If you are new here, you know that I play favorites. And when I say favorites, I mean select gifts created by some wonderful people that are guarantees to put a smile on your face — the gifts, not the people. What makes a gift a favorite for me you may ask? There's a number of things that spark my seal of approval but to name a few I love to support small businesses and creators, solve some of life's tough and not-so-tough challenges and something I believe will spark joy for anyone who purchases it. So without further ado, here are some of my favorite gifts to give in 2021.