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As always, you may want to consult with friends and family first to see if they have tried a product before laying down your own cash.

Now, take a look at items on your holiday to-do list that are not marked with a star, and schedule them in. Do you have a free evening next week in which you can write out your cards? Schedule it on your calendar! Do you have a free Saturday to get your shopping done? Schedule it on your calendar!

Step 3 - Make Dreaded Tasks Easier Take a look at all those tasks you marked with a star. These are tasks that you hate to do for one reason or another. Take a moment to look at each one, and figure out how to make that task a little easier or more bearable. If you hate writing cards because it's a tedious and boring task, you can make it easier on yourself by inviting a friend over to chat, catch up, and write out cards with you. Hate decorating? Perhaps you can buy a new CD you've been wanting and allow yourself to crank it up while you put up holiday decorations.

Investing just a small amount of time in planning can save you from undue stress and overwhelm during this holiday season.