What Are You Bring Back?

[Nikki'Andrew]

Does any one else like to bring home ODD stuff from the states.;);)
I like to stock up on Clinique, scrapbook stuff and CAKE MIXES:tounge:
Then when you think about it more, I also get multi coloured tubes of CLING FILM:blush: and those zip sealing sandwich bags, in at least 3 sizes!!!!
Then ofcause theres the candy, my favs the Paydays!!! We get loads of them. The kids love the Airhead strips.

What do you all buy. I cant be the only crazy shopper!!:spin::spin:

NIKKI:wavey::wavey:

[hereicome]

Clinique, Ralph Lauren by the case, Diesel jeans, trainers for little un and Timberland boots for him as well in a couple of sizes

[ursula]

I want to buy some bedding this time.

[laura]

:wave:nope your not the only one;) I bring back cleaning tablets for my daughters retainers as they cost a fortune over here and you get more for you money there, also have to bring bak the different flavoured oreos as can only get one flavour here, also bring back cat flea treatment:grin:probably lots more to bring back this time but will have to wait and see:pgig::pgig::pd

[summertime85]

I'm another one who stokes up on Clinique supplies (at the airport). DH and boys buy clothes and trainers. DS2 always buys loads of cuddly toys but I'm going to ban them this year as his room is full! We always come home with several Star Wars toys, especially if we catch the Star Wars weekend. Lots of photo's from the rides etc and half of Down Town Disney's toy stock ;) (it feels like it anyway).

[Dabies]

I think on our visit, we'll probably bring back a load of fridge magnets (we've got the front filled, just got the side to do now :d:), probably all the on ride photos (which I also turn into magents), maybe a bit of artwork probably including the wide panorama photos of the four disney parks, tonnes of christmas decs from the DTD shop and possibly a few bits for the house. I'm planning on taking full advantage of our virgin PE baggage allowance. :D

[smythy21]

abercrombie, abercrombie and more abercrombie. very hard to get it over here in ireland. so mite aswell make the most of it!!!!

[sunsetlakes]

Melatonin (for jet lag). Ibuprofen and from now on........... cake mixes ;);)

[disneyholic07]

CAKE MIXES:confused2:confused2
you go all that way and bring back cake mixes? they must be good where do i get some

[cherry pie]

CAKE MIXES:confused2:confused2
you go all that way and bring back cake mixes? they must be good where do i get some

all i can say is Betty Crocker fudge brownie mix, sooo yummy and cheap. all of the supermarkets sell them.

[Nikki'Andrew]

Cake mixes, from Walmart. Also the Betty Crocker frostings!!!!!!!

NIKKI

[sueh6]

I love Mac cosmetics and so will stock up on that, along with some Tiffany jewellery. My main thing though is Triple antibiotic ointment!! It is fantastic for cuts, grazes, minor burns etc and so I get 2 or 3 tubes of that each time we go :)

[fintywalker]

we too bring back cake mixes infact Alfie made ghiradelli brownies last weekend, I think we have one Betty Crocker one left. We also bring back lots of oreos and i bring bag flags for the flagpole in the back garden. Ladt year it was A mickey one and a toy story christmas one!!

[disneyvisit]

Mine's clinque (for pressies later on in the year) Guess handbags, Isadora mascara (from walgreens) and lux soap bars if I can find them!!!

[disneycarla]

al the above and also a stain stick i get in publix its like the toothpase shape pump except you push it up i think its called stain away very good:spin::spin::spin:

[doradaxplorer]

Hi,we always stock up on Williams & Sonomas Pumpkin quick bread mix,Max factor 2000 calorie mascara,pain killers,dvds,Corn bread/muffin mix,bbq sauces,

[universalfan]

Clinique and a piece of diamond jewelry for me, I love the different designes thet have there :d::spin::d:

[Tom Morrow]

I bring back Clinique, trainers, jeans, colgate cinnamint toothpaste, spray/no rub sun screen and lots of baseball goodies from the Tampa Bay Rays/Rawlings shop. I am sure that there is much more because we always end up buying an extra bag in Walmart to get the stugg home...... oh I can't wait.....

[paulap]

Scrapbooking stuff and Yankee candles.

[Nikki'Andrew]

Ooh yes, i forgot, Yankee Candles. The smells you cant get here!!
NIKKI

[Disney Posse]

Most years my husband and myself get a cheap watch each from Walmart for work - mine is usually a mickey mouse one. We ususally bring back trainers. The boys head for computergames, gameboy games - I suppose it will be Wii games next time. Apart from that a few t-shirts. I always buy a nice souvenir - photoframe or such like. don't go mad, as you have to have something to go back for!!!:d:

[Dreamers]

Way to much :blush: trainers, jeans, handbags, DH and me Timberland Boots, jewellery, smellies, candy corn, huge bags of cereal, Jack Daniels sauces ( can now get over here but silly money ), too many cuddly toys, xmas presents and DH got brake pads last year for his Ford Import Excursion and is getting brake discs this year :omg:

[Darwen Bird]

For me it'll be Crest Citrus Splash Toothpaste - I can't use mint toothpaste and the US is the only place I've found good quality non minty ones. I'll be coming back with at least 10 tubes.

Oh, and Dr Pepper Jelly Belly jelly beans. You can get every other flavour in the UK but not the Dr Pepper ones.

[bbabe]

Definately agree about the citrus toothpaste, we brought back 2 tubes. Also lots of blistex lip infusions as they were buy one get one free and then a suitcase full of yummy food:) loving the mint M&Ms and the chocolate skittles.
Non groceries wise it was candles, DS games, charms for a bracelet and lots of watch straps for my mix and match disney watch:grin:
:dbb5::pd:dbb5:

[Jade_Death]

i allways bring back a comic/graphical novel of some kind *is a big nerd*

going to look at computer supplies this time we go, such as memory pens and hopefully a glass globe, i adore the villains one you see in every disney over here, must get one this time.

