What do you regret not bringing with you?

Well I can see how a proper mop would be good for you I don't have the original swiffer, I have the battery operated one and it's easier for me to use. My daughter likes to help me do the floors so this is easier for her to use as well. I'm bummed that the UK doesn't have swiffers.. I never saw them and my bf said they don't have them there

They do, amazon uk has them for 60pounds, I just pay $3 for the battery operated one after rebate no way would I ever pay $90 for one! But I guess it is how much you want one. LOL

The flash power mop is exactly like a swiffer -- for £20.

The flash power mop is exactly like a swiffer -- for £20.

I have that! It's OK in a pinch, as is a Swiffer, but unfortunately nothing beats getting down on your hands and knees and cleaning properly. 

The flash power mop is exactly like a swiffer -- for £20.

Yes, even made by P&G. I was just going to post this after some research today on amazonuk I found it.

http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.208-9782.aspx

Good to know I can get pads for mine

The flash power mop is exactly like a swiffer -- for £20.

Yay this makes me VERY happy!

I have that! It's OK in a pinch, as is a Swiffer, but unfortunately nothing beats getting down on your hands and knees and cleaning properly. 

I couldn't agree more Chary

MIL is asking I bring back a kitchenaid.

Also, dunno if anyone is interested, but Target has No 7 and Boots products for super cheap. I'm stocking up before I go back.

What's the best way to ship my mac desktop...?

MIL is asking I bring back a kitchenaid.

Also, dunno if anyone is interested, but Target has No 7 and Boots products for super cheap. I'm stocking up before I go back.

What's the best way to ship my mac desktop...?

Kitchenaid mixers have to be kept upright. If they are laid on the side, all the oil leaks out of the head rendering it useless and the warranty voidable. I was warned of this when I purchased mine.  Kept it upright and in pristine condition until a former roommate pulled a stupid stunt and laid it on its side.  I found it in a pool of oil.  I was mad as @*&%. 

Point being. I don't know how easy it will be to ship one or bring one over without having it accidentally being laid on its side.

Kitchenaid mixers have to be kept upright. If they are laid on the side, all the oil leaks out of the head rendering it useless and the warranty voidable. I was warned of this when I purchased mine.  Kept it upright and in pristine condition until a former roommate pulled a stupid stunt and laid it on its side.  I found it in a pool of oil.  I was mad as @*&%. 

Point being. I don't know how easy it will be to ship one or bring one over without having it accidentally being laid on its side.

Oh thanks for the advice!

Kitchenaid mixers have to be kept upright. If they are laid on the side, all the oil leaks out of the head rendering it useless and the warranty voidable.

Point being. I don't know how easy it will be to ship one or bring one over without having it accidentally being laid on its side.

This.  And it will need a bulky, expensive transformer which may or may not make it work properly.

Oh right... I was considering putting it in a huge bag as a 'carry on' and putting all my carry on stuff in an extra bag for $55.00.  Probably cheaper, but I forgot about that whole transformer business.  Transformers are bulky and unreliable: My straightener smells like fire when I plug it in to my 'transformer' and my blow dryer glows red.  Maybe it's time to tell MIL it's not worth it.

Just had to chime in about the summer clothes.  I got rid of mine because I never needed them here, then when I went home for a visit this summer had to buy all new because everything I brought was way too heavy for 90-100 degrees!

And I've bought Pear's soap from a local market here, but I don't know if you can find it everywhere. 

I have no problems at all here finding ammonia, buttermilk or white vinegar. Really, those items shouldn't be an issue for anyone.

I brought over a bunch of deodorants, boxes of tampons, shampoo, etc., because I was convinced I wouldn't be able to find what I wanted here. Ridiculous. I very quickly found the same products, or equivalents or, more often than not, something I even preferred.

Bring anything with sentimental value and things that you can't replace. But the rest of it ... I wouldn't bother.

I disagree here.  I can't find ammonia, buttermilk or white vinegar.  Also, I bring home as much Secret deodorant as I can afford when I go home, and I still run out and have to use an inferior product until I can get back.  Things like baking soda - 50 cents a box compared to 89p for a little can here - also go in the suitcase, along with my chili and taco mixes, and any other non-perishable foods I can't get. 

I also bring home anything I can afford and that will fit in my suitcase that will bring me a little piece of home, especially this time of year.  I brought an autumn wreath for my door, and I love those Bath and Body Works concentrated room sprays (in autumny or Christmas spices).  I found some American candles in TK Maxx last year (apple pie and pumpkin spice) but I haven't seen any this year.  You can sometimes find some things around but it's not guaranteed. 

Oh, I would second the sheets too.  I would really love some flannel sheets for winter, but can't find them either. 

I had left a wardrobe full of summer things in the UK and when I went back this summer they were all either waaay out of fashion or too small  Well, it has been 15 years!) Also the few (woolen) winter things were pretty much all eaten by moths 

Because I have SO many clothes I still have loads of summer and winter clothes stored at mom's. I'm a bit of a thrift store and clearance junkie, so I tended to get a lot of my clothes for $1 to $5, brand new. It helps to be able to not have to pack more than just a few faves when we go home for visits. I rarely buy the latest trendy/fad clothes because most of them don't look all that great on my body type, so I usually end up with clothes that don't really go too far out of style.

One thing I am regretting lately is not bringing more of my shoes. I was thinking of suitcase weight, not realizing how hard I would struggle to find wider width shoes here, without paying a fortune for them.

I have that! It's OK in a pinch, as is a Swiffer, but unfortunately nothing beats getting down on your hands and knees and cleaning properly. 

I used to do that - when I was still able to get up and down properly.  Before my knees burned if I got down on them.

So since then, I need a good mop.

I'm a bit of a thrift store and clearance junkie, so I tended to get a lot of my clothes for $1 to $5, brand new.

Oh, me too.  In fact, when I was home last I hit Salvation Army and Goodwill for my summer clothes and bagged some Calvin Kleins for $5 that are my new favorite pair of jeans.  A lot more selection, especially in larger sizes, than the charity shops here (though I have picked up some really good deals here too).