To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at Merrimack Valley 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 Christmas Gifts for Boys
1) Roll Up Portable 22 Bar Xylophone
Rock out anywhere you go with this unique 22 bar xylophone. It's equipped with record and playback functions, 7 different tones, a built-in speaker, and a tutorial mode so you can play along with the demo songs. It's also made of flexible silicone rubber, so when the performance is over, you can simply roll it up pack it away in your bag.
2) Skoog 2.0 Touch & Play Music Cube
This music cube encourages little musicians to get hands-on with making sounds. Kids can make music instantly by pressing, pounding, or tapping the irresistible squishy cube. Switch up sounds, set volume controls, play music from streaming platforms and more through the app.
3) Kid's Animal Weighted Lap Pad
Huggaroo: Kid's Animal Weighted Lap Pad - Lamb
4) On-The-Go Kickball Set
Play the sandlot-favorite game of kickball anywhere, anytime with this durable, portable, storage-friendly set. Features three heavy-duty bases, a home plate, and a kickball that will stand the test of time. Comes in a grab-and-go bucket for easy transport and storage.
5) Coordination Game - Travel
This travel-sized balance toy was created as a rehabilitative tool to help hone fine motor skills—and it does it in the most fun and challenging way. The objective? Neatly stack the disks. That might sound simple, but it takes concentration and coordination to get the unpredictable, rotating magnetic bamboo discs to line up just right.
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