To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at South Iowa 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 Handcrafted Gifts
1) Learn-To-Code Mantra Bracelet

A STEM-themed accessory made to get girls and women excited about coding. Each metal binary bracelet bears an empowering statement in code and provides access to a beginner coding lesson on Dresscode Tech’s platform. Pick the mantra—I Am Brave, I Am Smart, or I Am Bold, bracelet finish, and the type of lesson (CSS, HTML, or JavaScript). Made in the USA.
2) Organic Produce Storage Bag

Vejibag: Organic Terry Cloth Produce Storage Bag - Standard
3) Sphere Candles

Pure Beeswax Sculpted Lotus Sphere Candle
4) Sand Etched Latitude and Longitude Stemless Wine Glass

Let these personalized wine glasses serve as an everyday reminder of a special place. Send Susquehanna Glass Company any location, and they’ll find the coordinates to create wine glasses just for you. The latitude/longitude design is an exclusive collaboration with us that uses sand etching to leave a clean, crisp finish. Each glass is created in the USA with a keen eye for detail and a strong tradition—over 100 years and counting—of craftsmanship.
5) Beach Bangle

Capture and carry your favorite beach in a custom sand bangle. Dune Jewelry’s handcrafted sand jewelry encases grains from a special beach, golf course, ballpark, or trail to create a one-of-a-kind accessory. Send them a capsule of your own sand or choose from their collection of over 1, 500 beaches worldwide.