West Cook News Christmas Gift Guide: Top Wooden Gifts

Dec 18, 2021

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Christmas shopping for your adult friends and family can be difficult.

To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at West Cook 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 Wooden Gifts

1) Ecco Toilet Stool

Available from $25

The Squatty Potty: Squatty Ecco – 9″

2) 11″ x 14″ Single-Layer Laser Cut Wood Map

Available from $99

Lake Art: Wall Art (Single Layer) – 11″ x 14″ – Black

3) Wooden Picture Frame Desktop Planter

Available from $23

Woodchuck USA: Wooden Rectangle Planter – Cedar

4) French Rolling Pin

Available from $45

The French Rolling Pin’s long, elegant design features ends that taper to a slender point. Circular rotation is a breeze, making it ideal for quick work.

5) Small Horizontal Personalized Cutting Board

Available from $124

This personalized cutting board with words makes for a custom gift that is also well-made and functional. Each one is handmade in the USA from maple wood and features a hand-cut expression or name. Whatever words you choose, the care put into creating each board shines through.

Kyle Diamantas, J.D., Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods of FDA

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