A shopping blog of cool gift ideas

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.

You love DIY products, you love the environment, and you love your cat, so it only makes sense that you'd love making eco-friendly products in your own home for your cat. The Eco-Me Cat Kit is a 100% eco-friendly tool kit that enables you to use safe and natural products from your own kitchen. Mixing ingredients from your cupboards like baking soda and vinegar with specially blended essential oils like rosemary, citronella, and lemongrass you can make products for your cats like flea and bug spray, litter freshener, organic catnip pillows, and all-natural treats. Treat your cat, treat the environment and treat yourself.

Eco-Me Cat Kit starting at $24.00.

The good thing about getting a great gift for dad is there are plenty of “last minute” gift ideas he will love. But time’s not really on your side, so here’s what to do. Consider an “Of-The Month” Club.  It’s an easy last minute gift you can tailor to dad’s tastes. 

First you have to pick a “club”. There are plenty of options. Wine of the Month, Beer of the Month, BBQ Sauce of the Month, Cheesecake of the Month Club…you get the idea.  Once you pick the club, choose the duration. You can select a full year, so dad will receive a bottle of BBQ sauce each month for a year.  Or you can do four months or six options. Again, there are plenty of of durations to choose from (and prices points). After those selections are made, during the payment process you can send the gift announcement by email and/or you can print that announcement from your computer.  So it’s basically an instant gift requiring no trip to the mall. In my opinion, this is a no-brainer. Dad loves it, you look good, and Gifts.com looks good for getting you out of a jam at the last minute. Here’s some great “Of the Month” gift options.

BBQ Sauce of the Month Club- 3 Months starting at $59.85. 

We may still be a few days away from the official start of summer, but that doesn't mean the backyard soirées and BBQ invitations haven't started piling up. And while any host or hostess is sure to be prepared to kick off the season, it doesn't mean he or she won't be delighted when you surprise them with some great entertaining essentials. Here are our hot hostess picks for parties big and small. 

As with any celebration, there's bound to be a couple broken glasses and scattered plastic cups, save them from these party pitfalls with some festive outdoor tumblers that are unbreakable and easy to clean.  

One the of the best things about wining and dining in the backyard is the natural light as you dine under the stars. Add some soft light to their night with these summer scented candles. I love the pineapple shaped one to give it that Luau vibe.  

Nothing says summer like a cold crisp glass of iced tea. This kit includes iced tea and lemonade mix, lemon cookies, a serving pitcher and a hostess tray. Arnold Palmer's anyone?  

And let's not forget the key to any successful summer party, Ice Cream! Kids and Adults alike will melt for these cone-shaped bowls perfect for make your own sundaes.