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Giftees Finalist Wrap Up!!

November 15, 2011    |    By +
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Giftees Finalist Wrap Up!!

Ok, folks, you have 3 more days to cast your votes on the best gifts of 2011! You can vote ten times a day, every day so make sure your favorites win by casting your votes often. Speaking of favorites, here are some of our judges’ picks to give you some inspiration. Winners will... Read more »


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Easy As Pie

November 14, 2011    |    By +
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Easy As Pie

Whether they’re an every day baker or are intimidated by the precision required to create the perfect pie crust, this little gadget from Breville will have them whistling while they work. It doesn’t get easier than baking cute, perfect little individual pies in 8 just minutes. The non-stick surface and included pastry cutter make... Read more »


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Gifting News from Around the Web

November 11, 2011    |    By +
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Gifting News from Around the Web

Greetings from Los Angeles! We joined the rest of the Gifts team out here all week to soak in the sun and work on some big projects coming up that we’re really excited about. Besides scoping out celebrities in Hollywood, we shared our favorite Under $10 gifts with one of our favorite magazines, Redbook.... Read more »


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We’ve Got a Soft Spot for Squishables

November 7, 2011    |    By +
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We’ve Got a Soft Spot for Squishables

The Gift: Squishable stuffed animals (available now in two sizes for around $20 & $40) The Scoop: Squishables are the plushy-ish stuff animals (and monsters) ever! The round plush toys are ridiculously cute come in in two sizes. The 7.5″ Squishable is a great “Stocking Stuffer” option, but I’m my opinion, you really have... Read more »


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Our 2011 Holiday Toy Guide is Here!

November 3, 2011    |    By +
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Our 2011 Holiday Toy Guide is Here!

Each year, the Gifts team compiles our favorite toys we tried and tested throughout the year to come up with our Holiday Toy Guide. And trust me when I say, it gets harder and harder each year. With so many toys out there and your child being bombarded with advertising everywhere, it’s hard to... Read more »


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Guest Guru: Kapil Kale of GiftRocket

November 2, 2011    |    By +
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Guest Guru: Kapil Kale of GiftRocket

Gift cards have been an old standby gift for a long time. They’re great for last-minute but in a lot of ways, they feel like a gifting cop-out. And you’re usually restricted to buying them for only specific business that offer them. Well GiftRocket wants to change all that. With his new company, co-founder... Read more »


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Cold Weather Essentials for Her

October 28, 2011    |    By +
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Cold Weather Essentials for Her

After living in New York City for 6 years, and being a Florida native, I’ve finally figured out how to skate through the winter unscathed. Here is my suggested invincible winter wardrobe that will have you skipping through blizzards and freezing rain like it’s a summer afternoon. Sure, I had to save my pennies... Read more »


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Giftee Awards Guest Judge: Pronto

October 19, 2011    |    By +
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Giftee Awards Guest Judge: Pronto

We have gotten some truly stellar folks to join us in our search for the best gifts of 2011 and it’s hard to believe that we’re down to our final judge feature! Be sure to get your 2011 Giftee Award nomination in by Friday, October 21st for your chance to win $500! So, without... Read more »


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Fitbit Ultra: the Wearable, Wireless, Wellness Monitor

October 18, 2011    |    By +
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Fitbit Ultra: the Wearable, Wireless, Wellness Monitor

The Gift: The Fitbit Ultra (available now for around $100) The Scoop: It’s been said “What can be measured, can be managed”. Fitbit is a tiny, wearable gadget that measures many of your vital wellness components. Going beyond a simple pedometer, Fitbit is integrated with a sharp looking and well thought out website which... Read more »


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Sesame Street: Once Upon A Monster Review

October 5, 2011    |    By +
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Sesame Street: Once Upon A Monster Review

The Gift: Sesame Street: Once Upon A Monster for Kinect on XBOX 360 (available October 11th for around $50) The Scoop: Video Gamers have to get their start somewhere and I’d imagine many will get their start here. In Once Upon A Monster kids and families will be dropped into a storybook adventure with some... 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.

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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.