what is the one item you are really glad you brought with you to Mexico and why?

noracan · #1 (**permalink**) 2nd January 2011, 11:32 PM

I am about to move to Mexico and am curious.What is the one item you are really glad you brought with you to Mexico and why?
What do you miss the most?
I hope to take only what I have to have and nothing more. I'd appreciate your advice. Thanks

chicois8 · #2 (**permalink**) 3rd January 2011, 12:08 AM

a couple of no fee ATM cards......

Mainecoons · #3 (**permalink**) 3rd January 2011, 12:48 AM

My tools. Particularly for electrical, plumbing and tile.

Joycee · #4 (**permalink**) 3rd January 2011, 03:22 AM

My electric blanket. It is a lot colder here than I anticipated.

noracan · #5 (**permalink**) 5th January 2011, 12:31 AM

Where are you that you need an electric blanket? Can you buy one in Mexico? I remember how hard it was to find one when I lived in China. it was way below zero there and all I could find was a 2X3 piece of an electric blanket and the Chinese were convinced that it would catch fire and I would die if I used it. But I'm still here. Thanks for the suggestion, Joyce.

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Originally Posted by Joycee

My electric blanket. It is a lot colder here than I anticipated.

MtnWoman · #6 (**permalink**) 5th January 2011, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by noracan

I am about to move to Mexico and am curious.What is the one item you are really glad you brought with you to Mexico and why?
What do you miss the most?

I am so glad I brought my Select Comfort bed. Good mattresses are pricey and my back thanks me!

What do I miss? My Toddy cold brew coffee maker and my sewing machine.

f3drivr · #7 (**permalink**) 5th January 2011, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MtnWoman

I am so glad I brought my Select Comfort bed. Good mattresses are pricey and my back thanks me!

I bought a King Size mattress for less than $300 at Famsa and it is the most comfortable mattress I have ever had.

ExpatPumpkin · #8 (**permalink**) 5th January 2011, 02:27 PM

Vonage for having a US phone number

makaloco · #9 (**permalink**) 5th January 2011, 02:49 PM

Three large cartons of books in English! They are hard to come by in my area and very pricey if found.

leegleze · #10 (**permalink**) 5th January 2011, 03:23 PM

Dog & cat treats: Very expensive and not much variety here, so I always ask folks to bring them down for me.
Some over-the-counter drugs which are hard to find here (Gravol, etc.)
Oh, and slippers and sandals: impossible to find for Women's size 12 feet!