and dislikes. Be sure to ask if they have any food or cleansor allergies.
  • Mention the Pounding in your invitations, along with a short explaination. Ask guests to bring a non-perishable food item, or cleaning supplies. List any preferences, or allergies. 
  • Decorate grocery bags, or boxes, and set them in a convenient place for guests to deposit their Pounding gift(s). Your kids can have a great time doing this part.
  • Have someone keep an eye on the bags and boxes, to be sure nothing gets mashed or broken.
  • Near the end of the party, show the filled bags and/or boxes to the guests of honor, and tell them they have been Pounded.

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