I spend a big part of the month of January getting organized for the year ahead.
It may take a little time upfront, but then the rest of the year is less complicated with trying to remember what I forgot! I am big on lists or what I like to call logs.
One of my favorites is my Special Occasion Gift Log.
This simple log with columns is a perfect tool to tell us who, when and what! Start out with a log that you can either, download from the internet, create as a computer spreadsheet or use a ledger that you can purchase from any office supply store.
You want a column for the name, date, occasion and a column for recording information such as sizes, wants and needs, favorite colors or things collected.
I also like to keep a column for cards.
You will have many on your list that you do not send gifts; however, you want to acknowledge their special day with a phone call and/or card.
When shopping, keep this log with you.
When you find that perfect gift, make note of the purchase on your log.
Shop early and shop the sales and clearances.
Every January, I create a new log, keeping the old log to help jog my memory on what I purchased the year before so that I don't duplicate gifts.
I then use this log to record those special occasions onto our new calendar.
This log works well for me, however; you may prefer to adjust it to your needs.
The goal, no matter the process, is to be organized with our gift giving to save time and money which simplifies our lives.
Visit our website to upload your copy of our Special Occasion Gift Log.