gift for house warming. need help.

[deepali128]

Hi friends,

we are invited for house warming today night. i am attending such event for the first time. will you help me in choosing a gift. my budget is within $50.

Deepali

[MysoreHudugi]

Best gift in my opinion for new home owners is a gift card from Home Depot or Lowes. Whatever is the amount, they'll get to use it within a month of moving.


CI.

[kritica]

Hi Deepali,
well u could give them an expensive plant like hybiscus( sorry about the spelling) or get them a dinner set.. or get them a gift card from home dept.... i have generally given ppl gift cards and stuff.... because i am never sure wat they want.... u could give them a good painting....
or u could get them an idol of ganesh or saraswathi....... or some god of there belief........
hope that helps
Kritica

[rain]

hi deepali,

u do have short notice to buy the gift. :) but i am sure u will find lot of stuff to choose from.how about a nice table lamp with an attractive shade. a small mantelpiece clock. a really sophi and nice salt and pepper shaker set.set of decorated serving spoons which comes in a box. depends on the store too.sears,jcpenny,target carries good knick knacks.
good luck!

rain

[dlaxmi16]

Hi deepali,

You can also try kohls where u can lot of good household items ..You get lot of non stick sets as well all other stuff required for the kitchen..
After all it is a new home ..Give them something which they will use it.. :D
If you think on those lines ..you can find the right gift..
also get the gift receipt with the purchase..so in case it is a duplication or any other reason..they can return & pick up anything of their choice from that particular store..

[RedPepper]

I vote for gift card too. They can buy whatever they want, and we have no tension thinking what to buy.

[kavithasenthil]

I usually buy jasmine plant from home depot. It will cost 16 to 20 dollars. or u can buy any indoor plants.

[deepali128]

Hello everyone,

thanx a looot. :D it was really helpful. it gave me lot of ideas for the gift.i apperciate your help.

Deepali

[hehehewalrus]

I and some friends are visiting newly-weds this weekend and I'm glad to see this thread from where I can steal an idea or two :lol:

You can go for a $50 gift card from any deptmental store, or if they are thrifty, a $50 card from ebay. I guess they already have DVD player which is the favorite pastime of desis abroad.

will check out Lowe and Home Depot, thnx !

[RedPepper]

Do you get Simon gift cards in your area? They are good and we can use it wherever a visa card is accepted. The cards from the departmental stores or restaurents can only be used in their shops. But Simon gift cards are good everywhere, even for online shopping for websites like Amazon.
Here is the link: http://www.simon.com/giftcard/

[deepali128]

hi red pepper,

it's good option i will use it in future.thanx.

deepali

[gaya3usa]

To me giving a gift , is some thing that I consider before ;
The Gift to be useful and also reminds me about.

My first choice is for a gift card from homedepot.com or
Lowe's.com , as all new home buyer have a list of comfort upgrades to buy of their choice.
The set draw back on this, these gift cards barely go unnoticed or do remind special about you. It all depend how they spend it.
If they buy a fan for a room - It is useful and reminds you. for sure ! Smile
In case if they buy nuts and bolds ( hard ware accessories ) your gift is unnoticed and does not remind you Sad

My next best option is to go for a gift for kitchen .
Check this web site www.perfectpeninsula.com
for Indian cookware gift sets -
Nirlep Non stick gift sets for $ 30 ~ $50
Also check -
www.mikasa.com they also have nice gift items.