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Roald Dahl is one of my favorite children's book authors. It's no wonder that his fantastic stories were perfect for the big screen. There was, The Witches, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, I could go on and on. That's why I'm super excited for the latest Dahl book to hit theaters, The Fantastic Mr. Fox.

Directed by indie darling, Wes Anderson, Mr.Fox includes a star-studded cast of George Clooney, Meryl Streep, and Jason Schwartzman. The preview already looks amazing, using stop motion animation just like the Nightmare Before Christmas. This is the perfect flick that both parents and kids will enjoy. Fall in love with Dahl's classics all over again with this Roald Dahl Gift Set. It's the perfect gift for little bookworms with big imaginations. 

Roald Dahl Gift Set starting at $24.96.

The moment has finally arrived. Twilight: New Moon, the sequel to one of the most successful film franchises of all time has finally hit theaters. And if you have a teenage daughter this is probably no surprise to you. Their walls are sure to be covered with all their favorite heroes and heroines, the Cullen Clan, Bella Swan, and of course hunky Jacob. Let her show of her favorite with these 'Team Twilight' T-shirts. 

These hip graphic tees are printed on soft distressed cotton, and proudly declare whose side she's on. I love this "Team Edward" tee with it's cool collegiate  style. Check out the rest of our picks for the Twilight-obsessed and I'll see you at the premiere! 

The Twilight Saga: New Moon 'Team Edward' Burnout Tee starting at $30.00.

With so many upcoming holiday parties, bringing bottle after bottle of wine seems so unoriginal. And who wants to end up with 15 bottles at the night’s end? Why not give a more thoughtful gift? A Reclaimed Slate Cheese Board is perfect because it’s functional for serving some party appetizers. 

The board is made of recycled chalkboards from Franklin Elementary School in Illinois, making it a great eco-friendly option. You can educate other party-goers on the selected cheese by writing the name in chalk. With this creative gift, you’ll surely be the hit of the party. And your host/hostess will think of you for years to come.

Reclaimed Slate Cheese Board starting at $48.00.

Looking for a hot gadget gift this holiday season? Our very own Gift Guru Dan T. breaks down the hottest holiday gadgets on the Digital Trends podcast. There's unique tech gifts for the whole family.

If you’re curious to know the coolest gadget gifts under $150 listen in on Dan’s podcast and check out his list too!  

So what is a Whatnot? A Whatnot is one of the zany-looking Muppet extras you have seen in Muppet productions for years. And thanks to the Muppet Whatnot Workshop, exclusively at FAO Schwarz, you can design and produce a custom-made, one-of-a-kind, Muppet Whatnot of your very own.

For so many years, Muppets have entertained, inspired and taught both young and young-at-heart alike. Now with a Whatnot, you can have a little Muppet magic in your own home. Bottom line: A Muppet Whatnot is a unique and creative gift certain to be a hit. Win it to gift it or win it to get it!

Visit our Gift Giveaway page to enter and view official rules. And check out the Muppet Whatnot video here. 

Are you or someone you know hungry to bite into the next Twilight movie? You’re in luck because there are loads of licensed products that will bring Twilight into every aspect of your life from backpacks and everyday accessories to collectible Twilight action figures and cardboard cut outs. 

We have found the coolest gifts for anyone who has Twilight fever. Don’t forget, the new movie comes next Friday!  See more Twilight gifts and gifts for Teens.

The Twilight Saga: New Moon Board Game starting at $14.97. 

It's finally November, and you know what that means? It's officially toy shopping season. While most of us are busy preparing for Thanksgiving and putting off our Christmas shopping, your kids are getting googly-eyed over all the toy catalogs arriving in the mail. Lucky for you, toy retailers are waging an all out price war and you and I get to reap the benefits. 

Shopping for toys can get overwhelming very quickly, and you want to find the perfect gift that won't get left on the shelf after Christmas morning. Look no further than our Holiday Toy Guide for the hottest toys of the season.  You can search by age, interest, price, you name it. Also check out our Award-Winning Toys Guide, for products that have been given the gold seal of approval by parents, kids and industry experts. And while we all love to procrastinate, toys will be flying off the shelves faster than you can say Tickle Me Elmo. Why not spend Christmas Eve with your family than panicking at Walmart, and let the Gift Guru's help you wrap up all your holiday shopping needs. 

Just like most folks these days, the Gift Guru's are total suckers for sales. Whether you're treating yourself to a new winter coat or starting your holiday shopping early, it always feels good to score something on sale. But what's even more feel good is when that sale goes towards a good cause. That's where the "Big Warm-Up" comes in.

For the next 22 days, Lands End will be offering 20% of any outerwear purchase, when you donate a gently used coat. So far, over a 5,000 coats have been collected to help the homeless this winter. Check out their video to see how the project works and how and where you can donate. And help everyone warm-up this winter. 

We’re kicking off this Holiday Season by giving away a great gift in the first installment of the Gifts.com Great Gift Giveaway Series.

The first gift we’re giving away is the new 16GB iPod Nano. The new Nano is an exceptional update of an already great iPod. The highlight of the 5th generation Nano?  It now has the ability to shoot video! How cool is that to be able to shoot video clips anywhere you go with this pocket-sized powerhouse. Throw in the new FM tuner and nine new glossy metallic shades to choose from, and I just might enter myself (don’t worry I can’t…and won’t!). 

Click here to enter for a chance to win this baby. 

Win it to gift it or win it to get it!

Yes I will admit it – I am a certified “Gleek.”  The show is cheesy, unrealistic and cheesy (worth saying twice.) And I love every minute of each episode!  Any show where the underdog gets to win AND sing is a show I have to watch. 

They all sound great in the soundtrack – better than they did at the World Series. But who cares about that because Glee doesn’t belong in the real world – it’s where we go to escape from the real world. And this new soundtrack does the trick in between episodes! It's a great little gift to surprise the music lover on your list. 

Glee: The Music Soundtrack starting at $11.55.