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Winter Is Coming…Gift Accordingly

December 16, 2012    |    By
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Winter-Is-Coming

For many “Winter Is Coming” is all about HBO on 3/31/13.  But for any one who has glanced at the calendar lately, the tempatures are about to drop in a big way in many parts of the country.  So here are a few hot gift ideas that will really hit the spot when it... Read more »


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Kinect To The Future of Television

October 25, 2012    |    By
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Kinect To The Future of Television

The Gift: “Kinect Sesame Street TV” and “Kinect Nat Geo TV” (available now for around $30) The Scoop: It’s certainly not a stretch to imagine that the “Kinect Sesame Street TV” and “Kinect Nat Geo TV” titles represent the future of television. For the most part, historically, television has been has been a very... Read more »


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Gift Guru Friday Recap!

October 15, 2012    |    By
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Gift Guru Friday Recap!

We’re gonna use Monday to share how we ended up our Friday. After a long week, which included wrapping up the Giftees nominations and putting the finishing touches on the Gifts.com site re-design (….stay tuned!), we felt the need to let off a little steam. The situation called for….a Bloody Mary party! The Gift... Read more »


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Game-Day Ready: Homegating Done Right!

October 8, 2012    |    By
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Game-Day Ready: Homegating Done Right!

Sports fans live for the fall. What’s not to like? Football is underway. Baseball’s second season has begins. Basketball pre-season is tipping off.  So now is a great time to do a quick refresher for an at-home tailgating, home-gating if you will, game plan. Here are a few ideas: One of my favorite game-day... Read more »


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XBOX Kinect TV Titles: Time To Play Inside Scoop

September 28, 2012    |    By
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XBOX Kinect TV Titles: Time To Play Inside Scoop

The Time to Play event happens twice a year and is THE best event for spotting the hottest toys for the upcoming season. Only the biggest and best will have tables at this exclusive industry event and we have the inside scoop! We’ll be reporting on our favorite discoveries at the event so that... Read more »


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The Original Big Wheel: Time to Play Inside Scoop

September 28, 2012    |    By
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The Original Big Wheel: Time to Play Inside Scoop

The Time to Play event happens twice a year and is THE best event for spotting the hottest toys for the upcoming season. Only the biggest and best will have tables at this exclusive industry event and we have the inside scoop! We’ll be reporting on our favorite discoveries at the event so that... Read more »


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10 Fall Favorites For Guys

September 19, 2012    |    By
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10 Fall Favorites For Guys

If forced to make a choice, I’m pretty sure I’d pick Fall as my favorite season. The sports, the weather, the food and the whole getting-back-into-the-rhythm-things vibe suits me perfectly. With summer now in the rear view mirror, our sights are now set on making the most of fall. Here are some of my... Read more »


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NFL Kicks Off With New Fan Gear

September 5, 2012    |    By
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NFL Kicks Off With New Fan Gear

With apologies to Madden NFL 13, the real journey to Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans starts tonight. If you’re like me, you’ve been waiting for tonight for about seven months. So in honor of tonight’s kickoff, it’s time to literally gear up and hunker down for the next five months and indulge your... Read more »


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NYIGF Inside Scoop: The Dammit Doll

August 24, 2012    |    By
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NYIGF Inside Scoop: The Dammit Doll

We’re posting about the most unique, exciting and sure-to-be-popular gift ideas that we’re seeing while walking the New York International Gift Fair. It is one of the biggest events of its kind in the world and it’s right here in our own back yard. It’s also only open to media and buyers so read-on... Read more »


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NYIGF Inside Scoop: The Terrarium Bottle

August 24, 2012    |    By
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NYIGF Inside Scoop: The Terrarium Bottle

We’re posting about the most unique, exciting and sure-to-be-popular gift ideas that we’re seeing while walking the New York International Gift Fair. It is one of the biggest events of its kind in the world and it’s right here in our own back yard. It’s also only open to media and buyers so read-on... 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.