To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at Portland Maine News asked our friends at The Grommet for their latest and greatest practical gift suggestions for 2021.
These guides are geared towards specific interests. You’ll be able to find something for even the toughest person on your Christmas shopping list.
Top 5 Gifts Under $500
1) Connected Friendship Lamps
Filimin: Connected Friendship Lamps - Classic - Set of 2 Lamps
2) KNIFEDock™ In-Drawer Knife Block
This bamboo knife drawer organizer keeps knives organized and safely tucked way. Line up each knife in the built-in flexible cork dividers that fit almost any size blade. Your knives will be easy to identify and grab quickly for all your cooking jobs and your hands won’t be prone to an accidental jab.
3) Instant Biodegradable Grill
This eco-friendly instant grill does the same job as its aluminum counterpart, but in a completely natural and biodegradable design. The cardboard frame, bamboo grill grates, and lava stone lining (to help retain heat) quickly assemble, and bamboo charcoal briquettes heat up in about five minutes and stay hot for around an hour. When you’re done cooking, you can toss the grill into a campfire or in a trash bin knowing it will naturally decompose.
4) All-Natural Foot Prep - Set of 2
FootGloss acts as a barrier between your skin and your shoes, preventing chafing and irritation. Created with all-natural ingredients like beeswax and olive fruit oil, this balm lets you wear every pair of shoes you own—even the ones that usually rub you the wrong way.
5) Anti-Droop Earring Lifts - Stainless Steel (Set of 4 Pairs)
These earring lifts keep heavy studs and other sparklers upright and secure. They offer added support at the back of your ear and are a great solution for stretched out holes. Just swap out your standard post backs to prop up your favorite pair.
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