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With summer coming to a close, it’s felt like everything’s been happening at once. From last minute trips, visits from family, and keeping up with friends it can be hard to just take a minute to myself. I know I’m not the only one feeling this way which really helps but I wanted to share how I take time for myself in the busy moments and how I recognize those same busy moments for friends.
One of the common themes of my life lately has been attending housewarming parties for friends. Luckily, this summer I completely nailed how to create a practical and personal housewarming gift that includes Tone® body wash!
Housewarming Gift | Taking a Moment for Yourself
I mentioned that life’s felt nonstop lately; one of the ways I wind down is by incorporating my favorite scents into my daily routine. For someone like me, that’s always busy, one of the easiest ways to do this is to pick out a new body wash. Lately, I’ve been using Tone®; they have a wide variety of scents that help me relax and focus on enjoying the moment instead of creating a list of the 7 billion things I have to do. I picked up these bottles during my last trip to Wal-Mart as well as some fun statement earrings for date night.
#HowITone: Right now, the Tone® Mango Splash is my favorite. The scent within this orange bottle lingers throughout the day and makes me think of fruity drinks, summer, and sunshine. The scent makes me happy; I think of summertime with friends and tropical vacations I’ve taken in past years. When I’m looking to relax and enjoy time by myself, I use Brazilian Glam. The blue bottle is comforting.
Housewarming Gift | Be Practical.
Just like I get stressed, I know my friends that are starting new chapters as they move into new homes are feeling overwhelmed. I always try to create a housewarming gift basket that I know will be reassuring, practical and also make them feel at home sooner rather than later.
Instead of placing the items, I’m gifting in an actual basket, I try to always pick out a cute wastebasket like this rose gold wire one. Then I fill it up with items that I know they’ll need and want. One of my least favorite parts of moving is digging through all my boxes and bags. By throwing in a bottle of Tone® body wash, my friends won’t be worried about digging out the essentials.
Sticking with the practical theme, I always grab a pack of washcloths and use a ribbon to tie it to the body wash.
Housewarming Gift | Get Personal.
Personal touches are something I always appreciate in a gift. I give my own nod to this by including a scent that I know will make my friend feel relaxed. These Tone® body washes come in a whole rainbow of colors and coordinating scents. For my most recent housewarming gift, I picked up Brazilian Glam. The bright teal bottle holds a body wash that makes me feel comforted.
Personal touches are something I always appreciate in a gift. Click To TweetOther personal touches I like to include are a travel mug, a card, and gift cards for food. Moving definitely calls for caffeine!
Housewarming Gift | Create Your Own.
I’d love to hear how you make friends feel welcome in their new digs in the comments and don’t forget, right now you can earn $2 when you buy 2 Tone® body washes at Wal-Mart! You can find the whole rainbow of Tone® body washes on the Personal Care aisle under Body Wash.
Krista says
This gives me all the inspo! I love how you say personal touches make all the difference! SO SO TRUE!
xoxo
Krista
http://www.hundredblog.com
Lauren says
These are such cute housewarming ideas! I have a lot of friends moving right now, and I’ll definitely be doing this 🙂
Xx,
Lauren | http://www.mylifeaslaurr.com
Shelby Back says
these are great gift ideas!
xo!
Shelby
http://www.glitterandgingham.com
Michelle @ And Then We Tried says
I love the thought of including some soap in a gift kit! We shared our own easy gift kits and it would be great to combine a few with soaps to make a bigger gift: http://andthenwetried.com/2017/07/easy-gift-kits-poppy-and-quail/
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
I bet that would be awesome!
Natasha Stoneking says
i love creating fun little baskets for gifts!!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Me too Natasha! Hope you had a great weekend!
Ashley Stephenson says
This is such a good idea! I usually just bring wine and two glasses – one for me and one for the girl in the house 🙂 HA
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Hahaha that’s also a pretty great idea!
Ruthie says
This is the best!! Using this idea for a friend who just bought a home!! XO
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Ahh so glad to hear that!
Ashley Zeal says
YES! Would love to receive this as a gift!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Aww thanks Ashley!
Stesha says
such a cute gift, I love practical and useful gifts! the scents sounds yummy!
xx,
Stesha
http://www.classicandbubbly.com
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
I loved checking out all the different scents!
Becky says
What an adorable gift and what a thoughtful friend you are! Love it!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Thanks so much Becky!
Nicole says
I like to do the same thing! Practical gifts are the ones that mean the most. Toilet paper has been something that we’ve had to buy as soon as we move in every time because I can’t seem to remember to NOT pack it!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Ahhh that’s another one that I think is a wonderful addition to any moving basket!
Megan says
This is such a sweet and thoughtful gift! Definitely doing this the next time a friend moves into a new house!
Megan | http://www.pipmegan.com
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Thanks so much Megan! Hope you had a great weekend!
Whitney says
I have that same wastebasket!! This is such a good idea for a gift!! I need to have a housewarming party at our new house, so I can get some gifts haha!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Hahaha you totally do!
Jenna Colgrove says
i will def have to keep this in mind!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Thanks Jenna!
Rachel Ritlop says
ahhh i need a new body wash and totally am going to try tone! thank you!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Ahh hope you like it! Let me know which one you try! xo
Tif says
This is a great idea! Love the finishing touches.
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Thanks so much Tif!
LuxMommy says
Loved this, thanks for sharing!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Thank you! Hope you had a wonderful weekend!
elle says
Ah, you can come over anytime! I would love such a gift! The Tone products look wonderful and i love the basket and coffee container. It is always the details and sentiment that count.
Fabulous!
xx, Elle
http://www.theellediaries.com
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Thank you Elle!
courtney says
That is such a cute, thoughtful idea! I would definitely love to receive one of those baskets.
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Aww thank you Courtney!
Platforms and Pacifiers says
This is a terrific idea!! I honestly LOVE getting practical gifts! People tend to not get them because they aren’t always the “prettiest” but they really are the best!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Totally agree, I’d much rather get something that I know will be useful!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
I’m the same way! Bring on the practical gifts!
Kate says
So clever to use a wastebasket to package it all! Totally using this.
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Ahh thank you so much Kate!
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Thanks so much Kate!
Liz says
What a cute idea! I love it!
Liz
http://Www.lizzieinlace.com
whatnicolewore@gmail.com says
Thanks so much Lizzie!