To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at North Birmingham 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 Practical Gifts
1) Large Foldable Storage Box

meori: Large Foldable Storage Box - Marine Blue
2) Instant-Read Meat Thermometer

This instant-read meat thermometer lets you know the temperature of cooking meat in just a few seconds. Its needle-tipped probe makes for easy insertion into meats like chicken, ribs, beef, and pork. The thermometer turns on automatically when the probe is unfolded, and compacts for easy storage.
3) Alt Precision Screwdriver Pen

SO Design: Alt Pen Precision Screwdriver Pen - Slate
4) World Traveler Multi-Purpose Case

Wrap-It Storage: World Traveler Multi-Purpose Case
5) Wine Sulfite Purifier & Aerator

The Üllo wine purifier targets sulfites that can potentially cause unwanted side effects (for you) and alter taste (for your wine). Sulfites work as a preservative to keep wine fresh until the cork is popped. They can cause things like a stuffy nose for some people and even affect a wine’s flavor. Just pour a glass (or bottle) of wine through the sulfite capture filter and enjoy. Wine is now in its purest, preservative-free form. If you’re sipping a red, the filter can serve as an aerator, too.