Come on, get happy...we're going to Maryland!

It's official: Maryland is the second-happiest state, according to WalletHub.    WalletHub drew upon the findings of “happiness” research to determine which environmental factors are linked to a person’s overall well-being and satisfaction with life. Maryland ranked #2 partly because: It has one of

Going Green | Saving for an Emergency | Indoor Planting

Happy Lunar New Year! Winter can seem dark and depressing once the holidays are over. But long, dark nights can also be the source of great beauty. I went to Alaska in September and saw the Northern Lights. They were surreal and hauntingly beautiful (scroll to the bottom to see my photo). The next

What are you doing New Years Eve?

Cue the holiday music and movies! I enjoy writing holiday cards and watching holiday movies like The Holiday, Love Actually, The Last Holiday, and Die Hard. Yes, Die Hard. It takes place during the holidays, therefore it's a holiday movie. I even have an advent calendar with Hans Gruber falling fro

Into the Future with Home Robotics

With the rapid pace of AI development, automating domestic tasks is no exception. Here’s a rundown of some of the handiest home robotics on the market today: Cleaning – Mops have joined vacuums on the robotics scene, and you can now find units that can do both tasks, charge themselves, and empty du