Posts Tagged ‘ New Mom ’

Guest Guru: Sexy Mother’s Day Gifts

May 10, 2012    |    By +
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Guest Guru: Sexy Mother’s Day Gifts

Melissa Chapman is one busy lady! She regularly blogs about her marriage, family life, and everything in between at Married My Sugar Daddy and you can find her work in ABC News, Momtourage, Lifetime Moms, Babble, The Washington Post, Time Out NY Kids and iVillage. Thank you for contributing, Melissa! Don’t get me wrong... Read more »


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“Scary Mommy” Q&A With Jill Smokler

May 2, 2012    |    By +
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“Scary Mommy” Q&A With Jill Smokler

“Confessions of a Scary Mommy” is a great new book from author, award-winning blogger and of course, mom, Jill Smokler. Confessions is collection of essays, anecdotes from Jill, as well as, real life confessions from moms confronting the reality that motherhood is simultaneously an intensely difficult and an intensely rewarding labor of love.  If... Read more »


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Mother’s Day Shopping Strategy!

April 24, 2012    |    By +
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Mother’s Day Shopping Strategy!

With Mother’s Day less than three weeks away, it’s time to get serious about getting mom something extra special. Lucky for you, we’ve been searching high and low through your favorite stores and and our favorite magazines for the best gifts for mom so that you can make mom proud this Mother’s Day. We... Read more »


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Cribsie Awards Voting is Now Open!

March 1, 2012    |    By +
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Cribsie Awards Voting is Now Open!

Ever want to know what real moms think are the best products for their babies? Are you a real mom who wants to cast your vote on those products? Here’s your chance! It’s time to vote for the 2012 Cribsie Awards hosted by top parenting sites StrollerTraffic & A-List Mom. Vote until March 16th... Read more »


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Pregnancy Trend: Babymoons?

September 13, 2011    |    By +
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Pregnancy Trend: Babymoons?

  Here at Gifts, we like to pride ourselves on keeping up with the trends, but somehow this one completely flew under our radar: Babymoons. We’ve all heard of Push Presents, where new Moms get something special just for them after giving birth, but what about celebrating before the baby arrives? The term has... Read more »


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Guest Guru: Angela Ishmael of Swanky Moms

August 11, 2011    |    By +
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Guest Guru: Angela Ishmael of Swanky Moms

Angela is the Community Manager of SwankyMoms.com. When she’s not busy blogging, you will find her hand in hand with her husband teaching kids in the slums of Nairobi or building homes in the hills of Mexico. Angela and her husband are expecting their first baby girl this fall! It will be their greatest... Read more »


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Guest Guru: Jen Swetzoff of Parenture.com

April 14, 2011    |    By +
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Guest Guru: Jen Swetzoff of Parenture.com

A mother, a writer and a seasoned traveler, Jen Swetzoff is certainly a jack of all trades. After visiting over 20 countries and 6 continents, she’s currently chronicling her most recent adventure…parenthood. Part parenting resource and travel guide, Parenture is where Jen regularly  shares her expertise as a former travel writer and new mom.... Read more »


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Snap to It

March 14, 2011    |    By +
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Snap to It

This past weekend marked the arrival of my friend’s new baby boy, River. If he turns out to look anything like this guy, he’ll have no trouble in the girl department. Being that it’s my job to find the coolest baby gear out there, I always look forward to such occasions where I can... Read more »


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Bundle Up Your Babe

February 25, 2011    |    By +
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Bundle Up Your Babe

Like a house guest that never leaves, this winter has officially outstayed its welcome! While we layer-up to face the elements, I can only image the effect this blustery weather has on little ones who are riding around outside in strollers and carriers. Lucky for them, there’s a complete line of cold-busting gear from... 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.