We're getting married! GREAT. Now, what do we register for? [more inside]
posted by mittenbex on Dec 13, 2009 - 42 answers

Anywhere good in Washington, DC to shop for Christmas stuff? [more inside]
posted by metajc on Dec 13, 2009 - 7 answers

Help me, MeFi elves! What are some tiny, practical, long-lasting, and fun gifts for twentysomethings? Specifically, gifts that are not likely to get thrown out or given away, due to moving far away - so, no books or voltage-specific electronics. I've already done the Swiss Army Knife, and a USB drive is a little too practical. What now?
posted by Xere on Dec 12, 2009 - 23 answers

My family decided in November on not buying Christmas gifts this year as we are all adults and have what we need anyway. I get paid once a month and right now am living cheque to cheque. So I spent the money I had saved up on extra credit payments. Now they've changed their minds and all want gifts. I have 25 dollars to last me til the 30th. How do I get through this holiday without being as bitter as I am now? And not feel like a loser for no one having a gift? [more inside]
posted by beautifulcheese on Dec 12, 2009 - 27 answers

I am looking for good/effective/interesting environmental charities to donate to as Christmas gifts to family and friends. Working on 2 tracks 1) Charities that do the most actual good 2) charities that would give unique swag or "works-in-their-name". ~$25-$50 per person. [more inside]
posted by DetonatedManiac on Dec 12, 2009 - 9 answers

Can you help me find these foam bookmarks in quantities of less than 72? [more inside]
posted by librarylis on Dec 12, 2009 - 9 answers

Help me find that perfect novel for a Christmas present. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 10, 2009 - 15 answers

What gifts do you give (or receive) either every year to the same person, or gifts that you always give to people at a particular age? Or, are there any products or books that are released each year that you think are worthwhile. I am, of course, after suggestions of things you like / the receiver genuinely appears to like. For example, does the newest baby in the family always get a Bunnykins set for their first Christmas? Does your aunt always get you a pair of cashmere socks for your birthday? [more inside]
posted by AnnaRat on Dec 10, 2009 - 43 answers

Our office wants to give the UPS, Fed Ex and postal carrier food gifts this year. Any great suggestions? I have a catalog from Boston Coffee Cakes - looks yummy. What kinds of food gifts have you gotten that's been extra awesome? Thanks for the suggestions!
posted by Mysticalchick on Dec 7, 2009 - 22 answers

What other retailers offer surprise boxes of random merchandise, such as Archie McPhee's Surprise Bag and Jumbo Mystery Box? [more inside]
posted by IndigoRain on Dec 4, 2009 - 15 answers

Where can I find instant oatmeal packets in interesting flavors? [more inside]
posted by bookmammal on Dec 4, 2009 - 9 answers

I would like to ship a gift to my family secret santa from amazon.com, but I can't figure out how to do it anonymously. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 3, 2009 - 12 answers

Help me find excellent wedding gifts for my coworkers in India! [more inside]
posted by hackwolf on Dec 3, 2009 - 8 answers

Seeking gift ideas for my wife, who is suddenly enraptured by Twilight, True Blood, and many things vampire. [more inside]
posted by gnutron on Dec 2, 2009 - 46 answers

Holiday gift for husband and our "new" family: Wii or Pocket Video Camera? [more inside]
posted by thenewbrunette on Dec 2, 2009 - 28 answers

Need ideas for comforting / useful items to give a person undergoing intense chemotherapy (x2). [more inside]
posted by contessa on Dec 1, 2009 - 13 answers

What $10-$20 item improved your lifestyle? [more inside]
posted by HeyAllie on Dec 1, 2009 - 85 answers

This year my wife has gone full out knit crazy. She has accumulate a lot of tools but wishes more for xmas. She gave me a list which I plan to order from knitpicks.com, but would like additional suggestions for those in the know. [more inside]
posted by bleucube on Dec 1, 2009 - 30 answers

What’s an appropriate gift for a 2.5-year old boy with Down Syndrome? [more inside]
posted by Dotty on Nov 30, 2009 - 9 answers

What is the perfect gift for a girlfriend receiving her PhD? [more inside]
posted by mola on Nov 30, 2009 - 16 answers

MangaFilter: Help me find some English language manga for a non-native speaking 11 year old girl. [more inside]
posted by grapefruitmoon on Nov 28, 2009 - 21 answers

Burgeoning Astronomer-filter: My husband is getting interested in the cosmos and theoretical physics. Any neat gift ideas to encourage this? I've googled the interweb but don't know where to start.
posted by jennyhead on Nov 27, 2009 - 27 answers

If you were offered a 500 dollar gift from your boss, what would you ask for? [more inside]
posted by CrazyLemonade on Nov 26, 2009 - 51 answers

My husband and I will be celebrating our first (paper) wedding anniversary this Friday. We're really short on funds, so I'm thinking of folding him something with origami and writing our vows or a poem on the unfolded paper... Any suggestions on what to fold? [more inside]
posted by saileyn on Nov 22, 2009 - 13 answers

