For Christmas, I created an Excel spreadsheet that I use to keep track of what gifts I'm buying for whom, how much I spent on each item, if I have bought it yet and what store I bought it at.
This spreadsheet has been great for keeping me within my holiday budget. As I plug in actual costs, it automatically adds up what I've spent on each person and in total.
I also use it to keep track of all my gift ideas so they are all in one place and not spread all over the place on post-it notes.
And that works for me! If you have more great tips and ideas, head over to Rocks in My Dryer.
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Oh, this is a great idea, I need to do this for sure! I guess I can still start as I really only have a few gifts I've bought so far....
Lisa
What a great idea!! I need help staying on budget all the time... but, especially at Christmas! Thanks for sharing it!!
I love this. My husband laughs at my spreadsheet tendencies, but he isn't laughing come the last week when I have everything under control.
This year I am using google documents, so I can update anywhere.
Great idea!
I've done this for several years. Very helpful to refer back to in future years. Only I've been too busy to start one this year - time to get with it!
And "hi" from another PA blogger!
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