If I’m being honest, one of the best ways to cut back on stress is to put down the phone and reach for a book, but this is a post about apps. A lot of them (especially social media) are good for killing time but don’t leave me fulfilled. And while some provide temporary distraction, …
When I toured my would-be house back in 2007, I almost passed on it because of the kitchen: no dishwasher, dark wood cabinets, handles made out of a questionable metal, and one of the ugliest vinyl floors I’ve ever seen. I’m good at seeing the bright side, especially when it comes to real estate, but …
I’ve dreamed of owning a reMarkable tablet ever since their original Kickstarter, but like so many people, I’ve shied away because of the steep price point. Adding up the cost of the tablet itself ($399 for the reMarkable 2, or $299 if you sign up for their new cloud storage plan), the marker ($49-$129), and …
For years, I was an emotional shopper. Even now that I’ve adapted a more minimalist lifestyle and significantly pared down my stuff, I’ll find myself wistfully browsing Pottery Barn. I know, ultimately, that linen napkins or a new tray won’t work any better than the ones I already have (which are in good shape), but …
I wanted to create a daily check-in reminder for my writing server to keep everyone motivated: just a quick “Hey, how are you doing?” so the server would have daily activity and the writers felt loved. Here was my wish list: I wanted to customize the icon and username of whatever posted the message I …