10 ways (and 30 prompts) AI can help you with your holidays

Streamline your holiday season with this comprehensive guide of AI-powered prompts designed to help you tackle everything from party planning to post-holiday organization.

1. Event Hosting
   • “Suggest three unique holiday party themes incorporating [your interests/style]”
   • “Create a list of engaging party games suitable for [X number] guests ages [age range]”
   • “Draft a festive party invitation for [event type] including all essential details”
2. Holiday Planning and Organization
   • “Generate a detailed holiday preparation checklist for the next [X] weeks”
   • “Create a timeline for [specific holiday] preparations, including shopping and cooking”
   • “Help me organize my holiday tasks by priority and time commitment”
3. Meal Planning and Recipes

• • “Design a holiday menu for [X] people, including dietary restrictions [list restrictions]”
  • “Provide a cooking timeline for [specific menu items]”
  • “Suggest recipes using [available ingredients] for holiday appetizers”

4. Gift Ideas and Shopping
   • “Recommend gifts under [budget] for [recipient description]”
   • “Create a gift-buying strategy to maximize my [budget] amount”
   • “Suggest DIY gift ideas suitable for [recipient type]”
5. Holiday Cards and Letters
   • “Draft a warm holiday greeting for [recipient type]”
   • “Help compose a family newsletter highlighting [year’s events]”
   • “Create personalized message templates for different types of holiday cards”
6. Holiday Crafts and Activities

• • “Suggest decorations I can make using [available materials]”
  • “List kid-friendly holiday craft projects for ages [age range]”
  • “Design a holiday-themed scavenger hunt”

7. Travel Assistance
   • “Create a packing list for a [duration] holiday trip to [destination]”
   • “Suggest travel tips for [specific situation/destination]”
   • “Help plan a route with interesting stops for a holiday road trip to [destination]”
8. Budget Management
   • “Create a holiday spending plan dividing [total budget] across categories”
   • “Suggest ways to reduce costs for [specific holiday expense]”
   • “List money-saving strategies for [specific holiday activity]”
9. Stress Reduction

• • “Provide mindfulness exercises for managing holiday stress”
  • “Suggest strategies for handling difficult family dynamics at gatherings”
  • “Create a self-care plan for the holiday season”

10. Post-Holiday Organization

• • “Recommend efficient storage solutions for holiday decorations”
  • “Draft thank you messages for [specific gifts/situations]”
  • “Create a plan to transition back to regular routines after the holidays”

Important Note: While using these prompts, avoid sharing sensitive personal information with AI chatbots and always use common sense when implementing suggestions.