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 Under $500
1) Reusable Ice Melting Mat
These snow and ice melting mats work just like ice melt or rock salt, but more efficiently, quickly, and neatly. Each mat contains sodium, magnesium, and calcium chloride (the same ingredients in rock salt). But the mat only releases as much as is needed. The rest of the melting agent stays contained in the durable nylon casing, and works in temperatures all the way down to -15 degrees.
2) Rubber Chicken Target Game
Flick the fun up a notch with this rubber chicken game. Bounce, roll, and toss them at the target. After nine rounds, the player with the lowest score wins the chicken competition. Get friends and family to flock together for some traditional Flickin' Chicken or make up your own version of the game.
3) AUS-ION Steel Skillet
AUS-ION steel cooking pans combine the best of cast iron and French steel pans—and are built to last a lifetime. The AUS-ION skillet cooks similarly to cast iron, but handles more like French steel. Its seamless design is pre-seasoned and cooks evenly, and the longer handle is vented to stay cooler and easy to maneuver. Backed by a multi-century guarantee, this could be the last pan you ever buy.
4) Thin Copper Quote Cuff
Engraved metal bracelets bearing timeless quotes serve as both beautiful jewelry and wearable, everyday inspiration. Each piece is hand made in Vermont with copper sourced from the U.S., and has a slightly rustic, natural-looking feel. Choose a quote to act as an inspiration, a reminder of love, or to make you smile.
5) Bliss Petite Oil Candle
Firefly Fuel: Bliss Petite Oil Candle
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