[Family-issue-disguised-as-gift-suggestion filter] Please give me your recommendations for humorous and inspiring movies, especially about someone taking simple, practical steps to establish a balanced life. For snowflakey reasons detailed inside, I believe such a movie might be a helpful gift for my brother given his current life circumstances.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 29, 2013 -
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Is there a way to approach unequal staff Christmas presents at my workplace that will not come off as me being jackassy?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 2, 2013 -
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Parents of Metafilter: What the best gift you can give new parents? Everyone has suggestions for the baby but what about the parents? What are the things you wished you had/realized you couldn't live without when dealing with your first kid? How could someone have made your life easier despite being on the other side of the planet?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 24, 2012 -
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What's a good gift to buy for someone with depression and social anxiety? For example, a pet (if I knew they wanted one). Bad example would be a video game.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 19, 2012 -
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I like a guy. I don't know how he feels about me. Would it be weird to make him a gift?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 31, 2012 -
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What is the most thoughtful gift you have given to (or received from) your spouse or SO?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 8, 2012 -
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Should I invite friends to our wedding that I'm not that close to and/or haven't really stayed in touch with? Do people think of wedding invitations as obligations to give gifts? Would it be really awkward? Or am I over-thinking this and I should just invite whoever I want to invite?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 22, 2012 -
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Do people give their graduate advisors presents following a successful defense? What would qualify?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 4, 2012 -
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What should I get my sister for her (Roman Catholic) confirmation? Wrinkle: I'm an atheist.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 4, 2012 -
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A friend of mine has Hashimotos and just (happily) got pregnant. She's super worried about her pregnancy and I'd love to send her a care package, but I know there's tons of exclusions of food for both pregnancy and Hashimotos, so I'd love some input on what would make her day!
posted by anonymous
on Mar 21, 2012 -
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Do I get a gift for this very senior person in my company who took the time to speak with me and bought me lunch?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 19, 2012 -
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Creative-gifty-diablo3 filter: What else could you put in a DVD/game case where the CD/game usually goes?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 23, 2012 -
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When I asked my brother if there was something in particular he would like for his upcoming wedding, he told me not to give him anything unless it was cash. I have a few issues with this request.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 14, 2012 -
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I have very little money to give to the staff of my condo building. What should I give them this Christmas? Caveats below.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 20, 2011 -
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Off the top of your head, what are the potential pitfalls with a friend giving me a regular gift of money?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 2, 2011 -
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I want to make infused herbal vinegars for holiday gifts, but I'm bewildered by all of the different recipes and ratios online. And I don't have enough time to experiment!
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 22, 2011 -
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I'd like some tips on appropriate gifts for an agent that got me a gig of a lifetime. A pile o' cash seems inappropriate, so what else are my options?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 28, 2011 -
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One of the people at my job had to quit due to a heart attack. I volunteered to buy a gift on behalf of the office, but I have no idea what to get. What should I get for someone who is sick and probably in a dire financial situation?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 15, 2011 -
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What creative, fun and affordable things could I fill 2" capsule vending machine with designed specifically for my girlfriend?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 15, 2010 -
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Art Professors and Art College Instructors: What helped you get through your first semester of teaching?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 24, 2010 -
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'Tis the season, yet again. Please recommend some lovely holiday gifts I can give that are useful, not wasteful. Picky specifics inside!
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 3, 2010 -
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GrandpaFilter: I just found out that I'm pregnant and would like to break the news to my stepfather in the form of a gift... specifically, a book.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 8, 2010 -
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Prickly wedding etiquette question: We got married a little ways back, had a wonderful wedding, an unforgettable honeymoon, and are now back in the real world again. We're ready to sit down and write our thank-you cards, and have run into a slight... hiccup.
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posted by anonymous
on May 19, 2010 -
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I would like to ship a gift to my family secret santa from amazon.com, but I can't figure out how to do it anonymously.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 3, 2009 -
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According to the google, I have up to a year after someone's wedding to get them a gift. Then why did I get an email that asks about my "unaccounted for gift" and how should I respond?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 27, 2009 -
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A friend's wedding invitation had a poem that included the line "We prefer gifts of money." Besides choking on my own rage, what do I do?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 20, 2009 -
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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.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 25, 2008 -
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I always like it when men pick women up from the airport holding a bouquet of flowers for them, and I'd like to do something similar for my boyfriend... but get him something a little more masculine. Help?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 17, 2008 -
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Looking for an tips, contacts, experiences to pass on to a Dallas/FW resident interested in animal rescue.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 1, 2008 -
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My bf's birthday is in two weeks and well I have no idea what to get him. He has been skateboarding for a long time in the NYC area (his spot is the Globe and some parks in the city) and very much into the culture, which I don't know too much about. I would like to get him something skate related but don't know what exactly where to look or for what. I'm thinking of possibly dvds (he likes watching skateboarding videos) or clothing. He has his own board so I won't be getting him another unless he is there to pick it out, but I want to surprise him so.....any suggestions?
posted by anonymous
on Feb 21, 2008 -
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I would like to buy my girlfriend a potter's wheel for her birthday, but don't really know anything about where to look, what to look for, or the price I can expect to pay. Any suggestions or recommendations?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 21, 2008 -
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Should I try to convince my aunt that one person's Christmas present
can make a difference?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 14, 2007 -
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Suggestions for a present from a wife to husband to celebrate the birth of their new baby?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 1, 2007 -
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I am visiting my girlfriend's family for the first time and want to pick up an appropriate gift.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 25, 2007 -
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Interesting / quirky suggestions for Valentine's Day? I'm based in London but it doesn't have to be UK-specific - I would be happy to hear your more general anecdotes of memorable romantic or eccentric activities. NB: She doesn't like expensive meals and is afraid of heights. (Posted anonymously so the lady in question doesn't figure that I've turned to AskMeFi for inspiration!)
posted by anonymous
on Feb 11, 2005 -
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I need to buy perfume for a 22 year old girl who wants me to pick it out. I have no taste, and I know whatever kind I pick out she will probably hate or it will turn out to be some sort of old lady smell. What brand is safe to go with? Bonus points if I can order it online and avoid the mall.
posted by anonymous
on Dec 11, 2004 -
34 answers
