Where can I buy a two-hour mechanical kitchen timer online? [more inside]
posted by eisenkr at at 7:48 PM - 2 answers

Joining the Park Slope Co-op, worth it? [more inside]
posted by whoaali at at 6:53 PM - 11 answers

Apron Filter! Where can I get a really nice (pretty, well-made) waist apron for my beloved Nana? Catch - must fit UK size 20-22! [more inside]
posted by cardamine at at 1:44 PM - 7 answers

cigarette filter, so to speak: the online smoke shop i've been using for years just shut down. i need a new one! any good/legit sources? (yes, i've paid with echeck for years, not a problem)
posted by sdn at at 7:09 PM - 4 answers

EngagementRingFilter: I'm coming upon that time in my life - I'm going to buy a ring and propose to my wonderful girlfriend. My problem is, though, that no matter how much I look up, and what I read, I still can't wrap my head around buying an actual ring. She wants something like this, but I can't see to find anything. Help! [more inside]
posted by SNWidget at at 10:32 AM - 30 answers

[Wii filter] Is it going to be impossible to find the Wii right before Christmas? Should we wait until after Christmas to get it? Is it still in high demand? Are there new online resources to find Wii systems for sale? [more inside]
posted by parilous at at 10:12 AM - 31 answers

Help me choose an unconventional wedding gift for a goth couple. [more inside]
posted by velvet winter at at 8:35 PM - 22 answers

Where can I buy cheap groceries in the Vancouver/Burnaby area? I'd like to know where all the ethnic markets are, or smaller shops that offer lower prices than supermarkets. Economy-of-scale savings are out as I don't have a car. For the purposes of this question, I'll define "cheap" as "cheaper than Superstore".
posted by Xianny at at 5:00 PM - 9 answers

Looking for some comfortable, yet affordable, shoes that are suitable for jobs involving a lot of moving around and heavy lifting. [more inside]
posted by Dreamcast at at 3:59 PM - 6 answers

Mets Fans! My accountant just saved me $10,000 with the IRS. I would very much like to thank him in a way he can accept with a small gift. He's a huge Mets fan, is there a book or something I can send to show my appreciation? I'm not a sports fan at all and I won't be taking him out to dinner or some event (my husband might object, heh.)
posted by eatdonuts at at 10:21 AM - 22 answers

Please give me recommendations for craft stores in London, UK! Specifically: card making, optional: knitting and soap making/rebatching. Bonus points for locations around Oxford Street and/or easy access by tube! [more inside]
posted by gakiko at at 5:44 AM - 5 answers

About a year ago, we bought our son a shoe polishing toy. Yes, a toy. Yes, shoe polishing. My little guy absolutely *loves* this kit, which is from Playgo Ltd of Hong Kong. Unfortunately, the motor just burnt out and he's devastated. All my attempts to google for a replacement have failed. We bought the original at Tuesday Morning, which usually only gets things after they've been discontinued. Replacing the motor is beyond my skills. Any of you able to help find either a replacement or a near equivalent that will please the precise and fussy ocd heart of my darling boy?
posted by moof at at 7:37 AM - 14 answers

I'd like a new point and shoot digital camera, but am at a bit of a loss on where to start. My current camera-history and requirements for a new one are inside. [more inside]
posted by booknerd at at 3:55 PM - 12 answers

I want to have a permanent calendar-like book that lists all of my important annual stuff: birthdays, when to plant veggies, get car maintenance, make Xmas cards, etc., and I don't want to have to get a new one each year. What am I looking for? [more inside]
posted by epersonae at at 8:08 PM - 7 answers

Where to buy a Gerber Artifact in Toronto, or at least order in Canada. [more inside]
posted by Newbornstranger at at 7:38 PM - 1 answers

I would like to diversify my meal choices, but I can't afford to shop every week.... any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by FireStyle at at 5:20 AM - 24 answers

My 3-year-old is getting into dressing her Little Mommy doll. I've been using her old newborn clothes, but the dolls are too small. (And the stuffed animals are the wrong shape.) Can you recommend a doll that can wear the newborn clothes? [more inside]
posted by mausburger at at 1:45 AM - 7 answers

I'm looking for interesting and fun online stores similar to ThinkGeek, PerpetualKid, etc. Something that has unique, unusual gadgets, or home/office decorations. What are some such stores I might not be familiar with, or maybe previous threads that mention them?
posted by Bakuun at at 1:36 AM - 9 answers

What should I look for in a $50 guitar? [more inside]
posted by rossination at at 2:19 PM - 23 answers

Looking for recommendations on a compact AM/FM electric radio with digital tuner for under $50. [more inside]
posted by iamisaid at at 8:49 PM - 5 answers

What is the best way for me start my own Criterion Collection on a small budget [more inside]
posted by carefulmonkey at at 1:22 PM - 11 answers

WeddingGiftFilter: My best friend is getting married in 2 weeks and I'm kind of at a loss about what to get them. I'm quite close with the groom as well, knowing him for the last several years. In fact, I became an ordained minister and will be officiating their marriage on the wedding day. Help me pick out a gift! Details follow. [more inside]
posted by miasma at at 5:17 AM - 17 answers

