Christmas Budget Planner | Gift Tracker (Excel Google Sheets)

Take the financial stress out of the holidays. This Christmas & Holiday Gift Budget Planner does the math for you — track every gift, every dollar and every shipping deadline so you stay on budget and start January with no credit-card hangover.

Set your total holiday budget, add everyone on your list, and watch your spending, savings and a live countdown to Christmas update automatically. Works for Christmas, Hanukkah, birthdays and every gift-giving occasion, year after year.

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WHAT'S INCLUDED (8 Tabs)
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✅ Instructions — Simple step-by-step guide to get started in minutes
✅ Dashboard — Total budget, spending, gifts purchased, savings & a Christmas countdown at a glance
✅ Gift Tracker — Everyone on your list with a budget each; over-budget gifts turn red automatically
✅ Budget by Category — Gifts, food, travel, decor, cards & parties — see exactly where the money goes
✅ Savings Plan — Tells you how much to set aside each week to hit your holiday goal
✅ Card & Address List — Track cards sent and who to thank next year
✅ Menu & Party Planner — Plan meals & gatherings, assign dishes and total each event
✅ Shipping Deadlines — Carrier cut-offs with a live days-left countdown

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KEY FEATURES
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🎁 GIFT TRACKER — set a budget per person and log spending; over-budget gifts flag instantly
📊 LIVE DASHBOARD — budget, spending, gifts bought & a Christmas countdown update on their own
💰 BUDGET BY CATEGORY — know your true holiday cost across gifts, food, travel, decor & more
🐖 SAVE-AHEAD PLANNER — see exactly how much to save each week to avoid January debt
📦 SHIPPING COUNTDOWN — never miss a carrier cut-off again
💌 CARD & ADDRESS LIST — track cards sent and gifts received so you never miss a thank-you
🍽️ MENU & PARTY PLANNER — plan gatherings, assign dishes and total each event's cost

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HOW IT WORKS
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1️⃣ Download and open in Excel or Google Sheets
2️⃣ Enter your total holiday budget and add your gift list
3️⃣ Log what you spend as you shop
4️⃣ Instantly see your spending, savings and countdown update

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COMPATIBILITY
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✔ Microsoft Excel (Desktop, Online & Mobile)
✔ Google Sheets (Free — just import the file)
✔ Works on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad & Android

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INSTANT DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
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This is a digital product. No physical item will be shipped. You'll receive the .xlsx file immediately after purchase and can reuse it every holiday season, year after year.

Perfect for anyone who wants a calm, organized and on-budget holiday — Christmas shoppers, big families, gift-list planners and anyone tired of the January credit-card surprise.

Please note: this is a personal organization and planning tool. Carrier shipping dates change each year — always confirm the current year's official cut-offs.

Questions? Message us anytime — we're happy to help!

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