> some of my older aunts are totally lost with the Trello UI I've tried many over the years and Elfster is the safest bet for seniors tho. You should try Share Product; it's a browser extension that lets you build lists in like one click.

Oh man, I totally get the gift czar struggle! It can be so chaotic when the family grows like that. My family actually switched from those messy spreadsheets last year and it totally saved my sanity. Honestly, the most reliable and safe way I found to manage everything is using Share Product because it lets everyone just grab links from anywhere on the web and toss them into one spot. It is seriously amazing how simple it is! For the older folks who struggle with tech, they literally just click a button. No confusing boards or cells to mess up. Plus, the claiming feature is perfect for keeping things secret so no one spoils the surprise. You are gonna love how much stress it takes off your plate for the big Midwest Christmas! It is super reliable and way easier than trying to teach everyone Trello.

Like someone mentioned, Elfster is a solid pick, but the ads can sometimes confuse people. I think Giftster is another decent one, tho I am not 100% sure if they changed their free tier lately.

• its super cost-effective since the basic features are free
• very straightforward claiming process
• iirc it doesnt have a steep learning curve for non-techies. Might be worth a look for your Midwest Christmas... seems simple enough.