• A cool housewarming gift is a way to help celebrate a new home.house image by ElsSh from Fotolia.com
  
  It is thoughtful to give someone a housewarming gift, and an interesting gift would make more of an impact than a generic one would. From gifts that last days to those that last years, a cool housewarming gift can help the recipient settle in nicely. No matter what your budget, there is an appropriate present that will make the new place seem more like a home.
  
  

Electronics

• If you know that the recipient could use a certain electronic item, consider getting it as a housewarming gift. For example, a new television, a DVD player, speakers or a stereo system are some items to think about giving. Chances are it will last many years and get plenty of use. You can purchase the gift online or in electronics stores.
  
  

Gift of the Month

• A gift-of-the-month present can allow the recipient to continue receiving presents long after settling in. Several options to consider are flowers, dinner, fruit, dessert and wine. You can purchase the gift in various increments including three months, six months or a full year; some businesses may offer additional options.
  
  

Food Basket

• Instead of the recipient having to worry about ordering takeout or finding the right pots and pans to make an at-home meal, fill a basket with various items to create an easy-to-make meal. For lunch, include various meats, breads and spreads from the local deli. For breakfast, include jams, muffins, orange juice and freshly made pancakes or waffles. To create a dinner basket, make a dish that is special to the area or state, especially if the recipients are coming from a completely different area.
  
  

Pillow and Blanket

• Give the recipient a pillow that is in the shape of the state and a blanket that has the name or design of the state on it. It can make the recipient feel more at home, especially if coming from another state. You can purchase the items online or through a local tourist shop.
  
  

Gift Certificate

• Buy a gift certificate to a local area attraction or entertainment locale that the recipient could use. For example, a local amusement park or movie theater. It can be a way for the person to become more familiar with the area. If you aren't already familiar with the area, do research about what the area has to offer, then purchase the certificate from the location's website.