The same scramble happens every December. Keep one reusable gift list — people, stockings, wrapping and shipping deadlines — check it off through the season, and start next year already organized.
Keep one list of every person, check each off when their gift is bought and wrapped, and note stocking stuffers separately. Saved as a reusable checklist, it resets clean every December.
When should I start Christmas shopping?
Earlier than feels necessary — especially for shipped gifts. The wrapping-and-sending section includes postage deadlines so mailed presents actually arrive on time.