2021 Gift Guide Part 2: Makers and Families

The holidays are here again, and as always we’re happy to help you find good gifts for the makers in your life. These recommendations come from the Make: staff, based on the tools and tech they’ve used and loved in their everyday lives — they all get our approval. Don't miss [Part 1 of our gift guide email series]( for more gadgets, and find [even more staff picks on Makezine]( as well. Happy holidays, and have fun making! (Note: Purchases made with these links may generate affiliate revenue for Make: — we appreciate your support!)  [HOMEGOODS](http://)  Knife sharpener: A keen blade makes cooking twice as much fun. This belt-based tool from Work Sharp provides "I can't believe it"-perfect results every time. It'll do your lawnmower blades too.   $130 [Amazon]( Car-starting battery pack: Will charge your phone. Will also jump-start a car in an emergency. Very useful glove box item for those unplanned emergencies. It's saved our editor a couple of times. Our advice, get one for each of your vehicles. $80  [Amazon]( Fermenting kit: Pickles, kimchi, sauerkraut and more — so much tastier when made at home. This clever kit lines everything up for you. $25  [Amazon]( Sourdough starter tank: Glass, with lid and temperature markings on the outside, to get just the right rise.  $25  [Amazon]( Egg Poacher: Take the frustration out of your holiday brunch with this nifty tool and make that elusive perfect poached egg every time. $11 [Amazon]( Aerogarden: We've had ours for 3 years, and have used most of the seed kits. On-demand salad is a real treat. You may want to add a light shade over yours — those LED grow lights are bright. $99 [Amazon]( Drill brush kit: A variety pack of brushes and pads that are great for everything from deep cleaning to getting loose paint off of old 2x4s. $17. [Amazon]( Reusable lint rollers: Holiday tinsel getting everywhere? Here's the solution. Just wash with dish soap and air dry to make them super sticky again. $15  [Amazon]( KITS FOR YOUNG MAKERS  Rainbow Light Show Kit: Solder together (or get the pre-assembled version) then go wild with touch-free LED color mixing for whatever projects you can dream up. $35–$42  [Maker Shed]( Circuit Scribe Basic Kit: Conductive ink and a variety of components lets any youngster or curious person unravel the mystery of electronic circuits by drawing real ones that really work. $60  [Amazon]( Love to Code Creative Coding Kit (Chibi Chip Starter Kit): Get started with coding now! The Love to Code Creative Coding Kit is a fun, friendly and new way to engage with programming basics. $56  [Maker Shed]( Rocket Launcher Kit: Ever since the [Compressed Air Rocket]( project debuted on the pages of Make: magazine in 2008, it’s been wildly popular, and the kit has been a bestseller in the Maker Shed. $130 [Maker Shed]( Chomper Bot Kit: Buy the Chomper Bot and add both of Mario's books (see below) and get 1/2 off the books, use code frostybot at checkout. $60 [Maker Shed Exclusive]( Origami Paper Circuits: Combine simple electronics with the centuries-old Japanese paper craft art of Origami. $24 [Maker Shed](  GARDNERS AND YARD WORKERS  Clawed gloves: Why use your fingernails to get under the soil? These things do it so much better. And they look diabolically cool. $6 for two pairs  [Amazon]( Soft leather gloves: Super useful when you’re clearing out scrub or old materials, or using yard tools for extended periods. $31  [Amazon]( Dewalt cordless chainsaw: Lightweight, go-anywhere tool for cutting branches and small trees. Such as that one in your living room. $240  [Amazon]( Japanese Weeding Sickle: Don’t let its size fool you. It is ruthless on weeds, even the pesky and invasive bittersweet vine. $16 Lefty: [Amazon]( Righty: [Amazon](  MORE YOUNG MAKERS  Lego World Map: Almost 12,000 pieces come together into a 41-inch piece that you’ll be proud to hang on your wall. And make no mistake, you earned it! This is going to get one of our staffers through the long winter in Boston. $250. [Amazon]( Magna Tiles: One of the best new building toys in years. Quickly construct all sorts of creative structures. We’ve never met a kid, or adult, that doesn’t love these. $120  [Amazon]( Dash and Dot: Program these adorable robots to do countless activities. One staffer’s daughter has been using hers for years and still loves them. $150  [Amazon]( Shape Shifting Box: This shape-shifting fidget cube turns into 70 different shapes, each held in place with internal magnets. $25 [Amazon]( The Questioneers: This four-book set celebrates all of the members of the STEM-focused Questioneer series, including an architect, and engineer, and a scientist. Lets all kids know that they can pursue their dreams, no matter what. $56  [Amazon]( The Maker Magician’s Handbook: You don't need to go far to become a real maker magician. To get started, you'll need only what you can usually find in your home. Or check out Mario's NEW book, [Robot Magic](. Pairs nicely with Chomper Bot Kit (above). $20  [Maker Shed](      mailto:community@make.co Sent to: {EMAIL} [Unsubscribe]( Make:, 150 Todd Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95407, United States