Celebrate Your Recent Homeownership and Hold a Housewarming Event from a Safe Distance
Congrats on your new home!
There is nothing quite like buying a house. Owning a home comes with a unique sense of
independence and pride that is hard to beat. Plus, now’s your chance to really
make your house a home (something you may have felt limited in if you’ve been living in rentals
up until this point).
While you may have initially been planning a
big housewarming shindig to show off your new place to all your family and
friends, the need to stay healthy and safe by practicing social distancing may have thrown a wrench in
your plans. The good news is, there are still plenty of ways to celebrate your
new home and practice social distancing at the same time. Here are a few ideas
to get you started:
Take the Party Outside
Is the weather nice enough to comfortably
spend time outside ? Then consider throwing a backyard BBQ! Having an outdoor get-together is
considered very safe for keeping germs contained. Just be mindful to place
tables and chairs away from each other so that guests can distance as much as they
want. Looking to give house tours? Ask guests to mask up and take them through
the house in family groupings. Once the guests have gone home, give your new
place a thorough wipe down with disinfectant and open
the windows just to be sure you’ve nixed any pesky germs that may be lingering.
Plan a Virtual Party
If the weather is crushing your outdoor
housewarming party dreams or you’re not comfortable having a gathering in your backyard, then consider having a virtual
housewarming party. Using a video chat application, invite all of your family
members and friends to tune in at a specific time. Using your camera, give them
a virtual tour of the house and encourage everyone to join the virtual party
with snacks and their favorite beverage. It’s not quite the same as celebrating
in person but it will certainly make for a fun and memorable experience.
Create a Registry
Home is where the heart is. But it’s also nice
to have furniture and household essentials. If you’re transitioning from rental life, you may realize you don’t quite
have all the things you need to make your house a home, such as curtains or appliances. Consider creating an online
registry for your new home. This will help you keep track of all the things you
need to purchase for your new house and - if your family members or friends ask if there is
anything you need - you will already have a shoppable list in place. Chances
are, even if you aren’t able to celebrate your new home in person, there will
be plenty of people who are excited for you and eager to help you celebrate any
way that they can.
Hold a Housewarming Week
Rather than gathering everyone together at
once, dedicate an entire week as “housewarming week” and invite guests over in
small groupings. Touring them through your house in small groups limits germ exposure and spread, plus you get to
enjoy your celebration for an entire week. Win, win!
If this is your first home purchase, then you may be feeling a
little overwhelmed by the change in lifestyle. Click on the button below to
feel better informed on some of the lifestyle changes that come with
transitioning from apartment living to home ownership.
