help me buy myself a birthday present!
a generous family member gives me cash for my birthday every year, but i'm not allowed to spend it on occasional manicures and lattes, i have to buy myself a gift with it.
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posted by sabh
on Dec 19, 2012 -
16 answers
[GiftFilter] I need a gift for my brother. Difficulty: Estranged siblings who talk 4 times a year at best.
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posted by MinusCelsius
on Dec 18, 2012 -
22 answers
I'd like a gift for a years worth of massage for my wife. Where can I find a company offering a deal on this?
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posted by Thrillhouse
on Dec 18, 2012 -
8 answers
Is there such a thing as a "luxury" or "elegant" snuggie/slanket? If so, where can I buy it? I want to buy one for my grandmother but she will not appreciate bright colors, NFL logos, smiley faces, or similar.
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posted by acidic
on Dec 17, 2012 -
10 answers
Imagine those sweat pants with the classic college lettering of your school name on the butt. I would like to purchase a pair in that theme, but the lettering says "POTUS". My searches have turned up nothing so far. I'm open to online options or places in D.C. as I'll be there for a few days next week. Help me make this happen!
posted by colourmebrad
on Dec 14, 2012 -
6 answers
I'm not going to be with my family this Christmas, and I'd like to ship them some kind of gift basket. Does anyone have any recommendations?
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posted by Rocket26
on Dec 14, 2012 -
21 answers
Every year for our gift exchange, there's a theme. This year the theme is kind of action - adventure related, think about some of the activities on the Amazing Race. I'd like to give something more "do something" than "get something" this year, given the following parameters:
- Less than $100
- Probably within 1 - 2 hours drive of the East bay / Oakland / Walnut Creek, California
- Gift will be for an individual, but with a family, so family friendly preferred
- Will mail me a gift certificate / gift card online or via phone.
I'm looking for things like zip lines, running-related, climbing activities, bungee jumping, etc.
I don't live in the area so the phone / email / online part is important since I can't go down in person.
posted by curse
on Dec 13, 2012 -
10 answers
Help me find a small, loud, and possibly even stylish outdoor AM/FM radio for use in a tailgating situation. Preferably under or around $50.
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posted by dr handsome
on Dec 13, 2012 -
1 answer
What would be an appropriate thank you gift for my florist friend who really went above and beyond in helping with my wedding?
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posted by logic vs love
on Dec 12, 2012 -
8 answers
Populate my kid's Amazon wishlist: what are some great, sure-to-be-loved games/ toys/ objects/ clothes/ accessories that I can suggest for gifting to a preschool-aged child?
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posted by Bardolph
on Dec 11, 2012 -
28 answers
I have a bright, funny 12-year-old niece who is in love with two things: One Direction and meteorology. I'd rather buy her something related to meteorology than Harry Styyyyyyles!!!!!!, but I'm having trouble coming up with a good idea of what to get her. Help!
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posted by Elly Vortex
on Dec 10, 2012 -
17 answers
Please help me find a comic book-making related gift for my partner!
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posted by dysh
on Dec 10, 2012 -
12 answers
Silver Pandora bracelets for teen nieces: Great idea, or old fogie fail? The girls are 14 and 16, in the US. Would this be something cool for them, or is there a new hotness along these lines that would more appreciated? (I'm working from thousands of miles, a different continent – and quite a few decades – away!)
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posted by taz
on Dec 10, 2012 -
32 answers
XmasGiftFilter - In-laws recently retired to Jacksonville and we're going there for xmas. Help me find local experience gifts for the couple who has everything (and just downsized their lifestyle).
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posted by nadise
on Dec 9, 2012 -
7 answers
Book about style/clothing for a woman in her mid 20s wanting to look her age and put together a new wardrobe
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posted by Ideal Impulse
on Dec 4, 2012 -
12 answers
How do I become better at buying presents? I procrastinate every xmas because I can't decide what to buy people, the biggest obstacle, I worry the recipient won't like it. Need a breakthrough, what's your super gift-buying workflow?
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posted by razzman
on Dec 3, 2012 -
27 answers
What are the essential elements to include in a Christmas Apocalypse Survival Kit for my dude?
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posted by noonday
on Dec 2, 2012 -
10 answers
My sister and I have an annual Christmas tradition of making an elaborate treasure hunt, puzzle or game for our family. Need some help brainstorming this year's edition.
