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Guest Guru: Cold Weather Must-Have

January 24, 2011    |    By +
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Guest Guru: Cold Weather Must-Have

Even us Guru’s get stumped sometimes when it comes to finding great gifts. That’s when we turn to the greatest gifting resource of all: the Gifts team, to help us solve our gifting conundrums. This week’s edition of gifting guidance comes from Raina, a product manager by day, and newly minted mother by night.... Read more »


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Hot! Hot! Hot!

January 21, 2011    |    By +
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Hot! Hot! Hot!

It might be 24 degrees outside. And it seems like there has been a foot of snow on the ground for a month, but here’s one to make you feel a little bit more toasty. The just-released “The Sriracha Cookbook: 50 “Rooster Sauce” Recipes that Pack a Punch” turns up the heat with dozens... Read more »


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Sites We Love: Stylebakery Teen

January 20, 2011    |    By +
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Sites We Love: Stylebakery Teen

What can I say? As the teen trend editor at Gifts.com I “heart” Stylebakeryteen.com. I’ve been following them for years and always turn to them for the most up to date insight on the world of teens. From fashion and beauty trends to what celebs are in and who is out, they’ve got their... Read more »


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New Kid on the Block

January 19, 2011    |    By +
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New Kid on the Block

What happens when you combine the two favorite interests for boys, Ninjas and Legos? You get Ninjagos, the newest brick set and game from Lego. Unlike most Lego sets, Ninjagos are designed for battle.  Along with playsets and vehicles, it’s all about mastering the art of “spinjitzu”. You can collect different Ninjago Spinners and... Read more »


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Guest Guru: Why the Brits Love Tea

January 18, 2011    |    By +
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Guest Guru: Why the Brits Love Tea

As a typical Brit, I am a huge tea fan. 165 million cups of tea are drunk every day in Britain, working out at over 60 billion cups a year! Many Brits stand by the idea that ‘a cup of tea solves everything’. There are even books, blogs, Facebook sites and tees dedicated it.... Read more »


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Hello Kitty for Sephora

January 14, 2011    |    By +
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Hello Kitty for Sephora

One of the most iconic, and I should say girly-est brands out there, Hello Kitty has launched an exclusive make-up collection for Sephora. And it’s about time. I’m a total sucker for cute packaging, so naturally I find myself thinking, yes, as a grown woman I do need to own a cat-shaped compact. The... Read more »


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Sound Off

January 12, 2011    |    By +
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Sound Off

These uber cool portable speakers shaped like designer vinyl toys let creative types share their music in style. My personal favorite, Mobi Skully, has that universally trendy and cute kitty skull and bones motif that’s perfect for edgy young guys or girls. Mobi works with various artists to create this line of toy speakers... Read more »


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What’s Your Gifting Style?

January 11, 2011    |    By +
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What’s Your Gifting Style?

Everybody has a “gifting style” whether they’re aware of it or not. Your personal tastes are always a subconscious influence on the gifts you buy for others.  While the ultimate goal is to find something you think the recipient will like, a little bit of your personal style will always be a factor. So... Read more »


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2011: The Year of the Tablet

January 10, 2011    |    By +
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2011: The Year of the Tablet

Each year the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) offers a glimpse into the future of consumer electronics and gadgets. While there are seemingly countless products spread over the show’s nearly 2 millions square feet of booth space, we wonder…what are some of the product consumer electronics product trends? And more importantly to us Gifts.com, what... Read more »


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Tron is Back

January 5, 2011    |    By +
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Tron is Back

With the release of numerous blockbuster films being released over the holiday season, it’s hard work just to see them all! While a lot of the films are intended for more mature audiences, there’s one film that’s great for kids, teens and parents alike, TRON. This 80′s cult classic is back, with souped-up graphics,... 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.