To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at Housatonic Valley 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 Unusual Gifts
1) BULBING® 3D Illusion Lighted Mirror
This 3D illusion mirror creates an eye-catching optical illusion that you can hang on your wall or place on a tabletop for a makeup mirror that makes an impact. The laser-etched acrylic design radiates a clear, warm light that will make any room pop. Plug it in and bask in its creative 2D glow.
2) Window Herb Planter
This window herb garden lets you grow fresh ingredients in any space. The modern, clear planter adheres to a non-porous surface (like a window, tile, or mirror) without glue or suction cups, and can easily be repositioned. Integrated drain holes and catch basin create a complete urban gardening system.
3) Collapsible Dolly
The Dozop Collapsible Dolly makes moves both big and small much easier. It’s lightweight (under five pounds) and easy to assemble (takes around a minute) without needing any tools to put it together. The dolly can handle up to 250 pounds of what you need to move and inline skate wheels boost maneuverability over carpet and uneven surfaces. Parts are stored inside the self-contained design to compactly stow away between jobs.
4) Standing Skewer Cooking System
O-Yaki’s set of nine metal skewers lets you make everything from kebabs to shrimp and even a whole chicken. The set fits right in the oven on top of a cookie sheet (and inside a grill so long as the dome is more than 8.5 inches tall). Unlike the traditional ones you have to turn, these skewers stay vertical and cook evenly on all sides.
5) Silicone Bacon Tongs
These silicone bacon tongs are a fun way to flip and serve your freshly-cooked bacon. The tongs keep hands protected from grease splatters and pull apart for easy cleaning in the dishwasher. Safe for nonstick cookware and heat-resistant up to 400° Fahrenheit.