One of my best and oldest friends had a rough few years, went to rehab, made a fresh start, and is about to graduate beauty school with flying colors. I'd love gift suggestions for a very hip hairstylist just starting out that tells her how insanely proud I am that she bravely learned something new, busted ass to become good at it and has created new self-confidence in a sober future. Any suggestions?
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posted by sestaaak
on Jan 16, 2012 -
5 answers
Gift(s) for a wife and husband who are both being promoted to Major in the Army?
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posted by xingcat
on Jan 10, 2012 -
9 answers
What is an appropriate gift card amount to thank a friend who is bringing my son home from the school she teaches in, 5 days a week for 4 months?
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posted by palliser
on Jan 9, 2012 -
11 answers
One of my professors from last semester has been so incredibly kind, helpful, and supportive of me despite how difficult things were academically for me last semester. I want to thank this professor, but I don't know what's appropriate because I have never given a professor a gift before. What are some sentimental gifts that can accompany a handwritten note?
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posted by sincerely-s
on Jan 8, 2012 -
26 answers
I'm looking for a gift for someone who just bought an ancient 35-foot yacht that she intends to spend the next couple of years renovating, and then live in. I want it to be kind of a house-warming gift, but, y'know, for a boat.
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posted by lollusc
on Dec 29, 2011 -
19 answers
Looking for ideas on the most annoying and fun way to give my nephew cash for the holidays... because I am THAT uncle!
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posted by niteHawk
on Dec 29, 2011 -
31 answers
Help me understand why cash is not considered an acceptable gift option in the U.S.
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posted by needled
on Dec 24, 2011 -
37 answers
Last week we found out that my mother has breast cancer. This isn't her first battle against cancer as she had colon cancer six years ago, and so far mom is being very matter of fact and strong. She is going in for surgery to remove it tomorrow and then will start the whole radiation/chemo regiment in the new year. Any good last minute, easy to find, supplimentary gift ideas for her?
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posted by gwenlister
on Dec 20, 2011 -
19 answers
My wife and I moved into a new house this year, with a different mailman and a different UPS driver. Since we just had our first baby, all of our holiday shopping has been online. To express our thanks for their efforts, we bought some gourmet chocolates from a local chocolate shop for them, and left a nice card attached to both. Neither was accepted, just left sitting where we left them. Did we run afoul of some UPS and USPS regulation, or was it a crappy gift?
posted by tkerugger
on Dec 19, 2011 -
11 answers
Secret Santa help: My work does Secret Santa every year (small group of 8 people). The limit is $25 I have no time during normal business hours so I have to be able to pick this up before 10am or after 8pm before Thursday the 23rd. My co-worker likes musicals, Firefly, and is gluten free. Thoughts? I'm local to NYC.
posted by edbles
on Dec 19, 2011 -
11 answers
Where can I find a desktop clock with a map/atlas motif that's not a cheesy promotional item, isn't feminine/biblical/nautical, and is less than $50?
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posted by Kalatraz
on Dec 17, 2011 -
5 answers
So.
I want to buy my dad a book for Christmas. And I know which one.
But.
He is reading all his books on his fancy new iPad these days
How do I buy him books now? I don't want to just send a gift card.
posted by SLC Mom
on Dec 17, 2011 -
9 answers
My daughter has asked Santa for a "rubber pound coin" for Christmas, and with the delightful phrase of "Santa can get anything" we can't find anything in the UK. I'm open to suggesstions, with the caveat I'm a bit useless at arts and crafts,
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posted by ewan
on Dec 17, 2011 -
7 answers
I want to get my husband an online subscription to a porn website for Christmas. But I don't have the wherewithal to sift through all the google results that will likely appear if I try to google to find what I want. Please help me find what I'm looking for!
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 16, 2011 -
12 answers
[DifficultGiftFilter] My fiancé is one of those techie guys (software architect/developer) who already has all the latest gadgets and is generally hard to shop for. However, one of his most prized possessions is a beautiful little stirling engine. What are some other cool little machines that he might appreciate?
