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End of Season Sales

December 30, 2010    |    By +
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End of Season Sales

The Holidays are all about giving gifts to others, but we Guru’s like to practice self-gifting just as much.  There’s a short window of time between Christmas and New Year’s where almost every store offers massive markdowns and sales to keep the holiday shopping season going. Now’s the time to stock up on Winter... Read more »


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Your Own Personal Trainer

December 23, 2010    |    By +
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Your Own Personal Trainer

Don’t look now, but 2011 is pretty much here. As we flip the calendar page late next week, many will be compelled to get their New Year’s resolutions out of the concept phase and into the action phase. My resolution(s) will certainly have to do with keeping active and doing a lot of running,... Read more »


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My Must-Have Cookbook Compendium

December 20, 2010    |    By +
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My Must-Have Cookbook Compendium

Over the last few years I have become slightly obsessed with cooking, baking and eating. It’s a miracle that I haven’t had to replace my wardrobe, but I have had to replace my pots, knives and a few other odds and ends to get my kitchen in shape for serious preparations. One of the... Read more »


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G is for Gift

December 16, 2010    |    By +
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G is for Gift

Custom Gifts always lend themselves a personal touch, but now that it’s holiday shopping crunch time, there’s not always enough time to get things personalized. The solution? Initial themed gifts. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite gifts, many of which allow you to choose the letter of the recipients name without an extra... Read more »


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Win Your Very Own Pony

December 14, 2010    |    By +
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Win Your Very Own Pony

Pretty much since the dawn of gifting, ponies have been very high on the wish lists of kids everywhere. Yet, without a barn, hay, and saddle (not to mention the financial resources), the gift of a pony tends to remain more of a fantasy than reality. Or does it? The FurReal Friends Butterscotch Pony... Read more »


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Guest Guru: My Favorite Gift

December 13, 2010    |    By +
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Guest Guru: My Favorite Gift

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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Super Sonic

December 3, 2010    |    By +
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Super Sonic

Having an iconic video game franchise is sometimes both a blessing and a curse. In the hits-driven business of video games, having a game title or brand that stands the test of time is a rarity and a really special achievement. At the same time, there is always the pressure of having to make... Read more »


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Gifts.com in the News!

December 2, 2010    |    By +
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Gifts.com in the News!

What type of gift giver are you? Are you a label lover, a DIY extraordinaire, a sentimentalist? At Gifts.com we allow you to shop for your recipient by their personality, but what about the personality type of the gift giver? Your interests often reflect the type of gifts you like to give. Find out... Read more »


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Hey Dollface

November 30, 2010    |    By +
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Hey Dollface

Tweens and teens love expressing themselves and the YooDoo Doll is a super fun way for them to do just that. It comes with iron on transfers that let them print their own images and create their own custom mini-me from the face to the t-shirt that comes with it. We have one here... Read more »


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What Would You Do for a “Fiverr”?

November 24, 2010    |    By +
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What Would You Do for a “Fiverr”?

I just came across fiverr.com. It’s a totally fun site serving as a one-stop destination “for people to share things they’re willing to do for $5″. There are scores of completely whacky things people will do for five dollars and many of them could certainly be considered “gift-able”. And after a not too terribly... 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.