Pumpkin and October 31 decorative date

Halloween made simple: ChatGPT’s Guide to Costumes, Candy, and Pumpkins

When trick-or-treating, what does a teal pumpkin mean? Blue? Orange? Oh mighty and powerful ChatGPT, help me! Halloween seems more complicated than I remember—more elaborate, even. Maybe it was always this way, but as a kid, I didn’t have to plan for multiple costumes, candy, games, allergy awareness, weather, strangers in the neighborhood, blow-up lawn

Halloween made simple: ChatGPT’s Guide to Costumes, Candy, and Pumpkins Read More »

laptop on desk

A Simple Start to Running your House Like a Business

It’s clear that Lord and Lady Grantham ran their household like a local business. So, the idea of running your house as a business isn’t a new one. Today, it may seem like a grandiose concept from a bygone era, but translating Downton Abbey from a staffed mansion to a house with six “volunteers” (most

A Simple Start to Running your House Like a Business Read More »

children using a computer

Accidentally Considering AI in the Classroom

I remember learning that HTML wasn’t magic—that a wrong string of code wouldn’t break the internet. While it’s powerful enough to crash a website, what I was doing wasn’t going to accidentally cause global havoc. A simple correction would fix the problem, and I could continue from there. Sure, there are bad actors with much

Accidentally Considering AI in the Classroom Read More »

vegetable sandwich

6 Picnic Meals for Busy Families

Spring is undoubtedly the busiest season for our family, especially when it comes to juggling evening sporting events. With kids spanning different ages and genders, it feels like we’re constantly pulled in multiple directions. One week it might be Monday/Wednesday softball, followed by Tuesday/Thursday soccer, and don’t forget about Saturday tee-ball. Balancing work schedules, school

6 Picnic Meals for Busy Families Read More »

selective focus photography of a baby looking through the window

Screen-Free Rainy Day Activities For Kids That Inspire Imagination and Play

Embrace the arrival of Spring along with the rainy days it brings! As the adage goes, “April showers bring May flowers…” When gray clouds loom and raindrops fall, the fun doesn’t have to come to a halt. With a bit of foresight, you can transform the dreary weather into a day full of joy, imagination,

Screen-Free Rainy Day Activities For Kids That Inspire Imagination and Play Read More »

person in glove wiping surface of sink in bathroom

How to Build a Spring Cleaning List using AI

As the winter months fade and warmer days emerge, spring cleaning symbolizes a fresh start. Beyond simply tidying up, it’s a chance to purge clutter, organize belongings, and create a more functional environment. By using ChatGPT to streamline the often daunting task of planning your spring cleaning, you can get a personalized approach to decluttering

How to Build a Spring Cleaning List using AI Read More »

Easy Valentine’s Day Chocolate Balls

Looking for a unique Valentine’s Day present? Try these easy Valentine’s Day chocolate balls! They are softer than a traditional European-style truffle and don’t require a double-boiler to melt chocolate. Using just four ingredients, these may just be your new go-to sweet. This is a minor variation on a traditional Brazilian brigaderio. Typically brigaderios are

Easy Valentine’s Day Chocolate Balls Read More »