With Christmas not that far off, I've turned to menus, shopping and "to do" lists.
I've also started a bit of impromptu present buying. Next on my list are Christmas cards.
The internet hasn't disappointed, with a diverse choice of retailers and some really fun ideas for Christmas cards with a difference.
Charity Cards is a brilliant concept, allowing you to choose from hundreds of different cards produced by a variety of charities, with a sizeable proportion of the price going to the cause concerned.
The site is professionally-run and slick to use, with cards classified down to the smallest detail for easy browsing.
First click on the Christmas section and choose from personalised cards (over-printed with your own message), packs from charities and select-a-charity packs, unsponsored cards where you choose the charity to benefit. You can then narrow things down by selecting a theme (seasonal, Biblical, humorous, etc.) and subject matter (snowy scenes, candles and stars and so on).
Cards are arranged nine to a page with title, price and number in the pack on display, plus the option to click to see the inside message, the charity and card specifications.
There's plenty of information on the charities and how the contributions system works.
Most orders are despatched the same working day by first or second-class mail.
For cards with a designer feel, try Card2Touch, which sells luxury cards for all occasions, with a choice of 30 different options in the season's greetings section alone.
These include individual cards, which can be sent direct to the recipient for you and packs offering 30 per cent off the usual retail price. All the designs are very contemporary. Even traditional images, like Santa and the Christmas tree, have been given a modern twist.
The selection is displayed eight to a page, with inner and outer messages magically appearing as you move your cursor over each design and more information available at a click. All prices include postage.
For some real fun, send your family and friends a truly personal card, with you as the star attraction, courtesy of Cyber Card.
Send a conventional photo or email a digital version and they will turn it into a professionally-printed card. You can personalise the messages.
You're taken through the process step-by-step, with clearly sign-posted options and advice at each stage.
Your cards should arrive in a few days. There is a one-off £5 for the photo service and the cards cost 90p each for ten or more or 70p each for orders of at least 50.
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