The first day of Hanukkah falls on Thanksgiving this year, so I am already halfway through my holiday shopping! When it comes to gift giving, I like to keep it organized and track my spending so I stay on budget and never forget a gift. I use an Excel spreadsheet, and keep it open on my computer as I do my shopping (I buy almost all my gifts online), and insert the info as I shop! When shopping at a physical retailer, I input the info later. With my handy spreadsheet, I always can see how my progress is going, and if I need any help brainstorming ideas for anyone. It has become one of my favorite tools during the holidays, preserving my sanity and ensuring that I enjoy the shopping (versus curse it!).
My spreadsheet includes columns with the following headers:
Name of recipient
Gift idea
Amount budgeted
Amount spent
What organizing tips do you have for getting your holiday errands done?
What organizing tips do you have for getting your holiday errands done?
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