To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at NW Minnesota News 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 Kids
1) Cubockle Dice Cornhole Game

Cubockle brings a new kind of family-friendly fun to your backyard. Made in Missouri, this twist on familiar favorites has hints of cornhole, horseshoes, lawn darts, and bocce. With two ways to score—tossing bean bags and bouncy cubes into plastic rings—it takes strategy, skill, and luck to win.
2) Roll Up Portable 22 Bar Xylophone

Rock out anywhere you go with this unique 22 bar xylophone. It's equipped with record and playback functions, 7 different tones, a built-in speaker, and a tutorial mode so you can play along with the demo songs. It's also made of flexible silicone rubber, so when the performance is over, you can simply roll it up pack it away in your bag.
3) Quarto Wooden Puzzle Board Game

Quarto is a stately-looking game that relies on your powers of observation. Easy to understand and quick to play, the goal is to identify commonalities in game pieces to place four in a row. The twist? Your opponent selects your pieces. Crafted with wood, it’s a treat to both play and display.
4) Recycled Magnetic Locket

Handcrafted indie style locket (1" diameter) made from recycled steel auto parts. Adjustable 30" long ball chain. Set includes 3 interchangeable lid designs. Packaged in round metal tin and tucked into natural cotton drawstring bag, perfect for gift giving or storage. Wish Design/Six Cats
5) Wearable Crown Greeting Cards

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