What are appopriate gifts to give to a Dominican host family?
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A bouquet of flowers.
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Buy a gift in honor of someone through Heifer Project International\n\nIt helps impoverished families worldwide become more self-reliant through the gift of livestock and training in their care.\n\nLast year for Christmas, I gave my nieces and nephews each a gift and a stuffed animal that matched the gift.  One got a flock of geese, one got a flock of ducks, and two got flocks of chicks.  Each of these flocks were only $20 apiece, and even though they were young, they understood that their name was attached to these and they were helping somone!  They loved it!\n\nhttp://www.heifer.org
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I would say something related to religion. As someone suggested, maybe a nice cross necklace or a prayer book. Maybe a set of small angel statues (something like that), a nice rosary bracelet, something to do with angels (frames with inspiring messages, keychains, etc.). Hallmark might have something, if you prefer giving traditional gifts like that. I hope this helps.
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Something that they can perhaps decorate in their living room or elsewhere...with your own words about your parents & how you feel for them (something short n sweet), and a picture of all of you? They would be very proud to have such a thing and would always preserve it. \n\nOr perhaps something they can both go to...together..perhaps a nice spa treatment?\n\nAnd don't forget a nice greeting card that says it all.
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for destination wedding the best thing to give would be a gift card or certificate. because you don't want to buy a large gift and having to carry it on the plane with the hassle and then for them to bring it back so your best bet is a gift card, and you can put what ever you want on it but let it come from the heart. never give to get give for a blessing.\n  make sure that you have fun.
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I would go for something small and thoughtful, rather than "inexpensive".  If you talked with your FIL (father-in-law), I'm sure you could gather some quick information about the things she likes to do, her favorite cologne and such.  Maybe she's into crochet or knitting, then you could buy a pattern book and some yarn.  Or maybe she's into golf, you could get her some club-covers or some personalized golf-balls.  Or maybe she's into photography, you could get her a new camera bag.\n\nSome other, more general, ideas off the top of my head are:\n\nHallmark (or Wal-Mart, if you prefer) has some nice photo ablums, memory boxes and such.  \n\nA scrap-book starter kit with everything she needs except the photos to get started with scrap-booking.  \n\nA "frou-frou" bath set with bath crystals, lotion, soaps, ect.\n\nA gift certificate to a local salon for a manicure and/or pedicure.\n\nA robe and nightgown set.\n\nA set of mittens with a scarf and hat.\n\nIf all else fails, get a gift certificate for some place nice like "Bed, Bath and Beyond" or a nice restaurant as a couple's gift.
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Yes, a small gift or card is appropriate. \n\nThe sponsor has already traveled far with the neophyte and will continue with him or her on their journey of faith.\n\nWith love in Christ.
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My church hands out single red roses to the women. you could give every mom a simple pretty flower or dishtowels or something like that. chocolate, the like. Flowers are a good cheap gift. you could even buy small potted flowers, just shop a bit, see what looks good.
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try gifts.com they help you out.
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This is entirely up to you.  Don't do anything out of guilt, but from a genuine desire to give.  If you really want to give them something, give them something!\n\nI recommend it be something fun, small, or inexpensive.  You might get them small toys or costume jewelry or an inexpensive T-shirt or a book or video.  You might also bake them cookies or gingerbread cakes.
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Gift Certificates are always nice...\n\nBut my favorite wedding present that I got was a crystal vase from friends of my grandparents, whom I had never met.\n\nGet them something nice they can put on their mantle... or a nice antique mantle clock.
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give them a gift certificate for a nice dinner out and don't forget a hand written thank you card.. not typed or emailed
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We have had some very nice gifts from the bride and groom when attending out-of-town weddings, here are a few of them:\n1.) Basket filled with all little munchies and two bottles of soda\n2.) Basket filled with bath salts, combs,toothpaste etc.\n3.) Basket filled with bandaids, thread and needle, cookies,snacks and water\n4.)Colorful bag with name of Bride and Groom filled with cupcakes, twinkies, gum, mints and 2 bottles of iced tea\nAnd believe me all were appreciated very much!
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I think the best thing you could give them is something they would love...if they have a hobby or passion find something that reacts that. The most important thing is that you put some thought into something..for example if they love to cook you could buy them a cookbook and write a note about how much you loved their cooking and how you hope you enjoy this book you like so much. If they hate to cook buy them a gift certificate to a restaurant. Write a note about how much you enjoyed their hospitality. \nIf they love to garden you can buy them a plant.\n\nThe most important thing is to personalize the gift and note as much as possible. It should not be about the money but about the time and energy you put into the thank you. \n\nI completely agree with you that flowers are too impersonal.
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Depending on the country...If it were an underdeveloped country I \nwould probably include the basic staples; flour, cornmeal, salt sugar, rice, etc.  and non perishable items easy to open like crackers, cookies, anything dried. i also would send shirts, shorts, flip- flops. depending on the sizes of the family members.  basic first aid supplies, simple toys or picture books and linens, diapers if family has a baby.\nand personal hygiene items.    But if it were a developed country i would ask the family.  but I have  question...why send it overseas when there are plenty of needy families right here in our country?\nGood Luck...Imma
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give her a bracelet, a good one that she never has to take off.  Any gift is fine really, it's how you give it, what kind of love you put with it..and how much intuition you put into it that can decipher the quality and results of the gift.....but my only suggestion is a bracelet....i had to leave to kuwait, so i gave my fiance a bracelet, and told her to wear it around her ankle so she'll never lose it, (and it just looks sexy on her that way), and it only cost me bout 60 some odd dollars...It was something to remember me by while i'm gone...so....stuff like that.
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Don't give cash, it's crass, except from immediate family on this occassion. A small but fairly permanent object is a better choice, a leather organizer, cuff links,money clip, tie clasp, remember that this is the Jewish rite welcoming the boy into "manhood" so adult type gifts are suitable,  a silver picture frame for a photograph from the event,  even small electronics like a portable CD player or IPod, but not cash.