What present should my mother get for her 13/14 year old nephew? Complications within. [more inside]
posted on Jul 15, 2008 - 11 answers

I need ideas for creative (and cheap) party favors for a "Death & Taxes" party I'm hosting early in June! [more inside]
posted on May 26, 2008 - 10 answers

NewOrleansFilter: What should I get for my girlfriend, who is going to New Orleans for the summer? [more inside]
posted on May 22, 2008 - 9 answers

My sister graduates college this week, and I want to get her a gift that will be useful for her at work. She'll be counseling homeless people at various shelters and other locations in Washington DC. Besides pepper spray (our running joke), what are some practical gifts I could get her? [more inside]
posted on May 14, 2008 - 10 answers

Help with a Valentine's Gift. [more inside]
posted on Feb 5, 2008 - 13 answers

Suggestions for a birthday present for a one-year-old female cousin? [more inside]
posted on Feb 1, 2008 - 18 answers

ModFilter: I've been dating a gal for under a month. She's great! Her birthday's this weekend. What do I get her here in Chicago? Hint: She's really into '60s mod culture. [more inside]
posted on Jan 22, 2008 - 18 answers

What do I buy a 15 year old kid who wants to make movies? He already has a camera, lenses and Final Cut. [more inside]
posted on Jan 8, 2008 - 36 answers

Help me come up with the perfect "remember me while you're away" gift. [more inside]
posted on Jan 7, 2008 - 23 answers

What's a good wedding present for someone who doesn't believe in the sanctity of marriage? [more inside]
posted on Dec 29, 2007 - 20 answers

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

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

What are some good web sites to buy cute, "hip" (whatever that means) t-shirts and other clothing for babies and toddlers? Bonus points if it's non-gendered. [more inside]
posted on Dec 7, 2007 - 30 answers

I do freelance graphics and have one client that has been a monthly, consistent paycheck for most of the year. I've billed them for about $15,000 since March. Most of my clients will be getting a card this holiday season, but I thought it would be a good idea to do something a bit more for this particular client. Suggestions? I'd like thoughts on both price range and specific items. Also, I have two contacts at the company: The big boss (male), who I speak to only occasionally, and the associate (also male) who is my main contact. The boss can be a bit demanding and has very high standards, but is generally respectful. The associate is a very sweet guy who I like on a personal level. He has also gone to bat for me a few times when the boss was being unreasonable. So: Gifts for boss, associate, or both? Thanks!
posted on Nov 14, 2007 - 22 answers

Help me find a good gift for my beloved, octogenarian, Luddite Aunt. [more inside]
posted on Nov 7, 2007 - 15 answers

GiftFilter: Best toys for cube warfare? [more inside]
posted on Oct 28, 2007 - 16 answers

When I lived in London, I used to bring US friends stuff from Harrods or Harvey Nichols as gifts. Now that I live in LA, what roughly equivalent gifts could I send to people in the UK? Bonus points if it's specifically related to LA, although just US related is good too. [more inside]
posted on Oct 19, 2007 - 11 answers

Recommend a birthday gift for 2-year-old twins, ships internationally and costs under $50... uh, please? [more inside]
posted on Jul 1, 2007 - 21 answers

Best Wedding Gift Evar? [more inside]
posted on May 17, 2007 - 31 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 on Jan 7, 2007 - 34 answers

Any interesting gift ideas for a hip mom travelling to Greece? [more inside]
posted on Sep 7, 2006 - 8 answers

My close friend's baby is due within a few weeks after her birthday. What can I give her for her birthday that she will enjoy in the coming weeks and months? [more inside]
posted on Sep 6, 2006 - 10 answers

What to get a 4 year old boy for his birthday? I know nothing about 4 year olds or boys... [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2006 - 40 answers

A friend whose birthday is approaching would love a very nice King James Bible. Does anyone have a recommendation for a nice, possibly leather-bound KJV Bible, perferably between $50 and $100?
posted on May 24, 2006 - 14 answers

Creative, clever gift-filter. I need an appropriate gift for each of two separate occasions in June: My mom's retirement, and my ex-girlfriend's wedding. [more inside]
posted on May 22, 2006 - 14 answers

I'm looking for small gift suggestions: a co-worker of mine recently learned that her daughter needs a second knee surgery, and she (my co-worker) has to take several weeks off work to care for her daughter, who will be mostly home-bound for a month. Both mother and daughter are depressed and stressed out by the prospect, and I want to get something for them to enjoy when the daughter (who is in her 20s) is recuperating. I'm looking to spend around $25.
posted on Apr 5, 2006 - 14 answers

Gift for dear friends, who are stinky rich and have everything they want/need? Interests inside. [more inside]
posted on Dec 28, 2005 - 18 answers

SayonaraFilter: I've shared an office with a colleague for 3 years and tomorrow is his last day. I would very much like to get him some sort of sincere gift, but he doesn't drink booze or eat chocolate, so that's both my plans nixed already. To make matters worse... [more inside]
posted on Nov 10, 2005 - 36 answers

Fun sound toys. [more inside]
posted on Nov 6, 2005 - 13 answers

Birthday Gift Ideas for 9 Year Old Gifted (Boy) Child? [more inside]
posted on Jul 6, 2005 - 28 answers

Giftfilter: My best friend graduates this week from nursing school, and I want to get her something relatively inexpensive, clever, life-changing, useful and/or meaningful. [more inside]
posted on Apr 23, 2005 - 5 answers

My mum will be 65 on March 18. She can just about buy anything her wee little heart desires. I cannot because money is, well, in short supply. What should I get/buy/do for her birthday? [more inside]
posted on Mar 8, 2005 - 21 answers

XMasFilter
What's the most head scratch inducing present you've ever gotten?
posted 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 on Nov 29, 2004 - 33 answers

I'd like to show my appreciation to the gardien of my apartment building. He helped me carry a washing machine up 8 floors some months ago, and he's a real nice guy. However, he's a practicing Muslim, so a bottle of wine won't do. In France, people often give an end-of-year gift for Christmas to the postman, etc. Ramadan is ending soon and the Eid is coming up. He's a fairly young, single guy, and recently he's had back trouble. Any ideas, seasonal or no?

Tips and thank you gifts always feel a bit weird to me. They can feel feudal or mafia-like ("I owe you"). Maybe I shouldn't give anything and just keep being a friendly, appreciative neighbor.
posted on Nov 10, 2004 - 11 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 on Nov 8, 2004 - 10 answers

What's a cool "virtual" gift to buy someone? (ie. Something that doesn't come in a box through the mail.) Amazon gift vouchers are so passé.
posted on May 19, 2004 - 7 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 on Dec 12, 2003 - 36 answers