(#742) 50 PINTEREST-WORTHY RESIDENT APPRECIATION IDEAS & SLOGANS
50 PINTEREST-WORTHY RESIDENT APPRECIATION IDEAS
Appreciate your residents in small ways, often, and they will add up to big renewals, we promise! We’ve compiled this mega-list of fun and easy resident gift ideas to shower your residents with gratitude.
Check out our Foundational Guide on Renewals for more ways to get those renewals.
FEATURED APPRECIATION IDEAS
CHIPS - BRING IT TO LIFE IN 1-2-3
Who can resist a bag of chips? This snack is a sure hit!
1) Download the design and print.
2) Purchase snack-sized bags of chips in bulk.
3) Attach the 1/4 page flyers to bags of chips and hand them out to residents.
Alt: Place the design in a shadowbox next to a basket of chips in the leasing office.
Check out some inspo from one of our Sprouters, CitySide Apartments in Sarasota, FL! They did such an amazing job showering their residents in appreciation!
Goldfish Crackers or Swedish Fish - BRING IT TO LIFE IN 1-2-3
Sweet or savory snacks- you get to decide!
1) Download the design and print.
2) Purchase snack-sized bags of goldfish crackers or boxes of Swedish fish candies.
3) Attach the 1/4 page flyers to goldfish crackers/Swedish fish and hand them out to residents.
Alt: Place the design in a shadowbox next to a basket of the crackers/candy in the leasing office.
Toilet paper - BRING IT TO LIFE IN 1-2-3
This one brings the smiles and might just save the day the next time they run out. Use this to welcome new residents with some well-timed essentials.
1) Download the design and print.
2) Purchase toilet paper.
3) Attach the 1/4 page flyers to the toilet paper and leave them in your new resident’s homes.
BONUS: Don’t limit to toilet paper - include a dish sponge with soap, a box of trash bags, and paper towels to amp up this gift.
POPCORN-BRING IT TO LIFE IN 1-2-3
You’re gonna love how easy this resident gift is and how much your residents will love it! This one is poppin’.
Download the design and print.
Buy some microwave popcorn packets in bulk.
Attach the flyers to bags of popcorn and hand them out to residents.
Alt: Place the design in a shadowbox next to a basket of popcorn packets in the leasing office.
Noodles-BRING IT TO LIFE IN 1-2-3
Imagine the pastabilities with this one!
Download the design and print.
Buy some fun pasta packages. If you have a larger budget, include a jar of spaghetti sauce.
Attach the flyers to bags of pasta and hand them out to residents OR set them up in a basket next to the framed design as we’ve done here.
Kitchen Utensils - BRING IT TO LIFE IN 1-2-3
New kitchen tools make us happy and we know we aren’t the only ones.
1) Download the design and print.
2) Purchase some handcrafted kitchen utensils. Think rustic ceramics or wooden cutting boards, bowls or spoons. This is an excellent opportunity to support a small local business.
3) Attach the 1/4 page flyers to the handcrafted gift and leave them in your new resident’s homes.
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SLOGANS AND GIFT GUIDE
Chips: All that And A bag of Chips
Who can resist a bag of chips? This snack is a sure hit! Download HERE.
Goldfish or Swedish Fish: You’re A Great Catch
Young or old, we all secretly love some goldfish crackers. Am I right? Download HERE.
Tea: Spreading the PositiviTEA
Tea for two? Yes, please! Download HERE.
Rock Candy: You Rock Our World
These are fun to look at and satisfy the serious sweet tooth. Download HERE.
Starbursts: You Make Our Hearts Burst
Sweet AND chewy, this one is sure to please the young at heart. Download HERE.
Donuts: Sweet On You
We can count the times we’ve resisted free donuts and it’s less than three. Download HERE.
Plants: Thanks A Bunch
Plants are the new black and add so much to a home. Download HERE.
Cooking Tools: Happiness Is Homemade
New kitchen tools make us happy and we know we aren’t the only ones. Download HERE.
Mints: Mint To Be
Mints are easy and inexpensive. Download HERE.
Popcorn: Life Is Butter With You
This one is poppin’! Buy some microwave popcorn packets in bulk. Download HERE.
Pet Treats: Home Is Filled with Wet Noses
When you treat their pets well, you treat them well. We like to buy treats in bulk and place several treats in cellophane baggies with a cute ribbon tie. Download HERE.
M&Ms: Take 2 For Instant Happiness
We aren’t saying your residents need a chill pill, but if they did, this one is for you. Download HERE.
Lip Balm: You’re The Balm
Buy lip balms in bulk and pamper away. Download HERE.
Bath Bomb: You’re The Bomb
Self-care products continue to be a hit. Download HERE.
