After a year of making (and eating) loaves and loaves of sourdough bread, many of us are making our way back from remote work and learning to real offices and schools. And with this return to reality comes the reality of actual pants! The timing couldn’t be better. May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month […]

The wheel. The printing press. Apollo 11. Certainly these make the list of humankind’s greatest technological achievements, but #1 on the list for procrastinators and busy housekeepers everywhere is, hands down, the robot vacuum! Just imagine: no more carrying a bulky vacuum up and down stairs, no more asking kids and spouses to “please lift […]

Procrastinators rejoice! The IRS has extended the filing date for many of us. Be sure to double check with your state tax agencies here for specific dates as not all states are handling the same: https://www.taxadmin.org/state-tax-agencies. Here are a few tips to make sure you don’t miss a beat (or get scammed) when you pay […]

College basketball players and fans alike were devastated last year when March Madness was cancelled due to the pandemic. But this year, the NCAA tournament is back and, although there are lots of restrictions and limitations to keep COVID in check, fans across the country are rejoicing. As the initial 64 has been whittled down […]

Now that over 100 million Americans have had their COVID vaccines, there’s definitely a whiff of optimism in the air about getting back to normal. And “normal” this time of year means planning for spring break trips! While experts say we should definitely still be cautious (and try to travel only when necessary), here are […]

Have you stuck to your New Year’s Resolution? Have you finally unpacked that fancy stairstepper you got for Christmas and are ready to get climbing? Now may be the perfect time for you to up your fitness game by investing in a smart watch. They aren’t cheap (typically $100-500) but prices are coming down every […]

From George Washington Carver to Bettye Washington Greene to everyone’s favorite astrophysicist, Neill deGrasse Tyson, African Americans have always been a part of the fabric and foundation of the scientific community in this country. This Black History month, let’s meet three beacons in their field: Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson – Dr. Jackson is a physicist who […]

It’s fair to say that no one could have predicted the year we had in 2020 considering that “murder hornets” were the least of our concerns. But with the start of 2021, we have renewed hope and optimism that this year will bring health, prosperity, and, of course, new tech! Let the prognosticating begin: Invest […]

New tech always makes a great gift for the holidays, whether it’s a brand new phone for Mom or the coolest new tablet for the kids. Here are a few of Santa’s favorites this season! Oculus Quest 2 Virtual Reality Headset ($299) – VR has come a long way and this headset is proof that this […]

In a year like 2020, the temptation is real to retreat into our caves Grinch-style and get back under the cover until 2021 arrives, but in the darkest days, it’s important to always see the light! Although many of us won’t be having a traditional Thanksgiving this year, there are plenty of things to be […]

Anyone who went shopping for Halloween decorations around October 28th may have gotten a festive shock at their local Target or Home Depot: Christmas gifts and decorations were already on the shelves! Retailers are preparing for an unusual holiday season that is already underway (kicked off on Amazon Prime Day back in October). They’re getting […]

It’s finally here! Election Day 2020! This particular match-up is one that people are very passionate about, as indicated by the number of new voter registrations and early voting. And, because of the pandemic, the logistics of voting will be very different this year. If you aren’t among the more than 70 million people who […]

With an historic election just 48 days away, there’s plenty of buzz about policy and personality, records and revelations, but this is also an election like no other in history because we’re in the middle of a pandemic. This means that even if you already have your heart set on a candidate, “voting” may mean […]

Most of our kids have been inseparable from their devices this summer of quarantine, so getting them to embrace technology for school should be a breeze. Here are a few must-have apps that will make back to school fun and easy—even if “school” means the kitchen table. Communication Zoom – The ubiquitous app that parents […]

This time last year, parents were racing to wrap up school supply shopping, buying uniforms, and packing lunchboxes. And although this year there will be fewer worries about transportation or picking out the perfect school outfit, parents can still use a hand in staying on top of homework, activities, and general wellness. Here are a […]

With record heat across the nation, it’s just too hot for running and even cycling outside. And since many gyms still remain closed, many fitness fiends (and average Joes!) are looking for ways to stick to their routine. While some options are pricier than others, there are lots of ways to stay healthy and be […]

So many plans have been put on hold or scrapped altogether this summer, but even though we can’t travel or hold big get-togethers, we can still make this summer a great one. Pop yourself a cold drink, sit back, and enjoy a vacation right in your own backyard! Explore the world. Without leaving your house, […]

Summer camp and picnics and giant outdoor concerts are SOOOO 2019. But, while social distancing will keep us from some of our favorite summertime activities, there are still lots of things we can do to keep our kids—and ourselves— busy this summer. Go Vintage. Anyone who has spent the last three months on Zoom calls […]

Typically, June marks the celebration of college graduation and the exciting job hunt that follows. This year, graduates are still looking for work, but they will be competing for jobs in one of the toughest markets in recent history—and they’ll be doing it all remotely. Finding work, especially if you’re starting from scratch or changing […]

April showers bring May flowers—but they also bring May vegetables! Along with the bread baking craze that’s sweeping the locked down nation, many Americans are using this time to explore a pastime that’s good for the body and the soul: gardening. While food shortages aren’t really a problem for most people right now, the idea […]

The year is 1894. Over 3,000 Pullman Car Company workers lead one of the world’s biggest strikes to date. The International Olympic Committee is founded in Paris. And you can finally buy Coca Cola in a bottle for the first time! But most importantly, on May 10th of this year, physicist Guglielmo Marconi set in […]

While we know during this time all about cleaning the exterior of our phones often—disinfectant wipes on the case and lightly on the screen—now might be a good time to also spring clean the contents of your phone as well. Start by viewing Settings where all apps are listed in order of data usage. Do […]

It’s hard to imagine a time without the internet. When we read newspapers and watched the evening news to stay on top of world events, when we wrote letters and chatted on the phone, and when Amazon was just a river in South America. But it wasn’t long ago, on April 30, 1993, when the […]