gift for house warming. need help.

**deepali128** · 20th August 2005, 12:04 AM

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

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**MysoreHudugi** · 20th August 2005, 12:29 AM

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** · 20th August 2005, 12:31 AM

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** · 20th August 2005, 12:36 AM

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** · 20th August 2005, 12:55 AM

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..

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** · 20th August 2005, 01:19 AM

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

**kavithasenthil** · 20th August 2005, 01:32 AM

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

**deepali128** · 20th August 2005, 03:12 AM

Hello everyone,

thanx a looot.

it was really helpful. it gave me lot of ideas for the gift.i apperciate your help.

Deepali

**hehehewalrus** · 20th August 2005, 09:04 AM

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

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** · 20th August 2005, 04:30 PM

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/