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Free printable holiday gift planner

23 September, 2015 by Keri 9 Comments

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Planning ahead is the key to holiday budget success. Do you often start the new year with a credit card bill or a tight budget? Holiday gift giving should be fun, not stressful. This free printable holiday gift planner can help you map out your holiday shopping so that you can budget, plan ahead, and not overspend.

Printable holiday gift planner | One Mama's Daily Drama

Gift planning tips

Everyone plans for the holidays in different ways. And of course, every person’s budget is different. Here are a few ideas to get started.

  • Write out the names of everyone you need to shop for first.
  • If you have a long list, consider buying in bulk and giving gift baskets to some.
  • Create a total spending budget and then divide from there to decide how much you can spend on each person.
  • Include a budget range for individuals so you can be flexible if you find the perfect gift, but it’s $5 more than you planned.
  • Keep your list handy so you can jot down ideas or pick up something on sale.
  • Handmade gifts are less expensive but may take more time.
  • Start early! Those hard-to-shop-for people get harder the closer it gets to December. When you panic, you’ll spend more.

Above all, remember that it is the thought that counts. You don’t have to spend a lot on anyone or spend the same on everyone to give a gift that comes from the heart and reflects your relationship.

Holiday gift planner

I’m a list person, so most years I just scribble on a scrap of paper as I get ideas… and then lose it before I’m finished shopping and crafting. You can print this planner and post it on the bulletin board – or hide it in your purse/wallet so that you always know where it is.

This holiday gift planner is simple. It includes space for the gift recipient, a budget for that person, and ideas for what you might give them. I like the ability to write in a few ideas, both store-bought and handmade.

To get this holiday gift planner, click HERE.

Free printable holiday gift planner | One Mama's Daily Drama --- Get started on holiday gift planning now to avoid budget drama.

*Update*

I made a new pretty printable holiday gift planner that matches my watercolor printable planner.

Click HERE to download the new watercolor gift planner.

printable holiday gift planner

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Comments

  1. Wendi @ H2OBungalow says

    10 October, 2015 at 5:46 am

    This is such a good idea, especially adding in the budget for each gift. That’s always the hard part, staying within the budget!

    Reply
    • Keri says

      12 October, 2015 at 11:57 am

      Thanks! Budgeting is definitely hard. And no matter how “good” I am, I usually have to change things up a bunch.

      Reply
  2. Jenn P. says

    13 November, 2015 at 2:08 pm

    This will come in handy, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  3. My Urban Family says

    14 November, 2015 at 1:45 am

    I always love giving gift baskets 🙂 So fun to make!

    And thank you for linking up! #fridayfrivolity

    Reply
    • Keri says

      14 November, 2015 at 9:19 am

      I love giving gift baskets too. They’re fun to shop for because you can get really creative with complimentary items.

      Reply
  4. Sarah Eliza says

    18 November, 2015 at 4:30 pm

    Thanks for the freebie! Good tips too… I have a few more folks on my list I’m still trying to figure out! Thanks for linking up at Friday Frivolity!

    Reply
    • Keri says

      18 November, 2015 at 5:07 pm

      You’re welcome! I’m actually only about halfway through my list… 🙂

      Reply

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