Los Angeles, CA, June 2, 2009 - Decorating a home can be a long and expensive process. With the moving costs and future mortgage payments front of mind, many people are holding housewarming parties hoping friends and family can help build their dream home. Gifting with the entire family or a group of friends however, can be quite the undertaking which is precisely why eDivvy.com (www.edivvy.com) was invented. eDivvy.com makes it simple for friends and family to choose and split the cost of a gift.
Gifts for the home can include items to help fill out any room but eDivvy.com gift expert, Brooke Coe knows that with the summer months approaching, outdoor gifts may be ideal. "Whether you're looking for something that will help the new owners feel comfortable in their new home or a gift to help fill out a collection they may have started, eDivvy.com is a great way to team up with friends and family to spend less and give BIG." said Brooke Coe, gift expert for eDivvy.com. "With Summer now here and everyone gearing up for a nice weather, outdoor gifts are always loved and appreciated." eDivvy.com breaks the mold by partnering with top retailers like Amazon.com®, Apple Store, Macy's, REI, Sur La Table and other leaders (view all at http://www.edivvy.com/learnmore/merchants/) and here are a few outdoor gift recommendations from eDivvy.com for housewarming parties: Strathwood Chaise Lounge (spilt 6 ways - $14.99), Stainless Steel Residential Patio Heater (split 6 ways - $57.79) and even a Gas Grill with Cart (split 6 ways - $170.40).
eDivvy.com is remarkably easy to use. The organizer of the group gift creates their event by choosing the occasion and an invitation design to match. They customize their invite information and then select the product(s) they want to group gift. After a few more simple customizations, they add the email addresses of those they wish to invite to group gift and send. eDivvy.com takes over from there. Once each e-mail recipient receives the email on behalf of the organizer, they can choose how much they want to contribute, and charges that amount to a major credit card through eDivvy's highly secure process. Once the group gift is fully funded, eDivvy.com ensures the gift is shipped directly to the recipient from the retailer from which it was chosen. All of those who contributed to the gift can also sign a virtual gift card for the recipient. The organizer can check in throughout the process, see who has contributed and the remaining amount needed to purchase the gift, and send gentle reminders if need be.
"With the housing market being where it is today and has been for many months, the idea of filling a home let alone affording a mortgage can be extremely overwhelming. Many homeowners are turning to housewarming parties where friends and family members for housewarming gifts to can help decorate and contribute to the look and feel of their new space." says eDivvy.com president Eden Jarrin. "We developed eDivvy.com to aid in the process of group gifting for such occasions like a housewarming party. Creating a simple and fun way to customize your group gift invitation, as well as provide the best gift choosing experience possible which is reflected in the blue chip list of retailers and brands you see on our site today."
eDivvy.com can also be tapped for charity fundraising, wedding registries, birthdays, teacher gifts and so much more. With today's tight economy, now is right moment for an idea like eDivvy.com. "People still want to delight their friends, family and business acquaintances, but for obvious reasons may feel less able to. Splitting the cost of a more expensive gift is the solution," said Jarrin.
New retailers and gift options are regularly being added to the site. Follow news, unique gift ideas, and more at http://www.edivvy.com/blog/.

Source: BusinessWire