To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at South DSM 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 Christmas Gifts for Girls
1) Spinning Balance Board
Improve your center of balance and agility—and practice full spins of 360º or more—with this fun-but-challenging balance board. Initially invented with board sports in mind, this one-piece board is great for any athlete.
2) Rechargeable LED Poi Balls
Not only is this outdoor kid’s toy a spectacle of light, it’s also a great exercise of your coordination and dexterity. The Poi dance traces all the way back to the Maori people in New Zealand. It involves swinging soft LED weights rhythmically to create geometric patterns. This version is lighter and brighter, which is great for beginners of all ages. Start with simple movements and as you try to master more complicated ones, you’ll build flexibility and creativity.
3) Magnetic Construction Story Set
A unique construction set in which colorful magnetic blocks are flexibly assembled through a system of powerful magnets. The blocks can be connected to each other in any sequence without prominent connecting elements or complicated parts of any kind. Inspired by pixels of the digital world, these construction sets allow anyone to create pixel art in real life.
4) Katamino Brain Teaser Puzzle
Katamino is a brain teaser puzzle with 500 engaging solo challenges that progress in difficulty level, so you’ll want to keep returning for more. Its board and colorful interlocking pieces are crafted with wood, making it a great looking and engaging way to play.
5) Reclaimed Metal Animal Night Light
A night light packed with colorful charm. This artist-made animal night light is handcrafted in Texas with salvaged metal that's cut and painted by hand, making each truly one-of-a-kind with its own unique, weathered finish. Pick an animal (or fish) packed with personality to light up your space.