Gift Ideas

Not enough time to buy a British souvenir or gift for someone special in the USA?  Don’t worry.  I’ve been in this situation many times.  In fact, despite how much …

After searching for hours online and a shopping day in London, I finally discovered a handful of British hampers that ship to the USA and don’t break the bank. These …

If you ever wondered what it looks like when America pays you a visit, then this is it.  I couldn’t believe my eyes when I opened the repackaged DVD box …

As much as being an American expat in England can be tough when you miss American things,  it’s not hard to fill that American void with truly British things.  From …

Are you looking for a gift for a kid that lives overseas? Or maybe the child hasn’t moved yet but going to move abroad? Help an expat kid adjust to …

Struggling in the kitchen after moving overseas? Me, too! After working out one too many math problems trying to convert cups to grams for butter, I finally decided it was …

Looking for British books to get the kids excited about moving to London?  I’m not quite sure why I didn’t think about this in the midst of our own move …

If you’re considering a move to the UK, be sure to stock up on your favorite American products and brands. After discovering an empty Ziploc box in the kitchen drawer …

Do you have a Christmas gift tradition for the neighbors? Annual Christmas cookies, bread, or perhaps a bottle of wine? Every year I try to make cookies for the neighbors …

As Black Friday and the Christmas shopping season closes in, figuring out what to buy for everyone on your list can feel overwhelming.  It becomes especially hard when it’s a …