<p>D1 is heading to Mendoza In Argentina for a 3 week language immersion program. For her accommodations she opted for a home stay. Her host mom is a 60 year woman, her kids are grown. It was suggested that d bring her a small gift. The host mom is paid for d staying with her and I assume she regularly hosts students.</p>
<p>D leaves Sat so we have a short time frame. I thought some consumable, but other than Pecans can’t think of anything specific to Ga that she can take ( Can she even take nuts?). I hate to send a coffee cup,fear she has a shelf full of these from other students.</p>
<p>Looking for some ideas. CC parents always provide good suggestions!</p>
<p>A friend of mine from Saratoga Springs gave me a tea towel with Saratoga Springs historical stuff pictured on it. I usually give maple products - more Vermont than NY or Georgia I admit. Too bad Krispy Kremes are only good fresh, and that grits need to be cooked by someone who understands them.</p>
<p>How about a book with photographs of Georgia or your city? Souvenirs from her college (high school?).</p>
<p>My D has given a cookbook by a locally famous chef - it was much appreciated in locations where the cuisine is very different.</p>
<p>How about a wall calendar for 2014 with scenes from GA? Google Georgia souvenirs and see what pops up.</p>
<p>^ also how about Atlanta Braves swag?</p>
<p>We got coffee mugs from our students when they arrived. We use them nearly every weekend. We just threw out ones that had accumulated that we did not want. </p>
<p>The night before they left, we got a nice silver frame with a picture of the two of them and a heartfelt thank you note.</p>
<p>Coming from the PNW, we send our kids with small pieces of NW native american art.</p>
<p>Our kids have done several language home stay programs and we have hosted half a dozen or so exchange students. Perishables are really the best–pecans would be perfect. Nice scented candles, soap, we’ve even received and hugely enjoyed some good wine. Anything that can be used up. The souvenirs, cookbooks in foreign languages, sports jerseys etc. do tend to go right to the rummage sale unless the host has a special room reserved in her house for these souvenirs. Something else we enjoy is seeing photos of our exchange students’ families and hometowns–again, great to see these but don’t necessarily want to hang on to them in perpetuity.</p>
<p>Language exchanges are terrific–your daughter will have a fantastic time.</p>
<p>I echo the perishable idea. We have sent homemade salsa to home stays. And we’ve received wine and candy. Or your D can shop for and fix an “american” meal for her host.</p>
<p>In the Atlanta airport, they used to sell jars of absolutely delicious Vidalia onion pickles. I used to buy a jar every time I went through on business, until I figured out how to make them myself. </p>
<p>I’d go for that.</p>
<p>Sometimes you can find local tea, cookies, honey, candy, etc. made in your home state at little specialty markets.</p>
<p>Help your DD toast the GA pecans with some seasoning so they are ready for snacking. (my pecan spices are Lawrys seasoned salt, Wrchtr sauce and LA hot sauce and some o.ive oil, toss with pecans and roast until nuts are starting to brown). Ready to eat is better than an ingredient, IMHO.</p>