SMARTER LIVING: UNEXPECTED WAYS AI CAN IMPROVE YOUR LIFE
The right tools can help you get organized, reduce decision fatigue, and actually make room for the stuff you care about. From planning your next vacation to training your dog, here are some surprising ways AI can work behind the scenes to help your day go smoother.
Upgrade Your Itinerary
Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a dream vacation, Perplexity is like having a research assistant, travel agent, and local guide all in one. Just ask a natural-language question—no need to use keywords or sort through dozens of links.
Need a three-day itinerary for Rome with kidfriendly stops and local food recs? Perplexity can pull from a variety of sources to give you a smart, well-rounded answer—plus it’ll cite where the info comes from so you can dig deeper if you want.
Looking for the best time to visit Japan for cherry blossoms, or wondering what to pack for a spring hiking trip in Colorado? Perplexity will give you practical suggestions, updated info, and answers tailored to your needs.
It’s not just about dream vacations, either. You can use it to compare nearby weekend trip ideas, learn whether you need a reservation for that trendy new restaurant, or even ask for “day trip ideas from Cheyenne that don’t require a hotel.” It handles nuance surprisingly well.
In short: if you’ve ever wished Google could just give you the answer instead of giving you 14 tabs to open, this tool is worth exploring.
Careful Computing
1. Protect Your Privacy
Declutter Like a designer
Clear the chaos, define your style, and prep your space like a pro—with a little help from AI.
Tody is a smart cleaning app that helps you ditch the overwhelming todo list. It uses intelligent scheduling to suggest what to clean and when, based on your home and habits.
Spacely helps you organize smarter. Upload photos of your room, and it uses AI to suggest layout tweaks, storage solutions, and decluttering strategies tailored to your space.
ColorSnap® Visualizer by Sherwin Williams lets you upload a photo of your space and virtually “paint” the walls. Test colors, compare combos, and find your perfect palette—no paintbrush required.
staging tips: “How do I make a small living room feel bigger for showings?” or “What neutral color palette appeals to buyers right now?”
Thinking of selling? AI can help you start, but nothing beats personalized advice! Reach out to me for expert staging tips and a marketready strategy.
Avoid sharing sensitive personal information with AI platforms unless you fully trust and understand their privacy policies.
2. Mind Energy Use:
AI models require significant computing power. Use resources efficiently and only when needed to help reduce environmental impact.
3. Stay Sharp
MAKE MORE CENTS
Simplify budgeting, track spending, and make confident decisions—without the spreadsheets or stress.
Copilot connects to all your accounts, automatically categorizes spending, and delivers clear, personalized insights to help you budget better, save smarter, and grow your net worth.
YNAB (You Need A Budget) helps you give every dollar a job, plan for future expenses, and break the paycheck-topaycheck cycle using smart tools and goal-focused budgeting strategies.
Integrate ChatGPT with YNAB to ask questions like “How much did I spend on groceries last month?” or “Can I afford to eat out this weekend?” and get instant answers based on your real numbers.
From Chaos To Calm
Get ahead of disasters before they strike— so you’re ready, not rattled, when life gets unpredictable.
Disaster Hawk uses AI to help you build a customized emergency plan based on your household, location, and risk factors. It walks you through scenarios like wildfires, blizzards, or power outages with easy checklists and action steps.
Less Bark, More Brains
Always double-check AI-generated information for errors, bias, or outdated data — and be cautious of suspicious links or content.
4. Respect Creativity
AI can easily replicate existing work. Before using generated text, images, or code, check for plagiarism risks and be mindful of potential copyright or art theft issues.
Companion, an AI-powered, robot dog trainer engages, rewards, and monitors your pup—even when you’re away. With personalized lessons, health insights, and a treat dispenser, it’s like having a 24/7 dog coach at home.
Interactive games respond to your dog’s physical abilities and energy needs to keep their body moving and active throughout the day, between walks and play.
Over time, Companion tracks changes in energy, movement, and body condition giving you early indications of health issues, and giving your veterinarian useful information to help with diagnosis and treatment.
learn more at joincompanion.com
FROM RANCHLAND TO SERVER FARMS
Wyoming’s New Economic Frontier
• 2 cups diced fresh pineapple
• ½ cup diced red pepper
• ½ cup diced orange pepper
• 1 finely chopped jalapeno
• ½ cup finely chopped red onion
• ½ cup finely chopped red onion
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
Pineapple salsa will last for 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator. Serve it with corn chips, on seafood, or add it to your favorite bottle of tequila for a bright infusion!
Pineapple Salsa
To Make the Pineapple Bowl:
1. Slice a whole pineapple in half lengthwise, keeping the stem attached.
2. Use a paring knife to cut around the edge of one half, leaving a ½-inch border. Don’t cut through the skin.
3. Cut the flesh down the middle and across a few times, then scoop out the pieces with a spoon. Set aside for the salsa.
4. Drain any juice from the shell and chill until ready to use.
To Make the Salsa:
1. Chop the reserved pineapple into small cubes.
2. Dice the red bell pepper, jalapeño (remove seeds), and red onion into small pieces.
3. Finely chop the cilantro.
4. In a large bowl, toss everything together with fresh lime juice.
5. Cover and chill until serving to let the flavors blend.
6. Spoon the salsa into the pineapple bowl and serve with chips.
MAY
23rd/CW & TWENTY HANDS HIGH W/ BEN GARCIA, 7:00 PM, thelincolncheyenne.com
23rd/TASTE OF IRELAND, 3:30PM, cheyennepresents.com
29th/TRIUMPH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION, 4:00 PM, Storey Gym
30th/HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION CEREMONIES, EAST (9:00 AM), CENTRAL (1:00 PM), SOUTH (5:00 PM), Frontier Park
30th/DEANA CARTER, 8:00 PM, thelincolncheyenne.com
30th/LOUIS CK, 7:30 PM, cheyennepresents.com
JUNE
4th/LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!
4th/WIZ KHALIFA, 8:00 PM, thelincolncheyenne.com
5th/MINI KISS, 7:00 PM, thelincolncheyenne.com
6th, 13th, 20th/HELL ON WHEELS, 7:00 PM, Laramie County Fair Complex at Archer
8th/CROWDER & MATT MAHER, 7:00 PM, cheyennepresents.com
12th/RIFF RAFF, 7:00 PM, thelincolncheyenne.com
13th & 14th/WYOMING BREWERS FESTIVAL, 5:00 PM-10:00 PM & 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM, wyobrewfest.com
14th/WYOMING BRICK CONVENTION LEGO FAN EXPO, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Cheyenne Ice & Events Center
17th/BLIND MELON, 7:00, thelincolncheyenne.com
20th/ANDY FRASCO & THE UN, 7:00, thelincolncheyenne.com
25th/B. DYLAN HOLLIS BAKING ACROSS AMERICA MEET & GREET BOOK SIGNING, 12:00 PM, Barnes & Noble
28th/THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS, 8:00 PM, thelincolncheyenne.com
28th/SUPER DAY, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Lions Park, cheyennerec.org
Photo courtesy of Cheyenne LEADS
