Best Cheap Gifts

Under $50

Always remember, it's the little things that count. So this holiday season, think small, really cheap, and practical for those special people in your life. You can perk up a man's morning routine with a new electric shaver, give the family (and yourself) a healthy boost with a juicer, and spice up the dinner hour with a slow cooker. The internet-savvy will appreciate a new wireless router and the cold-blooded among us will no doubt appreciate a personal space heater. The best thing about these presents? No one need know you spent less than $50.

Remington R-960 Cord/Cordless Shaver

An electric shaver may seem like a boring gift, but if leaves fewer nicks and stray whiskers, who cares? The triple-headed Remington R-960 Titanium Rotary MicroFlex Cord/Cordless Shaver gives a fast, close, and smooth shave, according to users. And it travels well: the shaver automatically converts to worldwide voltages and a one-hour "quick charge" gives 40 minutes of cordless shave time. The truly frugal gift-giver should consider the Braun PocketGo P-70 (starting at $16), which runs on two AA batteries.

Black & Decker CJ525 CitrusMate Plus

Preparing freshly-squeezed citrus juice is a snap with this juicer. It comes with small and large cones for fruits of different sizes, and a self-reversing reamer that increases juice output. There's also a 32-ounce detachable pitcher and a strainer that catches the pulp, so users can decide how much fiber they want to wash down. Consumers say the CJ525 is easy to use and easy to clean. For greater juicing versatility with a range of fruits and vegetables, check out the Waring Pro JRX328.

Rival 3040 4-Quart Round Slow Cooker

Forget about those time-saving, but costly, take-out and restaurant meals. This cooker is a gift that saves the recipient both time and money. Just add the fixings for a soup or stew (or even a roast), set to "low" or "high," cover with the see-through lid, and and the cook can go about his/her business. Hours later, dinner's ready. The bonus? Users say the removable stoneware crock is easy to clean. The Proctor Silex 33015 1.5-Quart has a "warm" setting and is sized right for singles and couples.

TRENDnet TEW-652BRP

If you someone you know wants to surf the internet from bed or the sofa, you can treat them to a wireless router. With a wifi network, they can connect to the web from any room in the house or apartment and get rid of all those wires. The TRENDnet TEW-652BRP supports the 802.11n standard and receives a thumbs-up from consumers, who really like the cheap price and solid performance. An alternative might be the Belkin N150, which has good range and is easy to set up.

DeLonghi DFH132 SafeHeat Fan Heater

The holidays coincides with colder weather and higher bills, so make someone happy with a gift that promises both warmth and savings. The DeLonghi DFH132 SafeHeat space heater, takes the chill out of small rooms and lets you close off the areas you're not using. The DeLonghi DFH132 is a convection fan model that's light enough to carry from room to room. If you prefer radiant heat, consider the Optimus H-5210 Infrared Quartz Heater, which does a good job heating whatever is placed in front of it.