Dana Hilmer

“The Lifestyle Mom”, Family Lifestyle Expert http://www.coolfindsformoms.typepad.com News Hooks: 57% of Americans have received a gift they didn’t like, according to research by eBay. (Forbes.com). When it comes to gift giving, 62% of shoppers plan to buy clothing or clothing accessories as gifts. Nearly 61% say they plan to buy books, CDs, and DVDs. Gift certificates (50.4%), toys (45.4%) and beauty items (25.2%) finished the list. (National Retail Federation). In 2007, the average spending on holiday shopping was $859 per person. (American Research Group, Inc.) Have you ever gotten a gift you didn’t like? More than half of Americans have, and if you’re one of them that can mean an extra trip to the mall to return or exchange that not-so-perfect gift, just when stores are at their busiest. Chances are, you’ve also given the not-so-perfect gift to a friend or family member – making them brave the malls once again as well. The key to giving – and getting – the perfect gift is knowing what you – and what those on your list – want. While you may not be able to absolutely control what gifts you get, you can control what gifts you give. So, how do you know which gifts will be met with cheers and which will be met with jeers? Just ask The Lifestyle Mom! Family lifestyle expert Dana Hilmer will be showing you some of the coolest new gifts any mother would be happy to give or receive. Hilmer is a media expert, author, and Mommy-Blogger whose experience with family friendly products makes her an expert. Station Note: The funding sponsors of this segment are Fuji and Roomba. About Dana Hilmer: Dana is a media expert and much sought after spokesperson due to her lively and engaging style. Her passion and mission is to help mothers, in their time-starved lives, achieve the family life and lifestyle they aspire to enjoy. She is also a Principal of Mom Central Consulting and the author of Blindsided by a Diaper: Over 30 Men and Women Reveal How Parenthood Changes a Relationship (Random House, June 2007)?