Jill Duffy has some great advice for getting organized and budgeted for the Holiday rush for her audience at PCMag.

First off, block off your expenses. There are a lot of expenses that come up at the end of the year. She recommends starting with the big expenses, like Thanksgiving, and then breaking them down piece by piece, like travel and food.

And don’t forget about charitable giving!

Second, spread out your spending. With a good plan in place, you can pace out your purchases over the weeks and months. Travel gets booked first. And presents can be spread out over time.

Last, she goes over a few options for making your wish list and communicating your shopping list with family. Google spreadsheets, Pinterest, and of course, CheckedTwice!