• Register your drone: New rules require registration for all unmanned aircraft systems (drones) used outdoors and weighing more than 0.55 pounds and less than 55 pounds. (Anything 55 pounds or heavier is already subject to FAA oversight.) Deadline: Friday, February 19, 2016, for drones that their current owners operated before December 21, 2015. Other drones must be registered before being operated outdoors. Information: FAA.gov/uas.
• Enjoy the Super Bowl: Sunday, February 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, California. Plan ahead for 2017: Winners of a random drawing will be able to buy two nontransferable tickets to the 2017 Super Bowl in Houston. Entries will be accepted from February 1, 2016, to June 1, 2016. Information: NFL.com/help/faq.
• Turn down the heat: Drop pounds along with utility bills. Studies have found that mild exposure to cold indoors burns extra calories.
• Save on cruises: Late winter is “Wave Season,” when cruise lines offer free upgrades, onboard credit and reduced fares. Consult a travel agent or check deals at CruiseCompete.com or CruiseCritic.com.
• Start an herb garden: Basil, oregano and thyme are among the flavorful herbs that can be sown indoors. Resource: GrowAGoodLife.com/growing-herbs-from-seed.
