My roommate is going to be in Tanzania for 6 months to work with a local NGO. I would like to give him something small he can take with him before he leaves in January. What useful item will he be without access to then that I can give to him now? [more inside]
posted by bradly on Dec 25, 2009 - 10 answers

What's a cool gift for a baptism? [more inside]
posted by metastability on Mar 6, 2009 - 9 answers

I need a gift idea for my late 20's brother living in Japan, but going to be receiving the gift in Toronto. ~$50. MUST be something 'useful'. I refuse to give gifts where the receiver will say 'great, what am I supposed to do with this thing now'. [more inside]
posted by dino terror on Nov 5, 2008 - 9 answers

Dad gift filter: Out of gift ideas for my Pa. He's disabled, lives in South Carolina, and doesn't get out much. [more inside]
posted by cuddles.mcsnuggy on Feb 18, 2008 - 17 answers

I'd like to get a gift for my neighbour, as we're moving out soon. They've invited us over for "A Banquet" to say bye (which is fab!). Pertinent details: she's friendly, about 60ish, Islamic, from Bangladesh, she likes growing vegetables. She's been a good neighbour over the last 7 years, but partly due to the language barrier, I haven't a clue what she likes to do. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by handee on May 31, 2007 - 10 answers

Last minute birthday gift ideas. I have 24 hours to find two birthday gifts. [more inside]
posted by blackout on Aug 4, 2006 - 9 answers