To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at SE Oakland 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 Practical Gifts
1) KNIFEDock™ In-Drawer Knife Block

This bamboo knife drawer organizer keeps knives organized and safely tucked way. Line up each knife in the built-in flexible cork dividers that fit almost any size blade. Your knives will be easy to identify and grab quickly for all your cooking jobs and your hands won’t be prone to an accidental jab.
2) Silicone Stretch Lids - 5 Pack

Silicone stretch lids keep food fresh by creating tight seals on bowls, plates, and containers of all kinds. The super stretchy lids can expand to two to three times their size. Reusable and non-toxic, they're safe for the oven, microwave, freezer, and dishwasher. No more searching for lost lids—and no more wasteful plastic wrap.
3) 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.
4) Wearable Mobile Device Stand

This flexible, hands-free phone and tablet holder gives you screen access at a healthier angle wherever you need it while freeing up your hands, too. Bend the holder to stand on surfaces like a desk or countertop, or wrap or hang it on your body for sitting on the couch, in bed, or use on-the-go.
5) Rapid Boil Pot

Highly conductive aluminum fins at the base of this quick-boil pot increase the heating surface area and promote better heat transfer to boil water 30-50% faster than a traditional flat-bottomed pot can. This award-winning design saves you time and uses energy from a gas stove more efficiently.

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