Welcomed New Neighbors With Cupcakes

@CarolDM (203422)

Nashville, Tennessee

June 3, 2021 5:01pm CST

Noticed two doors down, new neighbors are moving in. I knew from others telling me, they are a family from New York. His job transferred him here. A warm day to be moving. I noticed the huge moving van this morning. And now boxes are being unloaded. Looks like professional movers. That is the way to go. Often times, the employer will pay for a job relocation move. I saw a lady and two children on a quilt under a tree in the yard. Looked like they were having lunch. So.... I quickly made some cupcakes, used a few sprinkles on top and walked down to meet them. Have not always been a welcome wagon neighbor.

But I thought why not. And their faces lit up when they saw someone walking in their yard with dessert. They seem very nice and I will go back on another not so busy day for them. I wished them luck.

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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)

• United States

3 Jun 21

That was kind of you and I am sure the children especially appreciated the sweet treat.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Jun 21

They seemed very happy.

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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)

• United States

3 Jun 21

@CarolDM I'm glad. I hope the moving process won't take too long. I guess the school year is over for them now.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Jun 21

@ScribbledAdNauseum I just saw the moving van leave. Yes school is out for the summer.

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@DaddyEvil (137502)

• United States

3 Jun 21

That was very nice of you. I'm sure they appreciated being acknowledged and welcomed to the neighborhood.

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@DaddyEvil (137502)

• United States

3 Jun 21

@CarolDM You're welcome. It's always nice when someone thinks of you like that.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Jun 21

@DaddyEvil Too much hate in the world, I will not add to it.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Jun 21

Thanks! I thought I would like that if I were in their shoes.

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@marlina (154131)

• Canada

3 Jun 21

Very thoughtful of you!

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Jun 21

I just thought it would help me if I moved to a new neighborhood and knew nobody.

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@Tampa_girl7 (50606)

• United States

4 Jun 21

I’m sure they were appreciated.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Jun 21

I hope so.

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@Rashnag (30592)

• Surat, India

4 Jun 21

Good to know. Cupcakes look yummy. I am sure they have enjoyed it. Have a good day

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@Rashnag (30592)

• Surat, India

4 Jun 21

@CarolDM your welcome dear

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Jun 21

Thanks!

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@ladyhero (3846)

• Indonesia

4 Jun 21

you are a good neighbor, greet and introduce, with something very impressive

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Jun 21

Thanks!

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@stanley777 (9402)

• Philippines

4 Jun 21

Hopefully a start of a good friendship.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Jun 21

We will see.

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@LadyDuck (472004)

• Switzerland

4 Jun 21

What a nice gesture. I remember when we moved here and the daughter of the neighbor came to offer a blueberry pie. It's nice to be welcomed.

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@LadyDuck (472004)

• Switzerland

5 Jun 21

@CarolDM Moving from a distant place it is a stressing experience. Feeling welcomed is important.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Jun 21

@LadyDuck I do agree with you. Have done it a few times.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Jun 21

Thanks! Just trying to help them feel at home.

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@KristenH (33393)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

4 Jun 21

That's so nice of you Carol.

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@KristenH (33393)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

9 Jun 21

@CarolDM Welcome.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Jun 21

Thanks!

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Jun 21

@KristenH Have a good evening.

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@Deepizzaguy (104007)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

3 Jun 21

That is very nice of your part to greet your new neighbors.

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@Deepizzaguy (104007)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

4 Jun 21

@CarolDM I agree with you on this one.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Jun 21

Thanks! I try to treat others how I would like to be treated.

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@Scrapper88 (5983)

• United States

3 Jun 21

I think it is a good idea to welcome them to the neighborhood. It shows them that there is still good people around.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Jun 21

I think they were happy to see me. Seemed to be. Why not be nice is what I say.

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@freelancermariagrace (28620)

• Philippines

4 Jun 21

That was very sweet of you, Carol!

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Jun 21

Thanks!

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@DocAndersen (54402)

• United States

4 Jun 21

Personally, i think your neighbors could ask a premium if they sell their houses. You, if you buy this house get to be next to @CarolDM. I mean, 'nough said.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Jun 21

You are so funny. They actually paid twice what the owner originally paid for it.

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@sharonelton (29276)

• Lichfield, England

4 Jun 21

That was really nice of you! You really are a good neighbour! I should have thought of that! Mine would have been muffins rather than cup cakes though mind you!

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Jun 21

Thanks! Just trying to help.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Jun 21

@sharonelton You are so kind to say.

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@sharonelton (29276)

• Lichfield, England

5 Jun 21

@CarolDM That's because you're a really good neighbour!

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@lady1993 (27224)

• Philippines

4 Jun 21

That was very nice of you.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Jun 21

Thanks!

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@RebeccasFarm (90294)

• Arvada, Colorado

4 Jun 21

Yum I hope to be your neighbor too lol

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Jun 21

Thanks!

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@wolfgirl569 (107932)

• Marion, Ohio

4 Jun 21

That was sweet and I am sure made them feel better about moving.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Jun 21

I hope so. I know how they feel not to know anyone.

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@1creekgirl (41692)

• United States

4 Jun 21

That was so thoughtful and I'm sure they enjoyed the cup cakes. I've done that over the years when new neighbors move in. But since our closest neighbors are about an eighth of a mile on each side, I usually have to drive, lol!

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Jun 21

I want them to feel welcome. More new neighbors often here.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (61575)

• Centralia, Washington

4 Jun 21

You are a kind, considerate person.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Jun 21

Thanks for saying that. Just like to treat others how I want to be treated.

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@Dena91 (16692)

• United States

4 Jun 21

You are such a sweet and kind person. I am sure that made them feel more at home in their new one. I hope you are ale to make friends with them in the days ahead.

When we moved into our home 30 years ago I don't think anyone welcomed us. That is a tradition that seems to be going away like a lot of things I grew up with.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Jun 21

How kind of you to say Dena. I just think of others and try to treat them as I would want to be treated. Too much hate and evil in the world today. It is going away. And I don't usually do this but for some reason I did. I hope we can be friends as well.

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