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Texas shopping list
« on: March 08, 2016, 12:23:45 PM »
In September, I'm travelling to Texas to visit my parents... it's been 4 years since the last time, so I guess I'm due...  :-\\\\

Just for fun, let's plan my shopping list for stuff to bring back with me...

First thoughts:

Neosporin
Hidden Valley Ranch powder... in bulk!  ;)
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Re: Texas shopping list
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2016, 01:18:31 PM »
My parents are coming at the end of the month and I have them bringing about four boxes of ranch powder and twizzlers, I'm not a big sweet person but I love red licorice! I wish they could bring me some dill pickles but that would be a nasty suit case if they broke.

Plus some ibuprofen and makeup that I can't find here.
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Re: Texas shopping list
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2016, 02:33:29 PM »
Acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen, antihistamines in the largest possible size containers, plus vitamins if you take those.

That spray that eases mosquito bites - can't remember what its called but I haven't found it in the UK, and its the only thing that stops me itching bites into great big weals!

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Re: Texas shopping list
« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2016, 02:39:56 PM »
I personally look like a drug mule when I come back to the UK.  It's not that I don't find the drugs here effective, I just like to buy in bulk once a decade and be done.  So I hit Costco for Advil, Excedrin (for my husband), Benadryl, and Nyquil.

I do like Benadryl cream for bug bites when traveling.  Also chewable Pepto (used to be able to get that here but can't find it anymore).
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Re: Texas shopping list
« Reply #4 on: March 08, 2016, 02:40:27 PM »
They make hidden valley in huge containers now

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=231491739397&alt=web

If you find one and have room, I'll pay you for it and obviously shipping when you get back
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Re: Texas shopping list
« Reply #5 on: March 08, 2016, 05:15:33 PM »
 Tylenol PM or the equiv. Sometimes.......I just can't sleep.......even politics can't put me to sleep. 
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Re: Texas shopping list
« Reply #6 on: March 08, 2016, 08:17:33 PM »
They don't sell Hidden Valley Ranch over here, but they do have Newman's Own Ranch and it's actually really nice! Then again, I don't love hidden valley because I find it really milky...
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Re: Texas shopping list
« Reply #7 on: March 08, 2016, 08:27:02 PM »
Quote from: KFdancer on March 08, 2016, 02:39:56 PM
I personally look like a drug mule when I come back to the UK.  It's not that I don't find the drugs here effective, I just like to buy in bulk once a decade and be done. 

Now, I know (hope!) this is an exaggeration, but as a scientist who assigns expiry dates to medicinal drug products, keep in mind that these products have expiry dates for a reason.  I suggest checking the expiration date when you buy in bulk, and (depending on the product) consider buying once every three years, rather than every ten... :)
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Re: Texas shopping list
« Reply #8 on: March 08, 2016, 08:36:29 PM »
Quote from: lyonaria on March 08, 2016, 08:17:33 PM
They don't sell Hidden Valley Ranch over here, but they do have Newman's Own Ranch and it's actually really nice! Then again, I don't love hidden valley because I find it really milky...
They don't sell the ranch powder tho....to make dips, or add to chicken breast or pasta

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Re: Texas shopping list
« Reply #9 on: March 08, 2016, 09:19:09 PM »
Quote from: JennyEye on March 08, 2016, 08:36:29 PM
They don't sell the ranch powder tho....to make dips, or add to chicken breast or pasta

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Usually a bit expensive to buy things on Amazon UK.....but
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Re: Texas shopping list
« Reply #10 on: March 14, 2016, 11:21:02 AM »
Quote from: Albatross on March 08, 2016, 12:23:45 PM
In September, I'm travelling to Texas to visit my parents... it's been 4 years since the last time, so I guess I'm due...  :-\\\\

Just for fun, let's plan my shopping list for stuff to bring back with me...

First thoughts:

Neosporin
Hidden Valley Ranch powder... in bulk!  ;)

I'd bring back:
Crystal Lite
Peppermint Patties
Moonpies
Dutch egg noodles
Rice Chex
Jiffy cornbread mix
cream soda
Cheetos

(and because I'm from Philly, and knowing it is completely impractical: cheesesteaks, hoagies and soft pretzels, oh and some wonton soup :D)
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Re: Texas shopping list
« Reply #11 on: March 14, 2016, 07:43:57 PM »
Picoso peanuts
Real corn tortillas
Velveeta cheese
Big Red Soda
Band aids
Texas Pecans

I may need a separate bag for everything I need to bring back lol
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Re: Texas shopping list
« Reply #12 on: March 15, 2016, 02:13:51 PM »
We brought back some pecans from our last trip home.  Worth their weight in gold.


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Re: Texas shopping list
« Reply #13 on: March 15, 2016, 05:38:07 PM »
Quote from: lyonaria on March 08, 2016, 08:17:33 PM
They don't sell Hidden Valley Ranch over here, but they do have Newman's Own Ranch and it's actually really nice!

I've tried it, but.... EEEEYUK!!!
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Re: Texas shopping list
« Reply #14 on: March 15, 2016, 05:41:05 PM »
Quote from: Eh127929 on March 08, 2016, 01:18:31 PM
I'm not a big sweet person but I love red licorice!

You may have already tried this, but shops like Poundstretcher, Home Bargains, B&M have soft Australian licorice in apple, blackcurrant and strawberry for like 99p.  You might like the strawberry one?
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