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8 replies

ihatebikerides · 25/11/2022 21:07

DD (24) is, for the first time ever, going to be away from home for Christmas. She and her boyfriend will be in Australia for a month or so.
We've sorted out what her main present will be (an "experience" out there) but I'd like to send her with a little stocking to open on the morning.
Anyone able to help with ideas for what to include, that is lightweight and won't break any customs rules?
TIA.

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Fivemoreminutes1 · 26/11/2022 05:31

Earrings
Nail varnish
Lip balm
Invisibobble scrunchie
Face mask
Emery board
Hot chocolate sachet
Socks
Sleeping mask
Card game
Shampoo bar
English tea bags!

SecondaryPreparation · 26/11/2022 06:36

There are also postal rules. I'm not sure you're allowed to send e.g. perfume or nail varnish.

Fivemoreminutes1 · 26/11/2022 07:11

@SecondaryPreparation Thankfully she’s not sending it via post!

Breadcrumbsforall · 26/11/2022 08:38

We've done this in the past, although for a younger child. Make sure nothing is wrapped as it could be opened by customs. I tend to include wrapping paper and a small roll of sellotape and ask someone else (her boyfriend?) to wrap things when they arrive. Maybe a travel pack of toiletries (good quality ie Guerlain), or small toys or a book (John Lewis has good tiny stocking sized things).

Breadcrumbsforall · 26/11/2022 08:41

... and I know the DD is 24, but silly toys are still fun.

SecondaryPreparation · 26/11/2022 09:05

@Fivemoreminutes1 it was early Blush and I only missed one word 🤣

ihatebikerides · 26/11/2022 10:01

Lovely ideas.
Thank you all xxx

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mam0918 · 26/11/2022 12:02

Breadcrumbsforall · 26/11/2022 08:38

We've done this in the past, although for a younger child. Make sure nothing is wrapped as it could be opened by customs. I tend to include wrapping paper and a small roll of sellotape and ask someone else (her boyfriend?) to wrap things when they arrive. Maybe a travel pack of toiletries (good quality ie Guerlain), or small toys or a book (John Lewis has good tiny stocking sized things).

Be easier just not to wrap it... I never understood wrapping xmas stocking stuff, the stocking IS wrapping.

OP jewellery is the obvious option... Im not sure what the rules are for food/liquids so that makes things harder.

I know when we went on holiday once the air stewerdess in front of us had her orange in her lunch confiscated at customs.

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