[san40blue]

I brought back Betty Crocker cake mixes and then went to safeways and saw them over here. We stock up on Nacho Cheese Dip its lovely with Doritos, trainers , hershey bars for my brother (I prefer Cadburys myself!!) beach towels, timberland boots and any clothes we like:d:

[freakyjo114]

Yankee candles
Abercrombie T shirts
Trainers
Godiva Chocs and biscuits
Napoleon Dynamite stuff

And this time, waldorf and statler from muppet show soft toys

[san40blue]

I forgot Ron Jon Surf Shop T shirt:pgig:s!!

[Big Belle]

We have brought back a bedspread (comforter?), golfclubs and two boxes of cuttlery but my mother found somewhere wth an amazing range of embroidery threads at a good price and brought back hunreds!

BB
x

[DisBeth]

Clothes,trainers,toys (for the girls),DD (8) wants to check out pokemon trading cards so on...Perfume list is endless:d:

[brindle]

crest Cinnamon toothpate, aussie shampoos, lots of stuff from bass pro for Dh fishing:cool2:,Body essence Body wash from walmart Divine:thumbs-up,soft toys lots of dora stuf t-shirts,laffy taffy, cinnamon discs:tounge: .oh and dont forget the towels from walmart;).

[swv]

Clinique, abercrombie, iburofen, nail polish, polish remover (for acrylic nails) any reeces products and i always go to JC Pennys to get a handbag, they always have a great range and prices, and always buy a couple of pairs of sandals from there , lots of times its buy one get another pair for $1. :grin:

[Natalie87]

I want toe bring back a knife set just worryed they might not let me.

[mInNiE]

I love Abercrombie, Hollister, American Eagle, Kenneth Cole, Sephora, Banana Republic, browsing in Walmart.... can't wait to go back now, reading this has wound me up :d:

[nala]

Are the betty crocker mixes that much cheaper because i buy them in tescos and didnt think they were that expensive here:)

[pinkypominnie]

I just love buying TONS of souvenirs - minnie mouse plush in different outfits, other plush toys, books, pictures/art prints, ornaments, globes, photo frames and albums, kitchen stuff, t-shirts - anything and everything DISNEY! Lol!

Also maybe a trip to Premium Outlets to buy dance wear from sports shops xx

[damaged]

Another one that brings back cake mixes! also, jeans, trainers, tshits, oreos, chips ahoy, ranch pringles & advil!

[cazkelly27]

i also bring back ranch pringles. also ranch salad dressing as i cannot buy it over here. i buy punch needle kits and sunglasses
Caz

[beckysmum]

Cake mixes and frostings - they are so much cheaper - bigger boxes than here and you can get them for a dollar or less each.
Scrapbook stuff, Yankee candles, embroidery threads (DMC threads in England are about 67p each - over there you can get 4 or 5 for a dollar!).
Clothes, Cosmetics and toiletries. ID Bare Escentuals make-up.Cute country hangings for kitchen, etc. Craft stuff for the grandson, clothes for him from Osh Kosh, Carter's, etc. Toys for his birthday, Christmas, etc.......... the list just goes on!

[Walmart-lover]

As much as I can carry!! I only ever buy my jeans is Florida, they fit much better! I will also be buying DVDs, cosmetics, jewellery, clothes, teaching resources......shall I go on? I think you get my drift! :D Oooooh I can't wait - Walmart is a'calling!

[mermaid13]

As much scrapbook stuff as I can cram in my case, OPI nail lacquer ($7.50 a bottle!! Bargain), 3 musketeers choccie bars (like milky ways when milky ways were goooood) and last year a Cricut Expression! Still don't know how DH let me get away with that one!!

[Fizzy Fish]

Trainers, clothes, sweeties etc etc!

Love the betty crocker frosting, but it's a bit heavy to bring loads of tubs home.

[glenparty]

We always bring back Jelly Belly Jellybeans, cake mixes, trainers, ds lite games, clinque goodies, bath and bodyworks goodies and anything else we can cram in the suitcase. :d:

[Happy Hammer]

we bring back fridge magnets souvenir baseballs,and as many clothes boots and trainers as we can pack

[Stedman5]

We bring back ziplock bags, every size possible, toosie rolls, baby ruths, gap, trainers, hannah montana stuff, HSM stuff, bedding, SD cards, DS games and extra suitcases!!!!!

[kittyminx]

I like to stock up on Clinique and Paul Mitchell ($10 for huge industrial sized bottle!). My fave shops are Macy's, Sephora (spend hours in there....love it!!) and Kenneth cole, I love the kenneth cole jewellery...ah can't wait to get there ;)

Dh just likes the tommy hilfiger/ralph lauren shops.
Kx

[Mrs_Dazzle]

Apart from much the same as everyone above brings back, I HAVE to bring back a couple of bags of Almond M&Ms (just as well we don't do them over here:blush:), peach jelly, interesting salad dressing and dips (all in sachets that you just mix with creme freche when you need).

Shells - we really enjoy our shelling trips when we're down at the beach:smile:

[youngbithum]

Does any one else like to bring home ODD stuff from the states.;);)
I like to stock up on Clinique, scrapbook stuff and CAKE MIXES:tounge:
Then when you think about it more, I also get multi coloured tubes of CLING FILM:blush: and those zip sealing sandwich bags, in at least 3 sizes!!!!
Then ofcause theres the candy, my favs the Paydays!!! We get loads of them. The kids love the Airhead strips.

What do you all buy. I cant be the only crazy shopper!!:spin::spin:

NIKKI:wavey::wavey:
:wavey:we usually buy several pairs of reefs shirts for all of us from ron jons then we go disney buy photo albums and frames,we also do wal-mart for cheap shirts for gifts and work,nik naks for stocking fillers and american sweets for the kids when we get home:wavey:

[EPCOTFANROD]

Guess watches from the big department stores in the Florida Mall. Always a heavily discounted selection.

[Amyrlin]

Melatonin (for jet lag). Ibuprofen and from now on........... cake mixes ;);)

Does the melatonin work, if so how do you use it as I suffer from jet lag a lot on the way back!


I buy loads, jeansm, t-shirts and trainers as well as crocsa, and the srangest are medications, such as hydrocortizone cream which is much cheaper and narprozin, a bit striogner than iburpofen. Also, a deoderant called secret, corn bread mix, yankee candles, peppermint patties and tinned clams!

