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What’s In? Mason Is In!

January 23, 2013    |    By +
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What’s In? Mason Is In!

The Gifts: Aladdin’s Spring 2013 Drinkware Line Up (available in stores April/May) The Scoop: Aladdin recently showcased some of the Spring 2013 products. The “Americana” trend is white hot and these beverage holders are kinda like the “comfort food” of drinkware. Here are two must-haves: The Original Insulated Mason Tumbler has such a retro,... Read more »


Luxe Gifts for the Over-the-Top Hostess

January 16, 2013    |    By +
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Luxe Gifts for the Over-the-Top Hostess

We all have those people in our lives who have it all and love to share it at their fabulous and frequent parties. But, what is an appropriate hostess gift for these oh so over the top domestic divas? Do they really need a gift? Well they don’t need anything, but you can still... Read more »


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Guru Resolution: Going Slow

January 7, 2013    |    By +
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2013 is my year of the slow cooker! I used to be the last person on earth who you would expect to dip a toe in the slow cooker pool, but here I go. It might seem a little odd to base a New Year’s resolution on a kitchen appliance, but I think getting... Read more »


Holiday Treats You Can Make and Eat

December 22, 2012    |    By +
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Fun Edible Projects

The best part about the holidays are the yummy treats you get to eat with the family but it is even better when the whole family gets together to create their own treats  too! The most classic edible project of all for the holidays is a Gingerbread Candy Cottage Kit ! It is easy... Read more »


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Holiday Cocktail Party Rescue Plan

December 20, 2012    |    By +
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Patron Sweet Dreams Cocktail Recipe

If you are like me, you have a lot of cocktail parties to attend, and hopefully one to host before the holidays are through. That means I don’t have a lot of time to plan anything. But, thanks to my friends at Patron and Sony we all will at least have some amazing cocktails... Read more »


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Hollywood Unwrapped!

December 18, 2012    |    By +
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I was lucky enough to spend the day in a Hollywood studio with the fabulous Anya Sarre! We had so much fun talking about the holidays and I got to share a whole slew of invaluable holiday information geared to make your holidays a whole lot easier. Lucky for you, it was taped and... Read more »


6 Gifts to Set up Your Holiday Gift Closet!

November 15, 2012    |    By +
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The holidays can be stressful, so now that we are still far enough out that we can think straight, you should seriously consider stocking a few gifts on hand for unexpected guests and last minute party invitations. I like to call it the “holiday gift closet” but it can be a shelf, under a... Read more »


Gift Ideas for a Divorce Party

October 16, 2012    |    By +
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Gift Ideas for a Divorce Party

Divorce may be the end of a marriage, but it is the beginning of a new chapter in a woman’s life. Throwing a divorce party is a great way to move on and celebrate the new journey ahead. When you choose a gift for your friend take her personality and character into consideration, but... 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.