I am visiting Venezuela and will be staying with a 30-something woman whom I have never met. What should I bring to thank her for her hospitality? I am in Brooklyn if that makes a difference.
posted by Shebear
on Jun 11, 2012 -
3 answers
I need some gift ideas, please. Giftee #1 is a very active three-year-old boy who lives out in the country and loves mud puddles. Giftees #2 & #3 are his parents, who are very into their hobby farm complete with chickens, ducks, sheep, horses, mules, etc. Price range for the parents is $100-$300; for the kid, I'm just looking for fun things that a little boy might like to do in the summertime--I'm willing to spend up to $100 but it doesn't necessarily need to be expensive, just fun. Also please note that it doesn't get very hot where we live. Thanks!
posted by HotToddy
on Jun 9, 2012 -
15 answers
What (relatively useful) items/gifts can I make out of beautiful fabric? I'm developing a dangerous Spoonflower addiction.
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posted by Eyebrows McGee
on May 12, 2012 -
27 answers
Question for the "guess culture" people: If a friend wants to leave a gift I gave her behind at my house for a year, is that likely to be her way of saying she doesn't really want it? Does that mean I can treat the gift as mine?
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posted by lollusc
on May 12, 2012 -
48 answers
What's a good thank you gift for the people who helped me survive school?
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posted by latkes
on May 11, 2012 -
6 answers
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
Back in the days of yore, my (almost) 77 year old father was quite the geek and maker, but never a programmer. Fast- forward to today and he can no longer work on big building projects and spends much of his time with his iPad and TV. We've been discussing what kinds of "doing" projects he'd like to work on, but the obvious contender of an Arduino is maybe a little difficult as I'm not in Australia to help him out with the programming side of things. What great projects have you known senior geeks to get into?
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posted by pipstar
on May 9, 2012 -
8 answers
We've been invited to a wedding brunch/shower at a restaurant in NYC and I've already RSVP'd that we're attending - should I be expecting that we have to pay for our meal?
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posted by Neely O'Hara
on May 2, 2012 -
24 answers
I am visiting Russia in June - Moscow, St Petersburg and Magadan. What should I buy while I'm there? Which food items, clothing, booze or um anything-at-all are wonderful, affordable and hard to find elsewhere?
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posted by Marquis
on Apr 30, 2012 -
12 answers
What should I include in a "stress relief care package" to be delivered to my stressed and overworked girlfriend at work?
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posted by greenmagnet
on Apr 26, 2012 -
16 answers
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 -
16 answers
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 -
31 answers
My dad is turning 67, and he's a rather eccentric guy. I want to get him something unique for his birthday. Help me find a gift for him! Details inside.
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posted by oxfordcomma
on Mar 24, 2012 -
24 answers
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 -
7 answers
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 -
18 answers
Help me choose some outdoorsy birthday presents for my boyfriend! He likes to hike and he just bought an inflatable rubber raft.
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posted by missrachael
on Mar 15, 2012 -
18 answers
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 -
5 answers
In Chinese culture 88 is considered to be an auspicious number. Are there any special presents, food, or activities that are considered particularly appropriate for an 88th birthday?
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posted by Jabberwocky
on Feb 21, 2012 -
4 answers
Guy Gift Filter - An old friend said he'd love to see pictures of us I still have. His birthday is coming up, so I thought it might be cute to make copies of pictures and cards he sent me way back when. I have one idea for putting them together, but it might not go over well. Ideas?
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posted by crankyrogalsky
on Feb 15, 2012 -
8 answers
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 -
79 answers
What is a good first date gift (and V-day is on Tuesday) that is not too romantic, but hits the right tone of "I think I like you, but I'm not crazy'?
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posted by miles1972
on Feb 10, 2012 -
46 answers
What to get very practical Boyfriend for (a very late!) Christmas or (early) Valentine's day?
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posted by Calicatt
on Feb 3, 2012 -
33 answers
What are the best books for young kids? I have two nephews and a niece (two 1 year olds and a 5 1/2 year old), and I've resolved to get them books for their birthdays and other gifting holidays. I realize that makes me the lame aunt, but I think it's important to surround them with as many books as they can get their hands on!
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posted by two lights above the sea
on Jan 18, 2012 -
48 answers
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 -
13 answers
I want to give someone a copy of Final Cut Pro X as a gift. But since there's no physical package anymore, I can't figure out how to do it, and I'm feeling pretty dumb. I thought maybe an iTunes Gift Certificate, but Apple.com says "iTunes Gift Cards and Certificates can be redeemed for songs, albums, audiobooks, videos, and games on the iTunes Store. They cannot be used to buy Apple products." Help?
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posted by theatro
on Jan 11, 2012 -
9 answers
Love Language Filter: I want to become better at expressing affection to people in nonverbal ways, but I find it difficult.
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posted by xenophile
on Jan 4, 2012 -
13 answers
[gifting filter] I was substantially out-gifted by my girlfriend; I got her an arty coffee table book, she took me on a surprise trip to Philadelphia. Her birthday is coming up and I would like to come up with something really awesome and unexpected for her...(special snowflake details inside)
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posted by forkisbetter
on Jan 2, 2012 -
12 answers
