A relative of mine's great-grandmother is having her 90th birthday party this Sunday, in New Orleans. She's expressed a wish to have each of the 25-30 guests receive a small present, up to $15 each. Any suggestions? It has to be something I can obtain and wrap before Sunday afternoon.
posted by Joe in Australia
on May 21, 2013 -
8 answers
I just got a great Christmas present from my sister-in-law, help me give back as good as I got.
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posted by msali
on Jan 2, 2013 -
10 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 -
12 answers
Urgent birthday present vintage fashion help: Help me find a pair of jeans with a large zipper pull.
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posted by scazza
on Jun 13, 2012 -
2 answers
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 -
78 answers
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 -
24 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 -
14 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 -
2 answers
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 -
9 answers
My sister is the mother of two young 'uns, four years and one and a half , respectively. She is harried but eminently happy! Her birthday is coming up, what would be a good present to give her?
posted by storybored
on Sep 12, 2010 -
17 answers
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 -
11 answers
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 -
16 answers
GiftFilter: What would be a great present for someone who loves science, but not in a geeky/campy way?
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posted by daelin
on Nov 16, 2009 -
19 answers
Both of my parents are turning 60 in early 2010, and I want to take the family (my brother (25), me (29), parents (... 60)) on a week-long vacation. Where should we go?
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posted by slide
on Jun 5, 2009 -
9 answers
I'd like to take my girlfriend on a helicopter tour of New York City for her birthday. Any advice on booking and making the most of the experience?
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posted by andromache
on Jun 4, 2009 -
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Two weeks after my girlfriend treated me to the most thoughtfully-indulgent birthday weekend imaginable, I broke up with her. Just a week has passed since we went our separate ways, but that means two weeks until what would have been our three-year anniversary and three weeks until her birthday, upon which I would otherwise be reciprocating her generosity. Is there anything I can do or say or give to mark the occasion appropriately?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 1, 2008 -
45 answers
I'm looking for a good deli that delivers in Los Angeles, Beachwood Canyon to be precise. I need a website or very patient people.
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posted by arha
on May 27, 2008 -
7 answers
ModFilter: I've been dating a gal for under a month. She's great! Her birthday's this weekend. What do I get her here in Chicago? Hint: She's really into
'60s mod culture.
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posted by HeroZero
on Jan 22, 2008 -
18 answers
I need a present for my sister's 40th birthday. turning 40 isn't going to be easy for her and I'm looking for something that'll take some of the sting out of it.
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posted by mirileh
on Jul 19, 2007 -
14 answers
Recommend a birthday gift for 2-year-old twins, ships internationally and costs under $50... uh, please?
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posted by Chorus
on Jul 1, 2007 -
21 answers
My close friend's baby is due within a few weeks after her birthday. What can I give her for her birthday that she will enjoy in the coming weeks and months?
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posted by sueinnyc
on Sep 6, 2006 -
10 answers
What to get a 4 year old boy for his birthday? I know nothing about 4 year olds or boys...
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posted by meerkatty
on Jul 13, 2006 -
40 answers
I'm in the UK and want to send a present to someone in New York for tomorrow. Help please.
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posted by Frasermoo
on Jun 29, 2005 -
13 answers
My mum will be 65 on March 18. She can just about buy anything her wee little heart desires. I cannot because money is, well, in short supply. What should I get/buy/do for her birthday?
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posted by deborah
on Mar 8, 2005 -
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