What NYC or Brooklyn-specific gift can I get for twin girls age 4-5 who I 've never met but know they have everything, are probably reading beyond their age level, etc. My budget is around $20-30 total. I don't know anything about this age group or whether the parents are pro/against princess/barbie stuff and I'd like to avoid gender-stereotyping gifts anyway. Ideas? Thanks!
posted by Hellebore on May 9, 2012 - 9 answers

A friend of mine is moving to New York next year. I'd like some ideas for a going away present that will be useful in her new life. [more inside]
posted by jlibera on Dec 10, 2011 - 20 answers

Can anyone suggest a nice, not insanely expensive, spa in Manhattan? [more inside]
posted by silverstatue on May 31, 2011 - 4 answers

Another gift thread: I'm looking for NYC-centric gift ideas for Christmas. Anything from a bag of pistachios from Zabar's to...who knows! You name it. I am trying to stay under $50.
posted by helios410 on Dec 20, 2010 - 17 answers

Care package ideas for a new journalism grad student and New Yorker- [more inside]
posted by greta simone on Aug 14, 2008 - 12 answers

Where can I buy a glass paperweight in the NYC area? [more inside]
posted by May Kasahara on Jan 14, 2008 - 3 answers

I'm looking for shops in either Miami Beach or New York City where I could find interesting handmade jewelry. (A slightly random combination of cities, I know--it's just that I'll be in both places on an upcoming trip.) I'm looking for jewelry that is well made but not ultra expensive--which, in my mind, would probably put the price range somewhere between $20 and $100. Any tips for shops in either location?
posted by yankeefog on May 19, 2005 - 6 answers

New York specific gift ideas needed; more inside (additional keyword: NYC). [more inside]
posted by hobbes on Aug 26, 2004 - 5 answers

My friend is going to be in NYC soon to see "The Boy from Oz". Hugh Jackman does something of a meet-n-greet and she'd like to give him something nice and memorable to thank him for, y'know, doing his craft and whatnot. We've already pretty much ruled out a kiss on the cheek, but what would you suggest for her to do/give?
posted by codger on Jul 9, 2004 - 6 answers