Time to Play: Summer Toy Trends

May 2, 2011    |    By +
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Last week we attend the Time To Play Spring Showcase. The toy industry event gives media outlets and taste makers a peek at what toys will be hot this season (and beyond). Not only did we get a firsthand look at some really fun outdoor toys, such as the latest from Super Soaker and... Read more »


Guest Guru: Jen Swetzoff of Parenture

April 29, 2011    |    By +
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Guest Guru: Jen Swetzoff of Parenture

Moms are busy people – often accomplishing more in a day that seems humanly possible. For the Super Mom in your life who’s always on the go, celebrate her tireless energy and positive attitude with these gifts for Mother’s Day.   Gifts for Moms on the Go For the mom who’d rather go for... Read more »


Wedding Fever

April 28, 2011    |    By +
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Wedding Fever

With just one day away, Royal Wedding mania has hit a fever pitch. Brits and Americans alike are counting down to the wedding of the century. Everyone’s a sucker for a modern fairytale. After all we don’t have royalty of our own, so it’s fun to watch the spectacle of everything. While the more... Read more »


Celebrate Your Star Mom: Classic Mom

April 27, 2011    |    By +
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Celebrate Your Star Mom: Classic Mom

During the coming weeks leading up to Mother’s Day, we’ve been highlighting our favorite Mom’s from our Star Mom Gift Guide. Each of these A-lister’s embody a type of Mom we all know and love. Last week we gushed over funny lady and working mom, Tina Fey. This week it’s all about First Lady... Read more »


Admirable Gifts for Admins

April 26, 2011    |    By +
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Admirable Gifts for Admins

This country does not run on Dunkin, it runs on the unceasing efforts that make up the Administrative workforce. They keep the wheels turning, companies together, deals made and basically control the chaos of everyday life. Assistant’s Day is tomorrow, but in reality it should be celebrated all year long. There’s many ways you... Read more »


Guest Guru: Matt O’Rourke from Cloud9Living.com

April 25, 2011    |    By +
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Guest Guru: Matt O’Rourke from Cloud9Living.com

We Gift Gurus like to throw around the words “Experiential Gifts” when it comes to giving a unexpected gift, but we sometimes forget not everyone is hip to our gifting lingo. We have entire map that allows you to search for a cool “gift of experience” by your location or your recipient’s location. Cool,... Read more »


April Showers Bring Nice Flowers

April 22, 2011    |    By +
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April Showers Bring Nice Flowers

Something about our Moms makes us want to go the extra mile when it comes to celebrating her special day (sorry Dads we love you too!). A spring bouquet of fresh flowers is always nice, but why not give her something something that will last beyond one bloom? While we all know about birthstones,... Read more »


Eco for Everyone

April 21, 2011    |    By +
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Eco for Everyone

Earth Day is only one day away and while it still is a holiday that comes only one day a year, its message is something that should be celebrated year round. So what does it mean to celebrate Earth Day anyway? Does it mean you plant a tree? Bike to work? Start a compost... Read more »


How to Easter-ify your Home

April 20, 2011    |    By +
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How to Easter-ify your Home

Ushering in the season of blooming flowers and longer days can be just what you needed to get over the gloomy, grim winter blues. There’s no better time than Easter to dust off your pastel linens and welcome spring with open arms (and windows). Take my advice and do a little prep work before... 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.