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Guru Approved: Otterbox Defender Gadget Case

May 3, 2011    |    By
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Guru Approved: Otterbox Defender Gadget Case

Stuff happens… and stuff seems to happen a little more often when you have two little ones under your roof. But stuff need not happened to gadgets! Otterbox’s commitment to protecting your handheld devices is impressive. I recently wrapped up my iPod Touch in an Otterbox Defender case. The Defender protection is a two... Read more »


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Time to Play: Summer Toy Trends

May 2, 2011    |    By
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Last week we attend the Time To Play Spring Showcase. The toy industry event gives media outlets and taste makers a peek at what toys will be hot this season (and beyond). Not only did we get a firsthand look at some really fun outdoor toys, such as the latest from Super Soaker and... Read more »


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Earth Day: Green Silence

April 19, 2011    |    By
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Earth Day: Green Silence

“Going green” is, in large part, about both producers AND consumers making responsible decisions that lead having a lesser impact on the earth and its resources. Last year, Brooks, the running shoe and apparel company, introduced the “Green Silence”. Their goal with the Green Silence was to produce a high performance running shoe that... Read more »


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Learn Some New TRYX

April 13, 2011    |    By
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Learn Some New TRYX

Last week I attended the TRYX OUT: NYC launch party for the new TRYX camera by Casio. Many times companies focus a lot more on the “launch” than the “party”, but when Nicki Minaj and The Roots help to announce the very cool TRYX camera to the world, it’s safe to say there was... Read more »


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Play Ball

March 31, 2011    |    By
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Play Ball

Since the second the Worlds Series ended, I’ve been (not so) patiently wait for this day. Baseball’s Opening Day means about seven months of watching my favorite sport each and every day, but just as importantly, Opening Day means that warm weather is just around the corner. Trading out my ball cap for my... Read more »


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Tee Off with PGA Golf

March 29, 2011    |    By
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Tee Off with PGA Golf

Later today, I have a tee time at the Augusta National Golf Club. Up until today, I had ZERO chance of becoming an Augusta Golf Club member and pretty much that same chance an Augusta member, like Bill Gates, Warren Buffett or Jack Welch might invite me for round. But thanks to EA’s Tiger... Read more »


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Game Changer

March 22, 2011    |    By
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Game Changer

Gift Gurus get excited when a product comes out that WE KNOW will be an extremely popular gift for months (if not years) to come. March 27th is D-Day…more specifically 3D-Day when Nintendo releases its highly anticipated Nintendo 3DS to their handheld console line. And from all early indications, buzz and reviews, the 3DS... Read more »


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March Madness

March 15, 2011    |    By
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March Madness

So the field is set. No more speculating or griping about bubble teams. It’s time to buckle up and experience the madness that comes but once a year. Now as far as you brackets go, you’re pretty much on your own. I have some talent at consistently picking great gifts, but I have a... Read more »


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Sheen Saga

March 3, 2011    |    By
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Sheen Saga

Like most, I really have no idea if we,re in the beginning, middle or (sadly) the end chapters of the Charlie Sheen saga. What I do know, is that right now, we’ve all been graced with a unique gifting opportunity. So what does this all mean to a Gift Guru? Well, here’s my take.... Read more »


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The Jack is Back

March 1, 2011    |    By
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The Jack is Back

Roughly, 15 years ago the office landscape was WAY different. Back then, websites were far from ubiquitous, social networking were two words they had yet to be paired together and the fax machine was the vital office tool. I mention this because about 15 years ago, our office was swept up by You Don’t... 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.