Howefamily

Bring bras! They are expensive. I got my last lot from M&S for GBP11 each and they are per una and comfy, pretty and very nice. I had to get my FIL to bring a few with him when he visited

Oh and deodorant, the stuff I have tried here stains your white clothes. I am sure there must be decent stuff but I am spending money trying to track it down.

If you use Body Shop products, its double the price here - my GBP9 moisturiser is $18 here

Chocolate buttons bring them too

YYZlover

According to my currency app $18 is £11.44 not quite double the price.

Howefamily

ok, double up the number then - GBP9 there, $18 here

snowcandy

Yes pay a visit to M and S for sure Stock up on lots of nice bras and undies. The selection here is very limited and pretty expensive. In fact buy lots of nice things in M and S. Didn't think I would miss it but I have to admit I do

JonboyE

My first boss in Canada was a furniture maker. He was starry-eyed about all things English and thought England epitomized the height of style, taste and sophistication. Apart from the furniture. Every time he visited he said he just could not believe how badly designed and badly made expensive furniture was in England.

MillieF

Marks and Sparks deliver to Canada don't they? I have been counting on that - certainly for bras, better fit better everything - I get them to ship here. On the advice of everyone on this forum I am bringing my beds, I've just bought new mattresses and bases (but yes I've slept on the so they aren't new). I really don't like Canadian shoes, they just didn't float my boat - I have bought lots!

MillieF

I just checked, M&S do deliver, it's £15 delivery, I pay £7.50 now.

JonboyE

These days we don't discuss women's underwear in anything like the detail and frequency we did several years ago. However, this thread is showing a lot of promise ...

MillieF

Any particular items we can help you with Jonboy?

JonboyE

I would hate to be prescriptive.

Lychee

I never understood this - Birds Instant Custard has been a staple in Canadian pantries for decades. Can you not find it where you are?

Siouxie

Packets of instant custard as in 'pour boiling water on and stir'? No, I haven't been able to source it anywhere, just the 'old fashioned' traditional stuff in tins.

This is what I mean: http://www.birdscustard.co.uk/range/...r-and-instant/

Lychee

Oh! Of course!

victorfoxtrot

Bovril is my preferred choice too and I never find it here - even in the many Brit stores near me. I always stock up on my trips home or when people visit. The great thing about it, is that it lasts for ages, so I would sneak a few jars into your suitcases if I were you.

Auld Yin

Bovril has been available for many years in the GTA. I have purchased it many times.