Anyone know where I can buy this planner online in Canada? [more inside]
posted by typewriter at at 8:41 PM - 2 answers

Southern Ontario Filter: Any good, inexpensive places to buy a guitar for a beginner? [more inside]
posted by gursky at at 7:31 PM - 8 answers

Where can I find a place that does leather repair in the NC Triangle area? [more inside]
posted by greta simone at at 5:39 PM - 9 answers

Which infant/baby items can safely be bought secondhand? [more inside]
posted by Bardolph at at 1:06 PM - 11 answers

I need to print 100, 2-sided, black and white postcards, preferably in L.A. [more inside]
posted by Thin Lizzy at at 8:59 AM - 4 answers

Mom's birthday filter: Mom is suddenly all about beading and gems and rocks. Any ideas for a cool, "every-rock-necklace-making-beading-enthusiast-should-have-this-___" present? [more inside]
posted by metajc at at 6:35 PM - 18 answers

Who knows where to find a high quality photograph - print - poster of Julia Child to grace our kitchen? [more inside]
posted by TomSophieIvy at at 9:36 PM - 11 answers

Please help me find a shoe rack. I can't believe I'm having such a hard time finding one. [more inside]
posted by The corpse in the library at at 3:12 PM - 6 answers

I'm looking for the name of a high-end furniture manufacturer that is based in Toronto. I know this company exists, and have seen its website, but I can't remember its name. It has a factory in Toronto that builds luxury couches, chairs, and so forth. Thanks for your help!
posted by Dasein at at 1:23 PM - 7 answers

Can you help me figure out a gift for my husband for our fifth wedding anniversary? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at at 11:29 PM - 12 answers

Where in NYC can I buy a cheap, used cowboy hat. Nothing nice at all, just something. If convenient to the upper west side, all the better. Mostly I'm just looking for a place I can go and more likely than not actually find one.
posted by ecab at at 8:06 PM - 4 answers

Our children are taking piano lessons. They need a piano. We don't know what we're doing. [more inside]
posted by Fairchild at at 8:02 AM - 25 answers

This winter we're going to need a space heater for our apartment. Not some teeny one that will barely warm our feet, but a large one. Recommendations? [more inside]
posted by misanthropicsarah at at 7:36 AM - 12 answers

Why are electronics so crazy expensive in Europe? Any creative ideas to help me buy a video camera? [more inside]
posted by Meatbomb at at 5:16 AM - 10 answers

I'm looking for some type of book bag that would be easy on the arms/shoulders, i.e. as comfortable to carry as possible - any ideas?...more inside.... [more inside]
posted by kilohertz at at 11:13 AM - 7 answers

Any Toronto/GTA area electronic surplus stores? [more inside]
posted by the dief at at 11:00 AM - 8 answers

Does anyone know where I can buy a poster sized vintage London Underground map (AKA tube map)? Preferably a Harry Beck version (i.e. one from between 1933 and 1960). A good reproduction will do at a push. [more inside]
posted by iivix at at 12:17 PM - 17 answers

I'm getting married in DC in the spring. Yay! Looking for recommendations for the reception and more... [more inside]
posted by Nathanial Hörnblowér at at 10:02 AM - 9 answers

Help me find a DVD: "To Begin Again." a 1983 film by director Jose Garci. [more inside]
posted by Postroad at at 6:41 AM - 1 answers

Angelenos who ride the Red Line: What are your favorite stops and why? Which ones are the best in terms of being within easy walking distance to shops, restaurants, etc? I just moved into an apartment two blocks from the Vermont/Wilshire stop, and would like to take full advantage of the Metro rail system - especially the Red Line. I'm originally from Pasadena, so I've already seen everything over there. I also have a car, but would like to avoid the urban gauntlet of LA's streets as much as possible.
posted by invisible ink at at 2:11 AM - 4 answers

I want to wire my house for sound - have 3 pairs of speakers running off the same source. I have the speakers, I have the source, I have the cables, but I need the amp - what good amp can I buy (used or new) that'll allow me to run 3 sets of speakers simultaneously? [more inside]
posted by forallmankind at at 2:13 PM - 11 answers

I'm looking for an electric kettle with a water reservoir. Has anyone recommendations they'd like to share? [more inside]
posted by Tapioca at at 8:10 AM - 11 answers

Limos in Vegas: Seeking specific advice and general tips. [more inside]
posted by chudmonkey at at 5:02 PM - 3 answers

Help me get a load of beer bought and delivered to a friend in Brooklyn. I am nowhere near New York, or the USA even. [more inside]
posted by kandinski at at 9:15 AM - 12 answers

iPhone case recommendations [more inside]
posted by jadepearl at at 12:24 AM - 22 answers

I need a broken down looking bus in Raleigh NC. How can I find one of those? [more inside]
posted by willie11 at at 1:58 PM - 3 answers

Can you recommend a copy shop in Manhattan (preferably, but not necessarily, around Columbia or in Harlem) where I could print several hundred pages and have them adequately bound (on a plastic spiral, etc. -- nothing fancy) without paying too much?
posted by limon at at 8:21 AM - 3 answers

Looking to purchase a Hungarian soccer jersey for a toddler. Please help! [more inside]
posted by taang at at 3:53 PM - 2 answers