To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at Chicago City Wire 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 $200
1) Initial Charms
Lauren Wimmer: Sterling small circle charm "z"
2) Handcrafted Custom Paperweight
A desktop essential made more meaningful, this custom paperweight is handcrafted in Maine to highlight a special location. The coordinates of your favorite spot are captured in a map set in a pewter compass rose that is designed to patina slowly over time. An iron easel lets you display your custom map with pride.
3) Harmony Ball Necklace - Silver Heart
This harmony ball necklace is as soothing to hear as it is good looking to wear. An internal xylophone chimes with a relaxing sound that—according to ancient tradition—evokes a guardian angel for an expectant mother and child, or anyone looking for a little extra luck.
4) Etched Leather Map Journal
Tactile Craftworks: Etched Leather Map Journal - Pittsburgh, PA
5) Brilliant Lumi Sonic Power Toothbrush
Even the hard-to-reach spots get an all-around clean from a sonic power toothbrush with a unique round head. This brush features 360 degrees of soft, ultra-fine bristles—over 20, 000 of them, in fact—that make 18, 000 brush strokes per minute and are powered by sonic vibrations to better remove plaque and gently massage gums. Features like a LED light and two-minute timer (with a 30-second prompt to move the brush to a new spot) help make the brushing experience a more efficient and effective one. Hitting the road? This electric toothbrush is travel-friendly.
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