Well, during my New Member Education Period, I got a really nice scrapbook, which I could fill with whatever I wanted...I liked that idea, a copy of Dr. Seuss' "Oh the Places You Will Go!", and a lot of Alpha Chi stuff, including letters, bags, etc.
I think the best gifts are the ones that are functional, like photo albums and jewelry boxes.
A good alternative to the Greek shops (the closest one to my school that carries our letters is about an hour and a half away) are places like Crate and Barrel (good for glasses, jars, etc), and Wal-Mart.
[This message has been edited by AlphaChiGirl (edited January 12, 2001).]