Organizing the Gift Stockpile

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by Renae Chiovaro on January 15, 2011

Shopping ahead is a great way to save money on gifts. However, many times we forget what we bought, who the gift was for or where the gift was stored. A couple of years ago I bought my mom’s Mother’s Day gift in advance. When it came time to give it to her, I could not find it anywhere! I tore the house apart and never found it in time. About a year later, I found the gift in the oddest spot. Since then, I take notes on the gifts I buy.

Tips

Write down the item and who it is for. I also write down what Holiday it is for – Christmas, Birthday, etc.

Store the gifts in tote bins. I place the gifts in a large plastic tote and then place it in our attic space. You could also designate a closet if you have enough room. The toes keep little eyes from peaking!

On your list, write down what storage area the gift is located in.

Review the list throughout the year and make sure you don’t overbuy.

If you don’t want to make a list, place a sticky note on the item with the recipients name on it.

I packed away the toys I bought at Target today and started my list. I discovered I have Capt. M and Mr. B’s Easter Basket items, their birthday gifts and a good start on stocking stuffers for next Christmas. I also have Birthday gifts for three out of four of my nephews!

Shopping ahead allows me to buy more for people since I buy items at a deep discount. It also relieves stress when Birthday’s sneak up on me!

If you are looking for more organizational tips, check out the Simply Organized series. How do you organize your gift stockpile?

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Renae is a married working mom of two handsome boys. She works as a registered dental hygienist by day and blogs here at How to Have it All by night. She enjoys cooking from scratch, working in her vegetable garden and functional training.