A close relative recently had a double mastectomy and is awaiting breast reconstruction surgery. She is still in recovery phase, and is surrounded by her loving and supportive family.
Because of work issues I'm unable to visit for a while. I've sent flowers, and made phone calls, but I would like to get something delivered to her either brighten her day or make this time easier or any more comfortable for her and her family.
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posted by newpotato
on Apr 15, 2013 -
8 answers
For work reasons, I'm spending this week far from home, which means I'm going to miss my girlfriend's birthday tomorrow. Boo! We're going to make up for it when I get home, but I still want to mark the occasion by having something delivered to her at work. The obvious choice is flowers, of course. But can you suggest something else romantic and sweet that would be less obvious? Something I can arrange remotely and have delivered to an office in Herndon, Va. tomorrow?
posted by Naberius
on Feb 27, 2013 -
13 answers
Are there any online retailers of snack foods (cookies, candy, pretzels) that will deliver to Norway? I don't understand customs regulations very well, but I think these may have to be stores actually in Norway. I would be paying with a US credit card and am willing to muddle about the site with Google translate and squinting at the pictures.
posted by segfault
on Feb 23, 2013 -
3 answers
In a few month's time, I will be recovering from a c-section whilst wrangling a newborn and a toddler. We don't have family here in Sydney so Mr Jubey and I will be coping alone. I'll be freezing meals in advance to help there but our freezer is only small so I'm looking for a meal delivery service for 4 weeks or so til I recover. Endless takeaway doesn't appeal, nor is it healthy long term. I know of Lite & Easy but that's geared towards weight loss and while (hopefully) breast feeding I will need more calories. Can you recommend a good meal delivery service? No special dietary requirements.
posted by Jubey
on Feb 7, 2013 -
8 answers
I would like to surprise a friend in Washington, D.C. for his birthday with a special treat; however, it's a donut made in a mom-and-pop store here in Dallas, and I won't be flying up there anytime soon. Can you help me figure out a hack for this?
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posted by Unicorn on the cob
on Jul 12, 2012 -
21 answers
I'm trying to figure out the healthiest carryout/delivery meals I can get for under $25. The catch is that I don't like salads very much, and prefer my vegetables to be chopped finely/covered in sauce/combined with other things. (See my username)
I'm in Boston, but I'm also open to general suggestions of what sort of restaurants/items are more likely to be healthy options.
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posted by vegetableagony
on Feb 8, 2012 -
13 answers
We're looking for an app that will help logically determine which store should deliver to a given customer, based on drive-time.
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posted by BigLankyBastard
on Dec 29, 2011 -
12 answers
Does the Ikea home delivery service (hjemtransport) at the Aarhus location in Denmark, actually accept goods for delivery on Sunday?
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posted by joeycoleman
on Sep 25, 2011 -
7 answers
I'm having problems with email delivery from Japan to NZ. Too many lost emails causing too many headaches. Any guesses why?
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posted by sleepytako
on Jul 13, 2011 -
5 answers
I'm looking for a low-maintenance treadmill I won't break within a few years that I can run, jog, and walk on at home at varying inclinations and speeds. Difficultyfilter: Must offer in-home delivery and professional assembly and be able to hold hardcover books up to ~800 pages in thickness, if such a thing exists.
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posted by Unicorn on the cob
on Jun 12, 2011 -
8 answers
Why would a university (with which I have no connection) send me a parcel requiring a signature?
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posted by methroach
on Mar 18, 2011 -
16 answers
Why are emails sent from Exchange 2003 intermittently failing to be received at their destination with no error message? Could this have something to do with signatures added in Outlook?
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posted by talkingmuffin
on Jan 24, 2011 -
13 answers
Tipping: Someone sends a big pizza delivery ($100+) to a vendor for a holiday party, but forgets to add a tip when paying over the phone. The people receiving the pizza don't give a tip. The person who ordered the pizza eventually realizes that they forgot, but not until a couple of days later. Anything to do about it, or just let it go?
posted by epersonae
on Dec 23, 2010 -
22 answers
Is there a Meals on Wheels alternative for an elderly woman living in the Sacramento, California area?
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posted by mps
on Nov 23, 2010 -
3 answers
How to negotiate difference of opinion between mum and dad on who should be present at baby's birth?
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posted by Kappi
on Sep 21, 2010 -
88 answers
What can I do as a customer if FedEx lost my package, which contained a prepaid debit card?
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posted by hellomina
on Jul 14, 2010 -
5 answers
I live downtown Toronto and have a wicked fever, an empty pantry, and want to find a grocery store that will deliver some staples to my apartment--ideally by tomorrow morning.
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posted by OlivesAndTurkishCoffee
on Jan 19, 2010 -
9 answers
I have close family in Orlando (near downtown) that have suffered a major loss. I want to have a nice meal delivered to them tomorrow night.
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posted by pearlybob
on Aug 26, 2009 -
4 answers
My parents are going to Minnesota for a hospital procedure and my mom will be staying there in a hotel for an indeterminate amount of time. I'd like to send some food over there for when she arrives -- any ideas for local or great online resources?
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posted by amanda
on Feb 6, 2009 -
11 answers
North Dallas and/or McKinney area: Food Delivery Suggestions. Not looking for senior or meals on wheels.
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posted by doorsfan
on Oct 20, 2008 -
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I am trying to have bottles of wine delivered to clients at different addresses in Toronto, and I am in New York, and would like to do this online if possible, does anyone know any sites?
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posted by Grither
on Dec 11, 2007 -
2 answers
Can anybody recommend an online florist that can accept US payment for delivery in China?
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posted by :-)
on Aug 5, 2007 -
5 answers
Is it possible to get a gallon or two of ice cream delivered on a specific day to an address in Los Angeles? Who should I contact?
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posted by web-goddess
on Jul 6, 2006 -
27 answers
I can't always make it to my local farmers' market, and I'd love to arrange regular weekly deliveries of organic fruits and vegetables. I'm in London (NW3). Google turns up
a ton of possibilities but I'd prefer personal recommendations. Any suggestions? If anybody has suggestions for delivery of organic meat, eggs, or dairy products, in addition to fruit and veg, I'd be interested in those, too.
posted by yankeefog
on Feb 9, 2006 -
10 answers
