My nephew is turning 18 in a week. He is graduating from high school in June. He has no idea what he wants for a gift for either event.
tl;dr: What might a socially active gaming-nerd turned forestry major find useful or enjoy before or during his first year away from home? What do you get for the guy who's pretty content with anything he gets?
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posted by tllaya
on Apr 20, 2013 -
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Thoughtful science-fiction graphic novel suggestions needed! (non-horror, limited violence)
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posted by Auden
on Dec 18, 2012 -
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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 -
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What can I give to my giraffe-height coworker as a Secret Santa gift, for under $25?
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posted by curagea
on Dec 5, 2012 -
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Are birthday themes the same as anniversary themes (e.g., gold, silver, paper, etc.)? If not, is there a separate set of themes for birthdays? My gf's 60th is coming up, and while i'm sure she'd be happy to have something with diamonds no matter what, I'd prefer not to limit myself that way if 60 is not "the diamond birthday", and especially not if 60 is some other kind of birthday. OTOH, if there
is a theme for 60, it may help me with my long-standing case of CMGS (Clueless Male Gifting Syndrome).
posted by ubiquity
on Jul 6, 2012 -
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My brother graduates from high school this summer. I want to get him some fun gifts that will keep him entertained and might also help him navigate the post-HS waters. More about him inside. Gift ideas appreciated.
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posted by riddler
on Jan 17, 2012 -
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My 6-year old nephew is currently obsessed with space travel. Having nerdy parents & grandparents, he already owns two supersized model rockets, and a whole shelf of books about the Moon, planets, and space in general. With Christmas approaching, I'd like to give him something different-but-related. Ideas?
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posted by M.
on Nov 16, 2011 -
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I need gift ideas for my mother in law to recognize her excitment and support for our future child.
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posted by sulaine
on Oct 19, 2011 -
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Help me come up with a fantastic birthday gift for my husband. Special circumstances make this challenging. (Maybe a little NSFW).
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posted by lizifer
on Oct 15, 2011 -
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So my 15 year old daughter asked for world peace this year for Christmas. Any gift ideas? I would like to get her something silly - she is not really the activist type. Thanks!
posted by Ennui
on Dec 20, 2010 -
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LastMinuteGiftFilter: Looking for a subscription or experience gift for my boyfriend, ~$40, NOT a magazine.
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posted by arianell
on Dec 20, 2010 -
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Zombie experts! Please give me your best gift ideas for a zombie-addicted teen.
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posted by misha
on Dec 13, 2010 -
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What's a good tourism-oriented gift to give a middle-aged couple, in or around Montreal?
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posted by zvs
on Dec 3, 2010 -
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What are some long-distance things I can do to make my grandma happy? She is in a nursing home with Alzheimer's.
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posted by oblique red
on Sep 16, 2010 -
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Please help me think of words with which to complete this sentence:
"This coupon entitles the bearer to: ________________________.
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posted by hapax_legomenon
on Dec 19, 2009 -
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Need ideas for comforting / useful items to give a person undergoing intense chemotherapy (x2).
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posted by contessa
on Dec 1, 2009 -
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My wife is a serious long-distance runner and her birthday is coming up. She is already outfitted with shoes & shirts, a Garmin 305, a camel back, and a subscription to the relevant magazines. Is there any item that you, as a fellow long-distance runner, would recommend as a great gift? Thanks!
posted by rumsey monument
on Jul 9, 2009 -
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How do I help out/cheer up a coworker? He's been going through some turbulent times recently. I'm trying to think of ways that I can discreetly help out in some way without making a big production of the whole thing
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posted by geminus
on Dec 12, 2008 -
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I'm looking for a gift for some new Chicagoans and think they would enjoy one of the river architecture tours. Is there any appreciable difference between the competing operators? Bonus points for any inexpensive (~$10 per person) and little known/unusual Chicago experiences I can bundle in to the gift.
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posted by the christopher hundreds
on Jun 3, 2007 -
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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:
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posted by cior
on Oct 19, 2006 -
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Help me choose a memorable going away gift for some friends of mine who are moving across the country to start new careers.
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posted by sanitycheck
on Jun 2, 2006 -
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Anyone have any suggestions for Christmas gifts for a really, really hard to buy for guy?
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posted by Richat
on Dec 9, 2005 -
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A close friend of mine will soon be moving to another city to go to university. We're going to miss eachother like hell and I'm looking for a good going away gift—under $100 CND— to give her.
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posted by Evstar
on Aug 3, 2005 -
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Sometime last fall, I found a site that had a cute t-shirt that I wanted to buy my brother-in-law. It was from a woman artist (pretty sure), had a cartoony picture of hamburgers or regular old sandwiches, and said something like "I'm a couple sandwiches short of a pile of sandwiches." I bet it was this very site that took me there. I think the artist also drew cute cartoony bunnies, but that may be totally wrong. Google shows me a couple instances of that phrase, but no clothing. Do you know where I can find this clever shirt?
posted by AgentRocket
on May 3, 2005 -
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Holidays are coming. Gifts need to be bought, for friends, colleagues and family. Care to share good ideas in a long wishlist thread here?
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posted by dabitch
on Nov 24, 2004 -
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What would you do if $730 (US) fell into your lap unexpectedly? I want to surprise my wife with something really cool and unexpected, but my creativity is on its annual holiday vacation.
posted by vraxoin
on Dec 15, 2003 -
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