[cherry pie]

Does the melatonin work, if so how do you use it as I suffer from jet lag a lot on the way back!


I buy loads, jeansm, t-shirts and trainers as well as crocsa, and the srangest are medications, such as hydrocortizone cream which is much cheaper and narprozin, a bit striogner than iburpofen. Also, a deoderant called secret, corn bread mix, yankee candles, peppermint patties and tinned clams!

yes melatonin does work. i swear by it!

[andyr]

Gatorade mix, gravy mix (the gravy you get with sausage and biscuits), a few tubs of pills (painkillers etc)

[tanya07]

Owww sounds good! Not been to Disney before (or even America). How much cheaper are Clinique, Timberland and brand stuff in general? I'm excited !!

[ojoboots]

I always stock up on bedding - i Love it

[HSMFan]

abercrombie, abercrombie and more abercrombie. very hard to get it over here in ireland. so mite aswell make the most of it!!!!

I Love Abercrombie and it's so expensive over here

[ploppy]

oreos, :grin:tumble dryer sheets ( they smell so much nicer and remind me of our holiday), yankee candles, :grin:t-shirts and trainers, jeans etc., scrap booking stuff, mickey beanies, a new photo album every trip.
Think I'll have to buy the cake mixes next time as well.:pgig::pgig::pgig:

[Orlandobelle]

Arart from the 'normal' stuff - Glad bags, hydrocortisone cream, Hungry Jacks Pancake mix (until I discovered Krusteaz from Costco), Lucky Charms, peppermint patties, Christmas lights & DH always brings back tools :)

[robpat]

The weirdest thing I was asked to bring back for my bruv (honest! :blush:) is Gold Bond. I didn't know what it was and to be honest I'm still not sure, but apparently it is a powder for jock itch :erm:

He's not even from Scotland and I couldn't see any reason from him to be scratching?

[TinkTatoo]

I'm bringing back a water cooler thing from Walmart that sits in your fridge and keeps about 5 ltrs of water cold. We brought one back before but DH dropped it on the floor a few months ago and it broke.

We also get pharmacy stuff from Walgreens, Cinnamon toothpaste, DS Lite games, lego and anything else that takes my fancy that you can't get here.

:wave:nope your not the only one;) I bring back cleaning tablets for my daughters retainers as they cost a fortune over here and you get more for you money there.....

Thanks for that tip :thumbs-up DD has just had a fixed brace fitted but it's handy to know for when she has a retainer.

Does the melatonin work, if so how do you use it as I suffer from jet lag a lot on the way back....

melatonin does work, there's a milk here in Ireland that has it in and when ever I drink it I have a great nights sleep. I might get some tablets when I'm over there.

[bubbalee]

We ALWAYS bring back: Expanded waistlines, empty wallets and very happy memories! :d:

But, shopping wise we bring back:
Big Dog t-shirts (hubby)
Tylenol
Loads of candy
Tinkerbell stuff
RugRat toy from Universal Studios (although, have them all now, so need to think of another range to buy)!
Disney pens for work
Peanut butter m&m's
Jeans

In future, will be adding the following to the list:
Cake mixes!
Almond m&m's
Australian Gold Tan Accelerator (half the price in Winn Dixies/Walgreens than it is on Ebay)!


And even larger waistlines!! he he! :d:

[bob_day69]

We bought back a toilet seat....

Do we win?

[disney07]

we always bring back toothpaste, tresemme shampoo and hairspray, electric toothbrush heads, fresh smelling insoles for shoes, scrapping stuff, lots of clothes and shoes, last year i bought back a toilet seat cover for a friend couldnt get the colour she wanted over here, cake mixes, especially muffins at 67c you cant go wrong, benadryl dd suffers from hayfever, flu remedies and always extra suitcases as we never have enough.

[Nikki'Andrew]

We bought back a toilet seat....

Do we win?

I'd say you are well on the way too!!!!

NIKKI:wavey::wavey::wavey:

[Orlandobelle]

We bought back a toilet seat....

Do we win?

We brought back a Spongebob one :blush:

[postiepaula]

Scrapbooking stuff and Yankee candles.

thats spooky...that could be me..
i love scrapbooking..(love shopping for it more....)
and yankee candles are fab too!
.and i'm a paula too!:)

[Funkymum]

Cake mixes for us too:blush: & 2 pairs of Nike trainers each:d: last year DD brought back loads of Ecko stuff:) We always have to buy another suitcase to bring it all home in :pgig:

[disneydeb]

We've just got back and our shoppong consisted of the following

me (Mum) Skechers lots of pairs $19
lots of Disney bits and bobs
Oreos for the girls at work!
ped Egg (wonderfull items for hard sking on feet $9.99 walgreens/Walmart
DS Lite $129 Virgin megastore
DS games $19.99 virgin Megastore and Wal-Marts

Daughter (14) Vans Shoes $19
Converse shoes/Trainers $22
Lots of Disney Pins
loads of Shorts and TShirts

Daughter (7) Lots of Osh Kosh clothes (lovely stuff, wears and washes really well)
Anything to do with Belle and High School Musical
All those press pennies from the machines in the parks!!!

Mum (Nana) Lots of bottles of Olay Regenerist $19 (she tells me its £30 here)
DS Lite $129 Walmart (kids got her hooked on the way there! and lots of
games)

have fun shopping!!!

[ploverpalace]

Last time...

Yankee candles
About 10 pairs of K Swiss trainers (for kids to grow into)
1 pair adidas trainers for me
1 pair of Nike trainers for him
Abercrombie and Fitch - love it!
Levi's
Reese's peanut butter cups - yum yum
Shick (sp) razor blades (same as the wilkinson sword intuition ones but only pennies in walmart compared to about £6 here)
Osk Kosh kids clothes
Loads of GAP and Banana Republic clothes

This times list so far...
More K Swiss trainers
More razor blades
High school musical and Hannah Montana goodies
DS lite
Crocs (couple of pairs each for the kids and me!)
More clothes - Florida mall and all the outlets watch out!

