There are several times in our life when we take our friends and relatives’ help. They are always ready to help us. Although there are professional packers and movers to help you relocate, we still need the assistance of our family and friends. And the people who are doing it by themselves, always seek assistance. And then they get help from their acquaintances.
Your friends and relatives can help you pack your belongings and move the heavier items like TV, Washing Machine, Fridge, Furniture, Cupboard, etc. At the same time, it’s really important to ask your friends if they are ready to help or can help you move. Because not everyone gets enough time to help you. And, if some are giving you their valuable timing then you must respect them and appreciate their efforts.
If you want to show your appreciation to your friends and family for their assistance then read this article till the end.
Undoubtedly, you will say ‘Thanks’ to them. But saying thank you is not enough. Hence, we have come up with some good ideas that will help you to show your appreciation to your friends, who helped you to relocate.
5 Ways to Thank Your Friends Help with Your Move
The classic approach is to thank your friends by offering food because this is inexpensive as well as everybody likes to have a small party with their friends. Of course, you can offer beer and pizza to your friends but why not go some extra miles to thank your relatives for being your moving helper.
Your main intention to offer them food and beer is to show your gratitude and be genuine. Similarly, here are five other ways that you can do to show your appreciation and thank your friends for becoming your helper.
1) Give a Gift Card
Who doesn’t like to receive a gift? Gift cards are the best ways to convey your message. So, you can buy your friends a gift card that has all your feelings and appreciation written on the card. Many thanksgiving cards are also available that you can send to your friends and family helping you move. Or, you can also make one by yourself. Write all your feelings and show how thankful you are to them for their help.
Also, you can opt for a handwritten thank you note. Although you have digital options like mobile text or an email to send, handwritten notes will leave a remarkable impression on your friends’ minds.
2) Send a Gift Hamper
If a gift card is not enough, you can opt for a gift hamper too. You will find many gift hampers online that you can easily send to your friends’ place. There are so many options to choose from. From the assortments of chocolates to sweets and other favorite items of your friends and family, you will get a wide variety to choose from.
3) Host a Dinner Party
After moving to a new apartment or a new house, throw a dinner party for all your closest friends. Have the party either at a good multi-cuisine family restaurant and bar, or you can cook yourself. Decide what you can afford and if you think a party in a restaurant can ruin your budget then cook dinner at home and invite your friends and family who helped you with your move.
Not only you can show your appreciation to your friends and thank them for their help, but also you can spend a lovely evening with your loved ones. Your friends will see the efforts you are taking to thank them. And will be inclined to help you again in the future.
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4) Let Your Friends Go for Shopping
If your budget allows you to do this then go for this. Go on shopping together and ask them to buy anything of their choice. And if you think you cannot afford this then check your household goods and see what are the goods that you don’t want to take along with you in your house. Because you might not find the need of all your belongings, your friends might. Ask them to check if there’s anything that they need. And the rest of the goods can be sold to turn them into cash.
5) Help them to Relocate
When your friends and family want your help then your answer should be a quick and enthusiastic ‘Yes’. You should always be ready to help them whenever they call you for help. Whether it’s for household transportation or attending any function, or anything else, just be ready to help. This is a wonderful and the best way to show your appreciation to your friends and family for becoming your moving helper.
House shifting is a tiresome task, if not the professional movers and packers then you can take the assistance from your friends and family. But it requires some helping hand to pack and move goods from one city to another.
Conclusion
If you have hired reliable packers and movers to relocate your home to a distant place then you can tip your movers to show your appreciation and thank them. But, if you have opted for a DIY local household move with the help of your friends and family then use the above-discussed steps to thank them. Not only this will help you to show your gratitude towards them but also they become more inclined to help you relocate again in the future if required.
