My Grandmother almost never used any gifts that my Mom gave her, and that's even after 43 years of marrieage btwn. her and my Dad! I think that's what mothers in law must be liike alll over the world...

Come on, MM, you can get all kinds of great, made in the USA products at Wal-Mart!

(You might not get invited back, though...)

What about a beautiful crystal or porcelain vase with some fresh flowers in it? Its like doing two things at once...everyone appreciates flowers and the vase is a keep sake to decorate their new piso.