The holiday season is upon us once again which means that our calendars are already getting filled up with themed parties, events, shopping dates, and whatnot. And with all the events and engagements taking place, it's pretty easy to get anxious and overwhelmed. Are you having a hard time keeping up with the hustle and bustle of the holidays? Don't fret. The key to being on top of things this season can be as easy as a few taps and swipes on your smartphone. You may not have little helpers like Santa, but these five iOS apps should do the trick, nevertheless.

1. Gift List (Free Edition) - Named as one of the Top 5 Holiday Shopping Apps by ABC News, Gift List is great for creating and tracking the presents that you need to give out. Simply add the people that you plan on buying gifts for, add the items, and set the budget. Gift List allows users to quickly check off gifts that were already purchased, as well as include specific notes on each individual present. Moreover, the app helps you avoid overspending by letting you track your budget and purchases.

2. Dr. Seuss Camera - The Grinch Edition - Planning to send out holiday cards? This app lets you incorporate the timeless artworks by Dr. Seuss into your designs. Take photos and "Grinchify" yourself and your friends! You can also choose to become the Grinch's friend Max, or Cindy-Lou Who. Add more Seussian touches to your cards by including stamps, borders, and text. When you're done, you can choose to email your masterpieces or save them in the Photo Library. Great for both kids and adults, the Dr. Seuss Camera app will definitely get users into the season's festive mood.

3. Festive Holiday Baking - Whether you're hosting a holiday event, or simply bringing food to a party, be sure to have this tool on your iPhone. This app provides recipes for holiday-specific desserts. Don't have a lot of time on your hands? No worries. The recipes in Festive Holiday Baking can be made with eight ingredients or less. If you can't decide on what to bake, simply shake your phone and Festive Holiday Baking will generate a recipe for you.

4. Festive Holiday Cocktails - Of course, no party would be complete without a few drinks. If you're the assigned bartender for a holiday shindig, then let this app be your sidekick. Festive Holiday Cocktails has a wide library of cocktails and spirited cocktail ideas that will work for any occasion. It also has an email feature for sending out recipes to your friends.

5. Snow Globe Maker Winter - Okay, so this last item on our list may be more of an entertainment app, than a utility, but it's a great way to get people into the season! Snow Globe Maker Winter allows you to make and customize virtual snow globes to your heart's content. Pick your favorite background, as well as photo to fill up the globe. Ready to share it with the world? This app makes it easy for users to email their creations or upload them to Facebook.