I find one of the easiest ways to keep on top of the gift buying for my adult children, their partners and 11 grand children is to have a gift cupboard or gift box. Having a gift cupboard (or box) is a great way of having gifts on hand when needed.

During the year I keep an eye out for bargains that will serve for birthday and Christmas presents.  When I get the item home I wrap it and tag it so I know exactly what I have on hand at any time.

After all how often gave you been  shopping and seen something that you know would be perfect for someone but their birthday is months away and it is at a bargain price?  Well buy it anyway and start your own gift cupboard.

Buy during the after Xmas sales when products are at their lowest prices and store them away until those birthdays or anniversaries come around.  Plus I buy online so I don’t even have to get caught up in the store hype. It really takes the stress out of gift buying.

When my children were little I always made sure I had extras on hand for when they were invited to friends birthday parties.

Just make sure that the kids don’t get to them ahead of time!