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posted by paralith
on Dec 15, 2011 -
26 answers
Hivemind, I need your best ideas for an awesome $10 workplace secret santa gift! Details within!
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posted by karizma
on Dec 14, 2011 -
9 answers
Two gift questions:
1. What is a good gift, ~$30, for a 9-year-old boy who loves anything to do with construction and is forever building things out of scrap wood? (It's for
this kid, who, two years later, is growing up to be completely awesome and a joy to have around.)
2. A while back someone asked a fashion question and one of the answers had a link to a store that I can't find now. It seemed to be a British store that had come to the US because it kept referring to their various lines as "our [blah blah] range." It had women's and kids' clothes, I think men's, too, and the kids' clothes were colorful and whimsical and somewhat modern looking. It's the kids' clothes I'm after, so if you have other suggestions for clothes like that, that'd be great, too. Thanks!
posted by HotToddy
on Dec 13, 2011 -
26 answers
"Santa" is going to be bringing my 8 year old daughter a Kindle (newest one; none touch/Fire).
How should I recommend he set it up so he can:
1. Install a note from him for when she 1st opens the gift/turns it on
2. Help me setup a account for her (she has one for a amazon wishlist)
posted by ShawnString
on Dec 12, 2011 -
4 answers
Giftfilter: Teachers, tell me what gifts you most like to receive from your (elementary school) students at Christmas and the end of the year.
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posted by looli
on Dec 12, 2011 -
21 answers
UK Giftfilter: My mid-20s younger brother is currently teaching himself about workshop stuff and electrical & mechanical engineering. Help me find the perfect christmas gift for him on my minuscule budget! More detail? There's more inside...
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posted by Magnakai
on Dec 12, 2011 -
14 answers
My brother just received his RE license and I'm looking for ideas for gifts to help him get started. A friend in RE suggested blank note cards, but I'm not sure that he would send them. Any other ideas?
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posted by snowymorninblues
on Dec 9, 2011 -
13 answers
My 10 month old daughter is at the age where she will be more interested in ripping up wrapping paper than the gifts she will get this Christmas. So, in that spirit, what baby-safe things can I set up for her that she'll really want on the 25th, messes be damned?
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posted by Alison
on Dec 9, 2011 -
18 answers
My wife has a Canon DSL (Canon-EOS Digital Rebel XTi) with only the stock lens that came with it. I'd like to get her a new lens but I know very little about DSLRs. Can you help?
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posted by bondcliff
on Dec 9, 2011 -
25 answers
Baristas - I'd like to show appreciation for you this Christmas. What is an appropriate way to do this?
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posted by yoyoceramic
on Dec 8, 2011 -
16 answers
I need a book recommendation for my conservative parents, something of critical thinking subject matter but not tip them off its picked to change the way they think.
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posted by MiltonRandKalman
on Dec 7, 2011 -
20 answers
My eight-year-old daughter has asked Santa for a sword for Christmas. Please help me find the right one.
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posted by lekvar
on Dec 6, 2011 -
16 answers
I know I'm a little late to still be working on this, but what kind of holiday gifts would be totally awesome to give to my biggest supporters for the holidays?
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posted by rinosaur
on Dec 6, 2011 -
6 answers
A coworker who is above me on the job title rank has given me a gift card at Christmas for past several years. I feel odd not getting him anything but I can't afford to get everyone in the office a gift, what could I do for him though?
posted by sandyp
on Dec 5, 2011 -
16 answers
What experience-intensive but local (NYC) gift can I get the Best Spouse Ever? I’d love suggestions for activity-focused things that can be acquired/done in NYC. (Note, these can be pure experiences, or they can be items that are used for some activity).
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posted by The Elusive Architeuthis
on Dec 5, 2011 -
16 answers
I want to give someone a gift card for a cab ride in DC/NOVA. Will this be more trouble than it's worth? Have you done it successfully?
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posted by martinX's bellbottoms
on Dec 5, 2011 -
4 answers
Help! Best friend's bachelorette party in less than 48 hours and I still have no idea what gift to get her...
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 3, 2011 -
16 answers
