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2011: Welcome the Year of the Rabbit

January 10, 2011    |    By
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2011: Welcome the Year of the Rabbit

Technically Chinese New Year doesn’t start til February 3 of this year, but to all the babies born January 1, they are officially born in the year of the rabbit. Which is perhaps the most fitting of zodiacs for a new baby. A fun way to celebrate a new birth is to commemorate the... Read more »


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Gifting News from Around the Web

January 7, 2011    |    By
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Gifting News from Around the Web

After being hit by another snow storm, the Gifts team is ready to kick into hibernation mode complete with hot toddies and an “Elvis Sandwich” (as seen above). With the new year in full swing, there’s already plenty of buzz and new things to come in 2011. Give a URL as a Gift, what... Read more »


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Tron is Back

January 5, 2011    |    By
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Tron is Back

With the release of numerous blockbuster films being released over the holiday season, it’s hard work just to see them all! While a lot of the films are intended for more mature audiences, there’s one film that’s great for kids, teens and parents alike, TRON. This 80′s cult classic is back, with souped-up graphics,... Read more »


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End of Season Sales

December 30, 2010    |    By
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End of Season Sales

The Holidays are all about giving gifts to others, but we Guru’s like to practice self-gifting just as much.  There’s a short window of time between Christmas and New Year’s where almost every store offers massive markdowns and sales to keep the holiday shopping season going. Now’s the time to stock up on Winter... Read more »


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Guest Guru: Recycling Christmas

December 27, 2010    |    By
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Guest Guru: Recycling Christmas

Now that Christmas is over, what do you with the tree and all the other decorations and trimmings from the holidays? Instead of throwing everything away, here’s a complete guide of how to recycle everything from your tree, decorations, and even all those Christmas cards. Have yourself a very Eco-Christmas. Christmas Trees Over 33... Read more »


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Gift Tip of the Day: How to Handle Gifts You Don’t Like

December 26, 2010    |    By
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Gift Tip of the Day: How to Handle Gifts You Don’t Like

It’s a question that comes up every holiday season, what do you say when you receive a gift you don’t like? I’m all for giving a physical gift rather than money or a gift card, it shows that you made an effort to get something you think the recipient might enjoy. Unfortunately, you have... Read more »


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Happy Holidays and Happy New Year

December 25, 2010    |    By
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Happy Holidays and Happy New Year

Thanks for helping us make 2010 a great year. Happy Holidays from the Guru’s and we’ll see you in 2011! Read more »


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See Our Weirdest Gifts on Good Day New York

December 22, 2010    |    By
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What do you get the person who has everything? It’s a question we often get asked, and ask ourselves. Well this season, try gifting a little more “out of the box” with one of our favorite weird gifts. Wanna see some of the oddest things that have come across our desks? Check out this... Read more »


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Last Minute Shopping Guide

December 22, 2010    |    By
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Last Minute Shopping Guide

Here to share her spot-on guide to Last Minute shopping is our newest member of the Gifts Team, Marcia Ryan. She’s searched high and low for every possible gifting solution come Christmas crunch time. From sales, shipping and even mobile apps, she’s got you covered this holiday season. Shipping Although ‘Free-shipping Day’ passed on... Read more »


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A Homemade Christmas

December 21, 2010    |    By
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A Homemade Christmas

For late shoppers like myself, the days leading up to Christmas can feel like a race to the finish line. There’s plenty of last-minute shopping to be done, and nail biting trips to the post office, you begin to lose sight of what this season is all about. So if you’re feeling stumped or... 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.