I absolutely LOVE the idea of the walnut advent calendar that was mentioned here. Help me figure out what to put in them! [more inside]
posted by Kattiara17 on Nov 11, 2009 - 7 answers

In previous years I've made a lot of cookies to give away to friends and family around the holidays. This year I'd like to do something a little different, but still make it a gift of food. [more inside]
posted by sararah on Nov 5, 2009 - 42 answers

Holiday gift giving going out of my comfort zone but I don't wanna be a scrooge. Please hope me. Longish explanation inside. [more inside]
posted by pointystick on Nov 2, 2009 - 36 answers

Online shopping in Calgary - help! [more inside]
posted by faineant on Dec 17, 2008 - 11 answers

Clever/pretty ways to "wrap" gifts that are just pieces of paper? [more inside]
posted by ultraultraboomerang on Dec 10, 2008 - 16 answers

nameFilter: new blog of holiday gift recommendations/guides needs a name/domain. I cannot turn a phrase, Help! [more inside]
posted by striker on Nov 26, 2008 - 2 answers

What should I get my kind, but difficult to shop for in-laws for Christmas? More details inside. [more inside]
posted by shesbookish on Nov 1, 2008 - 13 answers

GiftBasketFilter: I've been tasked with prototyping a holiday-themed gift basket that a high-end car dealership will present to car buyers during the season. The contents of the baskets will be mostly wine and wine-related objects. I'm having difficulty coming up with a presentation that will be "classy" enough to satisfy the audience but easy enough to mass-produce. [more inside]
posted by chudmonkey on Nov 25, 2007 - 18 answers

Ideas for twist on traditional holiday gift exchange? [more inside]
posted by FergieBelle on Sep 15, 2007 - 10 answers

(not cookies) food gifts. I'd like some recipes for not too expensive, not too hard to make, but stunning food gifts that are easy to package and give away for the holidays. Got any gems you'd be willing to share? [more inside]
posted by nnk on Dec 13, 2006 - 35 answers

Where can I buy fancy sausages online ? [more inside]
posted by duckus on Nov 15, 2006 - 9 answers

What are some good examples of gifts that are anything but? I know the obvious classics--drums for a 2-year-old, liquor for an alcoholic--but am looking for ones that are more insidious. Oh yes, there's [more inside]
posted by sfkiddo on Nov 2, 2006 - 79 answers

I'd like to get a small gift for the lady that cuts my hair -- ideally, something to share with her other five employees (all female). They are all very sweet ladies, and take good care of me, so I'd like to get something for her/them just to say thanks and show some holiday cheer. Ideas?
posted by davidmsc on Dec 20, 2005 - 7 answers

How much should I spend/what should I buy for support staff/secretaries at work for the holidays? [more inside]
posted by cushie on Dec 7, 2005 - 11 answers

What can we make to give as x-mas/holiday gifts to 6 "floater" daycare staff who take care of our kids sometimes, without breaking the bank? Or alternatively, what can we buy them for 10-15 bucks each that is nice and/or useful? Each child (ages 2 and 5) has 2 fulltime caregivers in their room, but this year there are about 6 additional "floater" staff members who help out, fill in on sick days etc. who we really feel deserve something too, to show our appreciation. [more inside]
posted by chr1sb0y on Nov 5, 2005 - 7 answers

With Mother's Day around the corner, I'd like to find something around $30 for mine (I love her but I'm poor). [more inside]
posted by NickDouglas on May 3, 2005 - 16 answers

WorkplaceEtiquetteFilter: I plan to give my boss his Christmas gift tomorrow. But now I've seen some people on some other sites (fark, ahem) saying that getting a gift for the boss is "ass-sucking" (they sure have a way of talking over there!). So I'm wondering: is my rather nice gift going to be perceived as my being an ass? [+] [more inside]
posted by u.n. owen on Dec 21, 2004 - 32 answers

What kinds of holiday gift giving games do you play with your friends? [More Inside] [more inside]
posted by Caviar on Dec 3, 2004 - 11 answers