In Reply to: presents for beach ladies posted by Catho on Monday, 16. September 2013 at 11:04 Bali Time:
These ladies, despite the smiles, are actually very poor. Money is always welcome for covering school fees, uniforms and all the household expenses,which are never-ending. In emergencies, their only other source of money is from the money lenders, the nicely padded, well fed satchel-carrying ladies who come each day to pick up money at 12% or sometimes more; the only item which attracts 10% only is rice
Otherwise, consult the archives on here for details of SEMBACO, a list of 9 staple foods needed in he home; this would also touch their hearts big time as it would free up money for other needs.
My own choice is usually Sembaco since this cannot be pinched by a gambling husband to satisfy his addiction.
Follow your heart -:)