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When a loved one is moving, a going away gift is a sweet and supportive gesture! Spark memories of good times together and reference how you'll keep in touch with these thoughtful moving away gift ideas.
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1. Coffee Beans
Go to their favorite local coffee shop and buy coffee beans. If you're not sure of their favorite place, go to a local gem or anywhere that has your city or town's name on it. Consider if they have a coffee grinder (if not, you'll want to get them grounded). Typically packaging is super cute and it can be a nice display in the kitchen until it's consumed. This is an affordable gift costing around $8-12 each.
2. Return Address Stamp
Order a return stamp with their new address on it! This is a nice way to reference how you can keep in touch via snail mail. It's extra practical if you know they love sending mail (like birthday cards, Christmas cards, etc.). Ladd Stamps has plenty of designs to choose from. It costs $50 and we recommend the manual stamp to ensure consistent application (rather than the self-inking stamp, which takes more practice to get right).
3. Local Team Hat, T-Shirt or Crewneck
Whether or not they're a sports fan, who doesn't love a new crewneck or comfy T-shirt? It'll help them blend in to their new city and encourage them to get out to a game soon. This gift is not only thoughtful, but practical! Check out '47 for some timeless designs and superior quality. Depending on what you get this gift can cost anywhere between $30-70.
4. Delivery from their Favorite Restaurant/Food Establishment
Give them a taste of home! A food delivery from their go-to place will put a smile on their face. Plus, who wants to be cooking a lot when you're still unpacking! Check Goldbelly or their restaurant's website to see if they ship nationwide. Price will vary by item/establishment but you can expect to pay around $60-100.
5. Puzzle of Place
Find a puzzle that represents where they are going or where they are leaving. It can be a nice way to look back at their favorite places or discover what's around them. The artist behind these City Puzzles shows off their attention to detail in these $32 puzzles.
6. Virtual Dinner Date
Wrap up a gift card from a food delivery provider and add a card that says "Virtual Dinner Date." Let them know that it's up to them to pick the date/time and you will each call in with your dinner ready. Perhaps you loved going out for Thai together, and now you can "join them" as they try a new Thai restaurant. $50 would be a great splurge, but $30 should cover most dinners/tips/fees.
7. Going Away Party
Organizing a get together will be a very memorable send off! You can center it around a sporting event to soak up the local experience one more time, a reservation at their favorite restaurant (or one they've been meaning to try!), or a game night at home with references to their new destinations in your food and decor. Budgets will vary by what you organize.