What gift(s) could I request for Christmas that would make my life more interesting, social, or creative? [more inside]
posted by Kirn on Dec 9, 2009 - 11 answers

Every year I am at a loss of what to get my best friend for Christmas. He is a man who really has everything. He likes electronic gadgets but they are usually fairly expensive, and he usually wants something very specific that he ends up buying himself. When I ask him what he wants, he hems and haws and just says, “Nothing, I don’t need anything.” [more inside]
posted by batonthefueltank on Dec 1, 2009 - 46 answers

My brother is going to Thailand for a 3 month Muay Thai training camp and I want to get him a themed or appropriate Christmas present. Any thoughts? [more inside]
posted by Silentgoldfish on Nov 19, 2009 - 8 answers

I had an idea for my sisters Christmas present, help me make it... [more inside]
posted by Marky on Nov 10, 2009 - 6 answers

My girlfriend wants superpowers. What should I get her for Christmas? [more inside]
posted by moonroof on Oct 29, 2009 - 42 answers

Cluelesshusbandfilter: Ladies! Help a semi-clueless husband find a book bag for his lovely wife!!! [more inside]
posted by Ponderance on Dec 19, 2008 - 15 answers

Clever/pretty ways to "wrap" gifts that are just pieces of paper? [more inside]
posted by ultraultraboomerang on Dec 10, 2008 - 16 answers

Looking for a $15-25 white elephant gift that starts with the letter D [more inside]
posted by Rallon on Dec 9, 2008 - 25 answers

Please help me find (online, or in a major Canadian store) some slippers that fit the following strict requirements: fluffy on the inside, thick comfy sole, and, most importantly, are closed around the heel without being a boot. It seems that everything I find that fits the first two requirements is clog-style, and that absolutely won't do. The closest I can find are moccasins, but the gift recipient doesn't like leather/fur. Any suggestions?
posted by arcticwoman on Nov 16, 2008 - 8 answers

What should I get my kind, but difficult to shop for in-laws for Christmas? More details inside. [more inside]
posted by shesbookish on Nov 1, 2008 - 13 answers

Book filter: Getting a head start on Christmas presents - what books would you recommend for my kung fu instructing, deadwood watching, social work teaching freemason father? [more inside]
posted by Acer_saccharum on Oct 13, 2008 - 16 answers

What do I get my Grandpa who can't do much anymore? [more inside]
posted by fishmasta on Dec 17, 2007 - 19 answers

I'd like to spend about $50-75 on booze for my secretary. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by Saucy Intruder on Dec 17, 2007 - 28 answers

Is there any way I can get my hands on some cool Scalino marble run pieces before Christmas? [more inside]
posted by Soliloquy on Dec 13, 2007 - 1 answer

How do I buy a fashion-related gift for someone who knows WAY more about it than I do? [more inside]
posted by ORthey on Nov 20, 2007 - 14 answers

My girlfriend gave me an iPod Nano for Christmas but I was going to ask for a iPod 60GB for my birthday. What can I do? [more inside]
posted by edbyford on Jan 7, 2007 - 34 answers

Mathematically speaking, is there an optimal strategy towards gift selection while opening gifts during a white elephant gift exchange? [more inside]
posted by 23skidoo on Dec 17, 2006 - 14 answers

LateChristmasGiftFilter: My dad and his wife are really into their RV. Any ideas as to what I can get them for their RV. [more inside]
posted by nickerbocker on Dec 28, 2005 - 6 answers

Book suggestions for a 13-year-old. [more inside]
posted by graventy on Dec 6, 2005 - 51 answers

PresentFilter: I want some amazing socks for my wife, and perhaps a couple other things... Looking for mefite ideas. [more inside]
posted by asavage on Dec 1, 2005 - 9 answers

XMasFilter
What's the most head scratch inducing present you've ever gotten?
posted by fenriq on Dec 17, 2004 - 85 answers

It's time again for my family to engage in the dreaded tradition of the 20 Questions gift (you can find my post about it last year here). Last year my mother guessed her gift in about 5 turns, so this year I'm DETERMINED to destroy her. Anyone have any good suggestions?
posted by emptybowl on Nov 29, 2004 - 33 answers

KrimmixPresentFilter: My husband (who does not visit Metafilter) is a musician and I'd like to get him either a lap steel or pedal steel guitar for Christmas. Since it would be rather obvious if I just randomly asked him what brands are good, etc., I thought that maybe some of the MeFiMusicians could help. If you were going to be given a lap or pedal steel, which one would you want?
posted by stefnet on Nov 8, 2004 - 10 answers

I'm in the process of trying to buy Christmas presents for my father and his wife. My father likes science fiction (hard, mostly) and I've had luck with Vernor Vinge and Neal Stephenson in the past. His wife... doesn't, although I am told she likes biographies. Can anyone recommend some good hard sf or biographies that might go over well?
posted by Karmakaze on Dec 12, 2003 - 36 answers