Every year I am at a loss of what to get my best friend for Christmas. He is a man who really has everything. He likes electronic gadgets but they are usually fairly expensive, and he usually wants something very specific that he ends up buying himself. When I ask him what he wants, he hems and haws and just says, “Nothing, I don’t need anything.” [more inside]
posted by batonthefueltank on Dec 1, 2009 - 46 answers

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

What would be a nice gift for a family in Teahupo'o, Tahiti? (They'll be hosting my friend for a week; he's flying in from Italy via L.A.) [more inside]
posted by progosk on May 4, 2009 - 0 answers

Oh no! I forgot "Administrative Assistants' Day" - what should I do / get my secretary to make it up to her? Any gift ideas? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 23, 2009 - 17 answers

Where can I find light weight potatoes made of foam/plastic/etc? [more inside]
posted by Seeba on Nov 20, 2008 - 10 answers

How to tell if a piece of murano glass is authentic and even if its a good gift idea for a retirement present for my uncle? [more inside]
posted by johoney on Jul 6, 2007 - 6 answers

I'm seeking your brilliant ideas for cool behind-the-scenes history/military/engineering tours in the San Francisco Bay Area. [more inside]
posted by handful of rain on Nov 2, 2006 - 19 answers

My creative coworkers aren't famous, yet deserve some recognition for their efforts on a tough project with an impossible client. Internally, I'm singing their praises and making their successes known to management. Additionally, I'd like to get them a treat. Here's where you come in: [more inside]
posted by cior on Oct 19, 2006 - 9 answers

What on earth could I possibly buy as a gift for my 18 year old nephew who is starting college this month? [more inside]
posted by Lockjaw on Sep 6, 2006 - 38 answers

Help me plan a great birthday gift for my sister who just moved to Beijing. [more inside]
posted by sulaine on Aug 21, 2006 - 5 answers

I'm looking for creative gift ideas for my girlfriend's birthday. Preferably ideas for things that could make a "long distance" package... [more inside]
posted by coolin86 on Jun 17, 2006 - 9 answers