Christmas Shopping

How do you do your Christmas shopping - all at once, through out the year, last minute, online?  I have very few to buy for and tend to leave it to the last minute - I would love to do it earlier but usually budget plays a big part, so have to work it around this.  Plus get all the goodies for Christmas Dinner etc.  This year I have got one gift so far and the budget is very slim - I'm going to have to be a little creative - maybe you can to.  Doing homemade gift vouchers - not a lot of fun on Christmas Day but at least it is something that they can redem once the budget gets a little fatter.  Or if they have a special trip or event coming up next year you could give that in the form of a gift - Just make a little voucher up saying pocket money for basketball camp.  I know it looks like the cheats way out but sometimes you don't have a choose.  Plus you could go to a dollar store or Walmart and spend $20 to make a really fat stocking!  Lots of candy will do that.  What ever may happen I hope you have very happy holidays and remember it is not about the gifts it is about happiness and togetherness so enjoy.