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Whether they just graduated with their diploma, BA, or MBA you know they’re destined for corporate glory. Celebrate their ambition (and maybe their new job) with something that will help them climb that ladder like this solid wood valet stand with mirror. 

He’ll always look pressed to perfection and board room ready with this handy helper. Plus it has a dish for his keys, watch, money clip and spare change so he’ll have everything he needs for no stress mornings. Check out all of our Great Gifts for Future CEOs or other class superlatives.   

Solid Wood Valet Stand with Mirror and Coat Rack starting at $89.99.

When a big anniversary comes along, some people like to give gifts according to what each milestone calls for, paper for 1st, silver for the 25th, but what about for those in-between occasions? That's why I love the Anniversary Book, because every anniversary is a milestone! 

This charming memory book allows couples to store photos, notes, and messages they can write to each other every year. It becomes a piece of family history as it gets filled up with the wonderful memories they share together. It's hand-bound, filled with 40 pages, and features a beautiful cover. It's the gift they'll always use and cherish. For more great tips, check out our Anniversay gift guide.

Anniversary Book starting at $55.00.

Dad's like to grill. And like millions of other dads, over Memorial Day weekend I was in front of the grill trying to get into mid-season grilling form. In fact, Grilling is one of the five “G”s that must be remembered for finding great gifts for Father’s Day.

Here’s a great idea for anyone who will be manning a grill or working the room as a summer party host. It’s the leather “beverage” holster that holds one can or bottle of their preference. The holster is the perfect party tool to keep the grilling and the hosting at peak efficiency. Aside from being practical, it looks pretty sweet too. Just remember to tell them where you found it! Here are some more gifts for dad we’re sure he’ll love.

Beer Holster starting at $34.95. 

No time is a bad time to curl up with a great book and there’s no better way to show your horse lover bookworm that you care than to surprise them with this whimsical bookmark. 

They can corral the pages of their favorite book so they know where to return after their ride. This handcrafted bookmark has two miniature pewter stirrups knotted to the ends of a brown leather strap reminiscent of stirrup leathers. And at less than $20, it makes a great gift for bookworms of all ages. Tally-ho! 

Stirrup Bookmark starting at $19.95.

Gifts.com would like to wish everyone a great Memorial Day weekend.  Sometimes, the true meaning of Memorial Day gets lost in all fun and outdoor festivities, but we should all take a minute to think of those who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice in service of their country. 

And while, Memorial Day probably isn’t the most gift-able holiday, I love the idea of giving an American flag as a gift. Old Glory makes a great a housewarming gift.

While were at it, with millions of grills being fired up this weekend, a grilling gift will certainly be appreciated as a fine gift to host who’s putting together a great Memorial Day spread this weekend. Here are some more of our gift picks for Memorial Day. Have a safe and fun weekend!

Signature Flag starting at $69.95. 

It’s Dads and Grads season here at Gifts.com. So what’s the best way to find gifts for dad or grad? For grads we have our special Graduation page where you can find great gifts for graduates of any age. And if you want to find great gifts for dads, but don’t know where to start, check out our Father’s Day gift page or refer to our “5G’s” of Father’s Day gift guide for great tips. 

One of the five “Gs” of Father’s Day gifting is Gadgets. And like Dads, Grads have their fair share of gadgets too. So here’s a gift idea that’s perfect for both. It’s the iHome iP9 clock radio audio system compatible with both ipod and iphone. I’ve had the iP9 for a few months now and I love it. Two great features I love with the iP9 is waking up to a playlist of my liking from my ipod and having a fully charged ipod (or iphone) when I wake up.

I can’t say dad will now enjoy waking up with this alarm clock, and I can’t promise the grad won’t tap the snooze right through that 8:30 AM Film Crit class. I will bet, however, that the iP9 is sure to be an great sounding and appreciated upgrade over their current alarm clock.

iHome iP9 Clock Radio for iPhone & iPod starting at $85.84. 

As the weather heats up, and kids get the itch to play outside, you want something to occupy their creative and active needs. Look no further than the Build Your Own Airplane Kit from Cardboard Designs. 

We've blogged about our love of these guys in the past, and there's good reason. This eco-friendly kit is made of foldable cardboard, so your little Miss or Mr.Imagination gets to build it from scratch then decorate it as they please. When they're done flying around the backyard, the plane folds easily for storage or travel. For other eco-friendly fun, check out their lemonade stand or Blast Off Rocket. 

Build Your Own Airplane starting at $54.00.

As you may know, I'm a big fan of the Wii. The active play is a lot of fun, but I really love the way the Wii can involve the whole family and provide a 21st century spin on family game night.

Today I had the chance to have a new Wii experience. EA Sports Active is not really a game, but a lifestyle fitness program. With EA Sports Active you use your Wii as your own personal trainer to make customized workout routines.  Running, punching, swinging, squats, lunges, and tons more physical movements are incorporated into the workouts.  Check out this video to get a better idea of what we're talking about.

One thing I love about EA Sports Active is you can tailor your workouts to suit your needs.  The cornerstone workout in Sports Active is the 30 Day Challenge. The 30 Day Challenge is a great training tool that provides fun and varied workouts (of your choosing), progress reports, and encouraging feedback.

So while fitness gifts can sometimes get you in trouble, it might not make the best Father's Day gift (but then again, maybe it might). I really like EA Sports Active for anyone you know who is looking to lead an active and healthy lifestyle or for a kick start to their workout routine.

EA Sports Active for Wii starting at $58.99.

I know we’re just moving past getting a great gift for mom, but in the gifting world, this week represents the official opening of Father’s Day season. As gift gurus, it’s our job to find gifts for dad, so you don’t have to. 

Sure June 21st is down the road a bit, but believe it or not, now is the time to start thinking about dad, especially if you want to get dad a personalized gift for Father’s Day. One of my favorite personalized gifts for dad is a customized Louisville Slugger baseball bat. These legendary bats are gorgeous and can be customized with someone's name up to four lines of copy. It’s perfect for the Sports Fan Dad and as office décor, it makes a fun conversational piece at work. Dad’s not a sports fan? No problem, here’s our newly-launched Father’ Day page where you can find the perfect gift for dad.

Personalized Louisville Slugger Full-Size Bat starting at $64.99.