Ack, I need birthday gift ideas for my sister. She's turning 27, working in her first office job, is across the country from me. She loves...uh, organizing and cleaning things? And working out, I think? And...she has a dog and a new house?
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posted by peachfuzz
on May 22, 2013 -
20 answers
We have a very awesome landlord whose house we're moving out of. We'd like to get her something to show our appreciation.
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posted by pised
on May 19, 2013 -
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My neighbor is a big cricket fan, which is a challenge in Brooklyn when it comes to watching games on television. ESPN's app for the XBox is not very good, but it offered coverage of the West Indian teams he was most interested in following, so I've hosted him a few times to give him a chance to watch. I've gained some appreciation for the sport myself, mostly because his enthusiasm is infectious. His birthday is coming up, and I'd like to give some cricket related gift. Searching the internet suggests that cricket doesn't spawn apparel and other merchandise like other sports do. Is that true? Are there test match team jerseys or anything like that? Other ideas for gifts that might please a cricket fan?
posted by layceepee
on May 17, 2013 -
14 answers
My lawyer did an awesome job for me on a case. He's late 30s/early 40s, male. Need ideas for a "thank you" gift. Catch: we live in Springfield, IL so lots of more "urban" upscale options are nil.
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posted by arniec
on May 11, 2013 -
21 answers
I got engaged - yay! He didn't get me an engagement ring, which is fine with me because it was a mutual "how about it?" discussion...
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posted by scuza
on May 8, 2013 -
36 answers
A fairly wealthy client has invited me and my boss over for dinner. I'd like to take a gift to say thank you. The catch is, he doesn't drink booze and can't eat sugary foods.
Any ideas what I could bring? Food and non-food ideas welcomed. Looking to spend not more than $30.
posted by Conductor71
on May 8, 2013 -
28 answers
My Mom used to love using bath beads, but we haven't been able to find them for ages (We used to get them at a little red shop instead of a bigger store; I think it was a body shop inside of a Sears or Bay or something like that?) Anyway, I figured I would get her some for mother's day. This is turning out to be a lot more challenging than I anticipated.
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posted by Canageek
on May 7, 2013 -
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We have received services from the school district and we are about to lose our teachers due to our daughter aging out of the program. We'd like to give nice and appropriate gifts to the teachers who have helped our daughter for the last two and a half years.
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posted by look busy
on Apr 18, 2013 -
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What would be the perfect birthday gift for a 17 year old guy who loves soccer? (Non-soccer gift ideas would also be appreciated. A book gift that he wouldn't hate would be the most amazing suggestion imaginable.)
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posted by cessair
on Apr 18, 2013 -
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Assume you had $25,000 to spend on schooling or other professional training certification, what would you do?
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posted by RolandOfEld
on Apr 9, 2013 -
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I'm planning a trip to stay with a friend and his family in Dublin next month, and would like to bring them something to enjoy from the US that they'd have a hard time finding in Ireland.
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posted by exogenous
on Apr 3, 2013 -
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I have a puzzle box...a little box with a puzzle you must solve in order to open it. The opening inside is a cylinder about 2.5" in diameter by 3" in length, so, big enough for a standard plastic gift card if you bend it a little. I want to give a gift that is more interesting than a gift card, so I need your ideas!
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posted by blnkfrnk
on Mar 29, 2013 -
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I've been invited to a new (<3 months) friend's 40th birthday supper. What can I bring him?
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posted by Prairie
on Mar 25, 2013 -
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Our housemate is moving to Boston for work. I'd like to get him something that will be immediately useful to him - museum card, gift certificate for takeout when he comes home exhausted etc. Thinking of spending around 50 euros (we're in the Netherlands). Any ideas?
posted by nerdfish
on Mar 22, 2013 -
15 answers
My 8 year old son is in a high school play and I don't know what to give him afterwards. I know flowers for performers are customary but is that the case for boys as well? To be honest, I'm not sure he'll be thrilled with flowers. Any other ideas? Also, do I give the gift on opening night or closing night? Or every night?
posted by gfrobe
on Mar 21, 2013 -
33 answers
A regular customer at the coffee-shop where I work just lost her dog. She is a lovely, somewhat lonely seeming older woman. She and her pup were attached at the hip and a familiar presence in the cafe every morning.
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posted by timsneezed
on Mar 20, 2013 -
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I live in the Midwest (if it matters) and I have a friend going home to India. He's offered to bring me back something. I don't want to miss an opportunity to get something I can't get in Iowa.
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posted by cjorgensen
on Mar 9, 2013 -
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When my partner started dating his now ex-wife, his first Hanukkah gift to her was an well-intentioned but ill-received doll that has become an ongoing joke for over 20 years. Now I want to see if I can have another doll made in the same manner, but I don't know where to look to have this done.
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posted by Neely O'Hara
on Mar 7, 2013 -
12 answers
Gift ideas for corporate gala party favor? Every gift which is given, even though is be small, is in reality great, if it is given with affection.
-Pindar
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posted by little miss s
on Mar 3, 2013 -
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My mother in law has traditionally made and taken big bags of fudge to her friends and family for the holidays. I was startled to learn that she continues to take gallon-sized bags of fudge to a family friend who is a diabetic. My husband sees nothing wrong with this. It shocked me that anyone would do that. Is it just me, am I over-reacting?
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posted by WalkerWestridge
on Feb 28, 2013 -
47 answers
I have a friend flying in today from out of town. I was wondering whether its possible to have a flight attendant bring him a drink during the flight as a gift from me. Is there any way to do this sort of thing? How would I contact the attendant?
posted by jefficator
on Feb 14, 2013 -
14 answers
I'm spending Valentine's Day on a business trip to Manhattan instead of home with my sweetie. What little treat/gift can I pick up to take home that says "I went all the way to NYC just to get this for you"?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 12, 2013 -
21 answers
What generic thank-you gift (between $10-20) can I give to someone working in SF when the only contact information I have is their iPhone number?
