[gift idea filter] Trying to buy a gift for my daughter-in-law, who is a lovely girl (28) whom I do not know very well.
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posted by crepeMyrtle
on Dec 22, 2011 -
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I wish to buy a gift certificate of good food in the South Bay, LA Area.
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posted by Danf
on Dec 20, 2011 -
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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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I found some fun stuff for my nieces in Oregon for Christmas at Archie McPhee, which I heard about at meFi. But I was bummed when I tried to check out and they rejected Visa and even PayPal because I live overseas. Is there a way around this?
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posted by planetkyoto
on Dec 19, 2011 -
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Secret Santa help: My work does Secret Santa every year (small group of 8 people). The limit is $25 I have no time during normal business hours so I have to be able to pick this up before 10am or after 8pm before Thursday the 23rd. My co-worker likes musicals, Firefly, and is gluten free. Thoughts? I'm local to NYC.
posted by edbles
on Dec 19, 2011 -
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With our daughter having been in a couple of classes at her day care this year, and there being several floating carers who also take care of her, we're not sure how best to tip. Do we need to gift everyone the same or can we weight some teachers if they've spent more time with our daughter?
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posted by NailsTheCat
on Dec 16, 2011 -
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Looking for some recommendations for fun, surprising ______ of the Month subscriptions.
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posted by shoyu
on Dec 15, 2011 -
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I'd like to buy a gift for a good friend who is a flight instructor (small planes, one-on-one with students); he hasn't been doing it all that long, and doesn't have a huge amount of personal equipment. Anything nice/fancy that is also incredibly useful to have that his employer wouldn't provide? Also, any iPad/iPhone accessories for pilots? Say anything up to $500 (or even a bit more) or so - though unless I was completely assured he'd love the gift, I'd prefer cheaper. Thanks!
posted by slide
on Dec 15, 2011 -
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I would like to give a tea set for a wedding gift. I'm looking for a timeless, beautiful set of objects that will last forever and do their job well.
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posted by grrarrgh00
on Dec 15, 2011 -
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My husband is into geeky electronic things. I am not. Help me figure out some gift ideas for him. More inside.
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posted by corn_bread
on Dec 14, 2011 -
25 answers
What are some gifts for pre-schoolers that will make them feel like grown-ups? I'm thinking along the lines of fancy snap change-purse for a girl, for example (what are those called anyway? the ones with a metal snap), and other things that children don't need but LOVE to have.
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posted by midnightmoonlight
on Dec 13, 2011 -
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A friend from El Salvador unexpectedly got me a very thoughtful xmas gift and I'd like to do the same! What could I get someone from Central America currently living in Australia that they wouldn't expect me to know about?
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posted by Silentgoldfish
on Dec 12, 2011 -
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What online retailers should I use to purchase gifts for my relatives in other states, now that I'm aware of how Amazon treats its warehouse employees and do not wish to purchase anything from them until they improve the working conditions and increase their wages?
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posted by jsturgill
on Dec 11, 2011 -
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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.
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posted by jlibera
on Dec 10, 2011 -
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I recently embarked on a massive holiday mustard making campaign.
I have two questions regarding the success of this campaign.
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posted by baniak
on Dec 8, 2011 -
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What's something expensive that I can buy a small quantity of for a Christmas gift exchange?
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posted by malhouse
on Dec 6, 2011 -
33 answers
Suggest delicious homemade edible gifts, yet again! Difficulty: specifically looking for (relatively) shelf-stable and mail-able recipes.
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posted by Bardolph
on Dec 6, 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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Two part question: 1) What attractive, low-fuss, preferably holiday-themed sweet can I make in bulk this weekend, and 2) what would be a creative and attractive packing solution for these said sweets?
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posted by Conspire
on Dec 2, 2011 -
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What are the best weird, quirky, or inimitable shops in Brooklyn for stocking stuffers? I'm shopping for small gifts.
posted by ocherdraco
on Dec 1, 2011 -
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Someone just directed me to
Quarterly, a really neat looking subscription service. I love the idea of getting surprise awesome things in the mail. Does anyone know of other subscription services that are similar?
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posted by forkisbetter
on Dec 1, 2011 -
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There are approximately one billion models of light saber toys out there. I'm looking at reviews, but it occurs to me maybe someone here has a great rec for a sturdy, non-lame light saber toy.
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posted by pantarei70
on Nov 30, 2011 -
7 answers
Where can I find some great small gifts for my much-loved friends? My 4 pals and I get together every month for drinks, dinner, and friend-talk. Christmas is always a special gathering, with small gifts all around. I never feel like I hit the gifts right...they like jewelry, clothes, accessories etc., and they're all very crafty. I just don't have the eye for that stuff, but I love 'em dearly. $15-ish budget a piece.
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posted by Gusaroo
on Nov 29, 2011 -
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Please help me figure out *cheap* gifts for a ton of nephews and nieces. Caveat: I want to buy gifts, but I don't want to spend too much or work too hard.
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posted by devotion+doubt
on Nov 27, 2011 -
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For Christmas this year I would love to give my family food-of-the-month type gifts from places like
Murrays and
Zingermans, but those places don't deliver to Canada, where most of my family members live. Can you recommend really great subscription/gift food that's either Canada-based, or delivers to Canada?
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posted by Susan PG
on Nov 25, 2011 -
12 answers
Please give me your suggestions for homemade holiday snacks that I can make and give to my co-workers. (Sorry, kind of long.)
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posted by methroach
on Nov 24, 2011 -
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My mother's 60th birthday is next week and I want to get her something really special, but she's the single hardest person in the world to shop for.
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posted by TheGoldenOne
on Nov 23, 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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Can you help me gather some project ideas for gift-giving? Food, crafts, fun stuff all welcome.
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posted by Blisterlips
on Nov 18, 2011 -
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I want to adopt a shark (or yeti) for a friend on a limited budget. Any suggestions?
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posted by kendrak
on Nov 7, 2011 -
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This past weekend I stayed with a friend's family while traveling. They were very welcoming and I would like to send them a thank you present. What are some good gifts that the whole family can enjoy?
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posted by yodangson
on Nov 7, 2011 -
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I am looking for a specific sort of birthday gift for a friend. He would like to be reminded of the fact that reality is not binary, that What Is does not always neatly fall into one of two opposite extremes.
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posted by parapluie
on Nov 1, 2011 -
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