Looking for gift ideas for a pollyanna. The theme of the gift is "sweet and sour." Any ideas, mundane or weird are welcome.
posted by furiousxgeorge on Dec 20, 2009 - 12 answers

Anywhere good in Washington, DC to shop for Christmas stuff? [more inside]
posted by metajc on Dec 13, 2009 - 7 answers

Help me, MeFi elves! What are some tiny, practical, long-lasting, and fun gifts for twentysomethings? Specifically, gifts that are not likely to get thrown out or given away, due to moving far away - so, no books or voltage-specific electronics. I've already done the Swiss Army Knife, and a USB drive is a little too practical. What now?
posted by Xere on Dec 12, 2009 - 23 answers

My family decided in November on not buying Christmas gifts this year as we are all adults and have what we need anyway. I get paid once a month and right now am living cheque to cheque. So I spent the money I had saved up on extra credit payments. Now they've changed their minds and all want gifts. I have 25 dollars to last me til the 30th. How do I get through this holiday without being as bitter as I am now? And not feel like a loser for no one having a gift? [more inside]
posted by beautifulcheese on Dec 12, 2009 - 27 answers

I am looking for good/effective/interesting environmental charities to donate to as Christmas gifts to family and friends. Working on 2 tracks 1) Charities that do the most actual good 2) charities that would give unique swag or "works-in-their-name". ~$25-$50 per person. [more inside]
posted by DetonatedManiac on Dec 12, 2009 - 9 answers

Help me find that perfect novel for a Christmas present. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 10, 2009 - 15 answers

What $10-$20 item improved your lifestyle? [more inside]
posted by HeyAllie on Dec 1, 2009 - 85 answers

If you were offered a 500 dollar gift from your boss, what would you ask for? [more inside]
posted by CrazyLemonade on Nov 26, 2009 - 51 answers

My son's first Christmas is approaching. Six days afterward he will turn one. Help me make an awesome wish list as the grandparents are already asking for ideas. [more inside]
posted by rebeccabeagle on Nov 11, 2009 - 28 answers

What is a good/luxury cooking item for around $50? [more inside]
posted by MaryDellamorte on Nov 10, 2009 - 69 answers

I'm looking for Christmas gift ideas for our kids. They are 11, 9, and 6 year old girls. Specifically, I'm looking for ideas to put together homemade 'kits' that combine multiple items making up a single theme. For example, a calendar making kit with heavy paper setup like an empty calendar for them to number the days, with space for monthly pictures; including markers, stickers, etc. Or a journal kit with the empty journal, stamps, stickers, etc. Or a 'game night' kit. The kit can be for the 3 of them together, or for one of them specifically. Thanks!
posted by GernBlandston on Nov 10, 2009 - 8 answers

It's that time again.. What are some good online stores to buy cool, unique Christmas gifts? [more inside]
posted by carpyful on Nov 9, 2009 - 31 answers

I want to make lots of neat little gifts to give friends for Christmas. I'd like these gifts to be useable, elegant, consumable, and grown-up (not decorative, artsy-fartsy crafty crap). My recipients are Pragmatic New Englanders, and would be irked receiving potpourri, eye pillows, embroidered towels, door-hangings, pine-cone-bird feeders, or anything of that ilk. Hence: consumables. In the past I've had past successes making figgy pudding with brandy butter and a collection of homemade ketchups, relishes, mustards, and chutneys, but this year I want to move out of the kitchen. Blow me away with millions of amazing little home-made gift suggestions. [more inside]
posted by mr. remy on Nov 6, 2009 - 29 answers

In previous years I've made a lot of cookies to give away to friends and family around the holidays. This year I'd like to do something a little different, but still make it a gift of food. [more inside]
posted by sararah on Nov 5, 2009 - 42 answers

I want to visit some interesting shops in London... for Christmas shopping. Today. Help! [more inside]
posted by jaffacakerhubarb on Dec 23, 2008 - 9 answers

christmas present filter: help me pick out a book for my grandmother! [more inside]
posted by slograffiti on Dec 21, 2008 - 22 answers

150 gift baskets needed by Monday! Looking for suggestions for SF Bay Area local small businesses, artists or crafters that are likely to have at least 150 of an item small enough to be included in a handbasket. [more inside]
posted by obloquy on Dec 19, 2008 - 7 answers

How do I celebrate my first Messianic Hanukkah? No one else in my family is Jewish, and they're trying to "make me" celebrate Xmas. [more inside]
posted by hasna on Dec 15, 2008 - 46 answers

Help me send virtual gifts to my kids overseas. [more inside]
posted by nax on Dec 13, 2008 - 5 answers

We're not exchanging gifts! What do I do? [more inside]
posted by yogurtisgenocide on Dec 11, 2008 - 11 answers

[Xmas Filter] I'm doing my Christmas shopping, and I'm a bit stuck on what I need to get my mother. She likes culinary-cultural history books, preferably with recipes. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by Weebot on Dec 9, 2008 - 40 answers

Crafty Gift Filter: Help! I need a place in the DC metro area that sells crafty gifts. [more inside]
posted by JoanArkham on Dec 5, 2008 - 11 answers

