Our Pre-Cruise Adventure: A 3-Day Guide to the Heart of Santiago, Chile
We decided to take a cruise down the Chilean Fijords, starting from the port of Valparaiso, so I thought it would be fun to spend a few nights in Santiago ahead of time. I’ve...
Author: Valerie Antkowiak
Blue Apron 2026 Review: 6 Months After the Massive Relaunch
We have been using Blue Apron for more than 10 years – we published our first review here on AppMyHome in November 2015 and have done several refreshes and videos since. Blue Apron was...
CES 2026 Insights: Why we’re putting a face on AI in the Home and Beyond
I read an article just before CES about a young woman in Japan who married her AI chatbot, “Klaus” in an official real-life ceremony, complete with a dress, flowers and crying. I thought this...
CES 2026: Our Favorite Home Tech Products
It’s been a few days since we returned home from Las Vegas and CES 2026. Once again we roamed all over the city to see all the latest smart home and other new technology...
2025 Smart Home Holiday Gift Guide
Welcome to our twelfth annual smart home holiday gift guide! We are just home from a couple of weeks of vacation and it feels like the world has changed from Halloween to Holiday shopping...
Our Final Stop in Poland: Finding Beauty, History, and Freedom in Gdańsk
We loved Gdańsk! See the massive Malbork Castle, walk the Sopot pier, and explore the emotional story of the Solidarity movement and Pope John Paul II’s powerful role.
From World War II Ruins to Michelin Stars: Our Warsaw Journey
From Kraków we took the train to Warsaw. This time it really was a first class experience, with upgraded seats and snacks and sandwiches. The main line between Krakow – Warsaw – Gdansk seems...
The Flavors and Shadows of Kraków: Our Return to Poland’s Historic City
When we returned to Krakow after 18 years, we found a city of beautiful contrasts. From the joy of making pierogi with a local in her kitchen to the powerful, somber experience of walking through the Ghetto, this was a journey we’ll never forget.
Why We Fell for Wrocław: Our Journey to Poland’s City of Gnomes
We added Wrocław to our list of cities to visit because of YouTube. A number of young creators called this third largest city their favorite place in Poland. Plus it looked like a nice...
Poznań, Poland: Tracing My Family’s Roots from Massachusetts to the Old Market Square
When we were planning our trip around Berlin and IFA, one of the first things I noticed was that Poznań was nearby, a city I have always wanted to visit. My father’s family migrated...