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 [more inside]
posted by GilloD on Dec 22, 2012 - 6 answers

I need a book recommendation for my conservative parents, something of critical thinking subject matter but not tip them off its picked to change the way they think. [more inside]
posted by MiltonRandKalman on Dec 7, 2011 - 20 answers

The essentials of setting up a new computer for your mom? [more inside]
posted by Jaybo on Dec 26, 2010 - 24 answers

x-mas gift idea for parents of toddler, who are having twins next month: "relaxing night in". Gift card for meal delivery service (anyone know a yummier version of omaha steaks?), some great new movie on dvd, CDs of soothing sounds for the babies (white noise, womb sounds, ocean sounds, etc). Trying to keep it under $150. I've heard omaha steaks are gross, so I'm looking for an alternative. Unless I should scrap the whole thing and get them...? [more inside]
posted by wannaknow on Dec 21, 2010 - 14 answers

Recommendations for a bed and breakfast or similar lodging in North Georgia or Tennessee? [more inside]
posted by shrimpsmalls on Dec 19, 2009 - 5 answers

One of my best friends had a baby last night. I've got baby gifts, but what can I get (or do) for the new parents? [more inside]
posted by LolaGeek on Apr 23, 2009 - 36 answers

Looking for an outstanding, but deliverable, gift in Germantown, Tenn., area for new parents. [more inside]
posted by fijiwriter on Mar 21, 2008 - 1 answer

Korean Book Gift Filter: What Korean books (meaning books written in Hangul) should I get for my parents? [more inside]
posted by ignignokt on Dec 20, 2007 - 5 answers

my parents have their 25th wedding anniversary this year. What can I do for them that is special yet inexpensive (I'm a graduate student)?
posted by esolo on Oct 7, 2007 - 6 answers

My parents met on a flight to Hawaii a little more than 35 years ago. Help me make their next anniversary really special. [more inside]
posted by MsMolly on Oct 5, 2006 - 9 answers

My future in-laws are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary this month. What can my fiancee, his 3 siblings and I get them that will make their day? [more inside]
posted by elvissa on Jul 17, 2006 - 13 answers

Should we get our parents a gift for our wedding? [more inside]
posted by geeky on May 16, 2006 - 12 answers