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posted by samthemander
on Feb 12, 2013 -
9 answers
San Francisco centric, useful, relatively non-perishable gift ideas for a friend moving to Singapore?
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posted by tealcake
on Feb 4, 2013 -
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As a gift, I am looking for an "off-the-grid" charger thingy. I have read a bunch of posts and reviews on these things, but I'm a little in the weeds. Plus, it seems like this stuff is developing and changing rather quickly. Hoping you can help! Specifications after the jump.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 4, 2013 -
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Do you have any suggestions for a group of graduate students doing Valentine's Day boxes at our desks at school (like we did for our elementary school Valentine's Day parties)? I need help with both box design, as well as suggestions for the Valentines themselves!
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posted by joan cusack the second
on Feb 4, 2013 -
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My husband is going to turn 30 in a couple of weeks. We don't usually give gifts on birthdays but since this is a big one I want to get him something special. I could use some help deciding what that could be! Details about him within.
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posted by mireille
on Jan 31, 2013 -
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Close friends wedding coming up and need to know the right amount to spend on their gift registry, they have various items ranging from $40 upto $250. We're in Australia, details inside...
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posted by Under the Sea
on Jan 28, 2013 -
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My car ran out of gas this morning. I was running in the rain on the highway shoulder, eyes set on the ramp to the nearest gas station, when a very kind person pulled up to offer me a ride. I didn't even pause to assess his likelihood of being a serial killer - the guy just exuded mellow good neighborliness. I was so grateful that I jumped right in his car, figuring that he most likely was on his way in to work at the same giant company that I work for (which, happily, turned out to be true). He drove me to the gas station, and then backtracked on the highway to drop me back off at my car, where he waited to make sure all was well. Guessing he was late for work as a result, but he couldn't have been more pleasant and easygoing about this gesture (and so politely brushed off my embarrassment at running out of gas and needing to be rescued!). I found out from a colleague where he sits, and I'd love to drop off a thank-you note and an appropriate small, thoughtful gift on his desk tomorrow morning. Something to acknowledge this very personal gesture, while still remaining professional. You know, like a can of beans that says, "Here's hoping YOU never run out of gas!" Ack! Totally joking. That would be terrible. No joke gifts, just something classy and small. Would a bottle of wine be too personal for a business relationship? Thanks in advance for the help!
posted by red_rabbit
on Jan 28, 2013 -
26 answers
I would like to have a site or app where I can list stuff I want to buy from many different places - ideally from any vendor on the web - and people can buy it for me without them getting my address. Does such an animal exist?
posted by By The Grace of God
on Jan 25, 2013 -
6 answers
Need to gift a wine bottle to someone who enjoys red wine. I don't know what type of red.
There are so many brands to chose from so since I don't know his taste I would prefer to give something from a recognized winery. Don't want him to think I picked the cheapest red :)
Couple of brands that come to mind:
Robert Mondavi
Kendall Jackson
Beringer
Budget: up-to $50
posted by r2d2
on Jan 13, 2013 -
25 answers
I want to send a get-well gift to a friend whose baby had surgery. I'm thinking flowers for her, but also a little gift for the baby and a bonus gift for their older child. Where could I order this online all in one package/delivery? Not sure if they allow sweets for the older child, so should not be candy focused.
posted by yarly
on Jan 13, 2013 -
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Can I use an Amazon Gift Card to pay for items on Amazon.com
AND the Amazon App Store or do they each have their own gift card?
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posted by boby
on Jan 11, 2013 -
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Went to birthday thing at a restaurant/bowling place for a work friend. There were 6 of us here. I consider the people there work-friends, in that I generally don't hang out with them outside of work. I was surprised that 3 of the friends gave gifts to the birthday girl, while the other guy bought her drinks and food. I tried to offer to pay for part of the entertainment cost but was begged off. So I felt like I didn't contribute much to the birthday celebration and possibly commited a faux pas in not getting a gift. I was under the impression that people at work who weren't that close don't give birthday gifts to each other.
Did I commit a faux pas? Should I give a belated gift?
posted by Pantalaimon
on Jan 9, 2013 -
11 answers
Can I exchange a very well-intentioned but misguided gift for something I actually really do need?
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posted by lovableiago
on Jan 4, 2013 -
42 answers
I need to buy a few small gifts that begin with the letter R for a family gift exchange. My budget is $20, the potential recipients range from an 18 year old college freshman to a 70 year old.
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posted by booksherpa
on Dec 26, 2012 -
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Last minute gift panic: Halp! My sister and her husband live in Houston, TX. I'd let to get them a nice gift that they could use in the area- Spa time, restaurant gift cards etc. I know nothing about the area. Suggestions? Special snowflake details inside
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posted by GilloD
on Dec 22, 2012 -
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For Christmas, my family is endowing a college scholarship in my grandparents' name. My grandparents have no idea. How should we present this gift to them?
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posted by pear
on Dec 21, 2012 -
12 answers
Your idea for ~$125 gift exchange gift that can be bought using Amazon Prime today for arrival tomorrow?
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posted by starkraven
on Dec 21, 2012 -
12 answers
My Super is wonderful. I want to give her cash for (what I consider) to be going out of her way but she actively refuses it. Suggestions, especially as we're in the midst of holidays of various flavors.
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posted by TravellingCari
on Dec 19, 2012 -
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