To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at Merced Times 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 $25
1) Gray Malin Two-Sided Aerial Photo Puzzle
Galison: Gray Malin Two-Sided Aerial Photo Puzzle - The Snow
2) Pen Insert
Pop a pen into your Keyport multi-tool keychain. This pen is made to fit neatly in the streamlined Keyport for any on-the-go doodles, notes, and journaling.
3) Mixing Mate Paint Can Lid - Quart
This can mixer and lid combo for paint, varnish, and stain cans is every DIY-er’s dream come true. The Mixing Mate mixes, pours, and stores in one reusable lid—and makes the whole process easier and neater. The paddle mixes up contents, and a trigger on the handle lets you control pours. Leave the lid on to store the can between uses, or rinse it off to move on to your next job.
4) Ratchet Pruner
Ironwood Tools: Ratchet Pruner - Original
5) Floating Flower Pin Vase
This floating flower vase creates the illusion of blossoms blooming straight up from the ground. The magic comes from brass pins in an acrylic tray that sits in the shallow ceramic vessel. Place a stem on a pin (the wider the better, like gerbera daisies—but not woody stems, like roses) and the flower will take in as much water as it needs—and stand tall in a striking display.