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  1. Feb 26, 2009 #41
    surya123

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    coffee grinder is also a good gift ,for women as they can grind small amounts of masalas in that instantly...... so many liked that gift.
     
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    lovingmom

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    Gift Idea for family in India

    I am travelling to India next month. I need some suggestion for buying gifts for my family members. I need to buy gifts for my in laws, my parents, Brothers and sisters -age 25-30 and for kids age 18 months to 3 years.My budget is between $30 to $70 per person.

    Please advice me .
     
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  3. Mar 22, 2009 #43
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    Re: Gift Idea for family in India

    Dear loving mom,

    1. kids--If under 3years, there are lots of toys from hopper balls(it is a real fun as the kids love it verymuch),barbies for girls,dress(specially scooters for girls-we don't get this in india),outer coats,wands for girls,)


    2.ladies--handbags, pearlsets,corals,watches,bodysprays

    3.men --watches, T.shirts,pda phones...,perfumes

    4.elders-bp monitors,knee caps, watches

    5.Common--digital photo frames, cameras, phones,portable dvd players

    inexpensive very useful items---beach bags(we get in ross costs around 6$),ziplock covers, Handbags, leather phone pouches., nonstick flat pans.

    Hope i have done some justice.

    In the above items, beach bags and handbags and digital photo frames are really worth buying.










     
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  4. Mar 23, 2009 #44
    prishen

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    Hi Surya,
    What is the type of coffee grinder that you got to India? Is that manual or electric. If electric, did u change the voltage here or bought a converter there in India? Could you please help me with the brand?

    Thanks
    Priya
     
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  5. Mar 23, 2009 #45
    tashidelek2002

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    More ideas:

    Educational PC programs for kids (theyare really expensive last I saw in India)

    Multipurpose tool for men (Google Weatherman and look for cheaper ones if that is too expensive)

    Santukos (type of kitchen knife)

    Pecans, maple syrup candies, dried cranberries

    Herbal teas like Celestial Seasonings

    Cockroach hotels (insecticide in little containers safe for households) (I know this is weird but my friends like these)

    Notepapers/cards

    Things I collect to give out when travelling in India: McDonals toys, little free gifts that come in boxes of other stuff, free cards from charities
     
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  6. Mar 23, 2009 #46
    lovingmom

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    Re: Gift Idea for family in India

    Thanks a lot for your suggestions

     
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  7. Apr 7, 2009 #47
    Ranchu

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    Hi ,
    I want to gift my MIL a chopper/blender . I initially thought of magic bullet, but it has so many jars and it occupies space. So can you suggest some kitchen gadgets for me please.
    I see some mixed reviews for Oster 3-in-1 hand blender (target - 39.99) . i dont know if it is worth it.
     
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  8. May 3, 2009 #48
    NidhiA

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    My sister once got a braun grinder that has attachments to blend in a jar as well as grind and beat eggs. This was much helpful for my mom. Just giving a idea.
     
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  9. Jun 18, 2009 #49
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    Do we get any good decorative item for the new house?(My brother bought a new house)

    Is there any specific decoration like a border in the ceiling for the living room?

    Please share your knowledge about gifts for decorating a house...
     
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  10. Jun 30, 2009 #50
    kanneii

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    Hello,
    you can also go for clothes, like branded...you can roam around malls and am sure you can find the best deals in sale, which will for sure please your relatives back in India.





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