ooohhhhh kiffie, is that an open invitation??? and you too grann.
I start around now for next year. i'm always early. I started planning my sons 1st bday party b4 he was born.
every kid rec'd. a handmade stuffed dinosaur as a party favor that year.
my Halloween goodie bags are full of great things, including gift cert to all the fast food places around. I just love doing that type of thing. should have been a party planner.
so, I get the stuff done early, I don't sweat it out coz i'm done early. I can then enjoy the holidays. also, from being in retail for over 25 yrs, you have no time to do things once nov 15th rolls around, so you get things done. if i'm lucky, I may even have enough money left over for a small gift for myself, (do I smell a visit to the LQS)!!!!