This is for all of the green thumb mefites out there. I am looking for unique seeds to give as a gift to a friend who lives in southeastern Alabama. She is an advanced gardener with a degree in horticulture, so it should be something rewarding, but with a bit of a challenge I think. She
enjoys interesting flowers as well as food goods. Any good suggestions?
posted by ozomatli
on Feb 25, 2011 -
13 answers
In the US, I like to use Amazon to send gifts directly to the recipient. What similar service could I use to send gifts to people elsewhere in the world?
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posted by thehmsbeagle
on Feb 24, 2011 -
9 answers
Good gifts for a couple sharing a birthday party? Especially an "experience" gift located in or around Toronto?
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posted by oohisay
on Feb 16, 2011 -
4 answers
I'm looking for a badass shower radio + clock for my partner. I found a few with great reviews, but they're not all that aesthetically appealing. Design is an important factor for my partner.
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posted by overyourhead
on Jan 31, 2011 -
2 answers
What would make a good birthday present for a charming, arty, somewhat dyspraxic sixteen-year-old?
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posted by henryaj
on Jan 25, 2011 -
10 answers
Any suggestions for magic/illusion related gifts for an 11 year old boy that is getting into / slightly interested in magic?
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posted by zombieApoc
on Jan 20, 2011 -
16 answers
Fun tv dinners as a gift. I'm an experienced cook, you have some good ideas. Let's hear it!
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posted by artifarce
on Jan 17, 2011 -
10 answers
DifficultGiftFilter: I need to get a (very) late Hanukkah gift for my tech-savvy grandfather. The problem is, what do you get for someone who loves tech but buys themselves new electronic toys every week and is done with them in two?
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posted by Elminster24
on Jan 14, 2011 -
16 answers
Do you have any cool or unique "gift certificate" ideas in the $10-30 range? These are for my employees -- I like gifts they can personalize and/or order on their own, but a bit more creative than an iTunes or Amazon GC.
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posted by johnchristopher
on Jan 10, 2011 -
15 answers
I wanted to get some cupcakes delivered as a gift, but that's too highly dependent on when somebody is home to receive them. And flowers are too boring. What other sort of cool, lovely gift could I send somebody? (For ordering online, and this is in Australia.)
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posted by mjao
on Jan 10, 2011 -
14 answers
What color Le Crueset should I order if I hope to be able to purchase more matching pots in the (most likely distant) future?
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posted by moshimosh
on Jan 5, 2011 -
21 answers
My father-in-law may have pocketed part of a gift intended for my husband and his brother. But then again, maybe not! How can I navigate this situation with maximum tact and minimal drama? And more concretely, how does one write a thank-you note that gracefully specifies the exact amount of the gift?
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posted by yersinia
on Dec 28, 2010 -
42 answers
We're giving our niece an old iPhone 3G to use as an iPod Touch. What do we need to do?
I restored it, which seemed to have deleted everything. Took out the SIM card. Looks like it works fine. The only hitch is that the device still thinks it's a phone with phone app icon. And when connected to iTunes it shows my wife's phone number. I think this is only an aesthetic issue. Doesn't bother me that our niece knows her aunt's phone number. Are there any other issues to consider? Will a SIM card be needed for future updates? Should I attempt jail breaking? It's running the latest iOS, for better or worse.
posted by timnyc
on Dec 22, 2010 -
4 answers
Mission Impossible? Christmas gifts for wife with a zero dollar budget. Due to my current unemployment, Mrs COD and myself have agreed that we will not spend a single dime on each other for Christmas. We did spend a little so that the kids have a few things to unwrap. However, having nothing under the tree just seems so depressing. Anybody have any creative ideas?
posted by COD
on Dec 21, 2010 -
45 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
I know there are cheese-of-the-month, chocolate-of-the-month, and even bacon-of-the-month clubs...but is there a good plant-of-the-month subscription service out there?
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posted by prior
on Dec 20, 2010 -
6 answers
LastMinuteGiftFilter: Looking for a subscription or experience gift for my boyfriend, ~$40, NOT a magazine.
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posted by arianell
on Dec 20, 2010 -
14 answers
Gift reciprocation filter: best friend just emailed to ask for my 9 month old son's clothes sizes which I am assuming means she wants to give him clothes for Christmas. Problem: I hadn't planned on her giving him presents and so I didn't get presents for her two little girls. Am I required to give her kids presents if she gives my kid a present?
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posted by Leezie
on Dec 20, 2010 -
11 answers
Does anyone know where in New York I can buy diabetic friendly/healthy cookies?
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posted by sweetkid
on Dec 17, 2010 -
6 answers
My Christmas gift to my parents this year is that I have been scanning my baby pictures using a Pandigital Photolink One-touch scanner, which scans individual pictures. I have been saving them to a memory card, and then to my computer. I am trying to figure out the best way to present this to my parents.
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posted by jenlovesponies
on Dec 15, 2010 -
10 answers
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 -
38 answers
Sorry all, but I do have a gift question that I can't find the answer to elsewhere. I'm looking for a gift for a six-year old with Asperger's who is currently very interested in locks of all sorts.
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posted by fabesfaves
on Dec 15, 2010 -
20 answers
Book-filter: My husband and I are expecting our first child in early May. He would like a book on parenting, especially along the everything-you-need-to-know-about-infants perspective, as he has never really been exposed to babies.
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posted by questionsandanchors
on Dec 14, 2010 -
33 answers
I didn't get my limoncello started in time (which I'd usually let go for three or four weeks). Are there any homemade liqueurs I can start tonight that will be ready to drink by Christmas?
posted by mudpuppie
on Dec 13, 2010 -
17 answers
Looking for etsy store recommendations for jewelry, accessories, design-y items and other gifts.
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posted by ghostbikes
on Dec 12, 2010 -
21 answers
Gift Filter: Mom wants to be better at the visual part of HTML design (books, software, dvd etc) and Dad is really into investing, Help!
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posted by modoriculous
on Dec 9, 2010 -
7 answers
I want to buy a nice bottle of scotch for a birthday gift. I am not a drinker and know nothing about this. Educate me, please! :)
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posted by JoannaC
on Dec 7, 2010 -
30 answers
What is the easiest way for someone in the US to give an online gift card to someone in Austria?
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posted by mjb
on Dec 5, 2010 -
0 answers
I want to give some
trinitite as a Christmas gift. This involves transporting it across state lines. Am I going to run into problems?
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posted by kagredon
on Dec 3, 2010 -
8 answers
What's a good tourism-oriented gift to give a middle-aged couple, in or around Montreal?
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posted by zvs
on Dec 3, 2010 -
9 answers
Gift-list filter: what to get an eight-year-old boy who is obsessed with disasters, decay, big things collapsing, and 'Earth after people' scenarios?
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posted by lovecrafty
on Nov 30, 2010 -
42 answers
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 -
2 answers
Jewelry filter: my wife wants some diamond stud earrings for Christmas, but we're both pretty disgusted by the traditional diamond trade. What's a good source of high quality man-made (synthetic) diamond jewelry?
posted by wmeredith
on Nov 21, 2010 -
9 answers
I'm setting up a gift for a friend's new baby and I'm stuck for quotes! The kiddo is named Atticus so I want a quote from
To Kill A Mockingbird.
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posted by geek anachronism
on Nov 20, 2010 -
7 answers
I need a present for my friend who loves to help people, and really doesnt need any material goods.
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posted by silverstatue
on Nov 15, 2010 -
11 answers
Where are some good places in Portland, OR to find handmade, local or edible gifts for my mother?
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posted by actionpact
on Nov 12, 2010 -
10 answers
