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Dana is Editor in Chief at Gifts.com. She has worked in buying & trend forecasting for 10 years and has an expert eye for finding the perfect gift, every time. Along with the other gurus, Dana is constantly sifting through literally millions of products to find the few most fabulous gifts. She loves helping make every occasion unique with her handy tips & special touches. She has appeared on Good Day New York, Fox & Friends, WPIX and been interviewed by Associated Press, MSNBC to name a few. Adventure travel, cooking and Netflix keep her busy when she's off the clock.

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Simple Gifts to Spoil Mom

Comments | Posted April 26, 2012 | 04:39 PM (EST)

She fed us, she changed our diapers, she took care of us when we were sick. She deserves a "thank you"! Mother's Day is the one special day of the year when we officially thank Mom for doing her best year after year.

Mother's Day is the third most...

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How to Stuff a Sugar-Free Easter Basket

Comments | Posted March 29, 2012 | 02:40 PM (EST)

My favorite memories of Easters past are of diving into the pastel colored treasures in my basket... and the Easter egg hunt. Easter candy is plentiful at your local shops, so I'm going to help you with the non-sugar part of filling your Easter baskets. Why? Because one...

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Year-Round Emerald Isle Style

Comments | Posted March 7, 2012 | 11:11 AM (EST)

I love the color green. It always makes me think of spring which, this time of year, is very welcome! What better time to collect my favorite emerald-hued gift ideas that are sublime for St. Patrick's Day or any day? So, I combed Gifts.com for the...

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Gifts by Relationship Stage: Rocking Steady

Comments | Posted February 12, 2012 | 01:39 PM (EST)

You've withstood the test of time. Keep rocking steady all year long with these tips and examples of my favorite Valentine's Day gifts for husbands.

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Men just want to do what they want without...

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Top 10 Best Romantic Gifts

Comments | Posted February 8, 2012 | 09:23 AM (EST)

Back in November I announced the winners of the 2011 Giftee Awards in 10 categories. You could say, and you would be right, that I was thinking ahead when I chose Best Romantic Gift as a category. I knew you would need some Valentine's Day gift inspiration after...

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Valentine's Day Pocket Guide: Gifts for Guys

Comments | Posted January 17, 2012 | 04:23 PM (EST)

Ladies, I know that you love Valentine's Day. How do I know? When I look at the number of people who searched for Valentine's Day Gifts on Gifts.com between January 2nd & February 19th of 2011 do you know what I saw? I saw that almost 400...

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Warm Up the Winter With Adventure

Comments | Posted January 17, 2012 | 03:54 PM (EST)

It is officially winter and we're all trying to find ways to stay warm. If you're fortunate enough to have a snuggle buddy, I found a few ways to mix up your routine and raise the thermometer a few notches while you're at it. Don't resort to the same old,...

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Bad Gift = Good Gift

Comments | Posted January 5, 2012 | 05:16 PM (EST)

The holidays are over and we're all focused on tackling our New Year's Resolutions, right? Um, if you're like me, not really. We still have to put away our gifts and decide what will be done with the few gifts that didn't work out. But, shedding unwanted gifts...

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Holiday Party Hostess Gift Plan

Comments | Posted December 12, 2011 | 03:43 PM (EST)
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One of the most fun parts of the holiday season is all of the parties; catching up with old friends and family, and making new friends, too. But, the plethora of parties means a gauntlet of gift buying and if...

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The Outer Limits of Toy Land

Comments | Posted December 1, 2011 | 10:22 AM (EST)

Kids across the country are getting pumped about what toys will appear under the tree this year. Yes, they have a list of Christmas gifts a mile long, but surprise them with something they'll never forget! At Gifts.com, we try to find the most unique and...

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Fall for Seasonal Decor

Comments | Posted November 3, 2011 | 11:02 AM (EST)

It's hard to believe that summer is over, but with snow storms and scarves a part of life, we can't deny it any longer. And why would we want to? Fall means we can swap out all of those bright colors for warm tones and swap out fresh salads and...

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Gift Closet 101: The Birthday Gift Stash

Comments | Posted September 29, 2011 | 11:23 PM (EST)

Maybe it's just because I'm editor-in-chief at Gifts.com, but I doubt it. Autumn seems to be loaded with birthdays and birthday gift giving opportunities. I'm a September baby, so I can't complain about my people, but to avoid spending every spare moment gift shopping, I like to stock...

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Hostess Gifts for Extraordinary Circumstances

Comments | Posted September 20, 2011 | 12:59 AM (EST)

Sure, a bottle of wine will do when you're heading to a potluck. But, what about the less casual events with fancy hostesses? If you're stumped, I have a hostess gift rescue plan for you.

Just eat it.
Artisanal and infused oils are a simple and luxurious...

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Kirsten Dirksen , Co-founder, faircompanies.com

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Courtney Cachet , Designer, TV Personality, Style Expert, Writer, Ninja

I have a lot of friends who could be called crafty. You know the type: They try new recipes, make...

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Robin Wilson , Wellness expert, leading eco-friendly interior designer

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During the 20th century, a group of architects staged a controversial revolt. Why, they asked, couldn't less be as impressive...

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The manipulation of light, through the use of paints, fabrics, and lighting, should always be one of the first considerations...

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Paris is more and more a green city. The current mayor, Bernard Delanoe, has added more than 100 new acres...

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