I'm trying to find a cool high school graduation/birthday gift to give to a young woman who will be moving to NYC for college in the fall
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posted by stagewhisper
on May 30, 2012 -
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I would like to buy someone a spotting scope for wildlife viewing as a gift. What's the best bang for my buck? What's the best place to find online reviews and information to help me in my research?
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posted by charmedimsure
on May 29, 2012 -
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I'm looking for unique gifts/souvenirs from California for my sisters and girlfriend (all in their 20s) and for my parents. I'm traveling the length of the state so almost any location would work. I would prefer to spend $50 or less on each gift but I have some flexibility. Local/unique items or something specific to California would be perfect! Food can work but must be nonperishable as I have lots of driving to do.
posted by Imago
on May 21, 2012 -
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A friend of mine, who lives in East York (Toronto), is working insanely long hours. I want to send him baked goods from a great bakery (since he wants cookies really badly). Can you help me find a bakery that will deliver to him outside of regular office hours (possibly faaar outside regular hours), and that I won't have to go to in order to set this all up--since I'm in Ottawa?
posted by flibbertigibbet
on May 16, 2012 -
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I want to give a standard starter library of awesome children's picture books as baby shower gifts for my close friends who are first time mothers. What should I include?
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posted by charmedimsure
on May 16, 2012 -
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Graduation gift for a close friend getting their masters in education? (More inside)
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posted by anonymous
on May 2, 2012 -
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Our favorite parakeet (a 5 year old little sweetie who came to us as a rescue) just spent 48 hours as a wild bird, and three people were instrumental in returning her safely to us. Please help us decide on the perfect gifts of appreciation.
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posted by cakebatter
on May 1, 2012 -
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I need ideas for gifts I could pick up from Winnipeg that are interesting and unique for my sisters?
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posted by jamincan
on Apr 30, 2012 -
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What kind of thoughtful yet not-time-expensive gift can I make my sister for her new baby?
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posted by Liesl
on Apr 30, 2012 -
23 answers
Help me pick a gift for a friend! She collects old locks, old keys, old cameras, and just moved to a new city.
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posted by zain
on Apr 26, 2012 -
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What is an appropriate amount to spend on a wedding gift for myself and my guest, if I am a bridesmaid?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 26, 2012 -
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How do (or should I) ask for an item of clothing back that was a childhood gift to me and has been out on extended loan?
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posted by ricochet biscuit
on Apr 25, 2012 -
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Can any MeFites point me towards a (preferably under-$20) flask that is funky or memorable in some way?
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posted by matkline
on Apr 19, 2012 -
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I need to buy the world's best banana bread. I'm not looking for a recipe...I'm looking to have it mailed from a bakery to a friend. Where can I find this?
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posted by jefficator
on Apr 18, 2012 -
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I'm looking for nice gift(s) for my brother who is about to take a major test, except the test in on Thursday, and he lives 1,800 miles away. What could I order or have delivered in New Orleans for a stressed out med student?
posted by filthy light thief
on Apr 18, 2012 -
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My nephew will be graduating next month from medical school in PA, then going off to a seven-year (!) neurosurgery residency in CA. In honor of the occasion, I plan to give him a check along with some sort of goofy and memorable gag gift but my brain is fried. Can you give me some ideas and (if applicable) links? About him: He's tall with an athletic build (I swear he must have been adopted!), a runner, has a girlfriend, loves goofy and quirky stuff, and will do or wear most anything on a dare.
posted by DrGail
on Apr 13, 2012 -
7 answers
Attending a baby shower for an out-of-town long time friend, hosted in our home town. Should I bring a gift to the shower, or have it mailed to her house?
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posted by Gonestarfishing
on Apr 13, 2012 -
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My sister is graduating from law school. I've just realized I should probably get her a gift. But what?!
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 10, 2012 -
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My mother went to Vancouver a few years ago and loved it. Her birthday is coming up, I'm visiting in a week, and I want to get a souvenir as a gift - something she'll like, around $40 or so, that's definitely evocative of Vancouver but without being a dumb t-shirt. I'll have a couple hours to go get something in downtown on a Tuesday afternoon. Ideas?
posted by Apropos of Something
on Apr 5, 2012 -
12 answers
How do Kickstarter iOS projects that offer pre-ordered copies of the app deliver them?
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posted by ignignokt
on Mar 16, 2012 -
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I am buying a diamond ring for my wife and need input--size versus quantity and quality? Cut of diamond? Etc. Budget is about $25,000 and the goal is to knock my wife off her feet with something impressive, not too understated.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 9, 2012 -
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I am looking for demitasse cups with an image of a coast live oak--full tree, leaves, or acorns would all be fine, either stylized or realistic. Failing that, other awesome demitasse/Turkish coffee/espresso cups?
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posted by min
on Mar 1, 2012 -
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Creative-gifty-diablo3 filter: What else could you put in a DVD/game case where the CD/game usually goes?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 23, 2012 -
5 answers
How does Poste Restante work? Need to send gift to Geneva, Switzerland next month but no fixed address for recipient yet...
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posted by veryape
on Feb 23, 2012 -
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I am returning from Chicago to NY on a foodie's birthday. What, if anything, can I bring back for him? Limitations/details inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 22, 2012 -
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A wonderful friend was just diagnosed with life-threatening cancer recurrence. What can I send as a care package to support her and her family?
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posted by goggie
on Feb 22, 2012 -
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Many years ago it was not unusual to give a newborn a U.S. savings bond as a gift. Does this still make sense to do, or has the economy and the political situation made this obsolete? In which case, what would be the current equivalent?
posted by Obscure Reference
on Feb 17, 2012 -
28 answers
I'm visiting an old friend in Seattle this weekend, and I would like to bring her a little something. What would be a good gift to bring from Los Angeles?
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posted by ablazingsaddle
on Feb 17, 2012 -
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What do you get the guy who has nothing? I'm looking for practical going-away gifts for a friend who's about to pack up his few belongings in his car and move cross-country, broke.
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posted by roger ackroyd
on Feb 16, 2012 -
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[Chicago gift filter] What $50 gift can I buy online for a sorta-broke, semi-newlywed-ish, crazy-busy couple in Chicago?
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posted by mostly vowels
on Feb 10, 2012 -
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I need to get a gift for my female friend who has started studying and practicing Buddhism. Can anyone give me suggestions on a good gift?
posted by biograd08
on Feb 10, 2012 -
14 answers
I just got tenure at a small college. I'd like to thank the people who helped make this happen for me. What's appropriate?
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posted by SuperSquirrel
on Feb 10, 2012 -
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I'm looking for a present for our boss with which he can signal to us whether we can talk to him right now or not.
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posted by jfricke
on Feb 6, 2012 -
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I'm looking for a company that will take a plain photo of my dog, and create a painting from it, but add a little flare. I'd like my dog to be in a suit, maybe wearing glasses, in front of a book case. Here's an example:
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posted by thankyoumuchly
on Feb 2, 2012 -
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My boyfriend has a bedding set that he LOVES. It's fading, plus we want a bigger comforter, and I can't find the set for sale anywhere (he got it a while ago). I'd like to recreate it as a present for him.
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posted by riddler
on Feb 1, 2012 -
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Last minute gift shopping for a guy who's birthday is this Wednesday. He's a man with many interests such as history, judo, planes, boxing, writing, the military and weapons. He aspires to be a pilot in the army someday and to publish a book.
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posted by Yasuo
on Jan 30, 2012 -
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I'm looking for Valentine's Days ideas for my girlfriend of 7 years. The complication is that we are traveling this year, leaving Feb 1.
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posted by now i'm piste
on Jan 26, 2012 -
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