Holiday Gifts That Keep Giving (and Saving)

Food saver: For those who often find themselves throwing out food because it goes bad before it gets eaten, a food saver makes a great gift. These vacuum-pack foods so they last a lot longer and are an excellent way to allow for cooking in bulk, which saves money. The extra food can be stored and frozen for a later date, greatly reducing the time needed to cook as well as the cost of making meals.

Coffee maker and thermos: Have friends or family members who make a stop by the local Starbucks every morning on their way to work? A quality coffee maker with a thermos may be the perfect gift for them. Not only can they have a fresh cup of hot coffee waiting for them when they get up in the morning, they also can take a thermos-full to work.