I make all my cards early, write them out and hold onto them till mail date. I make all my gifts early. starting on next years ornaments. have about a dozen done already. will be starting on gifts soon. everything is wrapped. got all my dh gifts in October. got son in nov, got him the air ipad. all else bought last week. stocking stuffers are all purchased and just need to get dh's. made cookies b4, oatmeal, tomorrow m&m's and chocolate chips and fudge. if it doesn't get done, so be it. I do everything early and relax. I even have my pincushions done 6 months in advance. I'm always early . know when to say no.