8 Weeks to a More Organized Christmas: Plan Your Gift List

Nov 6 | Household Tips, Holidays, Organization

8 Weeks to a More Organized Christmas: How to Plan Your Gift List

Here we are, week two of the 8 Weeks to a More Organized Christmas series!  I hope you had time to do last week’s task: your Holiday Budget!

While I’m fairly certain that many of you are striving to live daily life more simply in terms of less stuff, less waste and less expenses, this series is focusing on simplifying the process of Christmas.  Focusing on the organization aspect so that you don’t give too much of yourself in terms of finances or time.

Christmas can become a nuisance rather than a joyful, meaningful time if we’re constantly feeling stressed. This goes to say, I think the best way to have a more organized, more peaceful Christmas is to do your holiday tasks a little at a time. Tasks on our holiday to-do list can easily morph from fun to miserable when we’re too busy or wandering without a plan.

This week’s task is to plan your gift list.

It’s definitely not too early to plan your gift giving, especially if you plan on making some homemade gifts. Since you’ve hopefully planned your holiday budget already, you should know exactly how much money you have for gifts.

This week you should:

  • Write down all the names of the people you have to purchase gifts for
  • Add gift ideas for each person

Take a look at this year’s Simply Frugal Holiday Gift Guides that are available!  I hope it will help you find a ton of great affordable gift ideas!

But for now, what’s the hardest part about gift giving for your family? What are your solutions?

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Not only do I want a more organized Christmas season of my own, I'm hoping I can help you as well! Introducing... the 8 Weeks to a More Organized Christmas series!

Safety 1st Grow and Go 3-in-1 Car Seat Deal

Nov 5 | Canada Deals

Get the Safety 1st Grow and Go Arb 3-In-1 Car Seat from Amazon.ca for only $188.88! (reg. $289.99). Here are some details:

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Tip Top Black Friday on Now: Sale 50 – 70% off Everything!

Nov 5 | Canada Deals

Tip Top Canada has started their Black Friday sale early! You will save anywhere from 50 - 70% off sitewide! They seem to have a ton of great gift ideas like gloves, Christmas socks (haha!), sweaters, cuff links, Ties and more.

I'm just guessing at this point, but I imagine they will have a sale similar to this on actual Black Friday too.

Shop online at Tip Top here.

Sale ends November 8, 2020. Shipping is free on orders of $100 or more.

8 Pack of Lip Smackers Deal

Nov 4 | Canada Deals


Get an 8 pack of Lip Smackers lip balm for only $11.99 from Amazon.ca!  I’m thinking these would make great stocking stuffers or a simple addition to a birthday party gift. Here are some details:

  • Moisturizing, smoothing, soft shine
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Bluetooth Beanie Hat Deal

Nov 3 | Canada Deals

Keep your head warm and listen to music at the same time with this deal! Get a Miserwe Bluetooth Beanie Hat from Amazon.ca for $15.99! (reg. $18.99). Here are some details:

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Under Armour Womens Play Up 2.0 Shorts Deal

Oct 31 | Canada Deals

Under Amour shorts for 50% off! Woo! Get a pair of Under Armour Womens Play Up 2.0 Shorts for only $14.88 from Amazon.ca! (reg. $30). Here are some details:

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