My mom stalked my girlfriend's mailing address. This is not okay, right? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 10, 2009 - 72 answers

My mom has a long commute, so I'm thinking it would be great to get her an mp3 player for the car. I will be setting it up, but it should be easy for her to use. She is more used to VCR buttons than click wheels and cord-squeezing, so iPod-style interfaces are out. Does anyone know of a reliable mp3 player or car adapter kit that will fit the bill? I'd like to go old school here. [more inside]
posted by lesli212 on Dec 6, 2009 - 12 answers

How can I drown out my mother's constant advice giving banter? [more inside]
posted by InterestedInKnowing on Oct 16, 2009 - 23 answers

I need a heartfelt gift for my mom and her soon to be (2nd) husband. She is my best friend and she met the man of her dreams, I want them both to know how excited I am for them. [more inside]
posted by kgreerRN on Sep 7, 2009 - 9 answers

My mom sent me an email today acknowledging for the very first time (that I am aware of) that she experiences symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder. I would like to write the best response that I can to her, with some links or information about possible next steps. I don't want to screw this up, please help me help her! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 30, 2009 - 8 answers

I need help coming up with a gift idea for a 40-50 year old woman that I don't know very well at all. [more inside]
posted by Phire on Aug 24, 2009 - 23 answers

I need recommendations for a friendly, non-intimidating tattoo shop in Reno, NV. The kind of place you'd take your mother. Or, actually, the kind of place I could take *my* mother. [more inside]
posted by mudpuppie on Aug 21, 2009 - 5 answers

VancouverFilter: My mom is coming to visit for 2 weeks and I need help planning a fun trip for her! More details inside. [more inside]
posted by Xianny on Aug 14, 2009 - 14 answers

I'm looking for a fun, cheap, highly-visible way to welcome my mom when she arrives at the airport and make her first night and day at my new place relaxed and comfortable. [more inside]
posted by mdonley on Jul 30, 2009 - 12 answers

What's the best way for a non-computer oriented person to tap into the blogosphere support network for help with her ADHD child? [more inside]
posted by jacquilynne on Jul 26, 2009 - 4 answers

Any married Moms out there took a job in another city or state because you need a job and there was nothing available in your profession locally? I am assuming that you come home on weekends. What are the ages of your kids? How does family life work? How is it working out financially--renting a house/apartment, paying for two households--is it worth it? How does the hubby deal with it? [more inside]
posted by sandra194 on Jun 25, 2009 - 7 answers

Looking for a mother-son dance song for my wedding. [more inside]
posted by condour75 on Jun 23, 2009 - 16 answers

I'm 26, she's 28 with 3 kids. I need some advice about dating a single mom. [more inside]
posted by Kupo? on May 14, 2009 - 22 answers

I have an amazing, incredible mother. Really, she's awesome. This will be the first mother's day that I have the fiscal resources to show her, rather than just tell her, how much I love her. I'll be getting her flowers, that much is sure. In addition to that, I'd like to do something meaningful. My (boring) idea was make a donation to a cause in her honor. But you have more creative, but still meaningful ideas, right? :)
posted by charmston on May 2, 2009 - 26 answers

Where should I take my mom and sister for a week of family bonding and exploring? [more inside]
posted by brynna on Mar 5, 2009 - 7 answers

I was a dolt and missed the deadline to ship my Mom's potential Christmas gift to my parent's house before I left town. So now I'm left with one weekend in NYC to find her something pretty for the home that's also small enough to fit in a carry-on suitcase. I need recommendations for classy, inexpensive stores in NYC that carry unique and/or handmade bowls, candle holders, tableware, etc for under $80. [more inside]
posted by Viola on Dec 18, 2008 - 14 answers

How do I discuss sleeping arrangements with my boyfriend's mom? [more inside]
posted by Xianny on Dec 14, 2008 - 26 answers

I'm looking for a webcam setup for my technophobic mom who lives half a country away from me. She will be using it primarily to see and communicate with her grandchildren. Strangely for a technophobe, she works from home so she has reliable internet access but she is uncomfortable with complex installations and configurations. I'm looking for make/model webcam recommendations and also any hints on other accessories she might need.
posted by answergrape on Dec 1, 2008 - 7 answers

My sister and I want to do a gift-free Christmas. What rules should we set? And how do we break the news to our mom? She's big on bargain hunting and spoiling us, so we're sure she's not going to take this well. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 25, 2008 - 16 answers

Please direct me towards some respectable, wholesome looking websites about medical marijuana usage, especially if they're intended for older folks and/or the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program. [more inside]
posted by redsparkler on Oct 23, 2008 - 6 answers

Mom's birthday filter: Mom is suddenly all about beading and gems and rocks. Any ideas for a cool, "every-rock-necklace-making-beading-enthusiast-should-have-this-___" present? [more inside]
posted by metajc on Sep 21, 2008 - 18 answers

