Help me count down from my wife's birthday to her Special Surprise. [more inside]
posted by Shepherd on Nov 23, 2009 - 7 answers

Boyfriendbirthdayfilter: Do you know anything about buying mandolins? Please hope me! [more inside]
posted by radioamy on Nov 3, 2009 - 22 answers

My wife's birthday is at the end of October, and I want to do something with two rings that we used to wear before we got married. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by SNWidget on Oct 8, 2009 - 9 answers

Birthday Gift Filter: Where to find a plush, luxury hotel style bathrobe on sale in Japan? [more inside]
posted by Ghidorah on Sep 27, 2009 - 6 answers

I'm turning 30 this year, and my birthday is between Christmas and New Years. I live in central California, and may not have a lot of time for vacation. I want to do something interesting. What would you recommend to do in (central-ish) California, or possibly the greater West Coast, in the end of December? Sights to see, food to eat, events to attend? Lots of thoughts inside. [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on Aug 30, 2009 - 10 answers

Hey, my sister is turning 21 and she just finished a 4-year undergraduate degree and has been accepted in Med School in the fall. What cool gift can I get her (possible Med School related) Thanks
posted by happydude123 on Jul 23, 2009 - 30 answers

It's my boyfriend's birthday soon, and I want to make the present giving AWESOME! Have already purchased presents and booked flights to be with him. Am organising special birthday meals for him, and a couple of activities too, so most of the day is pretty much sorted. But I really really want the present giving/opening experience in particular to be super fun for him. I'm thinking along the lines of a treasure hunt with clues so he has to hunt for the presents... Or wrapping the presents in a giant box and painting it like a cake with sparklers on top! Or multiple layers of wrapping disguising the present...Or, um, something else. But I don't know what exactly. I just want to make it a completely excellent fun surprise for him. [more inside]
posted by t0astie on Jul 21, 2009 - 10 answers

Make the birthday cards I send to other people more interesting. What kind of cool, random stuff are you legally old enough to do at different ages? [more inside]
posted by marmaduke_yaverland on Jul 17, 2009 - 19 answers

My girlfriend turns 40. How can I ensure she has a GREAT birthday? [more inside]
posted by IZ on Jun 11, 2009 - 6 answers

Gift ideas for an 80-year-old who's virtually a stranger? [more inside]
posted by Work to Live on Jun 10, 2009 - 12 answers

My oldest daughter is turning 13--I need birthday gift ideas! [more inside]
posted by midwestguy on Jun 9, 2009 - 22 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? [more inside]
posted by andromache on Jun 4, 2009 - 3 answers

My SO's sister is turning 15 in a few weeks and her parents have planned an extravagant quinceañera. I've never been to one before, and I'm pretty excited to go! I just have a few questions. [more inside]
posted by geekchic on May 20, 2009 - 8 answers

Heading on an Alaskan cruise with my 2-year old son, my husband and my 64-year old mother who just finished chemo/radiation for lung cancer. Suggestions, tips, thoughts on making sure everyone enjoys the time? [more inside]
posted by cyniczny on Apr 29, 2009 - 8 answers

My girlfriend's birthday is coming up, and I want to plan a surprise party. Is this a bad idea? [more inside]
posted by TheyCallItPeace on Apr 4, 2009 - 10 answers

My very best friend is turning thirty in April. Her husband has entrusted me to come up with a theme! [more inside]
posted by junipero on Mar 22, 2009 - 8 answers

My girlfriend is a big Lego fan and a big Harry Potter fan. (Sadly, yet thankfully, she's not yet a big Ask.metafilter fan.) I'm going to get her the Hogwarts Express Lego set for her birthday. The question: 4708 or 4758? Essentially, Lego put out two versions of this for two different movies. They both roughly go for the same amount on eBay, and have roughly the same number of pieces. Any insight into which one would be more fun? (She enjoys the build taking awhile and having lots of little things that do stuff afterwards. I think less important is which characters come with the set.) [more inside]
posted by davebug on Feb 4, 2009 - 6 answers

Birthday present recommendations for 6 year old girl. [more inside]
posted by preparat on Jan 8, 2009 - 12 answers

What to get 19-yr old brother for birthday? [more inside]
posted by KateHasQuestions on Oct 28, 2008 - 18 answers

It's my Kryptonian birthday, and other than destroying Superman, I'm out of ideas for what to do in the Boston area. [more inside]
posted by Cat Pie Hurts on Oct 14, 2008 - 9 answers

Sisterly advice to a boy turning 13? My half-brother's turning 13 and my stepmother wants everyone to send him words of advice. I've got nothing. Zip. [more inside]
posted by artychoke on Oct 6, 2008 - 33 answers

My nephews have some numerically coincidental birthdays coming up, anyone have any clever ideas that we can use for the occasion? [more inside]
posted by Kimothy on Aug 25, 2008 - 6 answers

I am throwing my first birthday party ever, for my pre-teen niece. Needless to say, I'm completely out of touch when it comes to kids' birthday parties (having not attended any since the 1980s) and don't know what's considered typical and usual. Please share your experiences and advice. [more inside]
posted by parilous on May 6, 2008 - 20 answers

How do I wish my programming-geek boyfriend "Happy Birthday" and tell him "I love you" using computing code? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Jan 23, 2007 - 25 answers

It's time for my boyfriend's birthday and I need clothing advice. [more inside]
posted by nadawi on Apr 23, 2006 - 28 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? [more inside]
posted by deborah on Mar 8, 2005 - 21 answers