Gifts
Thirteen of the best sites for buying gifts or getting gift ideas. Know of another site that should be listed here? Leave your suggestion at the bottom of this page.
1. Things Remembered - Offers personalized gifts for special occasions, business gifts and more, including jewelry, gadgets, home gifts, baby gifts, photo albums and frames. (www.thingsremembered.com)
2. Ruby Lane - If you want to get a one-of-a-kind, handmade gift, you might want to look here. Items listed on this site are all collectibles or handmade items. Merchandise is constantly changing, as unique items are sold and replaced with new one-of-a-kind items. (www.rubylane.com)
3. Surprise.com - Who’s the gift for? What’s the occasion? What are they like? Answer these questions and this site recommends gifts and steers you to buy them online from their retail partners. (www.surprise.com)
4. Dale and Thomas Popcorn - Not just any popcorn, but gourmet popcorn that would make an interesting gift, with flavors including Butter Toffee and Walnut Crunch, Country Smokehouse Cheddar, Popuccino, “Buffalo Dale’s” Hot Wing, Hall of Fame Kettle Corn and more. (www.daleandthomaspopcorn.com)
5. Gifts.com - Offers gift ideas based on age, sex, hobbies and more, for men, women, teens and babies. You can buy the suggested gifts from their partner retailers via this site. (www.gifts.com)
6. Oxfam Unwrapped - Give a gift that fights poverty. Gift recipient receives a certificate showing that money was contributed in his or her name to buy a family somewhere in the world a sustainable gift, such as a pair of chickens or a goat. (www.oxfamunwrapped.com)
7. RedEnvelope.com - Offers sections for each gift-giving occasion as well as sections for the type of recipient. For example, “gifts for him” and “gifts for her”. You can also narrow your search to a certain price range. Includes a special area for business gifts, too. (www.redenvelope.com)
8. Custom M&Ms Candy Gifts - Instead of messages on candy hearts, have your custom message printed on M&Ms candy. You pick the colors. You provide the message. Could be the perfect gift for the chocolate lover in your life. (www.mymms.com)
9. IndieShopping Blog - This blog is dedicated to finding and profiling new independent designers and linking to sites where their work can be bought. Their fresh and unique designs may be just the gift for someone who prefers things “indie”. (www.indieshopping.com)
10. Pendleton Popcorn Factory - Send a gift of flavored popcorn — maybe apple cinnamon or banana split or chocolate-covered cherry or German chocolate or more, more, more. (www.popcorntreat.com)
11. Cialo West - Offers a gift that they promise will never wear down—crystal glass manicure files. The nail files are etched glass, so they promise the surface will never wear down. Files come in multiple styles and color schemes. (www.cialowest.com)
12. The Five Best Gifts for Dads and Grads - May 29, 2007 article offers ideas on graduation gifts and Father’s Day gifts, including the Spin-X Dryer on the high end, the Honeywell Programmable Thermostat in the middle, and the Energizer 15-Minute Battery Recharger on the low end. (www.marketwatch.com)
13. Perfect Gifts Express - An eclectic mix of gifts, mostly geared toward lower-priced items. (www.perfectgiftsexpress.com)

16 Comments Add your own
1. David Lee October 3rd, 2006 at 1:14 pm
Online gift ideas featuring best online stores. You find the gift, you read about the gift and order online from our recommended sites.
2. adam October 3rd, 2006 at 4:04 pm
David, your site is mainly affiliate links and I don’t see an added value to listing your site versus listing the sites you are linking to.
3. Jennifer Hojnacki March 19th, 2007 at 5:11 pm
Can you please add website www.cialowest.com to your gifts section? Thank you!
4. AdamBessed May 30th, 2007 at 8:02 pm
Jennifer, your site has been added above.
5. Doug Worple May 31st, 2007 at 12:55 am
Hi Adam. Love the idea for your site. And the name. 3LUXE (www.3LUXE.com) is a site where we share what we believe are the 3 best products in any category. Perfect place to check if you’re looking for a gift and you have an idea of a person’s interests. Good luck with Bessed!
6. AdamBessed August 1st, 2007 at 10:17 am
Doug,
Your site has been added under Product Reviews.
7. paul goodwin August 15th, 2007 at 11:29 pm
Can you add idesignimages custom art on canvas at http://www.idesignimages.com to this page?”
8. Larry November 1st, 2007 at 12:48 am
Have you tried the flavored popcorn here. It is very good.
9. AdamBessed November 11th, 2007 at 10:15 pm
Paul Goodwin,
Your suggested site has been added under Portrait Artists.
10. DISPOSABLE WEDDING CAMERAS November 16th, 2007 at 2:16 pm
JUST A GOOD ADVISE:
IF YOU EVER USE A Disposable Camera BY YOUR WEDDING
MAKE SURE THAT IT HAS A HIGH SPEED FILM
11. AdamBessed January 22nd, 2008 at 2:51 pm
Larry,
Your suggested site has been added above.
12. David Finlay May 6th, 2008 at 7:49 am
Would it be possible to add www.silverfernz.com, it is a GIft Store offering very unique New Zealand gifts. We deliver all around the world.
13. Todd May 28th, 2008 at 5:26 pm
http://www.perfectgiftsexpress.com/ doesn’t exist anymore.
How about adding another shopping blog to the list instead. http://www.freshtrend.com or http://www.mightygoods.com. You get a wider variety of selection at places like this rather than Things Remembered and the Popcorn…
14. Mark Rowe January 28th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
GiftGen is a gift ideas generator.
Although it is a UK site, the gift suggestions it provides are just as suitable for Americans.
15. Ayla Levy February 5th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
Can you please add www.multichic.com to your Gifts category? Thanks!
MultiChic.com offers a distinctively chic and stylish selection of accessories and unique gifts.
16. Annie October 30th, 2009 at 1:05 am
Could you add www.lenekonoir.com. Perfect for those wanting to buy handmade from an indie designers. Le Neko Noir is an independent fashion and lifestyle label specializing in freshly handmade goodness. You can find unique gifts for yourself, your friends and your home including handmade bags, accessories, plush toys, fun home decor items like toilet roll cozy’s and other quirky one-of-a-kind gear to satisfy your charming cheeky side.
Cheers,
Annie
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