|
General Chat This forum is for general topics and chat type threads. |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread | Display Modes |
27 Jun 17, 09:54 PM |
#1
|
|
Apprentice Imagineer
|
Gift ideas for 7 & 9 year olds in the US?
Hello,
I'm after inspiration please! We're heading to the US in a few weeks for a family wedding as my BiL is getting married (Brit but lived in USA for 20 years). His wife-to-be has two children (girl aged 9 & boy aged 7). We've never met them but have sent small gifts at Christmas. We'd like to take them something 'British' if possible but I'm really struggling with ideas. I know her son likes Lego & I was hoping there was something like a London bus or similar but it appears there isn't. Her daughter is 9 going on 19 (apparently! ) but isn't really into anything as such. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated |
|
|
27 Jun 17, 09:57 PM |
#2
|
VIP Dibber
|
What about a little make up case (or little mirror) for the girl, you get lovely ones with London scenes on at Accessorize. They also have little purses.
|
27 Jun 17, 09:58 PM |
#3
|
VIP Dibber
|
I know this is an odd think but I have two American 9 year olds (niece and nephew), they love shortbread and Jaffa cakes.
|
27 Jun 17, 10:00 PM |
#4
|
VIP Dibber
|
Have you looked at Harrods - lots of London/uk items there?
Looking on amazon there is a "LEGO 21034 London Building" set and also "Genuine Lego Creator LONDON BUS Promo Set" Edited at 10:03 PM. |
27 Jun 17, 10:14 PM |
#5
|
|
Excited about Disney
Join Date: Apr 13
|
Smiggle is very popular in our household and appeals to both boys and girls. Doesn't fit with the UK theme but don't remember seeing it over there.
Would the 9 year old like smellies from Lush? |
|
|
27 Jun 17, 10:22 PM |
#6
|
|
VIP Dibber
|
My 9 year old daughter adores LUSH bath bombs so that's a great idea! Is she into HP? Anything from Kings Cross etc.
I remember getting gifts from the UK as a kid and even a fridge magnet was exotic :-D
__________________
Orlando 1993, 1995, 2005, 2011 Paris 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 Orlando - May 2015, October 2016, October 2017 |
|
|
27 Jun 17, 10:31 PM |
#7
|
|
slightly serious Dibber
Join Date: Jul 15
|
There is a lego london bus or there is the London architecture set. The lego seasonal sets are also a good buy, maybe even the bank or wedding set.
|
|
|
28 Jun 17, 07:00 AM |
#8
|
Imagineer
|
Cath Kidson do the kids bags with London scenes on it. They do a lovely little cross body bag.
|
28 Jun 17, 07:19 PM |
#9
|
|
Imagineer
|
I would get them a little selection each;
Keyring - something London themed (you can get these from e bay) red bus, red phone box, royal guard etc British chocolate, cadburys etc British sweets As someone else mentioned British biscuits like Jaffa cakes etc You could do a box and fill it with all the little things I know my children would prefer that than a gift they might not want or need x x |
|
|
28 Jun 17, 08:37 PM |
#10
|
|
Thread Starter
Apprentice Imagineer
|
Thank you all very much for the inspiration - some great ideas
|
|
|
|
DIBB Savings |
AttractionTickets.com
Get £10 off each Disney Ticket with the code ATDIBB10 Get up to £50 off per room at Disney or Universal with the code DIBBHOTELS |
theDIBB Blog |
Guests can book their 2025 Hotel and Ticket package early to enjoy Free Dining &... Read More »
The iconic 1900 Park Fare restaurant is opening its doors once again at Disney’s Grand... Read More »
One of the the five worlds found in Epic Universe, How to Train Your Dragon... Read More »
|
theDIBB Menu |
Exchange Rates |
US Dollar Rates
Euro Rates |
DIBB Premium Membership |
Did you know you can help support theDIBB with Premium Membership? Check out this link for more information and benefits, such as... "No adverts on theDIBB Forums" Upgrade Now |