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This guide explains how to create and manage wishlists to help your Secret Santa find the perfect gift.

Why Use Wishlists?

Wishlists make Secret Santa easier for everyone:

  • For your Santa - Clear ideas of what you'd like
  • For you - Higher chance of getting something you'll love
  • For everyone - Less stress about gift selection

Creating Your Wishlist

Step 1: Navigate to Wishlists

    You can access wishlists from:
    • Your dashboard sidebar
    • The group page
    • Direct navigation to /wishlists

    Step 2: Add Items

Click Add Item and fill in:

    Required:
    • Item Name - What do you want? (e.g., "Cozy Reading Socks")
    Optional but Helpful:
    • Description - More details about the item
    • URL - Link to the product online
    • Image - Visual reference for your Santa
    • Price - Estimated cost (helps Santa stay in budget)
    • Priority - Low, Medium, or High

    Step 3: Set Priority

Use priority levels to guide your Santa:

  • High (Red) - Items you really want
  • Medium (Yellow) - Would be nice to have
  • Low (Green) - Just ideas, no pressure

Step 4: Assign to a Group

    You can make wishlist items:
    • Group-specific - Only visible to that group's members
    • General - Visible across all your groups

    Managing Your Wishlist

Editing Items

  • Find the item on your wishlist
  • Click the Edit button
  • Update any fields
  • Save your changes

Deleting Items

  • Find the item on your wishlist
  • Click the Delete button
  • Confirm the deletion

Organizing Items

  • Use priority levels to indicate preference
  • Add descriptions to clarify what you want
  • Include links to make shopping easier
  • Add images for visual items

Viewing Your Recipient's Wishlist

After the draw, you can view your recipient's wishlist:

Step 1: Go to Your Assignment

  • Navigate to your group
  • Go to the draw page
  • View your assignment

Step 2: Access Their Wishlist

    From your assignment, click View Wishlist to see:
    • All their wishlist items for this group
    • Item details and priorities
    • Product links (if provided)
    • Price estimates

    Step 3: Also Check Their Profile

    Your recipient's profile shows:
    • Their bio
    • Their interests
    • General preferences
    This helps if their wishlist is empty or you want more ideas.

Purchase Tracking

Marking Items as Purchased

When you buy an item from your recipient's wishlist:

  • Go to their wishlist
  • Find the item you purchased
  • Click Mark as Purchased

Why This Matters

  • Prevents duplicates - If multiple people can see the wishlist
  • Private to you - Your recipient won't see it's marked
  • Helpful for planning - Track what you've bought

Wishlist Best Practices

For Creating Your List

  • Add variety - Different price points and types
  • Be specific - Include sizes, colors, preferences
  • Include links - Make shopping easy
  • Set realistic prices - Match the group's budget range
  • Update regularly - Add new items, remove outdated ones

For Using Your Recipient's List

  • Check the budget - Stay within the group's limits
  • Respect priorities - High priority items first
  • Read descriptions - Details matter
  • Don't feel limited - The list is a guide, not a rule
  • Use AI suggestions - Get additional ideas

Wishlist Privacy

  • Your items - Only visible to your Santas
  • Recipient's items - Only visible after the draw
  • Purchase status - Only visible to the purchaser
  • General items - Visible to all your groups

Tips for Different Budgets

Under $25

  • Books, small accessories
  • Consumables (candles, coffee, snacks)
  • Digital subscriptions

$25-$50

  • Quality accessories
  • Home goods
  • Experience gifts

$50+

  • Electronics, premium items
  • Multi-item gift sets
  • Special experiences

Next Steps

After setting up your wishlist:

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