My mother's birthday is coming up and I'd like to buy her a 'fancy', but usable watering can. Any suggestions?
posted by nam3d
on Aug 8, 2010 -
6 answers
Mr. DeludingMyself is turning 30 in September, and isn't entirely pleased with the idea. I know I can't stop him from being upset about the big 3-0, but I want to come up with something to make the day itself awesome.
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posted by deludingmyself
on Aug 6, 2010 -
22 answers
My lively niece in Boulder is turning 3 fingers old on Saturday and I want to weigh in with something that doesn't get the shelf within 5 minutes. Ideas?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 4, 2010 -
27 answers
I have the world's most amazing partner and I'd love to get him a gift that shows him exactly how much he means to me. However, I am the world's worst gift giver and the situation is made even more difficult because I'm here in the US and he's in Australia. Can you suggest gifts that might show him how wonderful he is and/or recommend Australian sources of potential gifts?
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posted by BrianJ
on Jul 23, 2010 -
7 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
I'm looking for a subscription-type birthday gift -- something that would be sent regularly (say, monthly) to my soon-to-be-85-year-old mother.
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posted by Paris Elk
on Jun 29, 2010 -
11 answers
I'm my girlfriend's birthday in a couple weeks and my non-baking self is looking to bake a cake. What's your best nut-free cake recipe?
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posted by tuck_nroll
on Jun 21, 2010 -
15 answers
My girlfriend is turning 32 on Saturday. The
Girl Genius comic is almost the perfect present, but not quite. Please help me find an fun present.
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posted by zeek321
on Jun 21, 2010 -
24 answers
I want to give my boyfriend a throwback to his childhood for his birthday. Any cool toys you can think of that would make it the perfect day?
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posted by pyrom
on Jun 19, 2010 -
33 answers
Birthday Filter - What to get a 7 year old who is not a material girl- she loves books, music, her flute - so a book right? But I want something awesomely special- maybe where the occasion is more than the gift.
posted by the noob
on May 24, 2010 -
16 answers
Thirty seems to be an age that lots of government and other organisations use as an eligibility cut-off. What rules, loopholes, terms and conditions should I be taking advantage of before my birthday next month?
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posted by une_heure_pleine
on May 21, 2010 -
4 answers
I'm having birthday drinks in a few weeks and am looking for a lower Manhattan bar that tends to attract a crowd of people in their mid-20s and older. I'm not interested in dive bars, extremely upscale bars or bars with DJs/musical acts. Just a relaxed venue for me and my friends to spend a few hours on a Saturday night. Ideally, the bar should be below 14th St. Any suggestions?
posted by zembla3
on May 19, 2010 -
15 answers
I'm having a "P" party, please provide possible provisions, participations, and presentations.
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posted by theRussian
on May 19, 2010 -
40 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
I've fallen hard for a coworker. Things seems to be moving in a positive direction and I feel like I'm reaching the point where I need to make my intentions more clear. It just so happens that her birthday is coming up. Would flowers be a bad idea?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 25, 2010 -
23 answers
Ring! I want to buy my girlfriend a ring to celebrate a) the birth of our first daughter (soon!) b) her birthday. It's not an engagement ring (and shouldnt' be confused for one) and I have a certain budget. Cartier Trinity is the strongest candidate so far, but am not 100% sold.
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posted by madeinitaly
on Apr 14, 2010 -
38 answers
My best friend's birthday is Thursday. She lives and works on Long Island, NY. I would like to send her flowers or balloons or maybe something cool like chocolate or wine that will be delivered to her office on her birthday, looking to spend $50-100. Suggestions or recommendations?
posted by kat518
on Mar 16, 2010 -
6 answers
How can I gather a bunch of goofy people in San Francisco for a party? [details inside]
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posted by nnevvinn
on Mar 9, 2010 -
11 answers
How do I let people know there are birthday treats for me, from me, in the office kitchens without sounding like OMG ITS MY BIRFDAY PAY ME SOME ATTENTIONS?
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posted by ShadePlant
on Mar 5, 2010 -
27 answers
DFWrestaurantfilter: My daughter is turning 8 years old on Saturday and we want to take her to a fun place to eat that actually has good food. Can anyone suggest some places like that in the Dallas area? Also, we will not take her to magic time machine or chuck e cheeses...The food at magic time machine is just about the worst ive ever had.
posted by flipmiester99
on Feb 25, 2010 -
15 answers
Asking for a friend:
I saw a movie once, but I can remember neither the name nor the theme. At a guess I would say it was five to six years ago, but it was not in theater and so could have been a bit older. Toward the end of the movie, perhaps just before the credits and on into the credits, there was a song about a birthday. I don't remember if it was a character's birthday, but I believe it was. It was a sort of weird, sad, but upbeat tune. Possibly containing drug references. Not rap, more of an anti-folk feel (think Moldy Peaches) and a female singer. It was not Kimya Dawson's "Jest's Birthday". Wikipedia's list of non-canonical birthday songs does not produce anything familiar.
Find for me this song, Internet.
posted by rcs
on Feb 23, 2010 -
6 answers
We're getting married! We're both virgins. Her birthday occurs during the honeymoon. I want to get her something spicy but I have no experience with this stuff! Likely NSFW, inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 15, 2010 -
42 answers
Friendship filter. Am I being unreasonable, and if not, how do I go about talking to my friend about her hurtful behavior? (warning: long.)
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posted by egeanin
on Jan 25, 2010 -
31 answers
A longtime friend (male, FWIW) in Brooklyn is having a surprise 40th birthday party on Saturday 16 JAN 2010. I live across the country and can't attend, but I'd like to have something off-the-wall or oddball delivered to his party, like a singing telegram. Any ideas?
posted by ldenneau
on Jan 14, 2010 -
9 answers
Should I celebrate my birthday alone in a nice vacation spot or with my bf back at home?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 8, 2009 -
21 answers
I am roasting a friend for his birthday in a couple of weeks and I need some one liners and zingers.
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posted by ieatwords
on Dec 3, 2009 -
15 answers
One for the ladies - should I get my unemployed girlfriend some nice jewelery, or some nice green cash?
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posted by smoothvirus
on Dec 1, 2009 -
42 answers
I'm going to a birthday party for a five-year-old tomorrow, one of my students. His mom said not to bring a present, but I was hoping to put something fun in the card. I love A.A. Milne's poem
Now We are Six and I'm wondering if anyone knows of a similar poem about turning five.
posted by easy_being_green
on Nov 20, 2009 -
7 answers
I'm turning 21 next Tuesday. My friends want to take me to a bar. I want to avoid the mediocre college bars. Tell me where to go!
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posted by elisabethjw
on Nov 19, 2009 -
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
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.
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posted by rebeccabeagle
on Nov 11, 2009 -
28 answers
Birthday Party for a 30 year old. Need ideas for short, 10-20 minute games/activities to do.
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posted by royalsong
on Nov 4, 2009 -
8 answers
Boyfriendbirthdayfilter: Do you know anything about buying mandolins? Please hope me!
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posted by radioamy
on Nov 3, 2009 -
22 answers
