🎄 How to Plan (and Stick To!) a Christmas Gift Budget This Year 🎄

Marie Davis
Nov 1
3 min read

✨ The Magic of a Stress-Free Christmas ✨

Christmas should be about joy, not financial panic. But between gift lists, wrapping, food, and parties, the costs can creep up quickly.This year, let’s make it different — a festive season full of love, sparkle, and smart spending.

At Oh My Marie, we believe beautiful gifts don’t have to break the bank. With a little planning (and some creative choices), you can give presents that feel personal and stay within your budget.

💰 Step 1: Set a Realistic Spending Limit

Before you start shopping, decide how much you can actually afford to spend overall — not what you wish you could spend. Make a simple list of your expected Christmas costs:

Gifts 🎁
Wrapping supplies
Food and drinks
Travel and postage
Decorations

Once you see the full picture, you’ll know how much is truly available for presents.

💡 Tip: If you have £150 total and 10 people to buy for, that’s £15 each. Then you can mix and match gifts within that range — like small statement pieces or stocking fillers.

🧾 Step 2: Make Your Gift List and Prioritise

Write down everyone you want to buy for, then divide your list into:

Must-gift: Close family, partners, or your Secret Santa at work.
Nice-to-gift: Friends, neighbours, or colleagues.

It’s okay not to buy for everyone — sometimes a heartfelt card, an enamel pin, or handmade decoration can mean just as much.

🎁 Step 3: Look for Meaningful, Affordable Gifts

Expensive doesn’t equal thoughtful. Often, it’s the unique and personal presents that stand out.

This is where small, handmade, or indie-sourced pieces shine. For example, your Oh My Marie acrylic jewellery is:

Affordable: Most pieces are under £35.
Personal: Each design has its own quirky charm.
Lightweight and easy to post: Perfect for gifting friends across the UK and the World.

Some lovely options:

🎄 Festive tiles to transform any blank spaces into Winter Wonderlands!
💕 Cocktail baubles, perfect for Mixology fans!
🌟 Statement brooches to brighten a winter outfit!

You can create a mini gift bundle — add some chocolate, a handwritten card, and you’ve got something thoughtful and budget-friendly.

🛍️ Step 4: Track Your Spending

Keep a quick note on your phone (or use a spreadsheet) to record:

Who you’ve bought for
What you spent
What’s left in your budget

It’ll stop that dreaded “wait… did I already buy them something?” panic later!

🌸 Step 5: Set a Cut-Off Date

Last-minute shopping leads to overspending.

Decide your “final shopping day” now — ideally early December — so you can avoid pricey express shipping and enjoy a relaxed run-up to Christmas.

🕯️ Bonus tip: Set reminders for Royal Mail posting deadlines so your gifts arrive on time!

💖 Thoughtful Gifts That Don’t Cost the Earth

If you’re looking for small, meaningful gifts this year, explore our Christmas collection at Oh My Marie. Every piece is designed to make someone smile — from bold statement earrings to everyday favourites — all without the hefty price tag.

Because the best gifts don’t come from big budgets, they come from big hearts.

🎅 Final Thoughts

Budgeting for Christmas doesn’t mean being stingy — it means spending with purpose. When you plan ahead, you can give generously, avoid debt, and actually enjoy the magic of the season.

✨ And remember — supporting small businesses like makes your money go further, helping real people (and real dreams) sparkle a little brighter this Christmas ✨

Thanks for reading! x