LondonCommerceFilter: Business trip to London (from US) coming up, and I've got a free initial jetlag day that I'd like to spend shopping-- preferably for cool, unique,
not-too-expensive, suitable-for-gifting items I'd be unlikely to find in the US. I'm specially interested in women's accessories (scarves, jewelry); toys and games; (travel-friendly) foods; tchotchkes; and used/antique books. Any must-visit shops?
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posted by gallusgallus
on Apr 15, 2013 -
23 answers
Is there a way to approach unequal staff Christmas presents at my workplace that will not come off as me being jackassy?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 2, 2013 -
50 answers
GiftFilter: Gifts for an outdoorsy teenager trapped in the burbs.
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posted by zvs
on Dec 21, 2012 -
13 answers
How do I become better at buying presents? I procrastinate every xmas because I can't decide what to buy people, the biggest obstacle, I worry the recipient won't like it. Need a breakthrough, what's your super gift-buying workflow?
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posted by razzman
on Dec 3, 2012 -
27 answers
What Lego-related gift should I get in the USA for a bright 5 year old Australian with Asperger spectrum issues? He likes Lego and has a particular interest in Legoland in San Diego. I want something that costs no more than $20 and I'd rather leave presents of actual Lego to his parents.
posted by Joe in Australia
on Jul 8, 2012 -
9 answers
Question for the "guess culture" people: If a friend wants to leave a gift I gave her behind at my house for a year, is that likely to be her way of saying she doesn't really want it? Does that mean I can treat the gift as mine?
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posted by lollusc
on May 12, 2012 -
48 answers
I am visiting Russia in June - Moscow, St Petersburg and Magadan. What should I buy while I'm there? Which food items, clothing, booze or um anything-at-all are wonderful, affordable and hard to find elsewhere?
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posted by Marquis
on Apr 30, 2012 -
12 answers
I'd like to buy a gift for a good friend who is a flight instructor (small planes, one-on-one with students); he hasn't been doing it all that long, and doesn't have a huge amount of personal equipment. Anything nice/fancy that is also incredibly useful to have that his employer wouldn't provide? Also, any iPad/iPhone accessories for pilots? Say anything up to $500 (or even a bit more) or so - though unless I was completely assured he'd love the gift, I'd prefer cheaper. Thanks!
posted by slide
on Dec 15, 2011 -
10 answers
Suggest delicious homemade edible gifts, yet again! Difficulty: specifically looking for (relatively) shelf-stable and mail-able recipes.
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posted by Bardolph
on Dec 6, 2011 -
15 answers
For Christmas this year I would love to give my family food-of-the-month type gifts from places like
Murrays and
Zingermans, but those places don't deliver to Canada, where most of my family members live. Can you recommend really great subscription/gift food that's either Canada-based, or delivers to Canada?
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posted by Susan PG
on Nov 25, 2011 -
12 answers
I want to adopt a shark (or yeti) for a friend on a limited budget. Any suggestions?
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posted by kendrak
on Nov 7, 2011 -
4 answers
This past weekend I stayed with a friend's family while traveling. They were very welcoming and I would like to send them a thank you present. What are some good gifts that the whole family can enjoy?
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posted by yodangson
on Nov 7, 2011 -
15 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 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
'Tis the season, yet again. Please recommend some lovely holiday gifts I can give that are useful, not wasteful. Picky specifics inside!
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 3, 2010 -
25 answers
Someone I care for deeply is splitting up with his wife and moving into his own apartment. They have been together for 8 years, and he was married before as well, so he hasn't lived on his own very much in his adult life. I'd like to send him something incredible.
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posted by nosila
on Aug 9, 2010 -
9 answers
I'm 6 months pregnant with our first and trying to come up with a gift for my husband's 'first' father's day. Suggestions?
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posted by kitcat
on Jun 10, 2010 -
19 answers
My husband's second cousin and her mother are very generously hosting a baby shower for me. How much would it be appropriate for me to spend on thank-you/hostess gifts for them? (My sister said the amount I was planning to spend was too much.) Does it matter if I give the presents before/after instead of during the shower? Any suggestions of a good grown mother/daughter gift? (One idea would be to get gift certificates for two manicures they could use together, although I generally don't like gift certificates.) In case it matters, this is in the San Francisco Bay area.
posted by espertus
on Jan 22, 2010 -
8 answers
2010 is the year of My Happy Wife. Oh Wives, Girlfriends and other partners, help me find things - large and small - I can do with/for her, and give her, that will help make this her best year ever.
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posted by HopStopDon'tShop
on Jan 5, 2010 -
41 answers
What gifts do you give (or receive) either every year to the same person, or gifts that you always give to people at a particular age? Or, are there any products or books that are released each year that you think are worthwhile. I am, of course, after suggestions of things you like / the receiver genuinely appears to like.
For example, does the newest baby in the family always get a Bunnykins set for their first Christmas? Does your aunt always get you a pair of cashmere socks for your birthday?
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posted by AnnaRat
on Dec 10, 2009 -
43 answers
What are some great gifts for Holiday Season that convey a sense of luxury, yet cost between about $25-75?
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posted by Miko
on Nov 10, 2009 -
45 answers
It's my boyfriend's birthday soon, and I want to make the present giving AWESOME! Have already purchased presents and booked flights to be with him. Am organising special birthday meals for him, and a couple of activities too, so most of the day is pretty much sorted. But I really really want the present giving/opening experience in particular to be super fun for him. I'm thinking along the lines of a treasure hunt with clues so he has to hunt for the presents... Or wrapping the presents in a giant box and painting it like a cake with sparklers on top! Or multiple layers of wrapping disguising the present...Or, um, something else. But I don't know what exactly. I just want to make it a completely excellent fun surprise for him.
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posted by t0astie
on Jul 21, 2009 -
10 answers
Is there a name for the dislike of the anticipation felt on receiving or opening gifts?
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posted by Sova
on Mar 5, 2009 -
21 answers
[Xmas Filter] I'm doing my Christmas shopping, and I'm a bit stuck on what I need to get my mother. She likes culinary-cultural history books, preferably with recipes. Suggestions?
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posted by Weebot
on Dec 9, 2008 -
40 answers
What are the most memorable, awesome or useful handmade gifts you've received or given? I'm in search of some inspiration, as well as cautionary tales.
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posted by carbide
on Oct 19, 2008 -
38 answers
What's a nice goodbye and good luck present for a former boss of similar age and temperament?
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posted by harperpitt
on Aug 4, 2008 -
3 answers
My bf's birthday is in two weeks and well I have no idea what to get him. He has been skateboarding for a long time in the NYC area (his spot is the Globe and some parks in the city) and very much into the culture, which I don't know too much about. I would like to get him something skate related but don't know what exactly where to look or for what. I'm thinking of possibly dvds (he likes watching skateboarding videos) or clothing. He has his own board so I won't be getting him another unless he is there to pick it out, but I want to surprise him so.....any suggestions?
posted by anonymous
on Feb 21, 2008 -
10 answers
Help me find gifts for remarkably un-greedy teenage girls: they are 14 and 15, and absolutely refuse to tell me what they want (I think their mother, my aunt, raised them too well.)
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posted by Mr Bunnsy
on Dec 18, 2007 -
24 answers
Can my partner and I still make use of a gift registry even if we are not doing a traditional ceremony-then-reception type event?
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posted by sneakin
on Jul 2, 2007 -
15 answers
