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Stellar Guest Guide #2: Jewish Weddings

May 22, 2013    |    By
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Sometimes we get invited to an event and have no idea what to expect or what is expected of us. We’ve all been there; confused, bumbling and ultimately embarrassed. But, it doesn’t have to be that way! I’m doing a whole series on weddings so that no matter what kind of wedding you get... Read more »


Stellar Guest Guide: Catholic Weddings

May 16, 2013    |    By
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Sometimes we get invited to an event and have no idea what to expect or what is expected of us. We’ve all been there; confused, bumbling and ultimately embarrassed. But, it doesn’t have to be that way! I’m doing a whole series on weddings so that no matter what kind of wedding you get... Read more »


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To Give, or Not to Give? That is the question!

May 13, 2013    |    By
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  Graduation gift etiquette can be completely confusing. Between kindergarten graduation, high school graduation, and college degrees, graduation is a potential gift giving mine field. When are you expected to give a gift and when is it OK not to? With all of our purse strings as tight as they can be, you need... Read more »


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Happy Mother’s Day!

May 12, 2013    |    By
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  Don’t miss your chance to tell your mom you love her today! She gave birth to us, raised us, and put up with all the trouble we caused. We owe her a little something today, don’t you think?     Tell us a favorite story about your mom to help us celebrate these... Read more »


Your Mom Doesn’t Want That!

May 7, 2013    |    By
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We surveyed more than 1,000 American women to set the record straight on what Mother’s Day gifts are doomed and which are destined for greatness. The survey explored what mothers want, what their children think they want, and what moms actually get. Moms don’t realize the stress that they cause by saying that they... Read more »


School Houses Rock Today!

May 7, 2013    |    By
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Do you have a teacher who changed your life or inspired you to be more? I had quite a few and who knows who I’d be without them. I even had the privilege of being a teacher for a few years when learned just what a labor of love it is to teach. Those... Read more »


Happy Nurse’s Day!

May 6, 2013    |    By
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Nurse’s have a tough gig. They take care of people who need help day in and day out who rarely express appreciation, not to mention those special shoes that they get to wear (yikes). So, one week per year, THIS ONE, we are asked to show some love for these hard working, selfless people... Read more »


7 Cliché Gifts for Mom That Rock

May 2, 2013    |    By
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We all know them…the gifts that people give to mom year after year after year after year. And hey, why not? It worked the first time, so why mess it up by trying something else? Well, if you like the comfort of picking a gift in one of those cliche categories I am here... Read more »


Google+ Hangout: Chat & Win for Mom!

May 1, 2013    |    By
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How would you like to “Hangout” with some amazing people and win prizes for doing it? TODAY AT 2:00pmET Gifts.com is hosting a Google Plus Hangout-On-Air where we’re chatting with the experts about our ultimate Mother’s Day dreams and most awkward Mother’s Day nightmares. Get Mother’s Day gift advice, get your voice heard, or... Read more »


Shop the Show with Dana Holmes

April 30, 2013    |    By
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If you were watching your morning news recently, you may have caught me sharing some of my favorite Mother’s Day gift ideas! TV is always so much fun for me to do, but there is never enough time to get all of the great details in about each product. So, in case you want... Read more »


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Dana H.
Dana is Editor in Chief at Gifts.com. She loves helping make every occasion stand out with her unique gift ideas, handy tips & special touches. She has over a decade of experience with matching fabulous products with fabulous people.

Dan T.
As the Men’s Gift Editor, Dan is fortunate to be able to blend his work week with off-hour hobbies. Dan’s marketing background goes back over a decade, but he's always been passionate about the “guy” things like sports, electronics and grilling.

Gillian J.
While Gillian oversees Merchandising & Content for Gifts.com, she focuses on Women & Home Gifts. Prior to Gifts.com, she spent over a decade honing her gifting skills in the retail industry.

Michelle D.
Michelle is the Gifts.com Gift Guru who specializes in Teen and Beauty gifts. For the last half-decade Michelle has been refining her teen and beauty gifting expertise by working for Urban Outfitters and obsessing over social media.

Liz T.
Liz is the children & baby gifts trend editor at Gifts.com. Prior to Gifts.com she spent several years matching people with products while working retail. Her niece and nephews give her the inside scoop on kids. She also knows the best gourmet gifts for every occasion.

Felicia W.
Felicia works as a "Gift Guru" with a focus on pet and flower trends. While she is still learning the art of gift giving, Felicia loves focusing her attention on pet gifts. She is always on the lookout for the best and most unique items for our lovable cats and dogs.

Donna K.
Donna is Gifts.com's very own Editorial Assistant. You have her to thank for all of our fabulous Facebook posts and for making sure the blog is up every day. She is a "Gift Guru" in her own right.