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Hot! Hot! Hot!

January 21, 2011    |    By
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Hot! Hot! Hot!

It might be 24 degrees outside. And it seems like there has been a foot of snow on the ground for a month, but here’s one to make you feel a little bit more toasty. The just-released “The Sriracha Cookbook: 50 “Rooster Sauce” Recipes that Pack a Punch” turns up the heat with dozens... Read more »


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2011: The Year of the Tablet

January 10, 2011    |    By
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2011: The Year of the Tablet

Each year the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) offers a glimpse into the future of consumer electronics and gadgets. While there are seemingly countless products spread over the show’s nearly 2 millions square feet of booth space, we wonder…what are some of the product consumer electronics product trends? And more importantly to us Gifts.com, what... Read more »


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Resolution: Get Fit At Home

January 6, 2011    |    By
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Resolution: Get Fit At Home

We’re still in very much in 2011 resolution mode, so here’s a really great product to keep you on track with all your fitness goals. EA Sports Active 2 has given us all the tools and motivation we need to stay fit this year and beyond. Less than a year and a half ago,... Read more »


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Your Own Personal Trainer

December 23, 2010    |    By
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Your Own Personal Trainer

Don’t look now, but 2011 is pretty much here. As we flip the calendar page late next week, many will be compelled to get their New Year’s resolutions out of the concept phase and into the action phase. My resolution(s) will certainly have to do with keeping active and doing a lot of running,... Read more »


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Win a NERF Stampede Blaster

December 20, 2010    |    By
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Win a NERF Stampede Blaster

Without a doubt, one of our favorite gifts of 2010 is the Nerf Stampede ECS blaster. We were first teased with the yet to be named Stampede at Toy Fair last February. Already big fans of the Stampede’s predecessor, the Vulcan , we eagerly awaited the new blaster’s arrival- and the Stampede certainly didn’t... Read more »


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Best Wii Games of 2010

December 17, 2010    |    By
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Best Wii Games of 2010

2010 may be remember as the year Wii’s dominance as the active-play video game system ended, but for me, this year will go down as a year the family-friendly console came through with some amazing- a little something for everyone.  Whether you’re into sports games, puzzles, retro (yet neo) classics or just plain old... Read more »


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Win Your Very Own Pony

December 14, 2010    |    By
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Win Your Very Own Pony

Pretty much since the dawn of gifting, ponies have been very high on the wish lists of kids everywhere. Yet, without a barn, hay, and saddle (not to mention the financial resources), the gift of a pony tends to remain more of a fantasy than reality. Or does it? The FurReal Friends Butterscotch Pony... Read more »


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Win A Kindle!

December 7, 2010    |    By
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Win A Kindle!

Amazon’s Kindle e-reader makes for an amazing gift- that’s why we’re giving one away! What’s not to love about this amazing e-reader? Loaded with amazing features such as the 3500 book capacity, battery life lasting up to one month, the massive (more than 750K) e-bookstore at Amazon.com, and the very gift-friendly $139 price tag,... Read more »


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Super Sonic

December 3, 2010    |    By
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Super Sonic

Having an iconic video game franchise is sometimes both a blessing and a curse. In the hits-driven business of video games, having a game title or brand that stands the test of time is a rarity and a really special achievement. At the same time, there is always the pressure of having to make... Read more »


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What Would You Do for a “Fiverr”?

November 24, 2010    |    By
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What Would You Do for a “Fiverr”?

I just came across fiverr.com. It’s a totally fun site serving as a one-stop destination “for people to share things they’re willing to do for $5″. There are scores of completely whacky things people will do for five dollars and many of them could certainly be considered “gift-able”. And after a not too terribly... Read more »


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Dana H.
Dana is Editor in Chief & PR Director at Gifts.com. She loves to help make every occasion unique with handy tips & special touches. Adventure travel, cooking and magazines keep her busy when she’s off the clock.

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.

Laura S.
Along with managing our blog GiftRap, Laura works as a “Gift Guru” with a focus on teens, beauty and eco-friendly trends. Laura loves web culture and is constantly influenced by her travels.

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