[patm]

Going to my sisters in NC state this year, Will probably bring back ( but nothing written in stone, so may change!) T shirts espeically the 4th of July ones for the kids, reeses peanut butter cups, either cornmeal or mix for cornmeal muffins(yum). jeans, trainers and anything else that grabs our fancy!
Pat

[jakvee]

Think you win with the toilet seat. I've tried to think of anything random we've brought back but i cant think of anything. Can you bring back the cheese they have out there (like you get on chilli cheese fries?) if you can, then we'll be bringing that back for sure.

We did go to a flea market last year (my dads choice not mine) and my sister and i had a task to see who could by the tackiest pressie for $5, i got a couple of magnets (lobster, breakfast shaps etc)

Otherwise it's just the usual for us, traiiners, makeup, and if i can fit into them by the time we go Holister/Abercrombie jeans!! :spin:

[winnie97]

oh where do i start
clinique, abercrombie, banana republic, bed linnen, gap,medicines,nine west,pandora charms.
thats on my must list
i have so much more on my possible list basically i do most of my shopping in the orlando eg today everything im wearing i bought out there.

[firstimer]

Pancake mix,bottles of it!!!

[SandKeyPark]

Timberland shoes, trainers, mountain bike stuff, buggies, baby booster high chair, handbags :grin:, oakley watches/sunglasses, t shirts, shorts, GAP stuff, oh and a big bottle of sand from Sand Key Park beach Clearwater where we got married!

Pauline x

[Donalds]

my dh brings back meguiars car cleaning products alot cheaper there

[WindwardGal]

We bought back a toilet seat....

Do we win?

We have brought one back before. The soft type!
We have brought back over the years( and before the luggage got so tight!)
Bikes, Strollers, High chair, toddler bed various car seats and most of the stuff mentioned including loads of cake mix!!
This trip Im bringing back a car seat and stroller for my new baby GD. No doubt loads of clothes too. Bedding towels etc.
My GK will be loaded down too. We have 6 bags between us of 23kg and not an oz will be wasted!

[SuzeS]

I was already beside myself with excitement before reading this post as I have been looking at Walmart on line etc but having read this, I can now bearly contain myself!

So much shopping to cram in around DS 1st visit to Disney but I normally bring back:

Make up
Paul Mitchell
soaps
towels - stacks of them - still have some from about 6 yrs ago and they still wash really well - bit obsessed with the whole lovely housewear stuff
trainers
nice bits and bobs from Walmart

Picked up loads of ideas from this thread so thanks everyone!

oh, by the way - the DS Lites - do I need an adaptor back here??

Thanks guys..

A few days to go and we are there....

[FletchyMouse]

Hiya,I think so but Im sure you could pick one up on Ebay??
x

[WindwardGal]

A bit of Advice
I bought a DS from Target.It packed up. It was a real hassle sorting it out. Although we did eventually get it done sending it back to the US Nintendo. In future I would only buy from Walmart as ASDA would sort it out.

[Mickey_Fan]

Just bring back as much stuff I like and what I can fit in may suitcase!

[FletchyMouse]

My DD wants to get a new Ds whilst were away,so it looks like we should buy from Whalmart then & if we have any probs Uk Asda will sort it???

:)

[beckysmum]

Where would you suggest for bedding? I know about Walmart and Bed, Bath & Beyond - anywhere else? Where has the best range at a decent price? Any help appreciated.
Ann.

[nic&wills]

What a fantastic thread, im soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo excited!!
Stuff to bring back -
Bathroom accessories, painkillers, make up, watches, tootsie rolls, bits n pieces of jewellery.....
SCRAPBOOKIN stuff, as much as i can carry
gap, old navy, timberland stuff for DH (and possibly some new ink work!)
disney pins, clothes, arty stuff for DD 12
however much Hannah Montana stuff is available for DD 8
I am so excited i could crush a grape!!!!!!

[hvasey]

All I can say is we were way over our duty free limits!

DD had a Guess handbag, watch and shoes ,Mac makeup, Abercrombie t-shirts and a hoody, aeropostle tops, she wanted applebottoms but they didn't fit right, so much disney stuff it's unbelievable, she's still got things she bought as presents for people that she had already bought for!

Her BF got Oakleys, lacoste stuff, 5 pairs of levis ($15 each), tons of t-shirts, nike airmax and lots of Disney pressies for his family.

DH got 15 park t-shirts, quicksilver shoes for $30! Abercrombie, aeropostle and Hollister tops, a new mug to replace his broken one, a rose and crown pint glass, a mickey watch from the airport for $25, disney pens and pencils, loads basically.

I got the least of everyone - 2 pair of cut offs from walmart, ditto 2 pairs of fake crocs and 2 bra vests, 2 t-shirts from Geoffrey Beene, trainer socks, a Winnie mug, lots of fridge magnets, AK safari shorts and t-shirt (as I got drenched on KRR), Surfin mickey t-shirt, Seaworld t-shirt, bag and matching towel from BG.
Perhaps I didn't do too badly after all!:grin:

Oh and of course huge tubs of painkillers from Walgreens and cvs.

[Andi]

For the first time my DS cannot come with us this year. So he has asked us to bring him back a Red Sox Shirt and can you believe it Salt and Vinegar Lays Crisps.:confused2

[alim]

I will bring back Scrapbooking stuff, HSM stuff for my 2 DD's
Lots of DS Games
My DH Loves the socks in the Ralph Lauren store (But I am sure he will buy other things as well)

Probably will bring back too much stuff. Going with 2 empty cases.

Cant wait

[mushumadness]

I fetch back yankee candles, kids drinking cups from walmart, decorative icing pictures for cakes, seasonal decorations, crocs the list goes on lol

[ERICSMUM]

Where would you suggest for bedding? I know about Walmart and Bed, Bath & Beyond - anywhere else? Where has the best range at a decent price? Any help appreciated.
Ann.


You could try JC Penney - their large branch in Florida Mall. They have some lovely bedding, including 300 thread count cotton sheets. Not as cheap as Walmarts, but good quality and a different selection of designs, colours, plus matching acessories (cushions, throws, etc).


