Top 5 Gifts That Optimize

Feeling the holiday rush yet? If your day includes shopping, two trips to the post office, and three Christmas soirées in one evening (in various parts of town, of course), then we’d say yes. While we can't advise skipping the boss's party, we can help with gifts for the season—and beyond. In addition to the gift guides we've been sharing the past several weeks, here's a list of goods that help optimize time and resources any time of year. Whether you want to keep your cocktail implements handy, cut back to one type of gift wrap for all occasions, transport your lunch efficiently and with style, keep your handbag handy in restaurants or use your phone safely while driving, here's to paving the way for a smoother 2012.