Do you want your holiday gift this year to be remembered beyond New
Year's Day? Then make your gifts to friends and loved ones useful this
year -- give gifts that will save them money.

There are few people who don't appreciate something useful that
allows them to keep more money in their pockets -- and there are quite
a few options available to you.

Here are a few that you may want to consider:

Wine saver ($14.99): Is there someone on your list who
enjoys wine, but is constantly pouring half-finished bottles down the
sink because he or she didn't finish them before they went bad?
Consider the Vacu Vin wine saver. It will keep an opened bottle fresh for two weeks.

Space heater ($15 to $100): Many people spend the
majority of their time in one or two particular rooms in their house.
If this is the case for one of the people on your gift list, a space
heater may be the perfect gift. This will allow them to remain cozy and
warm during the winter months without the cost of heating the entire
house, which will keep their energy bill down even with higher fuel prices.

Filtered water bottle ($8+): If someone on your gift list
insists on drinking bottled water due to concerns about the taste or
healthiness of tap water, a filtered water bottle may be a perfect gift
that can save them hundreds of dollars a year. If they travel or backpack, purchase an upgraded model with filters that are appropriate for these trips.

Key finder ($99.99): While this may not at first appear to
save money, if anyone you know is constantly losing things and spending
huge amounts of time searching for them, a key finder
could be the perfect gift. Anyone who struggles to find items they
misplace will love it. For someone who values his or her time, a key
finder will save hundreds of hours in panicked searches; locating them
will be as simple as pressing a button.

Wii (approximately $600): Not that you really
need any reason beyond the fun that the Wii gaming system provides to
all ages, but it can also be a big money saver. One of the secrets
revealed when this system hit the market was that it did wonders for
people who were getting little physical activity when they played Wii Sports. Nintendo saw the trend and extended the game lineup with Wii Fit. Now you don't need to pay for a gym membership, yoga classes or many other physical activities. Add the lower costs
associated with being healthier and this can be an excellent gift for
the whole family. Exercising was never this much fun or inexpensive.

TiVo (approx. $100+): For those on your list that love to watch TV, a TiVo can save the recipient money in a couple of ways. TiVo allows
users to skip commercials and spend less time in front of the TV --
which, in itself, can save a lot of money. Watching shows at a convenient time rather than when they happen to be on can increase productivity. For those who have decided that TV is going to be a major part of their daily life, this unit can both save money and time.

Solar cooking oven ($249.95): This may be a great gift for
the person that has everything. This solar hybrid oven can mean
drastically reduced cooking costs, since it uses the sun's light to
cook rather than your oven. What about rainy days? Not a problem. It
comes with an energy-efficient, electric backup system that uses 75%
less electricity than a standard oven. An added benefit: this provides
an emergency way to cook food in case of a disaster and the perfect
tool to take camping.

Electric razor ($30 to $200): The cost of razor blades
make shaving an expensive daily grooming chore. A quality electric
shaver can change that and eliminate those multi-dollar razor blade
cartridge refills. Whether it's for a man or a woman, an electric
shaver is bound to save them a small fortune over the years.

Emergency gadget ($20 to $40): Chances are, most people have a flashlight, a radio and a cell phone
charger. The problem is they are all likely separate and require either
batteries or electricity to run. An all-in-one emergency gadget will do
away with the need for replacement batteries and in the case of an
emergency, it could be a lifesaver.

Rechargeable batteries and charger ($20+): If you have
no idea what to get someone, rechargeable batteries are a good default
gift. Almost everyone has a large number of electronic gadgets these
days, from handheld games to digital cameras, which require batteries.
A good set of rechargeable batteries can save most people a small
fortune over time.

By taking the time to think beyond the typical gift to things
that are also practical, you can make a lasting impression. Best of
all, when the recipient realizes the amount that the gift is saving
them, they will love it even more.