Save ideas before they disappear
Write down the gift and who it might be for. If you are undecided, save it to Gift Inbox and assign it later.
Christmas present tracker
Know which Christmas presents still need doing.
The hardest part of a present list is often remembering whether a gift is just an idea, has been ordered, arrived, been wrapped or is ready to give. A simple tracker makes those next steps visible.
Use one record for each gift and keep practical details with it. The practical steps below are illustrative; they do not show anyone's private gifts.
Keep the useful details together
A gift plan you can come back to.
Separate bought from delivered
An order can be paid for but not yet in your hands. Keep items waiting for delivery visible so parcels are not accidentally marked finished.
Track wrapped and hidden presents
Recording wrapping status and a hiding place can save searching through cupboards when Christmas gets close.
Keep receipts and returns useful
Store useful purchase and return details with the gift, so you can find them again if plans change.
A simple way to plan
Start with what matters now.
- 01
Capture the idea
Add the person, gift idea and an optional budget. You can start without knowing every detail.
- 02
Update the next stage
As you shop, mark what needs buying, has arrived and has been wrapped. Do not assume ordering means delivery.
- 03
Check the outstanding list
Before wrapping or delivering presents, review anything still waiting for purchase, arrival or wrapping.
Useful to know
Questions before you start.
How do I keep track of Christmas presents I have already bought?
Record each gift against the person receiving it and update its buying progress. Keep ordered items separate from gifts that have arrived.
Can I note where I have hidden a Christmas present?
Yes. Little Gift List supports recording a hiding place alongside the gift so it is easier to retrieve when you are ready to wrap or give it.
Do I have to enter every present at once?
No. Begin with one gift or person, then add more details when they are useful. Gift Inbox can hold unassigned ideas until you are ready.
Pick up right where you stopped.
Keep gifts, people and their next steps together so the list stays useful throughout the Christmas season.