Without gifts, humans would have no way to say "I'm glad you were born" or "Sorry I thought a sandwich was a suitable anniversary dinner." Send a more thoughtful message with today's Groupon: for $10, you get $20 worth of figurines, ornaments, and other gifts at European Imports & Gifts in Niles.

At European Imports & Gifts, mementoes for all holidays and events march along shelves, from intricately painted animal statuettes to sparkling gilded ornaments. Collectibles, such as a butterfly-winged Precious Moments ballerina ($19.95) or a pink, multifaceted Swarovski pig ornament ($21) transform tumbleweed-ridden curio cabinets into flashy boomtowns. Be-ribbon an offering for a unique someone with themed gifts, including a music enthusiast all tuned in mouse ($19.95) or a ceramic mug, colorfully emblazoned with “Daddy Needs Coffee” ($9.95). European Imports & Gifts ensures presents suitable for the most elegant wrapping paper and frequent new arrivals, seasonal collections, and event-specific doodads for Fathers Day, graduations, or the successful end of a pet's job search.