Linda :wavey:

[beckysmum]

Linda - many thanks for the info. Ann.

[Kim]

Large jars of Skippy extra crunchy peanut butter.....yummmmm and Clinique

Kim

[envoguemia]

I stock up on clinique at the airport as well as perfume. Armani jeans and tops for DS Ralph, Tommy and as many k swiss trainers as is phisicaly possible. Scrapbooking things, DH gets a several watches :confused2 oh and the letters on the wall in my avatar pic came from walmart and were about 95p each :d:

I want to get lots of Disney kitchen things this year and a posh shower curtain.

[Twinkle-Dolphin]

Dare I admit to material for making bedroom curtains and a pair of pinking shears on our first trip! Since then a comforter, cinnamint toothpaste, trainers, clothes, diamond earrings, more jewellery, cable clamps for hubby, scrapbooking stuff, a sizzix sidekick and alphabet, herseys kisses, ranch pringles, pain killers, teeth whitening stuff, and a piece of jacuzzi pipe to mend my carpet shampooer, silicon bakeware and a bottle of pure vanilla essence, Sponge Bob Lego and some treats for the dog

Oh heck we sound like a pair of nutters lol!

[beckysmum]

...........not at all. I've brought back a few strange things myself! Yet more ideas to put on my list - just can't wait for September.

Anymore for anymore?

[rizzy135]

It's easier to say what we didn't bring back :d::d:

12 pairs of trainers
4 pair of shoes
1 pair of sandals
3 pairs of flip flops
shorts, t-shirts, underwear, socks.
handbags
makeup, perfume, moisturiser
DVD's
PS3 games
Dr Scholl's foot cream
Nail varnish
etc, etc, etc

The list is endless, we had to buy to more cases from walmart for all the stuff !!.
:spin::spin::spin:

Penny :wavey:

[Happy Feet]

We''l be bringing back (apart from the regular stuff) Windex, The huge tubs of Zantac, Kids paracetamol medicine(can't remember the name, but it's loads better than ours!), and SIL is bringing home the big tins of Boston baked beans!

[Princess Belle]

I think this is possibly the best thread ever - I have so long to wait until my next trip! :( I'm going to bring back a whole new wardrobe hehe! Have picked up lots of ideas for things to bring back that I never thought of. Definately be bringing back lots of Disney stuff for our house and hopefully a charm bracelet, new bags and shoes, cosmetics.......... the list goes on and on......... oh and a lot of perfume! :)

[badger]

:wavey:the oddest thing i brought back was large tins of tropical fish food £25 here but only $15 in wallmart got 8 tins;) dw thinks im sad:d::d:

[DisneyExplorer]

Am a HUGE Abercrombie & Fitch fan so i take with me about 2 t-shirts a buy out there! oh and i've got to bring back Cheetos crisps :tounge: and Aunt J pancake mix! :tounge::tounge:

[DisneyExplorer]

It's easier to say what we didn't bring back :d::d:

12 pairs of trainers
4 pair of shoes
1 pair of sandals
3 pairs of flip flops
shorts, t-shirts, underwear, socks.
handbags
makeup, perfume, moisturiser
DVD's
PS3 games
Dr Scholl's foot cream
Nail varnish
etc, etc, etc

The list is endless, we had to buy to more cases from walmart for all the stuff !!.
:spin::spin::spin:

Penny :wavey:

Great great post!! haha!

[missl]

It's easier to say what we didn't bring back :d::d:

12 pairs of trainers
4 pair of shoes
1 pair of sandals
3 pairs of flip flops
shorts, t-shirts, underwear, socks.
handbags
makeup, perfume, moisturiser
DVD's
PS3 games
Dr Scholl's foot cream
Nail varnish
etc, etc, etc

The list is endless, we had to buy to more cases from walmart for all the stuff !!.
:spin::spin::spin:

Penny :wavey:

sounds similar to my list lol

[Bondy007]

The wife usually brings back as much Advil as she feels comfortable carrying....!!! The painkillers in UK just don't do the trick like Advil (or wallgreens cheaper equivalent!).
We also do our christmas shopping if we can. Last year we thought we'd bought the godchildren something pretty unique from MGM, Darth Tater and Luke Frywalker MR Potato head toys. WE thought, "great, you are unlikely to get these back home before xmas", however when we did our first weekly shop at Tescos when we got home what did we see in the toy aisles...!!!

[Helmsdeep]

DH always buys a couple of watches, Last year he got 3, this year only 1 from WDW

I always buy a nice handbag, just the one.

DD1 buys manga books - as many as she can fit in. She will buy several series. Big fan of t-shirts from Hot Topic. Pixie sticks

DD2 huge Roxy fan, lots of clothes Pixie sticks

DD3 Pixie sticks

[Darwen Bird]

DD1 buys manga books - as many as she can fit in. She will buy several series.

Which bookshop do you go to for the manga?

Thanks

[jwalowls]

Nike stuff for us

[jurassicmum]

We seem to find a whole new buying experience on every visit! lol!!

This year (as we are there for the 2 weeks from Thanksgiving) Walmart will be getting hit for some serious stocking fillers for our 4 kids. Found some amazing Disney, Diego, NFL, craft stuff last year and just wish we had bought more.

Also loving the great baby finger food (is it Gruber?). We came across these puffy things a couple of years back. Bring loads home.

And, if you have a toddler and baby (6 months+) the sit'n'stand strollers are a bargain. Less than $150 in Walmart. You can get them delivered from US to UK but the postage is $100.

[louloz]

Hi, can i ask. What are pixie sticks?:wavey:

Going for the first time in 5 wEEKS!!!!! Can't wait!!!!:pgig:

[x.xlaurenx.x]

:wave:nope your not the only one;) I bring back cleaning tablets for my daughters retainers as they cost a fortune over here and you get more for you money there, also have to bring bak the different flavoured oreos as can only get one flavour here, also bring back cat flea treatment:grin:probably lots more to bring back this time but will have to wait and see:pgig::pgig::pd

where do you get the retainer cleaning tablets from? how much are they and for how many?

