Gift Budget Split & Suggestion Helper
Enter your total gift budget and list the people you're shopping for. We'll suggest how to split the budget and provide generic gift category ideas.
For everyday planning only
This tool is for fun and inspiration — it is not financial advice. Always spend within your means. No specific products, brands, or stores are recommended.
Ready to plan your gift budget?
Add your total gift budget and list of people, and we'll suggest how to split the budget plus some generic gift idea categories for each person.
About This Tool
How the gift budget split works
The tool calculates a suggested budget for each recipient based on two factors: relationship type (partner, family, friend, etc.) and priority (high, medium, low). Closer relationships and higher priorities get larger shares of the budget. The numbers are rounded for convenience, and you can set per-person minimums and maximums to fine-tune the results.
Adjusting for shared pools and flexibility
You can reserve a percentage of your budget as a "shared pool" for group gifts, office treats, unexpected guests, or backup spending. This amount is set aside before splitting the rest among individual recipients.
Why these numbers are just a starting point
Gift-giving is personal, and no formula can capture everything that matters to you. Use these suggestions as a starting point, then adjust based on your own knowledge of each person. Sometimes a thoughtful, inexpensive gift means more than an expensive one. Consider experiences, quality time, or homemade gifts as meaningful alternatives.
Simple, generic gift idea categories
The gift suggestions show broad categories like "experiences," "books & media," or "cozy home items" — not specific products or brands. This keeps things flexible and helps you think about what each person might enjoy without pushing you toward any particular purchase.
Important disclaimer
This tool is for everyday planning and inspiration only. It is not financial advice and does not take your full financial situation into account. Spend only what you are comfortable with, and adjust any suggested amounts as needed. The tool does not recommend specific products, brands, or stores.
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