I'm looking for strange magazines to give as gift subscriptions. Ideas? [more inside]
posted by benzenedream on Nov 23, 2009 - 33 answers

My wife loves YoVille, farm town, farmville, etc. on facebook - will she love the Sims (2 or 3) for Christmas? [more inside]
posted by chndrcks on Nov 22, 2009 - 18 answers

Looking for info/tips/leads on local gifts for my Seattle- and Richmond, VA-residing brothers [more inside]
posted by Maarika on Nov 17, 2009 - 13 answers

My secret santa giftee is an in-law who I have never met. 50-something, craftsman (violin-maker). Budget is £25 (ca. $40). My hope: something sock-knocking in the classical or folk vein; preferably on the new side.
posted by sagwalla on Nov 16, 2009 - 14 answers

Gift-Filter - Please recommend a shop in Edinburgh that I can buy a tasteful new baby gift online that will deliver in a little over a week. [more inside]
posted by typewriter on Nov 15, 2009 - 5 answers

You: a man in your mid eighties, in a "nursing home"
Me: Granddaughter visiting for just a day.
Question: what would be the most awesome gift that I could leave with you that would provide amusement or happiness? [more inside]
posted by smartypantz on Nov 12, 2009 - 35 answers

What to get my long-distance lover for Christmas? (NSFW) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 12, 2009 - 5 answers

What's a good book for a med student? [more inside]
posted by kidsleepy on Nov 12, 2009 - 14 answers

I absolutely LOVE the idea of the walnut advent calendar that was mentioned here. Help me figure out what to put in them! [more inside]
posted by Kattiara17 on Nov 11, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm joining my long-term boyfriend at his godmother's house for a week for Thanksgiving this year. I want to bring her a gift to thank her for having me in her home. What are some good ideas? [more inside]
posted by Night_owl on Nov 6, 2009 - 10 answers

Looking for an out of print children's book entitled Prince _________, about a dog. Help? [more inside]
posted by samsarah on Nov 5, 2009 - 7 answers

In previous years I've made a lot of cookies to give away to friends and family around the holidays. This year I'd like to do something a little different, but still make it a gift of food. [more inside]
posted by sararah on Nov 5, 2009 - 42 answers

Gift filter: I'm looking for a nifty computer-related gift for a friend's birthday. [more inside]
posted by oracle bone on Nov 4, 2009 - 11 answers

Holiday gift giving going out of my comfort zone but I don't wanna be a scrooge. Please hope me. Longish explanation inside. [more inside]
posted by pointystick on Nov 2, 2009 - 36 answers

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

Help me find a poster with the Gestalt Prayer (in its entirety) on it! [more inside]
posted by emilyd22222 on Oct 25, 2009 - 1 answer

Is there such a thing as an online vendor from whom I can purchase print-on-demand gift certificates as a wedding gift that I can put in today's mail? [more inside]
posted by cuddles.mcsnuggy on Oct 21, 2009 - 8 answers

What's a good present to buy a 25 year old newly licensed driver? [more inside]
posted by kerning on Oct 15, 2009 - 26 answers

Where in Boston can I buy my father a wide-brimmed hat to hike in? [more inside]
posted by There's No I In Meme on Oct 13, 2009 - 12 answers

Help me find a t-shirt I've only heard described ambiguously! [more inside]
posted by mllrstvn on Oct 11, 2009 - 3 answers

I need help with engraving an anniversary gift - Specifically, the text. Is it OK to have a two initial monogram? What about additional text? [more inside]
posted by MysticMCJ on Oct 8, 2009 - 3 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

What Gore Vidal book would you recommend to start with / which of his books has been your favourite ? (Could apply to non-american readers). [more inside]
posted by Jireel on Oct 7, 2009 - 18 answers

For his birthday, my boyfriend has suggested that we set up some sort joint savings account so that we can put money in it as our gifts to each other (birthdays, holidays, etc.) to later spend on travel - a passion of both of ours. I like the idea of somehow starting our little "travel fund" for our next trips and keeping it going through the years (and avoiding spending the money on "stuff" that we don't appreciate as much as the experiences we share together when we travel). How can I fulfill this great gifting idea that we can use for each other without feeling nervous about the non-married money-sharing aspect? Seeking either alternative ideas or advice on the shared bank account route? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 6, 2009 - 12 answers

I'm looking for an autographed picture as a present, but $200 seems like much and I've seen people selling copies of autographed pictures for $10. What are good sources for autographed pictures, either high quality downloads or pictures with original signatures? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 24, 2009 - 4 answers

I have no idea what to do for our first wedding anniversary. There are time and money complications. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 23, 2009 - 9 answers

Help me come up with a gift for a marathon runner! [more inside]
posted by bookmammal on Sep 22, 2009 - 15 answers

Myself: absent during anniversary. Boyfriend: potentially finding gifts around the house. You: help me! [more inside]
posted by chronic sublime on Sep 21, 2009 - 18 answers