[x.xlaurenx.x]

last time was my first trip so went a bit mad, bought 5 pairs of trainers home (3 are still unworn), pair of timberlands (worn 2/3 times), crocs (best buy), ipod (never used), levi jeans and denim jacket (never worn) few clothing items, at least 1 cuddly toy from every park we went into, came home with about 15 i think it was, mugs and lots of sovineers.

this time im planning on bringing home lots of crocs, make up, camera(?), clothes, trainers, perfume, juicy bag and purse

and then there are things that people have asked us to get like fruit loops, foot files :confused2

[chriscroz]

I had to show my family this they thing im mad..............

Things i bring home, triple antibiotic ointment, acetaminophene painkillers, hydrocortisone ointmnet, ~DH razors blades, bedding, school bags, pens,pencils, mint oreos, luckycharms cereal x 6, fruit loops x 3, DS games, wii games, trainers, nike gear, lots of bedding, rugs, crystal lite sachets, etc

On my second last day i run to walmart for at leat 2 holdalls and vacumn bags!!!!!!!!!

This year it will be all of the above + laptop and wii fit,hannah montanna shelves at walmart and anything else that catches our eyes.......... phew im exhausted.;)

[Minnie67]

I only brought back the zip bags last time cause they were left over from days out but can't wait to stock up next year.

Crazy things we bring back are spiced apple air freshener yum yum & plug in refills so cheap. DS loved the paper lunch bags. Ideal for teenager who doesn't want to carry uncool lunch box around.

My treat is Bath & Body fig & brown sugar. Just used the last from Oct but DM is off to New York for her 60th BD so hoping she'll stock up for me. ;) Happy birthday mum!

Lastly if DH could bring back the bacon we'd have one suitcase full!

[Happy Feet]

Lastly if DH could bring back the bacon we'd have one suitcase full!

So would we - we all love the maple bacon...

[Norn Iron]

I stock up on Abercrombie and Fitch, Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren Clothing

[Steve.S]

Hi,loads of Timberland stuff lol:wave:

[ade1esarah]

Ooh I'm so excited after reading this thread! Where does everyone go for their shopping? It's our first time out there, and we're staying in Disney ASMovies so we'l have to get a taxi out. Don't want to go too far from the resort, but want to go to a fabby mall!

[Jaybeez]

This year it will be all of the above + laptop and wii fit

Will Wii Fit work back here? I thought that US Wii games didn't work on the UK machines and I'm sure that someone posted the other day that the latest Wii update had stopped Freeloader from being able to play US games here.

[chriscroz]

Hi

My wii is an amercian one, so should have no probs on that score. I also have a freeloader so that i am able to play british games as well, this works great too. Dont know anything about any changes though:confused2

[sarahmarie173]

i normally bring back lots of make up and cosmetic brushes, this year im hoping to get some nice bags as i am a collector lol

[COOLPAUL]

i get just about as much as i can

[little_devil69]

Well I'm planning on bringing home a pair of Converse All Stars, some trainers, jeans and hopefully some LUCKY CHARMS!!!:tounge:

[Treacle44]

Gap clothes, Timberland clothes and boots, Nike running gear and trainers, OUtlet Disney t shirts, Big Red chewing gum, Mickey pretzels and now cake mixes after reading these threads! :D

x

[JaneB]

Oh yes definitely Lucky Charms, we spotted some last year at the Trafford Centre, in Selfridges , They were £7 a box!!!!!
Love all the lotions and potions in Walmart , try the Udder Cream ( think originally for cows with problems, marketed now as a fab moisturiser).
Hoping to find some sparkly moisturiser I got last visitin Walmart, called Shimmering Lights by Fruit of the Earth.( Suntan shimmer lotion )It's great.

[mushumadness]

well I have thoght some more

timberland boots
socks! especially toe socks
yankee candles (so many

[mushumadness]

well I have thoght some more

timberland boots
socks! especially toe socks
yankee candles (so many the manager e mails me lol)
gillette razors
victoria secrets smellies
this years musts are baby boy clothes and toys
seasonal decorations
magnets
clothes from torrid (especially in a post pregnancy body)
ibroprofen
hayfever tablets
latest virginia andrews novel

oh just the thought!! and its six months till we go back! but hey we will have a baby by then! and oh boy will I shop for him!! especially names clothes (dh is laughing saying baby will have clothes till hes 3)

[gemma&shauna]

Hi
I bought home a DKNY watch, shed loads of DS games, Scrapbooking stuff, Peanut Butter Kisses, pins pins and more pins, Cd's, Gucci bag, Crocs....i i could have brought home a plane full of stuff if i had the allowance!!!!

[princess annie]

The strangest thing we brought back last year was 'cool' pillows for DBF - he likes the cold side of the pillow - and found some in Target on our last day...........what fun that was trying to squeeze into the cases with everything else we had bought!!

Other things we bring back are liquid advil painkillers, Disney stuff (of course), teeth whitening stuff, craft stuff (especially the Bucilla felt applique kits), petrol car parts, Baby Ruths (everyone loves them), cake making stuff for my Mum, febreze air freshener (vanilla and baking - lovely - we've nearly run out) and tumble dryer sheets to name a few!

It's the only time my DBF doesn't complain about shopping (although he does wait in the car when I go to the craft shops which is probably best as he would have a fit at the total I spend!!! Ssshhh-that's our secret!!!)

[Angellore]

all i can say is Betty Crocker fudge brownie mix, sooo yummy and cheap. all of the supermarkets sell them.

You can get that in Asda - I bought it a while ago!

[Angellore]

I brought back Betty Crocker cake mixes and then went to safeways and saw them over here. We stock up on Nacho Cheese Dip its lovely with Doritos, trainers , hershey bars for my brother (I prefer Cadburys myself!!) beach towels, timberland boots and any clothes we like:d:

For a split second there I thought Nacho cheese dips were great with trainers :confused2

[Angellore]

I buy loads of stuff from Hot Topic. I love that shop!

[DangerMouse74]

Nacho cheese dips

I used to buy this in England, but it seems to have disappeared from the shelves. I also buy this in America, although never thought about bringing it home..... Now there's an idea!!!

