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Post by SweetPotato on May 1, 2024 8:52:07 GMT -6
My very good friend’s husband just accepted a job in Paris and they are moving over the summer.
Her 10yo and mine are super close so I’m throwing a going away party for him. He’s struggling with the idea of moving and thinks he’s going to lose his friends.
The husband’s job requires a lot of travel so she will be alone with the kids in a new city a lot.
Any ideas for gifts to help with the transition or just to let them know they are loved and missed?
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Post by angelashly on May 1, 2024 8:58:09 GMT -6
You are the sweetest
For the kid could you get the friends to do a scrapbook? Then maybe an email thing or stationary thing for them to write to each other?
For the adults I need to think since my go tos are restaurant gift cards for when they don’t feel like cooking or busy moving
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Post by flojo on May 1, 2024 9:06:11 GMT -6
I need to think more on this but my first thought would be a basket of all local goodies to remind them of your area. Foods, drinks, apparel, etc.
*ETA: to be shipped to them so they don’t need to bring more stuff
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Post by Cher on May 1, 2024 9:09:47 GMT -6
Um, my very good friend is moving to Paris this summer with her 10yo. Want to force a friendship?
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Post by gingy on May 1, 2024 9:21:01 GMT -6
You are the sweetest For the kid could you get the friends to do a scrapbook? Then maybe an email thing or stationary thing for them to write to each other? For the adults I need to think since my go tos are restaurant gift cards for when they don’t feel like cooking or busy moving This was going to be my suggestion. DS's bestie moved in September. We made a photo album. One of the other kiddos got each friend a set of paper, pens, and envelopes. And we sent the mom an e-gift card for a local ice cream shop. |
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Post by SweetPotato on May 1, 2024 9:33:05 GMT -6
Um, my very good friend is moving to Paris this summer with her 10yo. Want to force a friendship? Oh my gosh yes! |
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Post by flojo on May 1, 2024 9:44:19 GMT -6
I don’t know if boys would be into this but maybe one of those friendship/long distance lamps.
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Post by SweetPotato on May 1, 2024 9:45:38 GMT -6
I don’t know if boys would be into this but maybe one of those friendship/long distance lamps. That was on my mind. I do think they would like that |
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Post by flojo on May 1, 2024 9:58:13 GMT -6
I don’t know if boys would be into this but maybe one of those friendship/long distance lamps. That was on my mind. I do think they would like that DD1 loves hers. I think it’s a cute idea but you have to remember to touch it lol |
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Post by jaidit on May 1, 2024 10:09:54 GMT -6
I sent you a PM SweetPotato. What a summer to move!! The Olympics are causing a serious wedge in any plans - there are specific rules for people moving and how that can happen. Does she have relocation help through his company? There’s a whole platform online that’s opening soon to even allow large vehicle access in the city. It’s a mess. I would suggest downloading WhatsApp if your kid/you don’t already have it for a free way to video/message. |
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