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posted by dontjumplarry
on Dec 2, 2012 -
14 answers
Looking for unique and cost effective gaming related Christmas gifts in Canada for a teenager.
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posted by Brockles
on Dec 1, 2012 -
4 answers
I'd like to loan someone some money (a few thousand dollars). A friend needs it to finish school, and they don't have any good, low-interest options. I don't mind losing the money and forgiving the loan if they fall into hardship, but it would be a financial blow that I want to avoid; making it a straight up gift from the getgo is not appealing.
Is it possible to have a bank or credit union draw up the loan and service it for a flat fee? Any other ways to make the whole thing impersonal, legal, and low-hassle for me, while keeping it forgiveable at my discretion without impacting my friend's credit?
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posted by jsturgill
on Nov 30, 2012 -
21 answers
I need ideas for gifts my son could make for Christmas that don't require any artistic skill at all. He's ten, and has issues with fine motor skills. When he's asked to do artwork, it's not much more than scribbles and stick figures. I need to do cheap gifts this year, so I'm going to have his younger sister make bookmarks for him, and some relatives. To balance that, I'd like him to make gifts for his two grandfathers. The grandfathers don't have any particular hobbies, one is nearly blind and housebound. I don't want to ask him to do artwork, because it will frustrate him to compare to his sister's better skills. Any thoughts?
posted by saffry
on Nov 30, 2012 -
27 answers
NYC Apartment Gift-Filter: Ideas for a unique gift for someone who lives in a small apartment?
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posted by meggie78
on Nov 30, 2012 -
14 answers
Please hope me! I am trying find a suitable gift for my pre-teen and early teenage relatives.
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posted by Spinneret
on Nov 25, 2012 -
18 answers
I'm looking for recommendations for a restaurant gift certificate to purchase for a friend living in Los Feliz in Los Angeles. Anywhere in LA is fine, but Los Feliz is preferred. I don't care if the place is super fancy or not, but the food should to be awesome and $100 would cover a couple's full meals plus a drink or two.
Thanks!
posted by nbaseman
on Nov 24, 2012 -
12 answers
Gift filter: I'm looking for things my parents would have lusted after as teenagers / young adults. Dad was born in 1942, mom in '46, both were quite poor at the time. Example: Dad left the AirForce in '66 and saved up to buy a second hand Seiko watch. Example 2: nostalgic candy. What are some other items they would have wanted but been unable to purchase, or period specific luxuries that I could surprise them with today from the vast used markets.
posted by misery loves company
on Nov 22, 2012 -
11 answers
How to repay/show gratitude to amazing friends that have let me crash at their place for the last 5 months while I disentangled myself from LTR with co-owned condo?
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posted by CaptApollo
on Nov 15, 2012 -
7 answers
I'm looking for a visually appealing strategy computer game as a gift for my mid-twenties brother, preferably casual, hard sci fi and without DRM.
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posted by Triton
on Nov 15, 2012 -
12 answers
My brother is going to prison in December, possibly for a decade or more. What can I do for him, both emotionally and practically?
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posted by gregoryg
on Nov 14, 2012 -
19 answers
XmasGiftFilter: Recommendations for DVDs that have adults leading children in the usual song-with-actions classics? And classic kids song CDs that are decent and not Raffi?
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posted by kitcat
on Nov 12, 2012 -
9 answers
Where can I (or can I?) order *one* heat changing coffee mug that displays one custom message when cold and another, slightly different custom message when filled with hot liquid? Google returns only "blank revealing custom image" mugs. Is this even possible? Maybe you can't put regular ink under changing ink? Screenprinting scientists: give me the scoop before I wear my googling fingers to the bone.
posted by lilnublet
on Nov 12, 2012 -
11 answers
Would it be acceptable if we ask people to deposit money into an account for our son's education instead of giving gifts?
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posted by no bueno
on Nov 9, 2012 -
23 answers
I'd like to buy my friend a Pendleton blanket as a gift, however, I don't have the time to source one, nor do I have the fundage right now. Are there alternatives?
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posted by ElectricGoat
on Nov 8, 2012 -
9 answers
Hello crafty-folks! It's 2012 & once again I have realized that I have not learned to knit in time to give everyone handmade scarves for the holidays. So what new awesome projects can you suggest for holiday gift-giving?
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posted by Ys
on Nov 7, 2012 -
17 answers
