To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at Rock Island Today 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 For Friends
1) Personalized Jar Full of Loving Messages

A jar stuffed with love, praise, friendship, and memories, gathered from the people who matter most. The recipient will be celebrated like never before with this personalized gift filled to the brim with joy, inspiration, and humor. Each Little Love Jar can be filled with up to 175 messages, collected from friends and family worldwide.
2) Envelope Fortune Locket

Fortune & Frame: Envelope Fortune Locket - 14K Gold-Plated Brass
3) Flowered Vine Fortune Locket

Slip some words of wisdom into this flower and vines-laden fortune locket. The intricate design frames your note beautifully—where you and others can enjoy it. Place your own fortune inside or wear the one we’ve hand-selected; the clasp makes it easy to swap out. The sentiment behind them is reminiscent of the classic, heirloom-y locket you might inherit and slip an old photo into—except these necklaces encourage you to look into the future as much as the past.
4) Dragon Wing Folding Shelf for 22" Grill

Transform your 22” kettle grill with an all-in-one prep station. This clip-on steel side shelf goes on in seconds to hold tools, sauces, and of course—the food. Folds down to store inside your grill.
5) Personalized Premium Kubb Game Set

Try your hand at Kubb, a traditional Scandinavian game that's said to have been played by Vikings. The objective: topple an opponent's blocks by tossing a dowel at them. It’s simple but engaging fun that anyone can join in. Add a personalization to make for a truly one-of-a-kind set.