Great gift update! Less than five months ago we were very excited to announce a sure-fire gift hit for 2011 was now available. Nintendo 3DS was so buzz-worthy back in March, but in some ways, the excitement now feels even greater with a recently announced price drop to $169.99 (from $249.99 effective August 12th... Read more »
The Gift: Nerf Vortex Blasters (four blasters available 9/10/11 ranging from $10 – $40) The Scoop: Nerf likes to shoot stuff. Whether its water with their Super Soakers, or darts with their N-Strike Blasters, Nerf has always been great at scratching that “shooter” itch. It’s VERY exciting to see Nerf continue their shooter evolution... Read more »
If you thought the tablet revolution would bypass the little ones, you were mistaken. Today Leapfrog’s entry into the tablet world, a.k.a. “LeapPad” goes on pre-sale and will hit retail shelves August 15th. As the industry leader in educational toys, LeapFrog naturally saw a great opportunity to bring educational content, personal creativity and smart... Read more »
As a gift expert, a common question I hear when it comes to Father’s Day gifts is “What do I get for the guy who has everything?” Lately, when I’ve heard that very question, my quick reply is another question, “Does he have a custom made ukulele?” Didn’t think so. The “Make Your Own... Read more »
99.9% of the time “the next level” is a tired cliché to describe a well-intentioned but usually uninspired update of something. So when something truly is that “next level” you feel compelled to shout the news from the mountain tops. The LEGO Master Builder Academy is all about the next level and is the... Read more »
Something about our Moms makes us want to go the extra mile when it comes to celebrating her special day (sorry Dads we love you too!). A spring bouquet of fresh flowers is always nice, but why not give her something something that will last beyond one bloom? While we all know about birthstones,... Read more »
Last week I attended the TRYX OUT: NYC launch party for the new TRYX camera by Casio. Many times companies focus a lot more on the “launch” than the “party”, but when Nicki Minaj and The Roots help to announce the very cool TRYX camera to the world, it’s safe to say there was... Read more »
Gift Gurus get excited when a product comes out that WE KNOW will be an extremely popular gift for months (if not years) to come. March 27th is D-Day…more specifically 3D-Day when Nintendo releases its highly anticipated Nintendo 3DS to their handheld console line. And from all early indications, buzz and reviews, the 3DS... Read more »
All eyes around the world are on Japan and the crippling damage they’ve suffered in the recent weeks. Help out those in need in this darkest hour by purchasing these charitable gifts whose proceeds will all go towards relief effort. From Tees, Polos, and even laptop skins, all of these products benefit reputable charities... Read more »
Valentine’s Day is one of the trickiest holidays to shop for. Any type of gift you get is going to send some kind of message, and is symbolic of what type of relationship you have. No pressure or anything right?! But what people forget is, this holiday isn’t supposed to be serious. You don’t... Read more »
