'New York' Gift

bm2013 Posted: Mar 20, 2004 05:15 PM

'New York' Gift

Ladies, I am in need of your help!

I have a friend from Ireland visiting, with some of her family members, for the first time. I want to give them a gift, preferably typical of NY (even the US will do). I would like it if it was easy for them to take on the plane, so nothing too bulky/heavy or an item they may have problems getting through customs with (i.e. food).

I don't know why I am having such trouble thinking of something!

Any ideas? I would really appreciate your help!

MrsTC Posted: Mar 20, 2004 06:13 PM

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an I love NY t-shirt
a statue of liberty statuette....

I know those sound kind of corny..you should check out the little tourist stores in Times Square. I know of one a little ways up, its on 52nd and Bway.

heidla Posted: Mar 20, 2004 06:15 PM

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Macy's has nyc snowglobes. They are actually really pretty!!

MrsTC Posted: Mar 20, 2004 06:32 PM

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Posted by heidla

Macy's has nyc snowglobes. They are actually really pretty!!

Oh yeah thats right! Macys Herald Square has so many 'NY' type things. I have seen plenty downstairs in the Cellar.

Karen H Posted: Mar 20, 2004 06:45 PM

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If they like sport - maybe a NY Yankees T-Shirt!

Julybaby Posted: Mar 20, 2004 06:50 PM

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I know that anything NY Yankees goes over very well. Also, anything with NYPD or FDNY on it may be appreciated as well.

pschica Posted: Mar 20, 2004 07:50 PM

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even a new york photo album.....compete with pics you took of them while they were here!

maybe evensome postcards too!

bm2013 Posted: Mar 21, 2004 11:34 AM

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GREAT ideas ladies! Unfortunately, I am out on the island so it will be tough get some stuff from NYC. I already gave them some Police paraphenalia since my father is a Sgt in the PD.

I think I am going to go with the photo album idea...I know Things Remembered has some nice ones that I can engrave. I'll have to check it out. This way I can send them pics I've taken with them and they can add it to the album later to record all of their NY memories.

I'm going shopping later so I will see what else I can find that may be appropriate.

Keep the ideas coming if there are anymore out there and thanks so much for your help!