Home, lavender & marmite!
So…what would I give Victoria to take with her on the journey of a life time? Obviously, she is going to across some amazing sights, sounds & smells but I think she will need to have some ‘home’ things for those frustrating times.
Top of the list would be a picture of home. The family are returning but not for 9 months. There may be situations when they feel a little homesick & wonder what on earth possessed them to take on such a project. To be able to look at the place that is safe & that they will be coming back to, may help. (Of course, it may have the opposite effect if they are having such a great time so it had better be used with care!)
Next would be a bottle of lavender oil. Its soothing scent can aid sleep, help 
calm & is good for bites. It also reminds me of England.
I don’t know Victoria well enough to know how this next ‘gift’ will go down. For me, I’d have to pop it into a bag – a jar of Marmite! Comfort food of toast & Marmite always puts a smile on my face. Apologies my dear sheep friend if you are one of the ‘I hate it’ camp.
Your bags will soon be packed to bursting. Everything is ready. You just need to take that first step to your great adventure and remember – we’ll be here when you get back!
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What a great thing you organised for Victoria! I have been so touched at reading some of the posts. I can’t imagine what it have felt like for her. Lavender and marmite sounds like a perfect combo!
Ah! What a lovely bag of gifts! And you a sweet and thoughtful friend.. Bet Victoria is feeling all the love right now!!! 🙂
I am not going anyway, but if I ever do, I would like some of your gifts…
Maggy x
Never thought of giving Marmite as a gift before! Great gifts and a really good idea. 🙂
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These are just perfect Julia, exactly what I’d choose. Infact I am taking lavender oil, because it might make nasty hotel rooms smell a bit nicer. I am also deeply touched at your idea. I feel very lucky to have such thoughtful friends xxx
what a lovely selection would do me ok
Excellent! Great to see you here!
I’m a total marmite head. No vegemite for me. (sorry vegemitevix). i’ve had it for breakfast every morning for 31 years, although i’m going through a hyper-allergic phase atm so it can be a bit tricky. But not even a bit of a marmite allergy will deter me!
M2Mx
I think we should have a badge! Haven’t had a new badge for ages! What are you going to give her?