A shopping blog of cool gift ideas

As far as sports fantasies go, shagging fly balls in centerfield in Yankee Stadium, doing a loop at the Augusta National Golf course and playing a set center court at Wimbledon would all be equally mind-blowing for me. Part of the dream has virtually come true with EA Sports’ Grand Slam Tennis for the Wii. 

Grand Slam Tennis allows you to not only play realistic matches at Wimbledon, but the other three Grand Slam tournament venues as well. Another cool feature is you can play matches as any one of some of the game greats like McEnroe, Navratilova, Borg, Venus, Serena, Becker, or Federer to name a few. 

But for me, the coolest part of Grand Slam Tennis is the very responsive shot making capabilities made possible with the Wii. So if you make downward motion with your Wiimote, you will slice the ball. If you swing low to high you’ll execute a shot with topspin. Swing early and you’ll (if you’re righty) pull the ball to the left. Swing late,  and you’ll push the ball to the right. In short, Grand Slam tennis offers game play that mimics real tennis. 

But here’s the kicker, Grand Slam Tennis can be played using the Wii’s relatively new Wii Motionplus attachment (connects to the bottom of the Wiimote). What Motionplus allows for is even more accurate active play experience.  Its refined sensitivity makes your movements even more literally mimicked within the game. Aside from just being cool, it’s just a little snapshot of some of the capabilities of the Motionplus enhancement. I love EA’s Grand Slam Tennis for tennis fans, sports fans, Wii fanatics and for anyone who just wants to try something pretty cool.

EA Grand Slam Tennis for Wii starting at $39.99.

It's a time that kids get to roam free and parents retake the house back for themselves, that's right it's time for summer camp! I have my fair share of camp experience, sports camps, riding camps, sleep away camps, and despite the bee stings, the bruises and bandages it was a great experience. Just in case your little one starts to get homesick, send them a care package to remind them they are missed. They can sport these "Take a Hike" Pajamas and be the coolest kid in the bunkhouse. 

This adorable shorts set features some camping woodland creatures and has an elastic waistband so it will comfortably fit most kids. For little girl campers, there's the "Hooo's Sleepy" pajama set featuring cute little owls. Be sure to check out the rest of our gifts for campers and see a range of gift ideas from s'more makers to bug catchers. Happy Camping!

Take a Hike PJ's starting at $30.00. 

By now the whole world is mourning the death of the King of Pop. Michael Jackson's far reaching musical and cultural influence turned him into an icon for these times. Everywhere you go, restaurants, stores, cars driving by, his music can be heard. Whether you grew up listening to the Jackson 5, or danced along to Thriller, everyone has their favorite song. 

Wear your support with this I "Glove" MJ T-shirt. A take on the famous I "Heart" NY shirts, this custom tee pays tribute to his unique style and is just one way of remembering this great music legend. He will be missed.

I "Glove" MJ Shirt starting at $17.95.

A very popular search on our site is retirement gifts. When my dad recently retired, it was all about him re-taking up the game of golf.  It has been a lot of fun watching him get into the game he hadn’t played in a long time. When it comes to getting a great gift for the golfer heading into retirement, we have some fun and unique ideas. 

I like the personalized Executive Golf Putting Gift Set as retirement gift. It’s a tasteful and classy memento that says to the golfer “Enjoy your retirement- you certainly deserve it!” Here are some more great retirement gifts for the golfer.

Personalized Executive Golf Putting Gift Set starting at $44.95. 

I can hardly believe it myself, but it's almost July! The rain has finally stopped and I'm ready for sun, fun and fireworks this Fourth of July. It's less than a week away, so check out our patriotic party essentials for this weekend. 

No one can resist cheesecake on a hot summer's day, and this red, white and blueberry cake is sure to disappear quickly from the picnic table. 

For those without a flagpole, you can achieve the same effect with this personalized flag plague. It's weathered finish gives it a folk art look for a dash of Americana decor to any home.

And let's not forget the kids with this American Flag Tank, perfect for boys and girls running around on the beach or backyard. 

For the entertainers, these portable wood flag serving trays will make any party feel festive and mess free. 

Check out the rest of our Fourth of July picks for hot holiday gift ideas.

One of the most stressful things when it comes to moving, is changing your address. Whether it's forwarding the mail, updating contacts, or notifying friends and family of the new location, it becomes a huge hassle on top of everything that comes with a new home. That's why my idea of the perfect housewarming gift includes Personalized Stationery. 

You can customize it with the recipients' new address, so then there's no excuse for not keeping in touch. It's definitely a nice touch if your welcoming someone to the new neighborhood. Since nice stationery can get pricey, I recommend going in as a group or couple's gift. Check out some of these fresh designs for Summer courtesy of Lilly Pullitzer. And don't be surprised when a familiar Thank You card shows up in the mailbox.

Personalized Lime Note Card Stationery starting at $92.00. 

I spend every day scouring the web for gift inspiration and inspiration in general and just can’t get enough of SheKnows. I mean, any site that points out the "Top 10 Dog Friendly Cities in the U.S." and the "Hottest Summer Hairstyles", is a friend of mine.   

It’s great to have so much info at my fingertips especially with as much time as I spend online and as little time as I have offline. Now when I wait for another page to load, I toggle over to SheKnows and get the scoop without missing a beat. Thanks SheKnows! 

On Tuesday, I had the opportunity to discus travel and summertime gadgets with Leif Iverson of Digital Trends. You can hear our discussion on the Digital Trends podcast. Digital Trends is a great online resource helping tech and gadgets lovers find the latest news, reviews, sneak-peek previews and discussions of the trend-setting technology products.  If you’re living a tech-loving lifestyle, you’re gonna want to bookmark the Digital Trends site.

The podcast basically covered Gifts.com’s summer travel and gadget guide. These are our gift picks that will help get the most out of summer. Some highlights are the digital camera swim mask, the solar LED water bottle cap, and the remote control snack float!

Now that wedding season is in full swing, it's time to start making your gift checklists. With engagements parties, bridal showers and wedding gifts, it can be quite taxing on your poor wallet. Get more bang for your buck with these reversible table tea lights. 

Literally two gifts in one, these colorful holders are perfect for holding tea light candles and when you flip them over they become taper holders. It's the chicest way to spruce up any couple's table. And for under $50, you can save all those extra dollars on occasions in the near future, like baby showers. 

Reversible Taper Tea lights starting at $29.95.

For all those tennis lovers out there, Wimbledon is like the Superbowl of the racquet world. And with American powerhouses like Venus and Serena Williams dominating the sport, this yearly event has gained more of an audience across the pond.

For those who like to work on their backhand without scorching under the sun, this stylish and sporty visor is the perfect accessory. Made of durable raffia and a cotton stretch band, it will fit most head sizes with ease and blocks those harmful rays. It's great gift for your favorite Country Clubber. 

Helen Kaminski 'Marnie' Visor starting at $65.00.