Only 53 shopping days left until Christmas! Okay, I know that is still quite a lot of time. I typically don't start until around mid-December then slide into panic mode. However, through absolutely NO planning on my part, I started early. I actually have a couple gifts already knocked out as I stumbled upon them. Wonder if the trend will continue and I will be finished early this year to enjoy the season without having to deal with shopping-induced mall havoc? I doubt it. Just wouldn't feel right if I did. Fa-La-La-La-La...