Posts Tagged ‘ Birthday ’

Sheen Saga

March 3, 2011    |    By +
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Sheen Saga

Like most, I really have no idea if we,re in the beginning, middle or (sadly) the end chapters of the Charlie Sheen saga. What I do know, is that right now, we’ve all been graced with a unique gifting opportunity. So what does this all mean to a Gift Guru? Well, here’s my take.... Read more »


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The Jack is Back

March 1, 2011    |    By +
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The Jack is Back

Roughly, 15 years ago the office landscape was WAY different. Back then, websites were far from ubiquitous, social networking were two words they had yet to be paired together and the fax machine was the vital office tool. I mention this because about 15 years ago, our office was swept up by You Don’t... Read more »


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Toy Fair Favorites

February 22, 2011    |    By +
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Toy Fair Favorites

Toy Fair has come and gone, but the fun is just getting started. We saw all sorts of gadgets and gizmos that will be hitting toy shelves this year that we’d love to get our hands on now. While most of these toys won’t be out til summer and fall, there’s a few that... Read more »


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The Guru’s Take On Toy Fair

February 18, 2011    |    By +
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It’s that time of year again, Toy Fair Time! With over 100,000 new products to sort through, the Guru’s certainly had their work cut out for them. We saw a lot of cool stuff we’re excited about for 2011, and of course we’ll be sharing all the must-have items and reviews in the next... Read more »


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Spring Fashion Breakdown

February 18, 2011    |    By +
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Spring Fashion Breakdown

After getting a sneak peak of Spring weather today and New York Fashion Week wrapping up, I for one am ready to put away snow boots and break out the flip flops. To help you get ready for blue skies, we’ve broken down the main trends to keep your eye out for in the... Read more »


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We are the Champions

February 10, 2011    |    By +
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We are the Champions

To the victor go the spoils- and to fans of the victors, goes a ton of new Green Bay Packers Super Bowl Champions gear! While there’s no shortage of SBXLV gear, fans now have to start thinking about how they’ll show their Packer pride and let everyone know they’re a Packer Backer. Here are... Read more »


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Real Beer Goggles

February 4, 2011    |    By +
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Real Beer Goggles

Make turning 21 a real party with these slightly embarrassing and totally hilarious costumes. My favorite is the Beer Man Kit that comes with an upside down beer mug hat, foam beer goggles and a foam mustache. Which piece is most likely to survive the night? My vote is for the hat. These costumes... Read more »


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Frankly Portable

February 2, 2011    |    By +
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Frankly Portable

I’ve always been a big fan of Paul Frank for creating the coolest monkey around…Julius! Teens love his simple and playful designs. Let’s face it, everything he makes is adorable. But, my new favorite is the Paul Frank Julius Dance Machine portable iPod docking station. It lets you take the party with you wherever... Read more »


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It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World

January 31, 2011    |    By +
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It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World

Twice a year, the Gifts team heads to the New York International Gift Fair to see what companies big and small have to offer in the new year.  If you think we have a hard time narrowing down our favorite gifts from thousands of products all over the web, you can’t imagine the task... Read more »


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Countdown to the Bowl Game

January 26, 2011    |    By +
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Countdown to the Bowl Game

As a football fan with no strong rooting interest in either conference final, I gotta say, there’s something very cool about two legendary football franchises battling out in Super Bowl XLV. With a combined 18 championships, I don’t think it gets any better (Jets fans may disagree) than watching two iconic teams battle it... 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.