To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at St. Charles 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 $200
1) Personalized Vintage Silver Spoon Marker
Vintage spoons are handcrafted into sweet and meaningful markers that make the perfect addition to a gift or a garden. Customize a spoon with a hand-stamped message, name, or date (up to 15 characters) to truly make for a one-of-a-kind finishing touch.
2) Signature Ritual Aromatherapy Kit
With this aromatherapy gift set on hand, you’re ready to create the perfect mindfulness moment in an instant. Whatever you feel like you need a boost of—calm, joy, relaxation and more—each stick is crafted with a blend of pure essential oils perfectly balanced to encourage a lovely-smelling, feel-good vibe.
3) Murphy's Naturals Mosquito Repellent Incense Cones
Ward off pests with natural mosquito repellent incense cones. High concentrations of citronella, cedarwood, rosemary, and other oils naturally combat mosquitoes and smell great too. This formula doesn’t contain any DEET or petroleum and the incense is clean-burning, so you can feel good about using it.
4) Initial Charms
Lauren Wimmer: Sterling small circle charm "z"
5) Auto Shut-Off Dual Temp Hot Glue Gun
Tackle DIY tasks and craft projects with a dual temp glue gun packed with safety features. There are two wattages to choose from (higher wattage = more glue with each squeeze), both with low and high temperature settings. There’s a kickstand to keep a hot gun off of surfaces, an insulated nozzle to help protect against burns, and an auto shut-off, too.
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