[RT7]

Dare I admit to material for making bedroom curtains and a pair of pinking shears on our first trip! Since then a comforter, cinnamint toothpaste, trainers, clothes, diamond earrings, more jewellery, cable clamps for hubby, scrapbooking stuff, a sizzix sidekick and alphabet, herseys kisses, ranch pringles, pain killers, teeth whitening stuff, and a piece of jacuzzi pipe to mend my carpet shampooer, silicon bakeware and a bottle of pure vanilla essence, Sponge Bob Lego and some treats for the dog

Oh heck we sound like a pair of nutters lol!

How much is the silicon bakeware and where do you buy it from?

Thanks

[laura24.]

we bring back magnets as my mum loves then and we have a the front and half a aside done now, clothes shoes some time food sweets, make u everythink in the whole of walmarks as it is so cheap ha sorry went a bit over the top but we bring back loads so no your are not the only on.

[Twinkle-Dolphin]

How much is the silicon bakeware and where do you buy it from?

Thanks

I've bought silicon bakeware in the cookery shop at the premium outlet mall and at Bed Bath and Beyond. It was about half the price of the silicon here. Mind you I have just bought some sandwich tins from Home Bargains here for £2 each.

[Mumof4kids]

My Dh's list is getting longer (and he says he hates shopping ;) )
******** A new t.v******A PS3*****Anything he can buy from the Apple shop*****cake mixes*** just 4 of the things he has come up with :pgig:

I keep telling him to keep dreaming :zzz: he might get the cake mixes :d:

Dd19**** Teeth whitening strips****Hello Kitty stuff
Ds15**** Designer clothes
Ds4 ***** Toys (and lots of)
Me **** Ds games***scrapbooking stuff

[coombsyl]

The strangest thing we brought back last year was 'cool' pillows for DBF - he likes the cold side of the pillow - and found some in Target on our last day...........what fun that was trying to squeeze into the cases with everything else we had bought!!




Oh I have got to get me some of those!! I am forever turning my pillow over to get the cool side!! I will take some of those bags that you hoover out the air to fit them in. WooHoo you have made my day! :thumbs-up:thumbs-up

[matbon12]

Im going to bring back some lucky charms cereal

[beckysmum]

Sorry couldn't find the original thread to bump up so thought I would start it again. Last time got dozens of good ideas from Dibbers on what to bring back - SO - anyone else out there want to share what they bring back? (Can feel the suitcases filling already!:grin:)

Ann.

[MattF]

Some scrapbooking stuff (stickers, page layouts etc) from Disney to make the photo albums more special. They are in most of the shops and really make the albums more memorable

[jlw34]

Apart from loads of clothes, trainers etc I always bring back a few cans of Welchs grape soda (luv it!!), Peanut butter cookie mix, Listerine (its sooo cheap there), DS Games, make up :) Probably more !!

[MTDancer]

I bring back Bare Escentuals make up - same price in dollars as in pounds. High School Musical items for Grand-daughter and outdoor clothes from Bass Pro

[jemett]

Clothes, handbags, shoes, of course. Rembrandt toothpaste, make-up, clinque stuff, powdered drinks like pink lemonade, gatorade- you just add these to water. This year i'm going to bring back some cake mixes as some-one else was saying how delicious they are, hmmm american cakes, yummy, lol. Tootsie rolls (sweets), reece's peanut butter cups, lollies, and dentyne cinnamon gum (totally fab):d:

[eeyore88]

Secrets Deodorant, Blue cheese Dips, this time i'm taking back headache tablets as well

[jemett]

I bring back Bare Escentuals make up - same price in dollars as in pounds. High School Musical items for Grand-daughter and outdoor clothes from Bass Pro

Oh just noticed your going to Bradenton for xmas, we went there last May for 12 days, it's lovely down there. Have a gr8 time.:pgig:

[Lesley_Perschky]

snowglobes, scrapbooking stuff, Pal Mickey, Refillable Mugs, Books, DVD's, clothes. And the worse thing of all - cuddly toys!

[MTDancer]

forgot to mention Advil painkillers and Nexxus hair products

[arielred]

Hi

We bring back Fruit Loops, Twinkies, cinnamon chewing gum, all different types of American sweets and candy and Disney aerial toppers. I also like to buy a piece of Disney jewellery and the DH gets his supply of trainers. My DD comes back with hundreds of soft toys!


Julie x


Westridge May 2006
The Cedars at Woodridge April 2008

[EIE]

alot of lacoste/ralph lauren/hugo boss/armani clothes along with a new TAG watch

[missbounce]

Lots of scrapping stuff from Wonderful World of Memories, plus receipts, flyers, tickets, etc to decorate my scrapbook pages. Souvenier wise, lots of plushies, mouse-ears, pins, postcards and books. I've just recently become an auntie, so this year I'll be bringing back lots of baby toys for my nephew George which will be fun!

Cara

[katie]

Aussie Hair products, Clinique 'all about eyes' and perfume, Origins - anything, Reeboks, Jeans, t-shirts, scrapbooking stuff.

Katie :)

[babyjools]

Abercrombie & Fitch, Calvin Klein, Lacoste, Mac Maybelline Loreal Makeup levis jeans oh and Orbit Wintermint flavour Mmmm!!

[san40blue]

tins of cheese dip, trainers , ron jon t shirts, abercrombie and fitch, this time we bought loads of hannah montanna stuff, magnets from theme parks!!

[MTDancer]

Don't you find bedding too heavy and large to put in cases? I got a HSM bedspread and a set of 300 count sheets last year but they were VERY heavy. We also got 2 chillows here much cheaper than at home. We usually go to Costco and get some Spacesaver bags for coming home but, of course, they don't alter the weight of anything

[lensgirl]

last year i held back on buying most things, so this year it could be all sorts of things. Def more Abercrombie, something from the M & M store, some decent work clothes, i want to buy something in Wall*Mart or a shop along those lines

[lensgirl]

Oh BTW can you buy the steak sauces that they put on the Steak NewYorkers? My DH loves them and id like to be able to have the sauce at home

[Chandler]

Still empty our cases, been back a week,

Maple Syrup,
Coconut cookies
Mickey Mouse plastic plates
Jelly Belly Scented Candles
cases full of Abercrombie & Ralph Lauren gear.

