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Luxe Gifts for the Over-the-Top Hostess

January 16, 2013    |    By
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We all have those people in our lives who have it all and love to share it at their fabulous and frequent parties. But, what is an appropriate hostess gift for these oh so over the top domestic divas? Do they really need a gift? Well they don’t need anything, but you can still... Read more »


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Do You Have to Give an Engagement Gift?

January 11, 2013    |    By
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December is the most popular month for proposals, 16% of engagements happen during that month full of the holiday spirit. But, January and February are close behind. I got engaged in January, and a handful of my best friends were proposed to during that 3 month window as well. It must be the chilly,... Read more »


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Guru Resolution: Laugh More

January 2, 2013    |    By
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  They say that laughter is the best medicine and I am ready to put that saying to the test in 2013. Psychology Today says that, “it lowers anxiety, boosts the immune system, and aids circulation.” All of that sounds great! So, this year is all about me seeing the bright side of life.... Read more »


Happy New Year!

January 1, 2013    |    By
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Gifts.com wishes you a healthy, happy, and prosperous 2013. When the New Year starts, it’s a time to look forward to the future and to try to make a positive change in life. Over the next few days, you’ll get to hear about what each of our Gift Gurus resolves to do this year.... Read more »


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Texting Etiquette: LOL, It’s About Time

December 31, 2012    |    By
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We all text. It’s a part of 21st century life that is pretty much on par with say, breathing. But, there are some rules that need to be set so that people know when texting is appropriate and when it does more harm than good. The time that we spend with each other is... Read more »


The New Rules of Re-Gifting

December 28, 2012    |    By
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The holidays are over and you have opened all of your gifts for better or worse. Now you have to decide what to do with the ones that just didn’t hit the mark this time around. We tend to feel guilty about throwing these gifts out, or selling them for money. But, what other option is... Read more »


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How to Say “Thank You”? Christmas Edition

December 27, 2012    |    By
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  So many people ask me, “what’s the proper way to thank someone for a gift?” During the holidays you actually have it pretty easy, so don’t panic. Handwritten thank you notes are the very best way to show appreciation for a gift. But in this day and age many of us don’t have... Read more »


Perfectly Romantic Pinterest Contest!

December 26, 2012    |    By
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Win $500 for creating the most perfectly romantic Pinterest Board.

We are at it again. This time, You can win a $500 shopping spree by creating the most Perfectly Romantic Pinterest board. So, start your search for the most festive, frilly, and fabulous romantic images you can find for your chance to win. Whether you are into hearts or lace, vintage or modern, red... Read more »


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A Short History of Dolls

December 26, 2012    |    By
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Dolls have been around for millennia, with the first appearing a staggering 15,000 years ago. Since then, they have been, bought, collected and given as gifts to people of all ages for a variety of different cultural and customary reasons. Here is a short history of dolls, explaining some of the interesting and unusual... Read more »


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Merry Christmas from Gifts.com

December 25, 2012    |    By
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The big day is finally here! We hope that you, your family, and your friends enjoy sharing the holiday spirit today. Merry Christmas! From, The Gifts.com Gift Gurus         Christmas tree image from: http://gilbea.blogspot.com/2008_12_01_archive.html Merry Christmas garland from: http://lovingwallpaper.blogspot.com/2011/12/merry-christmas-banner.html 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.