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Choose a gift you can buy in multiples for several people on your gift list

Instead of giving a traditional gift, consider giving a promise to perform a service

Keep a master list of where gifts are hidden.

When you put out your holiday decorations, get rid of the things you no longer use

Take advantage of the wrapping stations in stores and malls

Wrap gifts as you buy them

Consider having cards sent for you. Try SendOutCards (sendout cards.com)

Make a to-go pack containing holiday cards, a list of recipients, a pen and stamps