To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at Oxford Reporter 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) PinBox 3000 Pinball Machine Kit
Think outside the box—build a DIY pinball machine with it. This Made in the USA kit comes with everything you need to build a full-fledged machine with cardboard. Build, customize obstacles, then decorate. You won’t need batteries, tools, or screens—just some ready-to-fold hands.
2) Brilliant Kids Sonic Toothbrush
Compac Industries: Brilliant Kids Sonic Toothbrush - Pink
3) Flexible Roll-Up Drum Kit
Rock out to the beat of your own flexible drum. Unroll this portable drum kit to play on the go. Jam to real drum sounds, including pedals for bass and hi-drum. Record and play back your masterpieces or use headphones to practice, then hook up to an external speaker to show off. You can rock and roll up virtually anywhere.
4) Self-Balancing Hoverboard Scooter
Roaming your way around city roads or large indoor spaces has never been easier. The Self-Balancing Hoverboard Scooter offers a fun, new-age experience that you don't want to miss.
5) Fast-Paced Puzzle Game
Build a maze as fast as you can—the trickier the better—because your opponents have to navigate it. In this fast-paced, fun game, players build mazes with foam shapes on magnetic boards and swap with the competition. Use logic, speed, and engineering skills to stump the other players. Whoever gets through the end—and back—first wins.