Gifts To Take With Me

[miSSingMyBabyMuch 1]

Hello PI forum,

I will be traveling to the States soon and I am looking for suggestions on what I can bring my in laws when I do. I've talked to them on Skype numerous times but this will be our first time meeting in person. Can you guys share (especially my Pinay friends) what gifts or pasalubong you brought with you to the States?

Thank you all!

[Mar and Esp 4]

Hi sis..I bought a really nice native bag for my fiance's mom and will be bringing some Pili nuts from here..he took some with him when he came back to the States and they absolutely loved it..hope this helps! Have a safe trip and congrats on getting your visa..

[Tintin and Mike 127]

Are your future-in-laws Filipino too? just buy them Goldilocks Pulvurons and Muhlach's Enseymada oh wait, those are what I want LOL

Congrats and good luck!

[Azteca143 9]

I bought a native wallet for my mother inlaw and also for my sis inlaw,i wanted to buy them a native bag but it wont fit in my luggage anymore coz i have this wedding dress,banner,16 pcs native wedding souviner,i know sounds crazy (lol)...i was so excited for my big day...and i also bring Goldilocks Polvoron,Dried Mango they loved it!... Have a safe trip,God bless!...

[miSSingMyBabyMuch 1]

Hi sis..I bought a really nice native bag for my fiance's mom and will be bringing some Pili nuts from here..he took some with him when he came back to the States and they absolutely loved it..hope this helps! Have a safe trip and congrats on getting your visa..

Thanks sis. I'm thinking about the bags too. Sarap ng Pili nuts. I'm sure they'll love it.

[miSSingMyBabyMuch 1]

Are your future-in-laws Filipino too? just buy them Goldilocks Pulvurons and Muhlach's Enseymada oh wait, those are what I want LOL

Congrats and good luck!

LOL I think that's what I want too. No, my fiance's parents are both American.

Thanks for the suggestion though. I think they'll love the pulvuron.

[miSSingMyBabyMuch 1]

I bought a native wallet for my mother inlaw and also for my sis inlaw,i wanted to buy them a native bag but it wont fit in my luggage anymore coz i have this wedding dress,banner,16 pcs native wedding souviner,i know sounds crazy (lol)...i was so excited for my big day...and i also bring Goldilocks Polvoron,Dried Mango they loved it!... Have a safe trip,God bless!...

I bet you were excited for your wedding. Getting a wallet instead of a bag makes a lot of sense especially when you don't have enough space. Thank you for the well wishes and the suggestions.

[X Factor 1,112]

I bought a native wallet for my mother inlaw and also for my sis inlaw,i wanted to buy them a native bag but it wont fit in my luggage anymore coz i have this wedding dress,banner,16 pcs native wedding souviner,i know sounds crazy (lol)...i was so excited for my big day...and i also bring Goldilocks Polvoron,Dried Mango they loved it!... Have a safe trip,God bless!...

The native wallet and dried mango are great ideas

[mrsSpitze 9]

dried mangoes. and if you have some money - pearl earrings. ill be getting my bf's mom some pearl(black) set [necklace. earrings. ring?]. its not that expensive here but hella expensive there. youd be surprise with the price diff. thats what i always bring to my USC friends.

[Fight for Love 98]

Some American are picky eater and they always watch how much calories they take per day not like Filipino/Filipina most of the time we careless what we eat lol

Bring something that doesn’t stink (tuyo/pusit/bagoong or etc lol).

My suggestion bring some peanuts, dried mango (my America co-worker loves that), century tuna, they loves crackers (sky flakes), try corniks (not sure if they will like it lol) oh yah maybe some pumpkin seeds.

best of all as long that your safe they careless what you brought them(only pinoy loves pasalubong lol) be safe dear!!!!

Edited September 4, 2012 by takis

[Azteca143 9]

how about your wedding dress?...wedding dress here are very expensive.You can go to Divisoria they have a good deal.

my friend in Las Vegas rented wedding dress for $350.In Divisoria you can buy it for only $50.I'm just suggesting girl

[Kathy and Jesse 16]

My Fiance just Came to the U.S. She brought many T-shirt for my family members. They had pictures of things like

Jeepneys, trikes etc. even some from Boracay. For my sisters kids she bought hello kitty purses and watches. For my son she

brought a very nice superman t-shirt and a small backpack and swimming trunks. They probably will not expect anything from you but will be pleasantly surprised my simple little gifts. My family was very appreciative of her thoughtfulness.

Regards

[Darnell 8,478]

matching sarongs for the inlaws.

[miSSingMyBabyMuch 1]

dried mangoes. and if you have some money - pearl earrings. ill be getting my bf's mom some pearl(black) set [necklace. earrings. ring?]. its not that expensive here but hella expensive there. youd be surprise with the price diff. thats what i always bring to my USC friends.

Yeah I was thinking of pearls too. I have a question though. The pearl shops in Greenhills, do you know if they are real pearls or just cultured? I don't wanna give my mom in law fake ones coz for sure she'll know. Thanks for the suggestion!

Some American are picky eater and they always watch how much calories they take per day not like Filipino/Filipina most of the time we careless what we eat lol

Bring something that doesn’t stink (tuyo/pusit/bagoong or etc lol).

My suggestion bring some peanuts, dried mango (my America co-worker loves that), century tuna, they loves crackers (sky flakes), try corniks (not sure if they will like it lol) oh yah maybe some pumpkin seeds.

best of all as long that your safe they careless what you brought them(only pinoy loves pasalubong lol) be safe dear!!!!

LOL Definitely not planning on bringing the ones that stink even though I love tayo and pusit so much. Thanks for your response! I appreciate it.

[miSSingMyBabyMuch 1]

how about your wedding dress?...wedding dress here are very expensive.You can go to Divisoria they have a good deal.

my friend in Las Vegas rented wedding dress for $350.In Divisoria you can buy it for only $50.I'm just suggesting girl

Hi sis. We won't have a big wedding yet and we'll probably just go to a courthouse and get married there. I am thinking of just buying a simple white dress, not really like a wedding dress or gown but I do agree about it being cheaper here. The price of a simple dress in the States could be equivalent to a wedding gown here that's beaded and well sewn. I will definitely check out Divi for some finds. Thanks sis!

My Fiance just Came to the U.S. She brought many T-shirt for my family members. They had pictures of things like

Jeepneys, trikes etc. even some from Boracay. For my sisters kids she bought hello kitty purses and watches. For my son she

brought a very nice superman t-shirt and a small backpack and swimming trunks. They probably will not expect anything from you but will be pleasantly surprised my simple little gifts. My family was very appreciative of her thoughtfulness.

Regards

Your fiancée Kathy and I were on the same interview. I didn't get to meet her but I'm friends with her friend, Marissa. Anyway, the shirts sound good. I will definitely bring some.

matching sarongs for the inlaws.

Thanks for the suggestion.