I know that the last thing you probably want to do is shop right now, but venturing out now will save you time and money next year!  Every year, I try to get to the drugstores right after Christmas to snag their cute little stocking stuffers for at least 50% off.  As the days go by after Christmas, they will increase the discounts on holiday-themed merchandise to even 80% off.  CVS has some great little stocking stuffers, so I hit there first and buy them up for next year.  Then I put them in a bag or box with a big label on it - Xmas Stuffing - or something vague that the kids won't understand but I will remember!  The key is to remember that you bought them next Christmas so you don't buy more!  This yaer I found some really fun stuff like:

• mini notebooks with clips to go on backpacks
• snowmen stationary kits with mini pencil, erasers and stickers
• colorful carabeener clip with jingle bells attached for backpacks
• fun Christmas-themed pens with sparkles and lights
• mini wind up train sets
• cute stickers
• Chapstick "candy canes"
• holiday print tissue packs for backpacks
• fun red, white & green barrette and scrunchy hair sets