The Menu Planner on Epicurious may be geared toward Thanksgiving, but there's enough crossover with the recipes that we think it's worth a look. The fun six question quiz covers the basics of who, what and when, and comes up with great suggestions for a full holiday feast.

It happens every time - you're on your way to pick up the perfect gift from that one store ... but the slip of paper that you wrote the address on is sitting on the kitchen counter. Instead of paying for a directory service, Google has launched 1-800-GOOG-411, a free voice-activated service that will connect you right to the business. If you're calling from a mobile phone, the service will even text you the information after your call.

Always ending up with wrapping paper line on the wrong side of the box? YouTube is full of instructional videos to help you cover your presents perfectly, with advice on everything from big bows to fruit basket wrapping to unique ideas. The particular video shown above can be found here, but if it's not for you, there are sure to be two dozen more that are just right.

Getting the perfect playlist for the holiday party - or even for the holiday shopping - can create stress all on its own, so let iTunes take the blame for any musical missteps. The Genius Mixes feature on the program will blend together songs from your own library that work together - just set it to work and you'll be rocking out in no time.

Canadian Tire is setting itself up as a one-stop shop for the holiday season, with interactive tools that suggest gifts for everyone on your list, tableware to make every in-law coo, and best of all, six decorating themes to help make your home look amazing.

Lucky Vancouverites - a pilot project called Sprize, taking place at ten Gap stores in their city, allows consumers to get an automatic refund when the price drops on a previously purchased item. No more digging up a receipt and racing back to the store - now we just have to hope it rolls out to the rest of Canada.

Strategically in time for the busy holiday shopping season, Toronto Eaton Centre launched a free interactive map for iPhone users, the first shopping mall to do so in Canada. With stores changing constantly (there's 230 of them in the mall) and such a vast space, the application is incredibly useful. Instant bonus: the app keeps tabs on discounts and promotions at the different stores, so it can actually save you money.

When Santa is making his list and checking it twice, you want to make sure your letter gets to him on time, and Canada Post's "Santa's Corner" ensures just that. With a place to print holiday stationery, play games and give instant access to Santa (send him an email, or go the traditional route and mail him a letter at North Pole, H0H 0H0, Canada), the post office just became a cheerier place during the holiday season.

Since keeping track of every tiny detail that comes with the holidays - cards to send out, gifts to buy, parties to RSVP to - can feel completely overwhelming, it may make you feel better to put it all in one place. The online list-making service at KeepandShare can gather all of your family's information together, including addresses, schedules and the all-important gift wish lists. It's not the prettiest set-up, but it will help you take a breather.

The Tips & Project Exchange at Kodak's website offers a chance to share your photograph-inspired projects - and snag a few creative ideas from others, like a recipe box covered in pictures of you and your loved ones baking, with illustrated recipes inside.