Keep cords tidy by wrapping them around all those gift-card envelopes you'll be getting as gifts. There are plenty of other hacks that will make [3] traveling so much better.

Source: Instagram user amberlynnautumn [4]

For the lazy among us, why not send an app as a gift [5]? It's a smart, personal idea that won't cost a lot but can make a big difference.

Thanks to this IF This Then That recipe [6], you will know exactly when your last-minute package from Amazon arrives since it sends a text alert. These other IFTTT recipes [7] were made for the holidays, too.

Skip the ornament hassle and make a CD/wire Christmas tree instead. (More geeky holiday ideas [8] right this way.)

If you want to give more than an app but don't have the time or energy to hit the malls, try one of these genius gift generators [9] that are funny and useful for finding the perfect gift from the comfort of home.

Ugly Christmas sweaters [10] are awesome, but they're not cheap. This year, consider borrowing one from Rent the Runway for just $15 [11]!