How to Plan the Holidays Together | Family Organization Made Easy with Jam × Fair Play

By Jess + Amanda, founders of Jam

A calm holiday season doesn’t just happen—it’s planned, shared, and organized. The Jam × Fair Play Holiday Guide gives families a simple method for turning “someone should handle that” into “we’ve got this.”

Start with a Family Holiday Planning Meeting

Set the tone for teamwork by scheduling a Holiday Family Check-In. Gather everyone (yes, even the kids) and use the guide’s agenda to map out events, budgets, and priorities.

Ask:

What do we value most this year?
Which traditions bring us joy—and which can we skip?
Who’s responsible for what?

With Jam’s shared calendar, you can color-code by person, tag events, and instantly see the full family picture.

Turn Conversation into Coordination

Step 1 — Create a Shared Family Calendar

Add school events, work parties, travel, and downtime so nothing gets missed.

Step 2 — Divide and Delegate Using To-Do Lists

Assign every task—from shopping to hosting—and let Jam track progress automatically.

Step 3 — Set Reminders and Boundaries

Add self-care and recharge time right next to cookie swaps. A balanced schedule is a better schedule.

Keep the Joy, Drop the Overwhelm

Jam goes beyond note-taking. You can delegate each task, mark completions, and visualize progress. Whether it’s who’s buying gifts or who’s setting the table, Jam keeps everyone accountable and in sync.

Plan Together, Celebrate Together

Download the Jam × Fair Play Holiday Guide and get your family on the same page—then start using Jam for free to keep it that way all year long.

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FAQs

How do I hold a family planning meeting?
Set aside time before the season begins, use the guide’s agenda, and record outcomes in your Jam calendar.

What makes Jam better than a paper calendar?
Jam syncs in real time, lets you assign tasks, and offers smart reminders—so your plan lives where your family does.

How can we avoid burnout?
Use the guide’s Emotional Clarity exercise to define what matters most, and use Jam to protect time for rest and joy.

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