{"product_id":"christmas-gift-spending-tracker-spreadsheet-for-google-sheets","title":"Christmas Gift \u0026 Spending Tracker Spreadsheet for Google Sheets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChristmas is coming. Know your number.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet one holiday budget, list every gift, and see what's left to spend. Type your numbers in the white cells. The gray cells do the adding for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBudget.\u003c\/strong\u003e Type your total holiday budget and what you've saved so far.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGift List.\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 ready rows: person, gift idea, budget, spent, bought, wrapped, shipped and notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOver-budget flags.\u003c\/strong\u003e A red minus shows who is over budget (-14.00 means 14.00 over).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Holiday Costs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Food, hosting, decorations, tree, travel, cards, wrapping, parties, giving and outfits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSavings Plan.\u003c\/strong\u003e How much to set aside per week, payday or month, a start-by date and a week-by-week checklist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummary.\u003c\/strong\u003e A status bar, one big \"Left to spend\" number, cards for budget, planned, spent and gifts bought, who is over budget, and a chart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNext Year.\u003c\/strong\u003e This year's totals and notes for next time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDownload the files after checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUpload the .xlsx to Google Drive (New, then File upload), open it, then click File, then Save as Google Sheets. Use that new copy from now on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStart typing in the white cells. Begin with the Budget tab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFiles and compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade for \u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Sheets\u003c\/strong\u003e on a computer (free Google account).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpreadsheet file (.xlsx) with 7 tabs, plus a 2-page Quick-Start guide (PDF).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAny currency works: just type the numbers. Gray cells calculate by themselves: please don't type over them (undo with Ctrl+Z or Cmd+Z).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstant download. One-time purchase, no subscription. Nothing is shipped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich one do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlanning the whole year, not just Christmas? → \u003ca href=\"\/products\/2027-budget-planner-spreadsheet-for-google-sheets-bills-debt-goals\"\u003e2027 Budget Planner\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWant to see what you pay every month for subscriptions? → \u003ca href=\"\/products\/subscription-tracker\"\u003eSubscription Tracker\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWant to know which side hustle pays you? → \u003ca href=\"\/products\/side-hustle-hq-side-hustle-profit-true-hourly-rate-tracker-google-sheets-excel\"\u003eSide Hustle HQ\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEstimates for planning only, not tax or financial advice. The tracker only adds up the numbers you type in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe sample names and amounts in the pictures (Mom, Alex, Leo) are made up. They come from a DEMO file. The file you download starts empty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePersonal-use license:\u003c\/strong\u003e use it for yourself and your household. Please don't resell, share or redistribute the file.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGoogle Sheets is a trademark of Google. Sidekick Sheets isn't affiliated with or endorsed by Google.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIf the file doesn't open or doesn't match the page, email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hello@sidekicksheets.com\"\u003ehello@sidekicksheets.com\u003c\/a\u003e within 30 days and we'll fix it or help you set it up. If we can't solve a genuine problem, we'll refund you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCreated by Sidekick Sheets with AI assistance (AI tools helped build the spreadsheet and write the guide) under our direction and review.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sidekick Sheets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67501668860194,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/8374\/8386\/files\/01-thumbnail-SQUARE.png?v=1791756587","url":"https:\/\/sidekicksheets.com\/products\/christmas-gift-spending-tracker-spreadsheet-for-google-sheets","provider":"Sidekick Sheets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}