Pasta or Pool Floatie: Let’s Canoodle
We love both pasta and pool floaties, but you’ll have to choose! Download Pasta. Download Floatie.
Mac and Cheese: We go Together Like…
Serve dinner in a box! Download HERE.
Matcha: We’re A Matcha Made In Heaven
We guarantee your residents have joined the matcha movement. Download HERE.
Toilet Paper: Thanks For Rolling With Us
This one brings the smiles and might just save the day the next time they run out. Download HERE.
Succulents: We’re A Succa For You
Buy a flat of live succulents (or the fake ones) and make everyone’s space a little cuter. Download HERE.
Light Bulbs: You Light Up Our Life
You might even be able to partner with your local light company to provide a free energy-efficient light bulb to each resident. Download HERE.
Bananas: We’re Bananas For You
Bring healthy back with this tasty fruit snack. Download HERE.
Coffee: We Love You A Latte
Buy instant latte packets or gift cards to the local coffee shop. Download HERE.
Seasoning: Thanks For Everything
Either buy Trader Joe’s “Everything But the Bagel” seasoning or gift Everything Bagels from a local bakery. Either way, we can’t get enough of this taste! Download HERE.
Sauce: You’re Awesome Sauce
Get saucy with it. Gift your favorite hot sauce, like Sriracha, to your residents. Download HERE.
Gummy Bears: You make us Beary Happy
Buy personal-sized bags of gummy bears and attach them to this design for a quick handout at the gate. Download HERE.
Sticky Notes: Let’s Stick Together
Many continue to work from home and sticky notes are a hot home office commodity. Download HERE.
Wine and Chocolate: We Make The Perfect Pair
Since wine is a bit pricey, this can be done for special occasions like renewal gifts. Download HERE.
Cookies: You’re One Smart Cookie
Buy individually wrapped cookies or have a tray of cookies at the leasing office. Download HERE.
Oreos: You’re Our Better Half
Buy the oreo-mini snack-sized bags for this one. Download HERE.
Honey: Hey Honey
Honey sticks make this one easy peasy. Download HERE.
Batteries: You Give Us Positive Vibes
It seems something is always running out of batteries and this one lets you save their day. We recommend buying them in bulk at Costco. Download HERE.
Hangers: thanks for Hanging With Us
Give the gift of organization by gifting clothing hangers. Where do they run away to? Download HERE.
Fan: You’re Fantastic
Is it heating up where you live? Download HERE.
Straw: You’re ExSTRAW special
Give back to the environment and your residents with reusable straws. Download HERE.
Orange Cuties: You’re A Cutie
Buy a few bags of cuties at your local store and some lunch bags. Place 3-5 cuties in each bag and attach this design. Download HERE.
Balloons: Hope you’re Day Is Poppin’
Balloons are proven to make people smile. Download HERE.
Crayons: Live In Color
Buy crayon packets and gift them to residents (and prospects) with little ones. Download HERE.
Yellow Things: You’re Our Sunshine
Yellow is bright and cheery and sure to bring smiles. Check out this daily dose for ideas. Download HERE.
Lemonade: You’re Our Main Squeeze
Lemonade packets make this one a simple summer hit. Download HERE.
Seed Packet: Flourish At Our Community
Your residents will enjoy watching your wildflower or herb seed packets grow and it will beautify your community. Download HERE.
Bubbles: You Blow Us Away
Buy bubbles from the dollar store and watch the fun! Download HERE.
Pool Float: Don’t Float Away
Pool floats scream fun! Want to do something smaller? Consider these drink floats. Download HERE.
Drink Float: Tropic Like It’s Hot
A drink float? Yep! It doesn’t get any cuter than these. Download HERE.
Watermelon: You’re One In A Melon
Fresh watermelon by the pool sounds heavenly. Download HERE.
Cactus: Thanks for Sticking With Us
If you’re on social media at all, you’ll see that “plant babies” are a thing. Buy some mini cactuses in bulk (or the plastic ones) and add to your residents’ growing plant collection. Download HERE.
Coconut: We’re Coconuts For you
You don’t have to gift actual coconuts (although you could). We love coconut candy bars or LaCroix’s coconut-flavored sparkling water. Download HERE.
Peaches: You Make Life Peachy
While you could gift actual peaches during peach season, you can also go the easy route and do peach candy rings. Download HERE.
S’mores: You Make It S’More Fun
Pair this with a DIY s’more kit or s’more flavored bars like these. Download HERE.
Socks: You Knock Our Socks Off
Fun socks are conversation starters. Gift your residents wacky socks and they will tell all their friends where they got them (the best apartments ever!). Download HERE.
Hot cocoa: You Make Us Feel Warm & Fuzzy
Hot cocoa packets make your residents feel warm and fuzzy (and love where they live). Download HERE.