Where can I dump my mom for a couple of hours in the Chicago Loop [more inside]
posted by Oktober on Aug 7, 2008 - 12 answers

I am bored. I don't know what to do with myself. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by Sassyfras on Feb 22, 2008 - 38 answers

Caretaker (mom) almost completely neglects her personal health and life goals to help chronically ill but stable (dad). Her health is now declining. How do I help her understand that she needs to take better care of herself? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 24, 2007 - 9 answers

My mom and my husband have become bitter enemies. Is there anything I can do to make it better? If so, what? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 17, 2007 - 61 answers

My mom says she has cancer. I don't buy it. [more inside]
posted by dkleinst on Aug 7, 2007 - 45 answers

My husband and I are expecting our first child - we are older, fairly introverted, no extended family nearby, and most of our friends either have older, not-very-dependent children, or are childfree. We don't belong to a church or synagogue (and won't be joining one) and our neighborhood is secluded and full of older folks who we don't really interact with much. I have a very real fear that I will be isolated once I have this child and stay at home with it - a friend of mine said "don't expect to find a fun time at Gymboree - those mothers are bitches!" So there goes that. Has anyone else overcome their introvert tendencies once they reproduce? If at all possible, I want my baby to get out in the world more than I usually do. I'm intimidated by the hot young moms I see with their babies in slings around town - I don't think I would have much in common with them.
posted by anonymous on Aug 2, 2007 - 38 answers

My mum loves interior design. She also loves puzzles but finds black belt Sudoku too easy. She's inheriting a laptop. What sort of programs and games can I load on this laptop for her? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Jul 5, 2007 - 10 answers

Any advice for a single mother venting? She's a good mom, I've seen her and her kids. Sometimes I feel like I'm the only friend who understands. [more inside]
posted by packphour on Mar 8, 2007 - 9 answers

[MomFilter] Looking for first-hand suggestions for a good digital camera to accompany my mom on an upcoming trip. [more inside]
posted by blueberry on Mar 5, 2007 - 11 answers

What should a retiree do when they want to work AND travel? [more inside]
posted by hifiparasol on Nov 22, 2006 - 9 answers

A female aquaintance of mine who is in the national guard expressed how she might soon be called to duty in Iraq/Afghanistan, however she isn't exactly willing. She claims that she will be exempt from active duty because she is a single mother (recently divorced). I wonder how accurate she is considering that she doesn't really raise any of her children full time. What do you think?
posted by protocool on Nov 16, 2006 - 10 answers

I want to get a great Seattle-themed gift for my mom's 80th birthday. [more inside]
posted by noahv on Aug 9, 2006 - 9 answers

What do Stay At Home Mom's need? [more inside]
posted by ristj on Aug 3, 2006 - 12 answers

My mom loved The Secret Life of Bees and The Year of Magical Thinking. She couldn't get through much of The Time Traveler's Wife. What else might she like? [more inside]
posted by barnone on May 5, 2006 - 30 answers

buying a small desktop computer for mom [more inside]
posted by jason9009 on Mar 18, 2006 - 22 answers

[PodcastFilter] I bought my mom a 1 GB Nano for the gym. She loves books-on-tape but I want to subscribe to some fun Podcasts for her too. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by k8t on Mar 2, 2006 - 11 answers

Best deal for getting both cable and internet in Portland, Oregon? [more inside]
posted by blueberry on Jan 12, 2006 - 3 answers

Grade 4 Spondylolisthesis: your experiences, please. [more inside]
posted by Space Kitty on Jan 3, 2006 - 9 answers

Interracial Dating Filter. How do I introduce my mom to my boyfriend? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 16, 2005 - 22 answers

How do i convince my mother to change her life? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 2, 2005 - 12 answers

Help me be nicer to my mother. [more inside]
posted by CunningLinguist on Aug 1, 2005 - 24 answers

MothersDayFilter: Should I get a new iMac for my mom? [more inside]
posted by reverendX on May 8, 2005 - 23 answers

On this sacred day, what are your fondest memories of mom? It can be touching,funny, tear jerkish or anything.
posted by wheelieman on May 8, 2005 - 17 answers

My mum will be 65 on March 18. She can just about buy anything her wee little heart desires. I cannot because money is, well, in short supply. What should I get/buy/do for her birthday? [more inside]
posted by deborah on Mar 8, 2005 - 21 answers

My two-year-old niece doesn't like guys anymore. That wouldn't be such a big deal, but she also rejects her dad, which makes him sad. My sister wants to know, what can be done?

I remember reading an AskMe about ways to cope with a kid who prefers one parent over the other, but I couldn't find it (and I looked pretty hard).
posted by Turtle on Dec 22, 2004 - 12 answers

Who is your daddy and what does he do? And while we're at it, how about your mom? Do or did they enjoy their careers?
posted by luriete on Jul 8, 2004 - 77 answers