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Your Mom Doesn’t Want That!

May 7, 2013    |    By +
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We surveyed more than 1,000 American women to set the record straight on what Mother’s Day gifts are doomed and which are destined for greatness. The survey explored what mothers want, what their children think they want, and what moms actually get. Moms don’t realize the stress that they cause by saying that they... Read more »


School Houses Rock Today!

May 7, 2013    |    By +
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Do you have a teacher who changed your life or inspired you to be more? I had quite a few and who knows who I’d be without them. I even had the privilege of being a teacher for a few years when learned just what a labor of love it is to teach. Those... Read more »


7 Gardening Gifts for Mom

May 6, 2013    |    By +
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It’s no cliche, moms like to garden. Maybe it’s the chance to soak up a little sun while being productive. We learned in our recent survey, that more than 30% of moms of all ages actually want something garden related as her Mother’s Day gift this year. Perhaps it’s the chance to complete a... Read more »


Gifts Guide to 1st Holy Communion

May 4, 2013    |    By +
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Communion season is in full swing in the Roman Catholic community. Most catholic children receive their first communion around the age of 7 or 8 and it marks the beginning of the lifetime of receiving the sacrament of the holy Eucharist. Usually celebrated along with family and friends, this important Catholic tradition is a... Read more »


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5 Personalized Gifts Your Mom Wants

May 3, 2013    |    By +
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When we think of Mother’s Day we think of sending bouquets or jewelry, but what about something more personal? Show her you care by giving her a personalized Mother’s Day gift that she’ll actually love using. Here we go…I’m going out on a limb and saying that these are the 5 best personalized gifts... Read more »


Graduation Gifts: Best Sense of Humor

May 3, 2013    |    By +
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Today I want to delve into gifts for the jokesters and pranksters you might be buying for. Anyone who enjoys a good laugh and doesn’t take life too seriously will be pleased with this amazingly hilarious group of gifts. Go to Gifts.com to shop my entire list Gifts for Grads with a Sense of... Read more »


7 Cliché Gifts for Mom That Rock

May 2, 2013    |    By +
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We all know them…the gifts that people give to mom year after year after year after year. And hey, why not? It worked the first time, so why mess it up by trying something else? Well, if you like the comfort of picking a gift in one of those cliche categories I am here... Read more »


Shop the Show with Dana Holmes

April 30, 2013    |    By +
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If you were watching your morning news recently, you may have caught me sharing some of my favorite Mother’s Day gift ideas! TV is always so much fun for me to do, but there is never enough time to get all of the great details in about each product. So, in case you want... Read more »


10 Stylish Gifts for Grandma

April 27, 2013    |    By +
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Grandma may be getting older, but she’s just coming into her prime. Celebrate her with something stylish and memorable that she will love bragging about and showing off to her friends. She has earned something in a higher price bracket too, so if you have a bunch of siblings go in on something extravagant... Read more »


Graduation Gifts: Best Dressed Girl on Campus

April 26, 2013    |    By +
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I find that the most difficult graduates to buy for are the trendanistas in our lives. Everyone knows at least one of these uber- hip ladies that know all of the biggest trends before anyone else: the fashion obsessed! While they can be tricky to find gifts for, I am a bit of an... 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.