To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at Ann Arbor Times 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 Gifts For Teens
1) Castle Toy Construction Set
These castle building sets bring fairy tales to life. Bricks and tiles made with ceramic and plaster look and feel real, and are held together with non-toxic glue. Pick from a smaller-scale palace or go big with a stately castle.
2) Skwitch Touch & Play Music Button
The music button clips onto an iPhone and transforms it into a full-spectrum music machine through its app. Tactile yet digital, the button lets kids scratch beats for hours of expressive playtime. Source instruments and filter sounds to create chords, riffs, and melodies with a one-button band.
3) Rechargeable LED Poi Balls
Not only is this outdoor kid’s toy a spectacle of light, it’s also a great exercise of your coordination and dexterity. The Poi dance traces all the way back to the Maori people in New Zealand. It involves swinging soft LED weights rhythmically to create geometric patterns. This version is lighter and brighter, which is great for beginners of all ages. Start with simple movements and as you try to master more complicated ones, you’ll build flexibility and creativity.
4) Leather Gadget Bag
Capra Leather: Leather Gadget Bag - Brown
5) Bluetooth Connected Guitar Trainer
The Bluetooth Connected Guitar Trainer by Jamstik is the ultimate go-anywhere guitar instruction tool. Bundled with apps and software that are compatible with both iOS and Chrome OS, it takes the guesswork out of learning to play. See your fingers on-screen in real-time with an easy-to-use system that will have you playing your first guitar chords in minutes. Made in the USA.
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