November is over and Advent is just around the corner. That means it's time for Christmas shopping! If you want to buy and give gifts on time this year, our Christmas gift planner will help!
For many, Christmas shopping is a tiresome and even stressful task. Whether in the city or online, the huge selection and the long list of recipients can quickly overwhelm you. But that doesn't apply to me! For years I have been making lists of all the gifts I want to give and this has made holiday shopping one of my favorite things to do during the holiday season. All you need are some good ideas and a gift planner.
Plan Christmas presents and keep track of them
I love choosing gifts for the people in my life. I've been thinking for months about what a particular person likes, what their interests and passions are, or what they might need or want. Then thisFind the perfect gift, which he or she can unwrap at Christmas - that's a really great joy.
However, if you want to give gifts to a lot of people, the whole thing becomes a bit overwhelming. Without planning, you often lose track of what you have already gotten for some people. Also, you can't always remember what you gave away year after year, and none of us want to make the faux pas of giving the same gift as last year, right? All of this leads to real chaos, which no one wants in the run-up to Christmas.
For many reasons I mentioned above, I find using a gift planner very useful.
What does the gift planner for Christmas look like?
The gift planner is a template that youdownload here for freeand can print out. On it, you can list the people you want to give gifts to this year, along with the right gift idea for each. Then there is a column with the planned budget so that you can get an overview of your expenses at the end.
The planner also includes a checklist on which you can mark whether you bought the gift or whether you made it yourself, wrapped it and already given it away. I find this very useful if, like me, you buy gifts spontaneously. If you have already done some of your Christmas shopping, for example during Black Friday, you can fill the first lines of the list straight away.
Give something to whom? Useful gift ideas for everyone
The gift planner is a super useful thing if you already have gift ideas. But the longer the list, the more difficult it is to come up with original ideas that don't cost a fortune. That's why I created the following lists to help you search.
Christmas gift ideas for men
All the men in your life fall into this category: it can be your father, husband, brother, uncle or friend - the following gift ideas are often a good choice.
- Personalized grill set - engraved with name or a personal message
- Personalized mug
- Homemade cookies packed in a beautiful box
- Whisky-Probierset
- Smartwatch or fitness tracker
- new Bluetooth headphones
- Beer brewing set
- Travel voucher – for a weekend trip, for example
- Book by a favorite author or on a specific topic that interests him
- Subscription to a streaming service – access to films, series or music for a certain period of time
- Outdoor equipment – depending on his hobbies, for example a high-quality flashlight, hiking boots or camping equipment
- Tickets to a sporting event, concert or other event he would like to attend
- Rugged Travel Bag - a durable bag for short trips or business trips
- Coffee gift set - high quality coffee, a good coffee machine or a set of different coffee capsules
- HomemadeSpice mixture in a glass
- Workout equipment – small fitness equipment for home training or high-quality workout clothing
- Gourmet Gift Basket - fine delicacies, wine, cheese and other culinary delights
- Photo book with memories of shared experiences
- Workshop Attendance – a ticket to a workshop or class on a topic that interests them, such as photography, wine tasting, or crafts.
If you are looking for a practical gift, take a lookthe ideas in this articlean!
Christmas gifts for women: list of ideas
Choosing gift ideas for your mom, aunt, sister, friend or colleague is usually easier because there is a larger selection. Cosmetics and jewelry in particular are always well received by women, but there are many other ideas. Here are a few you may not have thought of.
- Flower Delivery Subscription – a subscription that delivers fresh flowers to your home on a regular basis
- Artistic experience such as a painting class, pottery class or other creative workshop.
- Homemade wellness box - filled with relaxing bath additives, candles and a sleeping mask
- Voucher for help – self-created vouchers in which you offer specific help, such as washing the car, mowing the lawn, watering flowers or helping with moving
- Mini pots of herb seeds
- Wellness weekend: A voucher for a relaxing wellness weekend or spa treatments.
- Cooking class for couples
- Jewelry shaped fitness tracker
- Bookworm gift set – a book voucher, a cozy blanket and high-quality teas
- Travel accessories – e.g. B. a stylish travel pillow, an organizer bag or a passport cover
- Yoga retreat voucher
- Aromatherapy Gift Set - Includes essential oils, oil burner and other aromatherapy products.
- Homemade broken chocolate
- Beauty box subscription
A few gift ideas for parents
Would you like to surprise mom and dad with a joint gift? Then check out the following ideas:
- Family photo shoot for the whole family
- Cooking class for couples
- Frame with children's hand or footprints - a really nice gift as a lasting memory
- Kitchen utensils – festive or personalized
- Family calendar with photos and important events throughout the year such as birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
- Artwork made from family handprints of all family members
- Tickets for a concert
- Experience gift voucher – e.g. B. for a balloon ride, a wine tasting or another joint activity
- Gift basket with handmade goodies, jams, etc.
- Family tree
- Digital photo frame
- Garden equipment
- Cookbook by a famous chef
- Voucher for a family trip or a weekend vacation in a special place
Christmas gifts for children: original ideas that don't cost much
You can get the gift ideas for your own children from the written oneLetter to Santa Clausfetch. But when it comes to other children, for example friends and relatives, you can ask their parents directly or write down an idea from the list below.
- Craft sets adapted to age
- Board games
- Vouchers for activities – e.g. E.g. for a trip to the cinema together, a trip to the park, a pajama party or a game night
- Box of homemade treats in Christmas shapes
- Puzzle with a motif that matches the child's interests
- Finger paints or modeling clay
- Sticker book with reusable stickers
- Christmas cuddly toy
- Drinking bottle with cool motifs
- Mini fairy lights as decoration for the children's room
- Children's cookbook
- Glow-in-the-Dark-Sterne
I hope you enjoyed the ideas and can start filling out your Christmas gift planner!