My sister and I want to do a gift-free Christmas. What rules should we set? And how do we break the news to our mom? She's big on bargain hunting and spoiling us, so we're sure she's not going to take this well. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 25, 2008 - 16 answers

Giftfilter: I need Christmas gift ideas for three cousins. The eldest is an almost fourteen year old boy, the middle one is a ten year old girl and the youngest is a nearly nine year old boy. [more inside]
posted by peacheater on Oct 23, 2008 - 9 answers

My boyfriend of six months has asked me to come home with him for Christmas to meet his (large) family. I'm looking forward to it, along with the standard first-time-meeting-the-parents jitters, but I'm not sure how Christmas plays into all this. [more inside]
posted by purplecurlygirl on Oct 23, 2008 - 40 answers

What are the most memorable, awesome or useful handmade gifts you've received or given? I'm in search of some inspiration, as well as cautionary tales. [more inside]
posted by carbide on Oct 19, 2008 - 38 answers

Is an online gift card (say, to a bookstore) okay as a Christmas gift for early teen girls? Or will the intangible nature of the gift make it seem like I'm not giving them anything at all? [more inside]
posted by JaySunSee on Dec 22, 2007 - 21 answers

Memorable Christmas gift for fashion maven girlfriend. Is a tennis bracelet tacky? Would a necklace be better? [more inside]
posted by blueplasticfish on Dec 18, 2007 - 26 answers

I need help finding a 'peek-a-boo paperweight' for a Christmas gift. Has anyone seen one available online? [more inside]
posted by DragonBoy on Dec 18, 2007 - 2 answers

Some co-workers and I are sponsoring a family for Christmas, and I picked the youngest (12 years-old) daughter of the family. Help me come up with some nice things that are are fun, functional, and long-lasting. [more inside]
posted by Optimus Chyme on Dec 17, 2007 - 21 answers

How much do you spend on Christmas presents for your significant other / spouse (don't worry, you can give me a percentage!) [more inside]
posted by LyzzyBee on Dec 15, 2007 - 36 answers

Should I try to convince my aunt that one person's Christmas present can make a difference? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 14, 2007 - 25 answers

I need a cool gift for a Milwaukee Brewers fan. Help! [more inside]
posted by airguitar2 on Dec 12, 2007 - 12 answers

Help me get a good gift for a young violin player. [more inside]
posted by nitsuj on Dec 11, 2007 - 15 answers

How can I come up with inexpensive, imitation, wise men gifts? [more inside]
posted by pearlybob on Dec 8, 2007 - 12 answers

My best friend and I are sake (rice wine) lovers. Not lovers, because he's a guy. And ugly. But he's a great guy and I'd like to buy him some top quality traditional sake and a set of cups and bottle. [more inside]
posted by simplesharps on Dec 6, 2007 - 10 answers

Charity for Christmas? [more inside]
posted by Pants! on Dec 3, 2007 - 17 answers

Should I ask for an iPhone or an iPod Touch for Christmas? My usage specs inside. I need some perspective and some insight from current users of both. [more inside]
posted by MadamM on Nov 28, 2007 - 24 answers

What's the best Christmas gift I could buy for my young nephew, who has shown an early interest in music? [more inside]
posted by mrkinla on Nov 27, 2007 - 13 answers

Looking for a meta gift advisory for kids. [more inside]
posted by libraryhead on Nov 19, 2007 - 9 answers

Where can I buy legitimately funny, sarcastic and/or offensive Christmas Cards? [more inside]
posted by melorama on Nov 12, 2007 - 13 answers

I'm Christmas shopping for my SO. Help me out...I'm out of ideas. [more inside]
posted by dearest on Nov 1, 2007 - 29 answers

Who prints the nicest editions of individual Shakespeare plays? [more inside]
posted by godawful on Dec 5, 2006 - 10 answers

GiftFilter: Looking for books about either the Mexican day of the dead (think Under the Volcano) or plantation life in the West Indies (think Wide Sargasso sea.) [more inside]
posted by fire&wings on Nov 21, 2006 - 2 answers

What are some good ideas of DIY gifts I can make and give to family and close friends for Christmas? I'm a poor college student, which means it has to be very cheap, but meaningful. [more inside]
posted by pontouf on Nov 17, 2006 - 17 answers

I need help; it's getting time for Christmas shopping and I've never been able to get good gifts. Details inside. [more inside]
posted by uncballzer on Nov 11, 2006 - 5 answers

Fundy-In-Law-Filter: My husband's sister and her husband are hard-core evangelical fundamentalists. We are liberal Episcopalians. This causes a problem every Christmas. What do you say when you get a gift that was clearly meant to make a point? [more inside]
posted by Biblio on Dec 27, 2005 - 84 answers

What can I get my wife for Christmas? I'm stuck so I'm thinking jewelery, but that kind of says "I couldn't think of anything else." [more inside]
posted by Mayor Curley on Dec 21, 2005 - 38 answers

GiftFilter: What do I get my 76-year-old Father-in-Law for Christmas? (additional parameters inside) [more inside]
posted by mecran01 on Dec 16, 2005 - 16 answers

How much would you spend on presents for someone you've been dating 3 months? [more inside]
posted by groar on Dec 16, 2005 - 31 answers