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Old Dec 18th 2008, 9:46 pm
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Hi everyone,

Does anyone have any good suggestions for presents to take back to England from the US? i.e. things that are only available in America, or at least much cheaper here?

Thanks!
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Old Dec 18th 2008, 9:50 pm
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Originally Posted by ellen1234
Hi everyone,

Does anyone have any good suggestions for presents to take back to England from the US? i.e. things that are only available in America, or at least much cheaper here?

Thanks!
Gallon of petrol?
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Goldfish crackers?
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Goldfish crackers?
I agree with that one....my brother (who is in his late 30s !!) loves goldfish crackers!!
Laffy taffy
squirty cheese
clinique products
jack daniels
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cute tea towels/towels/tablecloths/napkins
large jars of peanut butter
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Old Dec 18th 2008, 10:59 pm
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I agree with that one....my brother (who is in his late 30s !!) loves goldfish crackers!!
Laffy taffy
squirty cheese
clinique products
jack daniels
bicard
cute tea towels/towels/tablecloths/napkins
large jars of peanut butter
Don't think squiry cheese is allowed since the can is under pressure. but you can always try. jack daniels make several diff bbq sauces that aren't too bad.

reese's cups
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I sent my family clothes that I got in the sales on Black Friday. It was much, much cheaper even with the postage.

Not sure what else to suggest really apart from foodstuffs.
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Originally Posted by sunflwrgrl13

reese's cups
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kids seem to like those jars of peanut butter and jam all swirled together.
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Originally Posted by sunflwrgrl13
Don't think squiry cheese is allowed since the can is under pressure. but you can always try. jack daniels make several diff bbq sauces that aren't too bad.

reese's cups
Why not you can take aerosols?
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- Anything from Disney.
- Sports stuff from the NFL or NBA.
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Originally Posted by lisa67
I agree with that one....my brother (who is in his late 30s !!) loves goldfish crackers!!
Laffy taffy
squirty cheese
clinique products
jack daniels
bicard
cute tea towels/towels/tablecloths/napkins
large jars of peanut butter
Not American........show was but Patrick Stewart is English
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Originally Posted by ellen1234
Hi everyone,

Does anyone have any good suggestions for presents to take back to England from the US? i.e. things that are only available in America, or at least much cheaper here?

Thanks!
I took chocolate covered macadamia nuts from Hawaii and American tree ornaments to my SILs. I take my stepsons clothes with college logos or sports teams on them.
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Originally Posted by tamms_1965
I took chocolate covered macadamia nuts from Hawaii .

oh yes, those always go down well.
and my Dad LOVES trail mix
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Why not you can take aerosols?
I've had them removed from my bag before, with a nice little note from TSA telling me why. But who knows how many bags they check so some make it thru I'm sure.
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Tootsie rolls!
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