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How to make a holiday gift list

Holiday shopping gets messy when five people ask the same question and nobody knows what the others bought. One shared list fixes most of it.

You can make a list for each person, or one family list with a note on each gift. Both work; choose the one your family will actually use.

Published 30 October 2026

Free, no account. You get a private magic link to edit the list later.

Pick one list per person, or one for the family

A list for each person is clearer: send each link to the people who buy for that person.

A single family list is faster: add gifts and put the name in the note, such as "For Sam - blue scarf". Fewer links means fewer messages to lose.

Set the budget with the prices

Add gifts at several prices so each person can choose what fits. A saved price also tells the buyer what to expect before they open the shop page.

Check the shop before you buy; the price is from the day the gift was added.

Add links early

Popular gifts sell out. Add the link and the details while the item is in stock, then check again in December. If a shop stops selling the item, keep the note so a buyer can find a similar one.

Use the reservation to keep surprises

A guest reserves a gift and the list shows it as taken. The name of the person who reserved it stays hidden from the list owner until the owner reveals it. That keeps the surprise for the person who is opening presents.

Send the link once

Put it in the family group chat or the message where people ask. Say what it is and that there is no pressure. Do not send it to people outside the group.

Common questions

Can I add a gift without a price?+

Yes. The price is optional. Add a note instead, such as "about Β£20" or "any colour".

Do relatives need an account?+

No. They open the link, choose a gift and reserve it. There is no sign-up, no email address and no password.

Can I use it for more than one holiday?+

Yes. Keep the list and update it, or make a new list for the next holiday. A list stays until you delete it.

What if someone buys the gift outside the list?+

The gift stays unreserved. You can remove it after the holiday, or leave it for next year.

Make the list, then send one link.

Add gifts from any shop, share the link, and let people reserve without an account.

Start a free list