To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at Bloomington Leader 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 Backyard Accessories & Patio Gifts
1) Reusable Ice Melting Mat
These snow and ice melting mats work just like ice melt or rock salt, but more efficiently, quickly, and neatly. Each mat contains sodium, magnesium, and calcium chloride (the same ingredients in rock salt). But the mat only releases as much as is needed. The rest of the melting agent stays contained in the durable nylon casing, and works in temperatures all the way down to -15 degrees.
2) 100% Copper Rain Chain
A rain chain is an instant upgrade to a typical gutter downspout that directs rainwater to move gracefully down the channels. Based on traditional Japanese rain chains, it is handcrafted in India entirely from copper that will patina over time and is guaranteed to last a lifetime.
3) Wooden Yard Games
Yard Games: Wooden Yard Games - Giant Tumbling Timbers
4) Ceramic Mosquito Repellent Diffuser
Hang or place this egg-shaped mosquito repellent diffuser in your outdoor space to naturally protect against pests. When it is filled with its signature DEET-free repellent made from lemongrass oil and geraniol, it will ward off mosquitoes and other bugs up to around 200 square feet—the perfect amount of protection for decks, patios, and porches.
5) Luci Solar Light & Bluetooth Speaker
MPOWERD: Luci Solar Light & Bluetooth Speaker
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