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Get Ready…It’s Back to School Shopping Season!

August 10, 2012    |    By +
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Get Ready…It’s Back to School Shopping Season!

The first annual Teen Vogue Back to School Saturday will be taking place on August 11. Shoppers will be able to enjoy great deals and discounts on the hottest brands that kids and teens love. Popular brands that will be participating include American Eagle, Express, GAP, Guess, H&M and much more. To check out... Read more »


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The Go-To Daypack Part II

August 6, 2012    |    By +
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The Go-To Daypack Part II

Outdoor Retailer Summer Market (a.k.a. “OR”), in Salt Lake City, is the world’s largest outdoor sports industry gathering! With over 25,000 exhibitors and attendees, OR is THE place to find the hot products, the browse latest trends and see great “coming soon” gear from over 1000 outdoor lifestyle brands. With what seems like acres... Read more »


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The Go-Anywhere HMDX Wireless Speaker

January 26, 2012    |    By +
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The Go-Anywhere HMDX Wireless Speaker

The Product: The HMDX “Flex” wireless speaker (available May/June 2012 for around $30) The Scoop: In a mobile world, music is ubiquitous. Whether your tunes are stored on a device or streamed via a music service, music has never been more accessible. As such, there are more and more options for playing your mobile... Read more »


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CES 2012 Favorites: ETON FRX3 Crank Radio

January 25, 2012    |    By +
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CES 2012 Favorites: ETON FRX3 Crank Radio

The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the world’s largest consumer technology trade show. Nearly 150,000 attendees are on hand to check out over 2500 exhibitors showcasing their latest products on more than 1.6 million feet of exhibit space. This trade show is massive! Since consumer electronics are the hottest and (still) fastest growing... Read more »


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It’s Scarf Season

January 24, 2012    |    By +
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It’s Scarf Season

You wouldn’t know it given all the wispy dresses and strappy sandals in store, but winter is here to stay. This past week’s snowfall was a cruel reminder that we’re not quite over the weather hump. And while it’s important to bundle up, you don’t have to sacrifice style to stay warm this season.... Read more »


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CES 2012 Favorites: Golla Bags

January 24, 2012    |    By +
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CES 2012 Favorites: Golla Bags

The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the world’s largest consumer technology trade show. Nearly 150,000 attendees are on hand to check out over 2500 exhibitors showcasing their latest products on more than 1.6 million feet of exhibit space. This trade show is massive! Since consumer electronics are the hottest and (still) fastest growing... Read more »


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Guru Approved: Philips O’Neill Snug Headphones

September 22, 2011    |    By +
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Guru Approved: Philips O’Neill Snug Headphones

The Gift: The Snug Headphones by Philips/O’Neill (available now for around $60) The Scoop: A good pair of headphones is a tech must-have. For the most part, I look for three things when it comes to headphones: sound quality, value and style. I have spent some time* with The Snug Headphones by Philips (collaborating... Read more »


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Gift Fair Favorites: Latico Leathers Amazonia Collection

August 19, 2011    |    By +
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Gift Fair Favorites: Latico Leathers Amazonia Collection

The New York International Gift Fair is the bi-annual industry gathering for the gift industry. The tradeshow is THE place where 35,000 attendees from all over the globe come to see both the latest trends if gifting as well as to get a look at what the “must-have” gifts will be in the coming... Read more »


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The Tassel was Worth the Hassle

May 4, 2011    |    By +
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The Tassel was Worth the Hassle

There’s a distinct feeling in the air these days. Senior Fever is in full swing, with high school and college students just itching to be done with coursework and ready to embrace the future. Celebrate this momentous milestone with a Graduation gift they soon won’t forget. Whether they’re embarking for college, finishing their undergrad... Read more »


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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.

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