What clever relationship "hacks" have you come up with? I'm looking to build up my mental catalogue of examples of non-obvious solutions to relationship difficulties. Help me think out of the box better in the future! [more inside]
posted by wyzewoman at 10:48 AM Nov 03 2009 - 54 answers [289 favorites]

Poor as Dirt Filter: Best Candy Recipes for Gift Giving? [more inside]
posted by unlucky.lisp at 3:00 PM Nov 05 2009 - 31 answers [121 favorites]

I want to make lots of neat little gifts to give friends for Christmas. I'd like these gifts to be useable, elegant, consumable, and grown-up (not decorative, artsy-fartsy crafty crap). My recipients are Pragmatic New Englanders, and would be irked receiving potpourri, eye pillows, embroidered towels, door-hangings, pine-cone-bird feeders, or anything of that ilk. Hence: consumables. In the past I've had past successes making figgy pudding with brandy butter and a collection of homemade ketchups, relishes, mustards, and chutneys, but this year I want to move out of the kitchen. Blow me away with millions of amazing little home-made gift suggestions. [more inside]
posted by mr. remy at 5:07 AM Nov 06 2009 - 28 answers [84 favorites]

What epiphanies and thought processes have helped you love yourself? [more inside]
posted by mossicle at 9:46 AM Nov 03 2009 - 34 answers [82 favorites]

In previous years I've made a lot of cookies to give away to friends and family around the holidays. This year I'd like to do something a little different, but still make it a gift of food. [more inside]
posted by sararah at 7:32 AM Nov 05 2009 - 42 answers [71 favorites]

Please help me understand what does "having a strong work ethic" mean? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 7:22 PM Nov 03 2009 - 50 answers [54 favorites]

Where is the most bountiful font of 'hipster cribs' stories? [more inside]
posted by mattholomew at 2:23 PM Nov 04 2009 - 22 answers [48 favorites]

I just spent another hour going through giant stacks of mail and shredding crap and I swear I can't take it anymore. [more inside]
posted by sugarfish at 6:28 PM Nov 08 2009 - 24 answers [40 favorites]

I'm looking for piano-based rock bands that rock really, really hard. [more inside]
posted by JaiMahodara at 11:37 AM Nov 03 2009 - 27 answers [35 favorites]

I know it's a lame question, and I am a bit old for this (over 35 now). However, I am such a sucker for the saying that "find what you love to do and you don't need to work a day in your life", I just want to keep on searching [more inside]
posted by kingfish at 11:43 AM Nov 07 2009 - 23 answers [34 favorites]

Just curious: What DVD commentaries absolutely enhance the movie they're attached to? [more inside]
posted by the NATURAL at 2:13 AM Nov 09 2009 - 28 answers [34 favorites]

What else besides cheesecake can I make in an springform pan? [more inside]
posted by emd3737 at 6:11 AM Nov 08 2009 - 25 answers [32 favorites]

It's that time again.. What are some good online stores to buy cool, unique Christmas gifts? [more inside]
posted by carpyful at 9:56 PM Nov 09 2009 - 10 answers [31 favorites]

How did you learn to express your thoughts in a way that is clear and thorough - but concise? [more inside]
posted by peachfuzz at 8:42 AM Nov 05 2009 - 25 answers [27 favorites]

HELP! I'm totally stuck outside because a skunk is holding me hostage, and it's cold. [more inside]
posted by greta simone at 5:20 PM Nov 03 2009 - 34 answers [26 favorites]

Are there any pens that write like a pencil? [more inside]
posted by ishotjr at 8:08 AM Nov 05 2009 - 16 answers [26 favorites]

Pulp Filter: I'm looking for books (fiction or non) that read like the recent Bond films: dark, thrilling, brutal, and glamorous.
posted by roger ackroyd at 9:53 AM Nov 06 2009 - 25 answers [23 favorites]

Why do creepy/obnoxious guys (talked about at great length in a couple fantastic recent threads) keep hitting on girls if they never have any success? [more inside]
posted by frankly mister at 3:13 AM Nov 09 2009 - 72 answers [22 favorites]

I literally have two friends. How can I make more? [more inside]
posted by pintapicasso at 2:24 PM Nov 06 2009 - 9 answers [21 favorites]

How do I get better at recognizing logical fallacies... [more inside]
posted by Maisie at 6:39 PM Nov 06 2009 - 13 answers [20 favorites]