Seeking ideas for a wedding gift to buy during our upcoming Istanbul trip, as well as smaller souvenirs to bring back for friends.
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posted by croutonsupafreak
on Sep 6, 2011 -
8 answers
The lead teacher in my 8-month old's daycare class is leaving and my wife and I want to get her something special.
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posted by photovox
on Sep 1, 2011 -
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I'm turning a small vintage samsonite leather suitcase into a baby travel kit that will stay in my sister's truck.
I know how to get the lingering smells out, and how to replace the liner. I also figured out how to clean leather. But what type of paint is best to use on leather?
I want to add some decorative elements with a baby theme to the outside and I'm not sure if acrylics are okay.
posted by FunkyHelix
on Aug 22, 2011 -
8 answers
I am looking for an analog wristwatch for my husband's birthday. I know nothing about watches; this is more of a meaningful/nostalgic gift for both of us. Price: let's say up to the $250 range. Anyone have model suggestions or tips for finding one?
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posted by sheena is a sock puppet
on Aug 9, 2011 -
24 answers
In a few days I will be staying with friend's family in western France, at a house they own. I will be in the UK the next few days.
Normally I would bring wine or chocolates as a thank you for the accommodation, but France does these much better and cheaper than the UK (I am told). I am Canadian. What could I bring that would still be a great gift, that I could find in London? It should be something like food or drink, and something of benefit to people on vacation. Price about $50. The friends I am visiting are French/Canadian and appreciate quality/luxury
posted by niccolo
on Aug 3, 2011 -
14 answers
I have a friend who may lose his eye because of cancer in his sinuses, which is being treated with radiation. I'd like to buy him an eye patch, and specifically wanted to buy one that was high quality. Can you suggest some vendors, some suggested designs (especially funny ones), and anything else you think I might could do that would let him know how much he's loved?
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posted by scunning
on Aug 1, 2011 -
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My sister is about to turn 27 and I'd love to give her a hundred dollars' worth of
awesome! in Washington DC. She loves books, museums, coffee, food (but not cooking), and all sorts of quirky/funny/ unexpected things (think
Pirate Shop in San Francisco). She lives in Columbia Heights and does not have a car. Ideally, the gift would be something I could order online and have sent to her. Any ideas, fellow MeFites?
posted by onepot
on Jul 30, 2011 -
15 answers
Binoculars. I would like to buy a decent pair of binoculars for a certain someone's upcoming birthday. I don't know much about binoculars, and neither does the recipient. Usage details inside...
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posted by sararah
on Jul 25, 2011 -
8 answers
My sister is going to university in September. It's her birthday soon, and I want to get her something that will make her life easier while there. What could I get her?
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posted by daysocks
on Jul 21, 2011 -
21 answers
What might be a great gift (0-$300 budget) for a 6yr old girl who will be stuck in a leg cast for the rest of the summer?
posted by parma
on Jul 14, 2011 -
35 answers
I'm looking for suggestions for a gift to be delivered to my friend in New York City. I'm out of the loop: what neat thing do all the cool kids in NY want these days? For example, I think Kiehl's was all the rage a couple of years ago, and Philosophy body washes before that. She is 30, single, lives in Brooklyn, enjoys good food and drink, likes fun personal care products, is very busy at work, is very hip, elegant and quite intelligent. I know she reads things like DailyCandy and Flavorpill (I had a look there but nothing caught my eye).
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posted by mosessis
on Jul 12, 2011 -
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Gift Filter: Under $40 shipped, small token of appreciation for my mentor. I'd like it to be a small decoration (or the like) that he could put on his desk. Other requirements: somehow related to both golf (his favorite hobby) and the oilfield (his career for 35+ years). I'm not very crafty, so hand making something isn't an option.
posted by nokry56
on Jul 8, 2011 -
7 answers
Do people send flowers to a wedding? I have a friend (who is originally from Turkey--this is relevant) who was invited to the Florida wedding of her father's friend's daughter (who was born in the U.S. but is of Turkish descent). My friend can't attend, wants to send flowers, and is wondering whether to send them to the church or the reception.
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posted by notclosed
on Jun 29, 2011 -
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My girlfriend is studying abroad in London for the fall, and our 3 month is coming up soon. I wanted to give her a gift (no more than $40ish because we put a limit on them) that was relevant but not too personal/emotional because I'll be getting her some nice jewelry as a momento for our 4th month - which is right before she leaves.
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posted by Vexir
on Jun 25, 2011 -
18 answers
Boyfriend changing his last name legally. What are some gifts I could get him to celebrate the change?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 19, 2011 -
14 answers
I flaked out on a friend's new-baby acknowledgment... for two months! Exactly how much of a transgression is this, and what (if anything) can I do to mitigate the damage?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 16, 2011 -
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My father (a widower) is getting remarried quite soon. Can you help me come up with an appropriate, ideally "experience-based" wedding gift for somewhere in the vicinity of southern Ohio? Perhaps even one that isn't going to break the bank? Because if not, I'm sorely tempted to go the "really nice card" route.
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posted by wreckingball
on Jun 12, 2011 -
15 answers
You recently completed a diploma in environmental site remediation. What intangible gift should I give you?
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posted by methroach
on Jun 10, 2011 -
5 answers
What is an appropriate gift to give one's advisor after filing a PhD dissertation and graduating?
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posted by k8t
on Jun 7, 2011 -
23 answers
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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I'm looking for a graduation gift for a math and geology nerd. My best friend just got dual bachelor's degrees. She's going to grad school for geophysics in the fall. I know approximately zero about her areas of study and would like to get her something nice.
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posted by desjardins
on May 26, 2011 -
15 answers
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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My wife doesn't get along with my sister. My sister is graduating. My wife discovers that I am buying her a graduation gift without her knowledge. She is upset I went behind her back. Where do I go from here?
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posted by anonymous
on May 19, 2011 -
71 answers
What do churches
need?
My late mother-in-law's birthday is coming up next month, and I want to get something for the church that she served as an organist for 30 years to commemorate her life (she passed in September 2009)
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posted by roomthreeseventeen
on May 10, 2011 -
21 answers
Can anyone recommend a wine club mail order company? I'm looking for a gift for someone: one of those subscriptions where you pay money every month/quarter and in return they send you a nice assorted case of wines.
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posted by uk_giffo
on May 10, 2011 -
8 answers
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 -
26 answers
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
I need a completely generic, impersonal thank you gift for a boss with whom I spend a ton of time but about whom I know next to nothing.
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posted by pineappleheart
on Apr 26, 2011 -
22 answers
Your best ideas for a graduation gift for my sister-in-law who is getting her Master of Public Health next week.
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posted by mutt.cyberspace
on Apr 23, 2011 -
7 answers
I need a great mother's day gift for my new baby's wonderful grandmas.
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posted by bq
on Apr 22, 2011 -
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