Ack, I need birthday gift ideas for my sister. She's turning 27, working in her first office job, is across the country from me. She loves...uh, organizing and cleaning things? And working out, I think? And...she has a dog and a new house?
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posted by peachfuzz
on May 22, 2013 -
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What would be the perfect birthday gift for a 17 year old guy who loves soccer? (Non-soccer gift ideas would also be appreciated. A book gift that he wouldn't hate would be the most amazing suggestion imaginable.)
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posted by cessair
on Apr 18, 2013 -
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I've been invited to a new (<3 months) friend's 40th birthday supper. What can I bring him?
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posted by Prairie
on Mar 25, 2013 -
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My husband is going to turn 30 in a couple of weeks. We don't usually give gifts on birthdays but since this is a big one I want to get him something special. I could use some help deciding what that could be! Details about him within.
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posted by mireille
on Jan 31, 2013 -
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Went to birthday thing at a restaurant/bowling place for a work friend. There were 6 of us here. I consider the people there work-friends, in that I generally don't hang out with them outside of work. I was surprised that 3 of the friends gave gifts to the birthday girl, while the other guy bought her drinks and food. I tried to offer to pay for part of the entertainment cost but was begged off. So I felt like I didn't contribute much to the birthday celebration and possibly commited a faux pas in not getting a gift. I was under the impression that people at work who weren't that close don't give birthday gifts to each other.
Did I commit a faux pas? Should I give a belated gift?
posted by Pantalaimon
on Jan 9, 2013 -
11 answers
help me buy myself a birthday present!
a generous family member gives me cash for my birthday every year, but i'm not allowed to spend it on occasional manicures and lattes, i have to buy myself a gift with it.
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posted by sabh
on Dec 19, 2012 -
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My boyfriend is a very spiritual devotee of Krishna (via ISKCON). Before we were dating he lived in an Ashram for a while, and has been involved with the temple since he was in early high school. I'm happily Jewish, and not personally disposed toward that sort of devotion, and I think sometimes my inability to understand comes off as skeptical or disapproving.
His birthday is coming up in about a week, and I'd like to get him something, or do something for him that will demonstrate a commitment to his spirituality - or at least something that shows I'm trying. I'd love your suggestions. More details beyond the fold.
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posted by howgenerica
on Sep 27, 2012 -
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Help me plan an awesome and affordable surprise birthday trip for my pregnant wife between Christmas and New Years. Details inside.
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posted by avrobie
on Aug 29, 2012 -
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Please help me figure out how to word the birthday party invitation for my daughter.
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posted by lunaazul
on Nov 27, 2011 -
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My friend is turning 30 and thinks he's old. I'm getting him an old man starter kit: hard candies (Werther's Originals of course), Metamucil...what else should I include?
posted by echo target
on Nov 18, 2011 -
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My boyfriend wants a piñata full of condoms, nips (airline-sized bottles of alcohol), and fireworks for his birthday. How do I make a piñata shaped like a T-Rex holding a can of PBR? Where do I find (plastic!) nips in Chicago? How do I go about obtaining fireworks when they're illegal in Illinois?
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posted by Juliet Banana
on Sep 18, 2011 -
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How can my coworkers and I surprise our awesome receptionist on her 50th birthday?
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posted by lbo
on Jun 7, 2011 -
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He's an ornery, suit-wearing, Iron Maiden superfan in his early thirties- and he's about to get a little older. Help me find a gift for my weird best friend!
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posted by Blisterlips
on May 19, 2011 -
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Help me find the perfect birthday gift for a fan of cryptozoology and spooky things!
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posted by troika
on May 9, 2011 -
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A friend of ours is going to be in Africa for a month this summer. During that month, he is going to be turning the big 5-0. What is something we can get him for his trip that would be particularly useful. I assume he already has a great camera.
posted by roomthreeseventeen
on Apr 29, 2011 -
9 answers
Help me find a specific Caribbean souvenir mug that I saw while visiting St. Lucia in January.
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posted by victoriab
on Mar 4, 2011 -
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Looking for places in the US where you can race a car, sail a boat or do some other adrenaline-filled activity for a weekend. This is for a birthday gift in April.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 16, 2011 -
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My boyfriend's birthday is coming up and I'm stumped about gift ideas. I'm also broke. Luckily, he's obsessed with getting as much bang for his buck as possible.
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posted by timory
on Nov 2, 2010 -
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BirthdayPresentFilter: looking for a a musical gift for my 35-yo brother (and possibly his son).
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posted by XiBe
on Jul 1, 2010 -
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I'm looking for a subscription-type birthday gift -- something that would be sent regularly (say, monthly) to my soon-to-be-85-year-old mother.
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posted by Paris Elk
on Jun 29, 2010 -
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Can you suggest a good "must have" gift for a woman in her early 30s? She's fairly girly, is a teacher, has a dog, and is really awesome.
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posted by bluefly
on Apr 29, 2010 -
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Ring! I want to buy my girlfriend a ring to celebrate a) the birth of our first daughter (soon!) b) her birthday. It's not an engagement ring (and shouldnt' be confused for one) and I have a certain budget. Cartier Trinity is the strongest candidate so far, but am not 100% sold.
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posted by madeinitaly
on Apr 14, 2010 -
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We're getting married! We're both virgins. Her birthday occurs during the honeymoon. I want to get her something spicy but I have no experience with this stuff! Likely NSFW, inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 15, 2010 -
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One for the ladies - should I get my unemployed girlfriend some nice jewelery, or some nice green cash?
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posted by smoothvirus
on Dec 1, 2009 -
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My wife's birthday is at the end of October, and I want to do something with two rings that we used to wear before we got married. Any ideas?
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posted by SNWidget
on Oct 8, 2009 -
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Hey, my sister is turning 21 and she just finished a 4-year undergraduate degree and has been accepted in Med School in the fall. What cool gift can I get her (possible Med School related)
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posted by happydude123
on Jul 23, 2009 -
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I need the perfect birthday gift for a seven year old girl. I don't know her well...i.e. what her interests are (so nothing too skewed). But she's clever and draws very well (though it doesn't need to be an arts/crafts item). I'd prefer something that would really make her eyes light up. But I need to be able to find and buy it easily tomorrow morning here in Suburbia (there ARE a couple "hip" toy stores not too far from here, if that helps). Preferably under $60. Thanks!!!!
posted by jimmyjimjim
on Jun 26, 2009 -
34 answers
What's a good gift for my little sister's 30th birthday? I'm arranging this from across the country, and she's going to be on a motorcycle in the middle of nowhere. More details inside.
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posted by mattybonez
on May 16, 2009 -
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Recommend inspirational or otherwise awesome gifts for an aspiring opera singer, please!
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posted by fvox13
on Apr 28, 2009 -
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