304:  AI Assisted Holiday Planning and Prep

This episode covers AI Assisted Holiday Planning and Prep. Lots of ways to save time on tasks so you can spend time with family and friends.

1. Creating a Detailed Schedule

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• Demonstrated using ChatGPT
  
• Example prompt: Sharing entire holiday to-do list
  
• Benefits:
  
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  • Breaks down overwhelming tasks
    
  • Creates day-by-day planning
    
  • Can incorporate family member tasks
    
  
  
  

2. Gift Shopping and Ideas

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• Tips for effective prompts:
  
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  • Provide detailed personal preferences
    
  • Be specific about constraints (budget, interests)
    
  • Refine results with follow-up questions
    
  
  
  

3. Recipe and Leftover Management

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• Used AI to find recipes for leftover turkey
  
• Suggestion: Provide available ingredients for more personalized recipe recommendations
  

4. Party and Travel Planning

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• Game suggestions for various age groups
  
• Christmas party games for 6-75 year olds
  
• Car trip games for children 10-14
  
• Detailed game instructions available through AI
  

5. Educational Holiday Learning

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• Example: Exploring Christmas traditions in Iceland
  
• AI-suggested resources:
  
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  • Book recommendations
    
  • YouTube video suggestions
    
  • Interactive websites
    
  • Cultural research projects
    
  • Potential quiz and activity ideas
    
  
  
  

Practical AI Tool Tips

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• Use specific, detailed prompts
  
• Try multiple AI platforms
  
• Cross-reference suggestions
  
• Use for inspiration when stuck
  

Recommended Platforms

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• ChatGPT
  
• Claude
  
• Perplexity
  
• Gemini
  

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