Should I give a gift to the family who we bought a CSA farmshare from this year? I was at their house every week from May to Oct picking up produce, and even a few chickens. Complication is that they're an Amish family (maybe Swartzentuber?), and I have no idea what would be an appropriate gift. It's the parents, and about 5 kids under the age of 10. The best idea I have at the moment is a jar of maple syrup from my trees, since that's about the only thing their farm doesn't have.
posted by saffry on Nov 20, 2009 - 16 answers

does anyone know where i can get the knitting pattern for this? [more inside]
posted by violetk on Nov 18, 2009 - 16 answers

Help me brainstorm ideas for presenting an unusual necklace. [more inside]
posted by Knowyournuts on Nov 17, 2009 - 10 answers

What can I buy a boy recovering from a tonsillectomy? [more inside]
posted by gabrielsamoza on Nov 15, 2009 - 14 answers

My son's first Christmas is approaching. Six days afterward he will turn one. Help me make an awesome wish list as the grandparents are already asking for ideas. [more inside]
posted by rebeccabeagle on Nov 11, 2009 - 28 answers

My grandmother is sharp, independent, and in good health. but she's beginning to need a walker for long periods upright. What gift could help her function better around the house? [more inside]
posted by ormondsacker on Nov 11, 2009 - 21 answers

What is a good/luxury cooking item for around $50? [more inside]
posted by MaryDellamorte on Nov 10, 2009 - 69 answers

What are some great gifts for Holiday Season that convey a sense of luxury, yet cost between about $25-75? [more inside]
posted by Miko on Nov 10, 2009 - 45 answers

I'm looking for Christmas gift ideas for our kids. They are 11, 9, and 6 year old girls. Specifically, I'm looking for ideas to put together homemade 'kits' that combine multiple items making up a single theme. For example, a calendar making kit with heavy paper setup like an empty calendar for them to number the days, with space for monthly pictures; including markers, stickers, etc. Or a journal kit with the empty journal, stamps, stickers, etc. Or a 'game night' kit. The kit can be for the 3 of them together, or for one of them specifically. Thanks!
posted by GernBlandston on Nov 10, 2009 - 8 answers

It's that time again.. What are some good online stores to buy cool, unique Christmas gifts? [more inside]
posted by carpyful on Nov 9, 2009 - 31 answers

I want to make lots of neat little gifts to give friends for Christmas. I'd like these gifts to be useable, elegant, consumable, and grown-up (not decorative, artsy-fartsy crafty crap). My recipients are Pragmatic New Englanders, and would be irked receiving potpourri, eye pillows, embroidered towels, door-hangings, pine-cone-bird feeders, or anything of that ilk. Hence: consumables. In the past I've had past successes making figgy pudding with brandy butter and a collection of homemade ketchups, relishes, mustards, and chutneys, but this year I want to move out of the kitchen. Blow me away with millions of amazing little home-made gift suggestions. [more inside]
posted by mr. remy on Nov 6, 2009 - 29 answers

I need help buying a strobe tuner for a gift. I know nothing about them. [more inside]
posted by otherwordlyglow on Nov 5, 2009 - 11 answers

In previous years I've made a lot of cookies to give away to friends and family around the holidays. This year I'd like to do something a little different, but still make it a gift of food. [more inside]
posted by sararah on Nov 5, 2009 - 42 answers

Please help me come up with a theme for our family holiday Yankee swap. [more inside]
posted by rabidsegue on Nov 1, 2009 - 9 answers

What are some wonderful things I can buy subscriptions to, other than magazines and newspapers? [more inside]
posted by Marquis on Oct 29, 2009 - 36 answers

difficult gift shopping filter: Help me find books, toys, comics, music, etc that provide a broad, varying, and largely non-traditional view of masculinity for my little brother, who is absolutely nothing like me or anyone else in our family. More details than necessary inside! [more inside]
posted by ellehumour on Oct 26, 2009 - 36 answers

Where can I buy a hammered-silver, round mirror for a Christmas gift? [more inside]
posted by Pomo on Oct 19, 2009 - 4 answers

What publicly owned items/monuments/etc in the US were gifts from other nations? [more inside]
posted by Tomorrowful on Oct 18, 2009 - 13 answers

What can I get as a thank-you gift for my circus directors? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Oct 18, 2009 - 4 answers

Grateful for inspirational suggestions for a contribution to a "Book of Memories" for my brother's golden wedding anniversary. [more inside]
posted by aqsakal on Oct 12, 2009 - 5 answers

My oldest, a HS senior, is applying to college and we are asking teachers to complete recommendations. Would it be permissible to include a note and small token of appreciation for each teacher in advance of the recommendation? [more inside]
posted by KWittman on Oct 1, 2009 - 22 answers

Help me find that elusive gift! [more inside]
posted by horseblind on Sep 24, 2009 - 9 answers

Help me keep a friend's spirits up during October! [more inside]
posted by rinosaur on Sep 21, 2009 - 13 answers

Calling all music Mefites: Can you recommend any good books about indie music or musicians? [more inside]
posted by bibliophibianj on Sep 14, 2009 - 24 answers

My fiancee and I are getting married next year, and since money is tight, we thought it would be a good idea to get the guests to contribute to paying for our honeymoon rather than buying material things. What is the best way to set this up? [more inside]
posted by Saddo on Sep 3, 2009 - 34 answers

What are some nice things I can do for my long-distance SO? [more inside]
posted by Aizkolari on Sep 2, 2009 - 23 answers