I want to get theater tickets or maybe a subscription for my 'sister' in Minneapolis. I know that she and her partner are somewhat into the alternative theater scene there, and she also has a strong background in literature and music, so more classical theater works as well. They're also super busy so it has to be possible for them to fit the show(s) into their schedule. I know nothing about Minneapolis, or really about the theater world in general. Is there such a thing as a gift certificate to a theater? Which Minneapolis theater would you recommend? Other related present ideas are also very welcome. Thank you!
posted by Salamandrous on Sep 16, 2009 - 8 answers

Help me create a mixed music folder for my friend who recently broke up with her boyfriend. She really likes Belle & Sebastian and... [more inside]
posted by bluelight on Sep 12, 2009 - 14 answers

My wife is heading to the Himalayas, where she and I will be incommunicado for an entire month. What can I give her that she will appreciate (and maybe even remind her of me) while she is gone? She will be carrying her own large hiking pack through the mountains for much of the trip, so there's an emphasis on small, resistant to breaking, and useful.
posted by Plutor on Sep 9, 2009 - 22 answers

Help Me Give The Gift Of Drunkeness: What can I infuse in these little jars? I got a case of them as a gift and I want to turn it around into another gift, little jars of infused vodka, but I have some questions, mostly about making them pretty. [more inside]
posted by The Whelk on Sep 7, 2009 - 14 answers

My son will be 2 soon, and is moving to a new nursery in November. He's attended the nursery for 2 days a week for the last 12 months. What do I buy for the (10 or so) nursery staff as a 'thank you'? [more inside]
posted by dimon on Sep 7, 2009 - 12 answers

What kind of stuff does a 20-something "grown-up" not know he needs/wants? [more inside]
posted by Diagonalize on Aug 26, 2009 - 44 answers

Help! I've wandered through the promotional mug wasteland and I need some assistance. My organization is moving to a LEED certified building in a few months. In efforts to welcome the 60+ employees to the new space, we're putting together a welcome package for each person and the hardest part seems to be locating just the right kind of mugs. [more inside]
posted by Talulah on Aug 26, 2009 - 17 answers

I need help coming up with a gift idea for a 40-50 year old woman that I don't know very well at all. [more inside]
posted by Phire on Aug 24, 2009 - 23 answers

Need a cute "yay I'm glad we've been dating for 6 months!" gift or card idea. [more inside]
posted by KateHasQuestions on Aug 21, 2009 - 12 answers

I want to buy a gift to this old lady. [more inside]
posted by caelumluna on Aug 19, 2009 - 16 answers

Book gift recommendations for a professor who lost a child? I don't even know if I should get such a gift--but one of my professors lost his child recently (April 2009) to juvenile ALS, after watching her wither away for a year. She became sick in the Fall of 2007, and I was in his class when he told us, nearly breaking down, that our grades would be late because he had to fly back and forth to specialists for his daughter. [more inside]
posted by dhn on Aug 19, 2009 - 22 answers

Is there a quintessential Harrod's gift item I should buy when I visit London? [more inside]
posted by altcountryman on Aug 19, 2009 - 20 answers

Looking for a farm-related gift for my father's birthday. He recently bought a pretty large farm after living in the 'burbs his entire life. The main purpose of the farm is so my mother can house her horses there, but my father is quite excited to use their sizable land for other purposes too, which may or may not include raising chickens, growing all sorts of produce, and other activities that people do on farms... [more inside]
posted by the foreground on Aug 18, 2009 - 11 answers

My mother is coming to visit me in Poland from our home in California and has asked me what foods she can bring me from Trader Joe's that are worth her bringing over. I have some ideas, but as I've been away so long (over a year), I want to make sure we land at the intersection of still-in-the-storeness, luggage space allowance, practicality and deliciousness. [more inside]
posted by mdonley on Aug 15, 2009 - 33 answers

Birthday surprise from far away - I need help with ideas for a friend in NZ. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 12, 2009 - 5 answers

What's a good present for someone going into the Navy? [more inside]
posted by explosion on Aug 12, 2009 - 17 answers

Help us make a special and creative gift for a newly-married friend! [more inside]
posted by pised on Aug 4, 2009 - 1 answer

I have a friend (in Los Angeles) recovering from serious surgery. What can I send her instead of flowers that's actually useful? [more inside]
posted by dersins on Aug 3, 2009 - 23 answers

What would make a good, thoughtful gift for this newlywed couple? [more inside]
posted by alice ayres on Aug 3, 2009 - 15 answers

What is a proper gift to bring a same-sex Parisian couple when invited to dinner? [more inside]
posted by tarthur on Aug 2, 2009 - 14 answers

Thank you filter: What are some good ways you can easily send a gift card to a co-worker? [more inside]
posted by zooropa on Jul 31, 2009 - 6 answers

I want to send a homemade gift package to a friend. The wrinkle: He doesn't eat sweets. (more inside) [more inside]
posted by eleanna on Jul 30, 2009 - 19 answers