How to make a Christmas wish list (and what to put on it!)

If you’re tired of getting the same boring presents every year (more socks, anyone?!), then there’s only one thing that can help you. A Christmas wish list!

To make a Christmas wish list, simply get Moonsift’s universal ‘save’ button for free. Then, add any items you like straight to your list when browsing online. Oh, and don’t forget to share the link with your friends and family!

How to make a wish list for Christmas

When you’re creating a Christmas wish list, there are a few things you’ll want to bear in mind.

1. Get started sooner rather than later. Start your wish list as early as possible. That way, you’ll avoid any last-minute panic and you’ll give your loved ones plenty of time to get your gift sorted.

2. Cover a range of price points. Include items on your wish list that span a range of price points. This will ensure that nobody feels pressured into spending more than they want to.

3. Be specific. Avoid vague requests as these can leave room for error! Moonsift lets you link your friends and family to the exact items you want, from any store in the world. So, you can make sure everyone’s on the same page.

4. Narrow your list down.  We’d recommend aiming for just 10 to 25 items on your Christmas wish list. Not only will it mean you’ll really want every item on there, but it’ll also prevent your loved ones from being overwhelmed by choice.

5. Add things you wouldn’t buy yourself. Add items you want, not just items you need. That way, you’ll feel truly spoilt this Christmas (you deserve it!).

6. Remember your audience. Keep in mind who’ll be buying for you and don’t add items that might make them uncomfortable. If it’s a work Secret Santa wish list, for instance, you’ll want to avoid adding lingerie! With Moonsift, it’s easy to create multiple wish lists that you can use for different groups of people.

7. Check it twice! Just like Santa, it’s important to make your list and check it twice. Be sure there’s nothing missing or that’s accidentally made its way on before you send it to your family and friends. 

How do I make my own Christmas list?

So, the time has come to actually make your Christmas list – but where do you start? Well, you’ll have two main options:

1. Make your Christmas wish list the traditional way with pen and paper

2. Make an online Christmas list

Making your Christmas list with pen and paper has worked for many people for years. But it does have its downsides. Not only are paper Christmas lists often riddled with mistakes and all too easy to lose, but they’re also hard to share with more than one person.

On the other hand, online Christmas wish lists are quick to make, easy to share and pretty hard to misplace. Moonsift even has a ‘gift registry’ function which allows your friends and family to tick off the items they’ve bought (don’t worry, we can keep it a secret from you until the big day rolls around!). So, you don’t have to worry about getting two of the same thing ever again.

Although some online gift lists are clunky and full of ads, Moonsift was designed together with stylists and interior designers, so it’s a great choice if you’re hoping to make an aesthetic Christmas wishlist. Plus, it’s free! 

How do I figure out my Christmas list?

If you often struggle to figure out what to put on your Christmas list, you’re not alone. Many of us find it hard to answer when we’re asked what we want for Christmas – especially if we already have everything we need. 

Here are some Christmas wish list ideas to give you some much-needed inspiration.

• Something to wear

• Something to read

• An experience

• Something to eat or drink

• A voucher (eg. for your favourite store, restaurant, beauty treatment etc.)

• A charity donation

• A subscription (eg. magazine, coffee, flowers etc.)

• Something for the house

• Something for your favourite hobby

• Financial contributions

With Moonsift, you can add details of a cash fund for people to contribute money towards instead of physical gifts. It’s a great way for people to help you with a bigger purchase for Christmas – like a car or a big holiday!

How do I make a Christmas list with Moonsift?

Making a Christmas wish list is quick and easy with Moonsift. 

1. Sign up – just create a free account to kick things off.

2. Add the Moonsift save button:

   1. Add Moonsift to your browser – pin Moonsift to your toolbar so you can use our universal save button.

   2. Download the Moonsift app – add Moonsift to your favourites to share from any site or app easily.

3. Start a collection – name your Christmas wish list and save it as a gift registry.

4. Add items – use our save button to add items from any store in the world.

5. Share it – all that’s left is to send the link to your loved ones in time for Christmas!

So, what are you waiting for? Sign up to Moonsift now – then, when you next see an item you like online, you can add it straight to your wish list for Christmas!