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Feeling Lucky

March 10, 2011    |    By
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Feeling Lucky

Being that it’s our job to be professional shoppers, we definitely have an affinity for shopping blogs and magazines in general. Lucky Magazine has been a longtime favorite mag of mine to find style inspiration for all price points and to make shopping a fun and easy process. So of course I was super... Read more »


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A Culinary Passport to New Orleans

March 8, 2011    |    By
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A Culinary Passport to New Orleans

You may have outgrown your bead-throwing days, but there are still plenty of ways to celebrate Mardi Gras aka Fat Tuesday, this year. Spice up your dinner routine with these cool cooking kits from Destination Dinners. The name says it all, each kit features all the ingredients you need to prepare a complete dish... Read more »


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Feeling Crafty

March 7, 2011    |    By
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Feeling Crafty

Not all of us were born with the ability to decoupage, quilt, dip-dye or any of the other worldly skills of the Martha Stewart’s of the world. But that doesn’t mean we don’t have fun trying. March is National Craft Month, and while crafting can be enjoyed year-round, now’s a good time to finally... Read more »


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Gifting News from Around the Web

March 4, 2011    |    By
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Gifting News from Around the Web

With every week, brings a whole new weekend to look forward to! Before you close up shop, don’t forget today is employee appreciation day. So if you’re a boss, maybe some drinks for your coworkers are in order (wink wink). As always, we’ve have some link love to share with our fellow giftrap readers.... Read more »


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Trend Alert: Rose Gold

March 4, 2011    |    By
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Trend Alert: Rose Gold

Rose gold or “pink gold” as it’s sometimes called,  is one of the biggest trends for spring. With its vintage look and distinct color, it stands apart from the sea of gold and silver jewelry on the market. What gives it, its pinkish hue is actually copper mixed in with the gold. Since gold... Read more »


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Ask A Guru: Wedding Gift Dilemma

March 2, 2011    |    By
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Ask A Guru: Wedding Gift Dilemma

As Gift Gurus, it’s our job to be able to solve all gifting dilemma’s big and small. We’re constantly fielding questions from friends, family and coworkers on how to track down the perfect gift. So we figure, why not share our expertise with all of you! If you’ve got a gift question, we’ve got... Read more »


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Gifting News from Around the Web

February 25, 2011    |    By
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Gifting News from Around the Web

Looks like we got a head start on those April showers. It’s been another long, busy week, but this weekend is chocked full of fun stuff to look forward to. We’ve got our Oscar bets placed, and a lot of fashion week coverage to drool over. With St. Patty’s Day and Mardi Gras right... Read more »


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Bundle Up Your Babe

February 25, 2011    |    By
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Bundle Up Your Babe

Like a house guest that never leaves, this winter has officially outstayed its welcome! While we layer-up to face the elements, I can only image the effect this blustery weather has on little ones who are riding around outside in strollers and carriers. Lucky for them, there’s a complete line of cold-busting gear from... Read more »


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The Guru’s Take On Toy Fair

February 18, 2011    |    By
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It’s that time of year again, Toy Fair Time! With over 100,000 new products to sort through, the Guru’s certainly had their work cut out for them. We saw a lot of cool stuff we’re excited about for 2011, and of course we’ll be sharing all the must-have items and reviews in the next... Read more »


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Gifting News from Around the Web

February 11, 2011    |    By
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Gifting News from Around the Web

With the weekend finally upon us, who will you be celebrating Valentine’s Day with: Boyfriend, Wife, BFF? Whatever the case, there’s never been a better occasion to break out the wine and chocolate. This weekend is gonna be a busy one, with the guru’s getting a sneak peak at the largest Toy Fair in... 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.