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I went to a tailor who I've gone to not often but before. I brought in cuffed pants that I needed shortened. I tried the pants on, he measured and charged me $28 which felt like alot and were almost half the price of the pants. [more inside]
posted by ColdIcedT at 8:14 AM - 21 answers

Ok, this will probably sound weird but I hate soft and fluffy bath towels. They shed and never absorb moisture which defeats the whole purpose of having a towel. The only place I've ever been that has the perfect towels is my nearby spa and they don't know where theirs come from. Where can I get some that are thin, kind of rough, and also super good at drying? I need both body and hair towels. Microfiber is not a good fit.
posted by The Adventure Begins at 6:03 PM - 22 answers

I tend to go out quite often, and bring necessities such as 1-2 water bottles, small snacks, meds, and eyeglasses cleaning cloths with me. I also want room for my iPad (9th gen, 10.2 inches, thicker with a protective case). What's a good messenger bag for me that's reasonably priced ($20-40) and good-sized while not being awkward or too large to comfortably carry around? [more inside]
posted by dubious_dude at 1:36 PM - 6 answers

I am looking for Stanley Whitney prints available online (or in the Toronto area). [more inside]
posted by hepta at 6:10 AM - 2 answers

My niece will be turning 10 shortly and I'd love to start a tradition of gifting her something she might appreciate in her future life for this and, say, eight subsequent birthdays. Any ideas of "timeless" presents that a younger might actually enjoy receiving? [more inside]
posted by travertina at 12:25 PM - 28 answers

I’d like to buy some 3/4” loc-line, up to 25’ or so, for various purposes around the house, mainly for adjustable arms for things. Are there any sources for discount loc-line around? [more inside]
posted by unus sum at 3:14 PM - 5 answers

The first unannounced park concert (recorded, not live music) is happening in my neighborhood, and I want to find a way to mitigate the noise experienced in my house as the season unfolds. I hoping noise machines could work. I figure I need several of these, for multiple rooms. But which ones to buy? [more inside]
posted by walkinginsunshine at 9:44 AM - 16 answers

My "baby" (mid-30s) sister is graduating nursing school soon! I want to get her a gift to mark the occasion but I am stumped. She already has a job lined up in Pediatrics, and in general is passionate about pediatrics as well as labor & delivery. She already has The Fancy Stethoscope, and I've already given her a set of personalized Leatherman Raptor medical shears. I will also be giving money, but want to give her something tangible, too. All ideas welcome!
posted by rhiannonstone at 11:45 AM - 15 answers

Where do I buy a basic bra. Like the kind you used to get at the Bay or Sears. A Warners or a WonderBra type thing. The Bay has gone super-high-end (I know this varies, but the ones in downtown Toronto are all very shi-shi now) and Sears is gone. My bras are down to threads. I'm willing to order online but I want something decent and I'd like to pay $30-50 ish and what I get offered on facebook costs quite a bit more than I want to spend, however miraculous they might be. Also, I don't even know what size I am these days, so trying on might not be bad.
posted by If only I had a penguin... at 5:11 AM - 13 answers

Our Costco has gone to bags rather than plastic clamshells for its rotisserie chickens. Spouse hates this, as his habit is to slice off bits frequently and there's no way to do this with the bag without it being a giant greasy mess. What can we put the chicken in when we get home that will replicate the original containers? [more inside]
posted by charmedimsure at 8:22 PM - 24 answers

I ordered two Things on Amazon.de, using my credit card (like always). A week later, I reported the card as lost and my bank locked it and sent me a completely new card. The Things I ordered are already on their way. Is there going to be a problem with the payment? And can I change my credit card info on my Amazon account immediately or will that mess things up more?
posted by Omnomnom at 7:39 AM - 6 answers

I would like to attach a lightweight monitor to a secretary desk. The desk is something like this one. The idea is to screw the mount to the underside of the top of the desk, inside one of those slots, with a very short arm extending outward that I can attach the monitor to. The desk does not need to close when the monitor is attached. [more inside]
posted by Winnie the Proust at 6:21 PM - 7 answers

I'll shortly be in London & Copenhagen -- do you have recommendations for fun drugstore finds? Feels like people are always saying "They have better toothpaste!" or "You have to try this moisturizing cream!" or "Try XYZ, it's not available in the US!" or the like. Give me your recs!
posted by BlahLaLa at 9:09 AM - 11 answers

Should I switch to an iPhone or stay with Android? [more inside]
posted by tafetta, darling! at 7:23 PM - 26 answers

What are some nice gifts for runners? [more inside]
posted by winterportage at 11:01 AM - 20 answers

Hi all, I could use some help with a Mother’s Day gift. I’m looking for anything and everything you have given or are planning to give for this occasion. [more inside]
posted by dianeF at 8:35 AM - 12 answers

Pretty straightforward ask: is bikesdirect (dot) com legit and is it a viable option for me to purchase a bike? Would love the thoughts of experienced, invested bicyclists. [more inside]
posted by RajahKing at 8:27 AM - 10 answers

I want to find one of these for sale, in the US: https://postimg.cc/wyR48cH4. I don't know what it's called. [more inside]
posted by concinnity at 8:03 AM - 5 answers

Do you have a yoto for your kid(s)? Tell me everything. [more inside]
posted by atomicstone at 10:34 AM - 14 answers

I live in Massachusetts. I am selling my car to a family member who lives outside of New England. The current plan is for them to come here, buy the car, and drive it to their home state. Googling seems to indicate that I need to take my tags off the car as soon as I sell it. So... how do they legally drive it home? Beyond a bill of sale and signing over the title, is there anything else I need? I'd appreciate someone walking me through this, as I've never sold anything of value before. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 11:11 PM - 9 answers