35 Blogs with Creative Ways to Introduce Yourself to New Neighbors

Whether you are moving to another community or new people have just arrived in the neighborhood, it’s always good to introduce yourself. You only get one chance at a first impression, so you will want to make sure that you’re remembered for all the right reasons. The fact that you do not yet know your new neighbors can make initial introductions awkward. Do they like the same things that you do? Do they have kids or pets? There are just so many questions that you won’t get answers to until you make that first introduction. If you want to introduce yourself to new neighbors in the most original and creative ways possible, these thirty-five blogs have just the thing to help you break the ice.

Identify New Friends and Neighbors
New neighbors can give you the opportunity to meet completely different kinds of people than what you are used to. This is the time to step out of your comfort zone, meet new people and possibly learn a thing or two. Identifying potential friends and “good” neighbors is half the battle. In these six blogs you will find some helpful advice on who to introduce yourself to and how.
1. 10 Tried & True Tips: How to Make New Friends in a New City
2. Ways to Break the Ice with New Neighbors
3. Housewarming Gift Ideas for Your New Neighbors
4. How to Introduce Yourself to New Neighbors
5. How to greet your new neighbors
6. Fun Tips & Tricks for Meeting New Neighbors

Ice-Breaking Parties
A neighborhood is a community, and as such there are so many potential connections you could make with your neighbors. If you want to raise the spirit of your community, hosted, street and block parties are some ways that you can do just that. There’s no better way to meet or introduce new neighbors than having everyone in the same place, having fun and networking together. For some great tips on hosting your own neighborhood party, follow the advice in these six blogs.

7. Fun Tips & Tricks for Meeting New Neighbors
8. Throw a Block Party Without Going Crazy
9. Block parties: A free, fun way to meet your neighbors
10. How To Welcome New Neighbors!
11. Time to Celebrate! How to Throw your own Housewarming Party
12. 25 Dinner Party Do's and Don'ts for a Host or Hostess

Add a Personal Touch
Nothing says welcome to the neighborhood like a personalized gift or gesture. Remember, your new neighbors don’t know you, so it will speak volumes about your character if you take the time to gift them with something completely unique and original. If you have a creative talent, put it to good use with some of the ideas from these six blogs.

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14. 9 Ideas for Welcoming New Neighbors
15. 9 Ideas for Welcoming New Neighbors
16. Housewarming: How to Make a Welcome Kit for a New Neighbor
17. Welcome to the Neighborhood, Neighbor Gift
18. New Neighbor? Perfect Housewarming Gifts

Children and Pets
If you have children or pets they may provide an automatic ice-breaker with some new neighbors. Taking the kids to the park or walking the dog will present you with the ideal opportunity to introduce yourself to some of your neighbors. Discussing play-dates or pet-sitting are great ideas, too. For more ideas on how your children and pets can help with introductions, read these six blogs.

19. Who Are My Neighbors {How To Make Friends}
20. New Kid On The Block? Meet The Neighbors
21. Setting Up Fun Play Dates for Kids
22. The Moving Scene: Helping kids find friends, fit in and make transitions smoother
23. How to Meet Your Neighbors with Dogs
24. How to Meet People at Your New Apartment

Community Involvement
The wider community is your gateway to connecting with new neighbors. You can join local groups, or sign-up to online communities that are based in your neighborhood. Community involvement is one of the better ways to quickly meet lots of new neighbors. Learn how to find or launch your own community group with these six blogs.

25. Playdates for moms: How to make other "new mom" friends
26. Ways to Get Involved in a New Community
27. Welcoming New Members to an Established Community
28. Strong neighborhood associations key to successful community engagement
29. Happy Neighborday!
30. Getting to Know Your New Neighborhood

Say Hello with Tasty Treats
Now, bringing treats to neighbors by way of introduction is not a new thing, however, if you get creative, you may find yourself with friends for life. Cookies are always good, but there are so many other culinary gifts you can share with your neighbors. These five blogs have some ideas to get your started.

31. The Good Neighbor
32. Being A Good Neighbor: Cookbook and Recipes
33. Featured Recipes from The Recipe Girl Cookbook
34. 5 Easy Ways to Generously Share With Others
35. A Quick and Easy Way to Welcome a New Neighbor