How to Organize Holiday Gift Lists
Holiday shopping can be a hectic experience full of trips to the mall, last-minute online orders and budget problems. This is especially true if your gift lists are not organized. Some planning beforehand can help you figure out what to get each person and how much to spend, along with helping you keep track of what you still have to do. The best way to organize all of your holiday gift lists is to make just one list that includes all the information you need to keep your shopping under control.
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Set up a master holiday gift list or download and print one from a website. The list should at least include columns for the recipient's name, a gift idea and whether you have purchased and wrapped the gift. The list can also include columns to list where you plan to shop for the gift and your budget for each person.
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Write down the names of the people for whom you are going to purchase a holiday gift on your master gift list.
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Think of a gift idea for each person and write it down on the line next to the person's name. If your list also has columns for where you will purchase the gift and how much you will spend, fill these out as well.
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Put your holiday gift list in your purse or wallet so it is with you at all times. If you have a few spare minutes while you are out running errands, look at the gift list and figure out if you can drop by a store to get one of the gifts while you are out.
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Check off each entry on the gift list once you have purchased the gift.
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Cross out a line on the gift list after you have mailed or given the gift to that person. This will help you easily see what gifts you can stop thinking about.
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Tips & Warnings
Woman's Day recommends simplifying your holiday shopping by buying no more than 20 gifts. Combine groups of people to reduce the total number of gifts you have to purchase. For example, you could get one gift for a family to enjoy together instead of purchasing separate items for each person. You could also suggest holding a gift exchange at work or with a group of friends so you only have to buy one gift.