Never again................

[tina williams]

Hopfully DH DD DSX2 Motherand a suntan, anything else will be a bonus:d::d:

[MTDancer]

last year we brought back 4 crystal wine glasses with palm trees on, got in sale for $15 and they survived hold luggage!!!

[tinkerella]

We bring back the usual clothes shoes etc

but want to get a few things for round the house this time

[disneyholic07]

a 1.75 litre bottle of jack daniels only $41 at wamart :spin:

[josie112]

A good supply of Victoria's Secret Soothing Foot Cream for me every time!

DS has been promised a new set of golf clubs of his choice when we go in Oct 2009 so long as his GCSE's results are 'up to scratch' next year.

[easto]

Clinque from JC Penny so much cheaper, maple syrup and lots of it, pancake mix oh and some clothes from timberland, tommy, DKNY, Calvin Klein. Oh yeh shoes from timberland, Liz Claibourne, rockport I don't go OTT honestly.

[Chip 'n' Dale]

Probably lots of clothes and NFL jerseys!:)

[Shortcake]

Wow how much do you bring back lol
Its my first time next year and reading your threads has made me sooo excited :tounge:
Do you take 2 cases for holiday stuff and then 2 cases of clothes that you dont want and then fill them :grin:
How do you all get away with bringing so much back any tips lol

[coombsyl]

Fossil watches are really good value. DH always buys a few of the two for twenty bucks Timberland t-shirts, Timberland fleeces and shoes. Greg Norman range of clothing in Reebok is a must (especially when it is on the extra discount sale rail ;))

We spent quite a lot in Tommy Hilfiger last year. I usually spend a fair bit in Van Heusen on plain tops for work but didn't see many last year. Gap always gets a good hammering, especially for the grandchildren as does Osh Kosh and Carters.

I love to bring Christmas stuff home and one of my favourites is a limited edition Santa Mickey with snowbabies ornament, bought on the last day of our holiday by my son and daughter-in-law for me in 2006.

[rachel82]

ooohhh how exciting is this thread

i plan on getting (first trip btw)

vans
bag
new watch
good few t shirts
scrapbook stuff x lots as well as the £100 order i have just placed online eekkkk
erm i dont know about food but anything i fancy really

[hsl500]

we are going Nov so some christmas bits for kids, stuff cant get here ;) stocking fillers
I want to get some clothes t shirts, fleeces and some NFL tops one each for them.
trainers as loads cheaper , and my oh wants an i phone so prob price them overthere too

already been looking online at wallmart lol
helen x

[jemett]

Totally agree, I love this thread, I've already posted my things to bring back but everyone keeps giving me more and more ideas. Just hope I can fit all the suitcases in the car, LOL ;)

[short2005]

a 1.75 litre bottle of jack daniels only $41 at wamart :spin:

ohhh thats on my list then lol :D

[Sunflower9]

more cross stitching stuff, god knows when i will get the time to use it but i carnt break the habbit now everytime we go i bring back more lol.

[winnie-T-P]

have to bring back my stroganoff hamburger helper,and maybe some miracle whip and kraft dinner too!! mmmmmmmmmmm

[ERICSMUM]

Wow how much do you bring back lol
Its my first time next year and reading your threads has made me sooo excited :tounge:
Do you take 2 cases for holiday stuff and then 2 cases of clothes that you dont want and then fill them :grin:
How do you all get away with bringing so much back any tips lol

Depends who you are flying with and what your baggage allowance is. Virgin and BA allow 2 bags each weighing up to 23 kgs, which gives you lots of scope for shopping! Charter flights usually have 15 to 20kgs but you can buy more allowance.

Take as few clothes with you as possible. Its not the sort of place where you dress up every night, so you just need shorts, swimmers, a few t shirts, comfy shoes plus one smarter outfit. Most hotels have laundry facilities nd you will probably buy clothes out there.

I always pack a medium sized case, max weight 14 kgs, and put this inside a bigger case, so that I have a lot of room for shopping on my way home.

You need to bear in mind that your duty free allowance is only £145 at the moment (set to double from 1/12). If you spend more than that, you should go through the red channel and declare your shopping.


Linda :wavey:

[ERICSMUM]

more cross stitching stuff, god knows when i will get the time to use it but i carnt break the habbit now everytime we go i bring back more lol.

Sunflower,

where do you buy most of your cross stitching stuff?
I used to find lots of kits/charts in Orlando but the shops have been taken over by papercrafts! I'm hoping you've found a secret supplier ???


Linda :wavey:

[Nikki'Andrew]

I havnt really looked at this much lately.
Well we went to California and I never really brought much back.

I got the usual Clinique,
Cinnamon toothpaste
oreos-mint and peanut butter,
peanut butter cups
and lucky charms!!!!!

That was it. Not a cake mix in sight!!

I do believe we hardily went shopping at all!!

NIKKI

[trendy wendy]

Still empty our cases, been back a week,

Maple Syrup,
Coconut cookies
Mickey Mouse plastic plates
Jelly Belly Scented Candles
cases full of Abercrombie & Ralph Lauren gear.

Never again................

Jelly belly scented candles, where did you get them?

Wendy

[john2303]

we are going to buy an ipod nano for DS and I want to get an ipod touch

[taffgirl]

I want toe bring back a knife set just worryed they might not let me.


DH brought back some 'Global' knives (Florida Mall) and I was worried that we wouldn't be able to bring them back, but it was fine :wavey:

[stefsmith]

may try and buy a new flat screen monitor this year - also buy make up shoes clothes love m j max

[Bigkitty266]

:mickeybou :mickeybou I cant wait to shop now i have read this....

One thing though :blush: What is a yankee candle ? :blush:

[MikeandDiane]

A yankee candle is what heaven smells like!
We get Levis, they are cheap and as they do a cowboy cut that DH really likes.
Advil arthritis capsules from Walgreens.
And loads of stuff from Steve and Barry's.