Suggestions for non-partisan charities that I can tell my siblings to donate to in lieu of a a Christmas present and advice on telling them I'll be doing the same for their presents?
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posted by otherwordlyglow
on Oct 27, 2011 -
36 answers
What's the best wedding-present cookbook? I'm looking for a nice, practical cookbook to give my sister & her fiance as a wedding gift (along with a starter set of quality knives), but I'm a little stumped, because the cookbooks I love are not really their style.
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posted by rhiannonstone
on Oct 24, 2011 -
65 answers
I'm looking for a UK site that I saw a while back and daftly appear not to have noted down the name. Basically, it was a gift of the month club: you bought someone a subscription, and each month it sent them something. The gifts were quirky and pretty cool; they tended to be things like one-off runs of prints etc. I can't remember the price; in my mind it was about £20 a month, but could be more than that.
posted by Hartster
on Oct 24, 2011 -
8 answers
Help me come up with a fantastic birthday gift for my husband. Special circumstances make this challenging. (Maybe a little NSFW).
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posted by lizifer
on Oct 15, 2011 -
5 answers
My close friend is pregnant (yay!) and I'm a knitter, so I'd like to make her a whole mess 'o' baby stuff. But I also want it to be
useful. I don't know anyone else with a baby, so tell me, Internet, what knittable items/garments do new parents really end up using for their infants?
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posted by telegraph
on Oct 11, 2011 -
45 answers
Gift ideas for 4 awesome female speech therapists in their late 20's-early 40's? They are nerdy and fun, and the budget is $50 each.
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posted by shortyJBot
on Oct 10, 2011 -
7 answers
What should I buy my brother for his birthday?
I have a brother who's impossible to buy gifts for, and it's his birthday soon. I know the following things about him: He's a computer programmer and website designer. He loves Apple products, The Simpsons, Futurama, and XKCD. His heroes are people like Warren Buffet, Steve Jobs, and Dawkins style atheists/rationalists. He's a non-smoker and non-drinker. He's asked us not to get him a gift, but he's still my brother and I'd like suggestions for something more thoughtful than an iTunes gift card. My budget is pretty low, and he handles all his own tech shopping. Suggestions for quirky, fun or interesting gifts would be appreciated.
posted by Lovecraft In Brooklyn
on Oct 9, 2011 -
25 answers
Help me surprise my husband for his birthday. My husband always picks out his gifts for his birthday and this year I want to do something special. We live in the Bay Area and are on a low budget. He is a tech geek, but also loves the outdoors and having adventures. Any ideas for romantic gestures/ outings/ gifts that aren't that expensive?
posted by tessalations999
on Sep 28, 2011 -
11 answers
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 -
26 answers
It's getting to be That Time of Year again, and this time I'm geeking out well in advance with canning. I've got the techniques down, but I wouldn't be here if I didn't have questions, now would I? Specifically, I'm looking for recipes.
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posted by daikaisho
on Sep 18, 2011 -
14 answers
I'm sending my brother + SIL a handmade baby bunting that has been around cats...and they have a dog. It is reasonable or rude to let them know this in case the dog finds it irresistibly chewable?
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posted by FlyByDay
on Sep 17, 2011 -
10 answers
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 -
17 answers
What should I do/get for my boyfriend's birthday when we've only been dating 6 months and I haven't met his friends?
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posted by Pomo
on Sep 1, 2011 -
14 answers
Recommendations for toys and other practical items for our daughter's first birthday?
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posted by kitcat
on Aug 29, 2011 -
21 answers
Would it be inappropriate to surprise your best friend at the airport who has been on a long international flight?
She'll be arriving alone in Abu Dhabi from Toronto this evening. We haven't seen each other in about five months. See further details below:
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posted by thatgirl1985
on Aug 26, 2011 -
19 answers
Help - I need help with presents (or should I even give them?) - 1. co-worker, 2. sister!
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posted by needlegrrl
on Aug 18, 2011 -
6 answers
How can I make a fake Wii? Or something creative/funny that plays on the word "Wii"? I want to make one as a present for someone. Explanation inside...
