Thank You for Helpful Neighbor

When I first moved into my house, we had one neighbor that went out of their way to help us. A little thing that I did for them was everytime we borrowed something or had them help us with something I would make them cookies.

They LOVED the cookies so it worked out really well for us.
Thats just a little idea, I don't have any big ones though :) I love good neighbors. (I have had my share of ones that are rude)

Hi is probably doing this as an act of kindness and not looking to be repaid in any way. It's just the way it is. We have a next door neighbor who is super nice and helps us with any little fix-it things around our house that my husband can't do by himself. We have him over for dinner once in a while. It's nothing fancy - just casual. He knows we're there for him IF he ever needs anything. We're friends and no friendships ever expect anything certain from each other. They are just there for each other.

If we were to buy our friend some tickets or anything special like that, he would be bummed at us. he would be happy, but also bummed because he doesn't need to be paid for being a friend.

I agree with Sarah and Monna. People such as your neighbors aren't looking to be repaid and would probably feel uncomfortable if you tried to repay them. Especially if it cost you any $. I personally start to feel uncomfortable providing service for others if they always feel like they have to repay me. I begin to hesitate to serve them because I don't want them to feel like they need to do something in return. Like they already said, just be a good neighbor back, invite them over for a bbq, or a plate of cookies every now and then I'm sure would always be welcome. :)

Have your 6 year old draw a "thank you" picture for them. Everyone loves to get things from a child. And it teaches your child that "thank yous" are important.

I brought our helpful neighbor a banana bread. Be good neighbors in return. Thats what they want.

Be a good neighbor back! He's obviously into acts of service - plates of food, being available as a friend. When you bake a batch of cookies, take some over. If you notice he needs help with something, offer a hand. Sounds like you have the beginnings of a healthy neighborhood.

Of course, a note of thanks for helping you to feel so welcome is never our of place!

Hi K.,
I think the best gift you can give your neighbors is time. Perhaps listening to stories about their life experiences over a piece of cake and a cup of coffee. :)
PS I bet they would love to tell you about how they met and might even pull out an old wedding album or old family photos.

Hi there K.,
Welcome to Az. =D
I think you would have to go with something personal he is interested in that would show your thoughtfulness & appreciation. Buy him tickets to his favorite game or gift certificate to favorite store.

Make a casserole dish or lazagna- something in a pan easy to wrap foil on and carry over to him. He would have the choice to eat then or whenever- no pressure.
You could invite him/family out to eat- your treat- casual,fun,expensive ect. whatever works.
A nice flower pot with an attractive live plant or cactus with a thank you card.
Make it more personal:
Invite him/family to your house for dinner/lunch or have a bbq & invite.
You could also do a "care package" & leave it on his door with a thank you note. Place in a nice basket or box,milk crate or a rubbermaid tote type even. Everyone nowadays with ALL of us on hard times can appreciate one of these. You know...The everyday stuff you have to buy. =x
You can make it as big or small according to your budget, where & what you can shop for AND the bargains to get in on.
Examples: Toilet paper,laundry and dish soap, shampoo & conditioner, toothpaste, pet items, light bulbs, add a homecooked meal that they can heat & serve, breakfast/brunch items, coffee and or supplies for,kid friendly items, fresh fruit or stuff that is unique to his liking (favorites) etc.
HTHIA =)

Just be there when they need you. My neighbor's husband was dying. I made them dinners, got them a gift card to safeway, we cut their weeds. One day I knew my cooler was not working to the best of its abilities. I was in tears because it was 90 degrees in my house. She showed up to ask me a question. Saw I was upset.

She went home told her husband what was wrong. He called the company he had worked for got a guy to my house in 2 hours. They fixed it for free because my neighbor requested it and he was dying.

So you never know when you can return the favor.

Hi K.,
WOW...it's really hard to find really good neighbors that are so very kind and generous now a days. :-) Welcome to AZ first of all, and I'm so happy to hear that you moved to a place where you have great neighbors!
I would invite them over for dinner one evening, or even for a lunch. You can invite to take them out to eat one evening if you can afford it. Or, get them a gift card to a restaurant, along with a card saying 'thank you for being there'. You can take them a plant. You may be able to see if they like plants by what they have in their house. Also, you can go on "Flowers.com" and send them a fruit basket, or some kind of goodie basket. :-)

I would love to have a neighbor that is so friendly. We have some good neighbors, but most of our neighbors keep to themselves. Hardly anyone socializes in my area.

I'm a stay at home mom too. My son will be five years old come October. I'm pregnant with my second child, due in August. Another boy!!! YAY!!! I'm going to have a house full of testosterone! HA HA HA....

OH, I just had another idea...what about homemade cookies? You can put these in a decorated tin. You can find those at Michael's craft store. Or you can put them in a basket. You can create a basket full of homemade goodies for them. :-) They would probably appreciate anything you can do for them. Perhaps help them with little projects around their house. May be help them with their lawn care etc. Our neighbor is a single mom with a two year old, and works nights/graveyards. She rented the house next to us, and Bless her heart, she had weeds everywhere. It didn't appear that she had any help from anyone to help her with yard care, so my husband and I went out and pulled weeds for her and sprayed them. Even our son got involved and helped. :-) She probably didn't realize that we did that for her, but that's ok.

Well, I guess I had a long winded answer here for ya huh. LOL Hope my ideas helps you some. :-) Take care and Blessings to you and your family!