To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at South Hennepin 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 Gift Sets
1) Popeye's Shaving Set

Perfect for Popeye fans, this men's shave kit lets you bring the barber shop experience home. The pre-shave oil helps soften skin and lift those whiskers, providing intense hydration prior to shaving. Then it’s time for the non-lathering cream, made to protect skin from irritation and roughness. When the shave’s done, the lotion helps protect skin from razor burn and ingrown hairs. All comes together in a keepsake tin.
2) Leather Care Gift Set

Wax, brush, shine, and give your leather the best possible treatment with this full-fledged all-natural leather kit. Everything from the recyclable packaging down to ethically gathered beeswax and organic carnauba wax is free of silicone and petroleum derivatives. In addition to the wax and conditioner, the kit includes a pair of high-shine flannels, a fine horsehair buffing brush, and application dauber—so you’ll be polishing, shining, and nourishing like a pro.
3) New England Spice Gift Set

Down east flavors from a spice gift set inspired by (and sourced from) New England. The set includes two of Curio Spice Co.’s signature spice blends along with Maine sea salt. It’s all directly sourced from farms and growers to ensure freshness and purity, and comes with recipe cards to help you get cooking.
4) Brownies - Set of 3

Brownie lovers get three ways to reach chocolatey heaven: triple chocolate with a dash of Welsh sea salt, espresso-infused with Hawaiian Kona sea salt, and intense chocolate with handcrafted caramel ribbons and dots of French sea salt. Pack of 3 boxes of Salt of the Earth Bakery Brownies.
5) Cold Brew Tea Gift Set

Make your afternoon tea an iced one with a cold brew tea gift set. Cold brewing is a slow and gentle way to infuse tea that creates more intense flavors and aromas. This set has everything you need to brew your own at home, including organic and orthodox loose leaf teas. This means the tea is hand-picked and processed according to traditional practices and it is all sourced from small-scale, non-industrial tea farms. Brewing is easy—just steep the tea overnight in the container, strain, and enjoy.