First, I have a notebook for the holidays and throughout the year, I write down ideas for people. Maybe someone mentions how they would love to have this or that, or someone mentions something they collect, etc. This way I am prepared and if I cannot find one thing I have backup ideas. Then as I buy items, I write the item down in that notebook, who it is for, and staple the receipts in there. This way everything is in one spot.
Having everything in that one spot also helps, because maybe you need a gift box, or gift bag. You won't be at the store trying to remember how many you needed. This also lets me keep track of everything that I spend during the holidays.
By brenneman826 from Pennsylvania
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12/23/2010
This is an excellent idea! I'd be more likely to use the Word document, but if I'd followed this method years ago, it might've saved a bit of embarrassment when I bought one niece two gifts while everyone else only got one.
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12/18/2010
I do something similar, myself. I have a word file on my computer that I update throughout the year, changing the colors of the text if it's an idea, something bought, or at the end something that is wrapped and ready to go! It really does help me stay organized. :)
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