Thanks to Matthew over at 8coupons.com, my holiday headache is a little less, well–headache-y. Wait! you say. It’s not even Halloween yet, for ghosts’ sake. Why bring this all up now? Because we all know a bad economy when we see one. Look for Christmas displays starting now, or even in some cases where I live, already starting in late summer. Why risk being enticed? Let’s face it: planning ahead online means spending less, with less stress. Who needs that crazed trip to the mall to look for that special something and paying through the nose for some mediocre gift? See Countdown to Holiday Crazy – How’s the Stress? for ideas on beating the gift-giving head game again this year.

As the holidays approach, consider including daily deals in your roundup of unique gifting ideas. Who doesn’t like Groupon? (OK, maybe those people who have forgotten to use their coupons. I stand corrected.) Anywho, 8coupons collects and organizes deals from every big-name deal source (Groupon, Living Social, Eversave, KGB, BuyWithMe, Gilt, YourBestDeals, DoubleTakeDeals, Dealfind, Dealster, Goldstar, Restaurant.com, Zozi, Weforia, Juice in the City, Signpost, to name a few, plus over 300 others) and delivers them to your (inbox) door.

You can log on to 8coupons or sign up for the email and see all the deals near you… or in the zip code of a loved one/relative/co-worker/favorite pet. Spas, restaurants, or adventures–there are new gift deal ideas out every day.

If you simply must mail something, then check out the new cards app for the iPhone, showcased at the Let’s Talk iPhone event. I think it’s going to make a killing this holiday season. You can send a card (yes, a physical card) all from your living room or couch (or bathroom, den, man-cave, or slinky boudoir). Now you’re a hero! The right card, right message, on time. In the mail.

Well, that’s all for now. I’ll check back in a month or two with some aspirin.