2nd anniversaries tend to fly under the radar, but they don’t have to! Now is the perfect time to review what the traditional and modern gifts are for this often overlooked occasion. In a survey that we conducted at Gifts.com, we discovered that the absolute limit for calling a couple “newlyweds” is 2 years... Read more »
Know someone who can’t escape the zombie trend? You aren’t alone! The zombie apocalypse has taken over books, television, movies and the minds of our friends and relatives. Whether you love zombies or are just shopping for zombie aficionado I created a unique list of my favorite zombie gifts available right now. From... Read more »
It’s official, we survived winter! Now it’s time to shed those layers of down, wool and boots to get ready for spring. I can barely keep it together thinking about finally being able to go outside without socks on, without a heavy coat, and to see flowers and leaves while I walk to the... Read more »
As we head toward spring, we see a lot more people looking for gift ideas for the outdoors lover. In fact, in 2012 one of the most popular searches on Gift Rap was camping. The key to gifting for the outdoor adventurer is to steer clear of very specific and technical equipment he may not... Read more »
Not surprisingly, I love giving gifts. That said, I’m not super crafty and am no gift-wrapping aficionado. But, one easy way to zip-up a bland box is by adding fun and unique gift toppers. There are a million directions to take here, but think either “decorative” or “mini-gift”. A creatively topped package really enhances... Read more »
From the tens of thousands of new toys at the 2013 American International Toy Fair, you start to see some distinct trends. Toys like the upcoming REBELLE line from NERF and the AIR HUNTRESS bow from ZING TOYS are not only tapping into the Hunger Games mania, but the bigger picture idea that... Read more »
Out of the tens of thousands of new toys at the 2013 American International Toy Fair, the soon-to-be-available HOT WHEELS Car Maker set was one of my favorites! Here’s why I love it and why it will be a must-have toy for kids! Toy Name: The HOT WHEELS Car Maker The Scoop: Hot... Read more »
The Gifts: Aladdin’s Spring 2013 Drinkware Line Up (available in stores April/May) The Scoop: Aladdin recently showcased some of the Spring 2013 products. The “Americana” trend is white hot and these beverage holders are kinda like the “comfort food” of drinkware. Here are two must-haves: The Original Insulated Mason Tumbler has such a retro,... Read more »
After perusing literally acres of the newest consumer electronics at CES, you start to see clear themes and trends as to where tech is heading. And while the latest 4KTVs and some of the more fun and gimmicky products (hello iPotty!) get a lot of attention, there are some distinct product categories that are... Read more »
Happy 2013!! It’s a New Year, time to start over and put forth new goals to accomplish. While making resolutions can sometimes feel pointless, it’s important to set reasonable and attainable goals. While I’m not perfect, I try to set resolutions every year that I know are not out of reach. My resolution this... Read more »
