The Grommet Review
A gift marketplace stacked with quirky finds under $25, tested with a $50 promo code and fast shipping.
It was incredibly hard to choose exactly what I wanted—there are SO many cool things on there.
Our reviewerA Marketplace Built for Finding the Perfect Gift
The Grommet bills itself as a marketplace of unique gift items, and testing it out with a $50 promo code proved the point almost immediately — the hardest part was narrowing down a purchase from so many options, many priced under $25.
Sorting tools helped tame the selection, letting shoppers browse by recipient, activity, or product category rather than scrolling endlessly. Two purchases stood out: a $24.95 LifeStraw personal water filter, picked up for an earthquake emergency kit, and a pair of Zipbuds Juiced 2.0 tangle-free earbuds.
The LifeStraw filters unsafe water on the spot and turned out to be a smart, inexpensive addition to any emergency or camping kit. The Zipbuds performed well for stationary use, like flights, but produced noticeable feedback noise whenever the wearer moved around.
Fast shipping and an easy browsing experience rounded out a strong impression, with more than a few items bookmarked for future gift occasions.
Why We Love It
- Huge selection of unique gift items, many under $25
- Multiple ways to sort by recipient, activity, or category
- Fast shipping on orders
- Great for bookmarking future gift ideas
Considerations
- Zipbuds Juiced 2.0 earbuds have noticeable feedback noise unless you're sitting still
- The sheer number of options can make it hard to narrow down a single purchase
What We Picked From The Grommet
The LifeStraw personal water filter, at $24.95, turned out to be far more affordable than expected for a device that filters unsafe water on the spot — a smart pick for an earthquake emergency kit or a camping trip.
The Zipbuds Juiced 2.0 tangle-free, glow-in-the-dark earbuds blocked outside noise well while sitting still, like on a plane, but produced a lot of feedback noise whenever the wearer moved around, limiting them mostly to stationary use.
A Good Match for Emergency Kits
The LifeStraw personal water filter cost just $24.95 and filters water on the spot — a cheaper find than expected while building out an earthquake emergency kit.
We Recommend This To Readers Who:
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Are building an emergency or camping kit
The LifeStraw personal water filter is $24.95 and filters unsafe water on the spot.
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Fly often and want noise-blocking earbuds
The Zipbuds Juiced 2.0 block outside noise well when you're seated, like on a plane.
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Are gift shopping
Items can be sorted by recipient, activity, or category, with plenty under $25.
A Closer Look
A Fun, Fast-Shipping Marketplace for Unique Gifts
The Grommet's curated selection and quick shipping make it an easy site to recommend for gift shopping, even if one or two picks miss the mark.
