Budgeting finances year round is hard, but throw in additional holiday expenses and it can really make someone go crazy.
One of the biggest stressors during the holidays is buying gifts…but it doesn’t have to be. We found four amazing apps that will help make holiday shopping a breeze.
These apps will help you do it all from creating budgets for each person on your list to keeping track of all online and in-store purchases. Your chances of overspending just dropped and you might even save a few dollars in the meantime. Technology saves the day (again).
Santa’s Bag
If organization makes you feel happier than Christmas itself, this app is for you. It keeps track of everything you could possibly need to keep track of. Set budgets for each recipient, create shopping lists, and share with other relatives for pain-free holiday gift buying.
The Christmas Gift List Free
An app that actually visualizes your Christmas shopping progress? We’re downloading this immediately. You can sort recipients by groups — making it the perfect tool for office gifts or your extended family. Another great feature? The option to protect your shopping by password, keeping your S.O.’s prying eyes out of the way.
GiftPlanner
Sticking to a budget during the holidays has never been easier. From planning each person’s gift to keeping track of online orders, this app is a godsend during the chaos and kills the threat of overspending. You can even mark which gifts still need to be wrapped.
Red Laser
Who doesn’t love saving money during the holidays? Be a smarter shopper when you use this app’s resources. Red Laser compares prices online and in stores to get you the most bang for your buck. It also keeps your rewards cards in one spot, eliminating the chance of missing points.
xx, The FabFitFun Team
