My sister found out yesterday that she's having a boy. I'd like to send her some baby stuff and some boy-specific stuff, but I need the hive mind's help.
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posted by Maisie
on Jul 27, 2010 -
47 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 is leaving for Japan today, staying in Nara and spending a bit of time in Tokyo. Any suggestions on interesting gifts for me and/or friends he could bring home (other than your normal Japanese souvenirs)?
posted by blake137
on Jun 4, 2010 -
14 answers
BookFilter: I'm looking for a book for my (26-year-old) brother on what I'd call "kitchen chemistry"; i.e. cool experiments that you can do at home just for the sake of making something awesome happen.
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posted by teraspawn
on Feb 17, 2010 -
6 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
I need a way to keep a browser state with tabs, cookies, passwords, forms all saved but password-protected and inaccessible. I have Mac OS 10.5.7 and I usually use Firefox, kinda hate Safari.
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posted by kathrineg
on Dec 3, 2009 -
7 answers
Help a "non present" person adjust their attitude during this holiday season, or any time of year for that matter.
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posted by Melismata
on Dec 2, 2009 -
23 answers
One for the ladies - should I get my unemployed girlfriend some nice jewelery, or some nice green cash?
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posted by smoothvirus
on Dec 1, 2009 -
42 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 -
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I need a simple Easter game that my whole family can play. The winner needs to be determined quickly. Any ideas?
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posted by banished
on Apr 10, 2009 -
17 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 -
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Please help me find (online, or in a major Canadian store) some slippers that fit the following strict requirements: fluffy on the inside, thick comfy sole, and, most importantly, are closed around the heel without being a boot. It seems that everything I find that fits the first two requirements is clog-style, and that absolutely won't do. The closest I can find are moccasins, but the gift recipient doesn't like leather/fur. Any suggestions?
posted by arcticwoman
on Nov 16, 2008 -
8 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
Book filter: Getting a head start on Christmas presents - what books would you recommend for my kung fu instructing, deadwood watching, social work teaching freemason father?
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posted by Acer_saccharum
on Oct 13, 2008 -
16 answers
Oahu filter: If you could only hike once, where would you go; where would you buy tiki objects to bring back with you (some sort of cross between cheap and beautiful?); and is tonight, 08/08/08, special in Chinatown?
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posted by omnigut
on Aug 8, 2008 -
7 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
What is an appropriate birthday gift to give to someone you've only just started dating?
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posted by blithely
on Apr 26, 2008 -
28 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
Help me come up with some unique Christmas pressies to send to my business contacts in Europe... from Japan.
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posted by doctorpiorno
on Dec 3, 2007 -
6 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
It's my 30th birthday soon and my friends are telling me that I'm really difficult to buy presents for. They’re pretty much right as I don’t really know what I want. Can you help me come up with some interesting ideas for them?
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posted by mr_silver
on Oct 17, 2006 -
25 answers
Lost and found: I lost my wallet in Russia. Someone found it and managed to find me and give it back. I'd like to buy them a present.
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posted by fake
on Jul 3, 2006 -
16 answers
If my wife hosts a baby shower, fairly large (30+ people) for her friend (with all the expense, labour and effort that requires) would she still be expected to give a present to her friend on top of this?
posted by iTristan
on Jun 11, 2006 -
20 answers
