A gift closet is a forgetful person’s lifesaver. It’s a collection of items that can be given as gifts at a moment’s notice. There are toys and nontoys for all ages, genders, and possible situations.
I keep our gift closet in an actual closet but you don’t have to store the items there. You can keep them on a top shelf in the pantry, or in a cupboard in your laundry room.
One of the best ways that I fill up our gift closet is when I find awesome deals in this Facebook group. That’s probably where 90% of our gift closet items come from.
The items you purchase to set up your gift closet do not need to be just for other people! I keep an eye out for things that my husband or kids would want.
It really helps our budget to spread out our gift-buying. It also helps to not pay full-price when my darling children tell me last-minute about a gift that’s needed in a few hours!