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Gift Ideas for the Frugal (wisebread)

What do you buy for people who hate to spend money? You would think the answer
is to get that designer scarf that they would never buy for themselves, but
extravagance is not usually the route to a frugal heart. As a cheapskate
myself, I can tell you there is nothing I love better than receiving a gift
that will help _me_ save money throughout the year. (See also: 25 Gifts You
Can Make Today)

## DIY Machines

I like machines such as the Yogourmet Yogurt Maker ($49.95 on Amazon), the
AeroPress espresso maker ($25.95 on Amazon), and the Sodastream seltzer maker
($95.50 on Amazon). I am trying out all of these myself and expect them each
to save me several dollars each time I make yogurt, espresso, or seltzer at
home instead of buying it at the grocery store or cafe. Other ideas in this
vein include a bread machine or a food processor, or for the very lucky
giftee, a KitchenAid mixer.

The nice thing about these gifts is that the user doesn’t have to worry about
whether the gift pays for itself. They get the thrill of saving money without
thinking about the …

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