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posted by bibliophibianj
on Aug 6, 2011 -
11 answers
One of my best friends is having a baby.. but I'm on the other side of the ocean. If she was here I would be bringing her tons of lovely food, so I'm looking for a food-delivery-type thing I can arrange from the UK that would be helpful to a new mom in the US.
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posted by Erasmouse
on Aug 3, 2011 -
11 answers
You live in Los Angeles; you travel to visit out-of-state relatives. Where (in town) do you go to find gifts? What do you take them?
posted by the NATURAL
on Aug 1, 2011 -
12 answers
As part of a gift to the groomsmen for my upcoming wedding, I am getting each of them a book that is relevant to their lives or interests. I need some help picking out a book for two of the groomsmen, based on some specific criteria:
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posted by Falconetti
on Jul 24, 2011 -
15 answers
Where can I get a custom photo jigsaw puzzle made? The catch: The "photo" file would be an image from X-Men.
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posted by amillionbillion
on Jul 20, 2011 -
5 answers
Hi
I am visiting NY city October-November 2011. Last year I brought back to Australia the Staples 'Easy' button for the 4 people I managed as gifts. That was a great success!!
This year I manage 20 people. I need distinctively New York gifts, under $5 each, light to pack, suitable for office workers.
Any ideas?
posted by Nayano
on Jul 1, 2011 -
8 answers
Birthday gift for dad to turn his focus to other non-work parts of his life?
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posted by Sreiny
on Jun 21, 2011 -
3 answers
What's an inexpensive yet appropriate baby gift for someone who lives in a different country and makes way more $ than you do?
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posted by wcmf
on Jun 19, 2011 -
14 answers
I'm not returning to my company when my mat leave ends. They've been really good to me, I feel kind of guilty for not returning and I'd like to give them a gift or something to express my appreciation at the company bbq next week. Ideas?
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posted by kitcat
on Jun 13, 2011 -
9 answers
I' m recovering from major surgery and I am bed/house-bound. I'd like to give the people in my life who are taking care of me a nice gift.
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posted by carmenghia
on Jun 5, 2011 -
5 answers
I'd like to have a bottle of champagne delivered to my brother who just moved into a new place. I know there are online "champagne gift" delivery sites, but I wondered if somewhere local (to him) could do this just as well, for a little less money and keep the money with a small merchant.
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posted by pantarei70
on Jun 3, 2011 -
4 answers
What cool, small, packable gifts should my boyfriend bring back from Australia?
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posted by cndelia
on May 24, 2011 -
37 answers
I need "Thank you." gift suggestions for someone I barely know, who recently did me a huge favor.
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posted by zen_spider
on May 11, 2011 -
16 answers
What boozes and other items would go well in a Mad Men themed gift basket?
posted by Artw
on May 5, 2011 -
26 answers
I'm looking for ideas for gifts to give our Icelandic hosts when I visit (accompanied by 2 friends) this summer.
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posted by lulu68
on May 1, 2011 -
7 answers
I need a great mother's day gift for my new baby's wonderful grandmas.
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posted by bq
on Apr 22, 2011 -
8 answers
One of my favorite coffee shops is closing their doors after many years in business. I'm thinking of getting something for the proprietors to thank them for their many years of brightening my mornings with caffeine and conversation, but I'm not quite sure what would be appropriate.
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posted by fifteen schnitzengruben is my limit
on Apr 14, 2011 -
16 answers
The Dr. Mrs. Strangelove and I's favorite late 20-something female bartender is leaving for warmer pastures (Hawaii from San Diego): what is a good going away gift for her?
posted by strangelove
on Apr 13, 2011 -
10 answers
I'm leaving tomorrow from Boston for a round-the-world trip - what easily packed knickknacks should I bring to exchange or give away to new friends?
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posted by There's No I In Meme
on Apr 5, 2011 -
15 answers
A very nice person gave me a letter of recommendation for a fellowship, and I'd like to send her something as a sign of my gratitude. Problem is, my only contact with her is an email address. Is there something nice I can send her on the web?
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posted by Sara Anne
on Mar 10, 2011 -
13 answers
