SwiftUI

SwiftUI Overlays and Their Issue With Sheets

A bit ago I realized the sheets in my app covered up my overlay messaging. This wouldn't do so I figured out how to show the overlay from every spot. Check out how I created the overlay and fixed the problem here!

Halloween

Our 2023 Halloween Costumes

I realized I was running out of time to share last year's costume before this Halloween rolled around and so... Here's to last year's simple-ish and adorable costumes: Elsa and Rainbow Unicorn!

reMarkable

Switch Out Your reMarkable Paper Pro's Sleep Screen

With the reMarkable Paper Pro out I figured it was time to share an updated post on how to switch out your screen images! Come check it out.

Hiking

Emmons Moraine Trail on Mount Rainier/Tahoma

I hiked Emmons Moraine Trail back at the beginning of July 2024 and it was gorgeous. I wanted to share some of my photos with you in case you'd also love to come along on this adventure.

reMarkable

Learn How to Access Your reMarkable Paper Pro Through the Command Line

With the new reMarkable Paper Pro out I realized I needed to update my How To Connect post... here it is!

Ghost

How I Fixed My HTML Sublists on My Casper Themed Ghost Website

A bit ago I realized the sub-lists on my lists weren't displaying properly as each showed 1, 2, 3,.. rather than the expected letters or roman numerals of an inside list. Once I figured out how to get it working in Ghost I had to share in case it can help you too!

Dessert

Zoey's Birthday Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

This year for Zoey's birthday we combined brownie, ice cream, whipped cream, maraschino cherries, sprinkles, and an icing writer... in case you're now wondering how come check it out here!

Meal

My Simple Pressure Cooker Sausage and Pasta Meal

Check out my quick and easy pressure cooker pasta dish. So simple to make and my kids LOVE it!

Ghost

Removing Infinite Scroll From a Single Page

After much trouble I came across a super simple way to limit how many posts are shown in my post feed! Come check it out!

Ghost

Moving All My Posts From My Ghost Homepage to Its Own Custom Page

I recently moved my blog post feed away from my Ghost homepage and I wanted to share how I did it in case you’re wanting to do the same!

SwiftUI

Create a Super Simple Shared SwiftUI Alert System

Do you want a simple shared alert system in your SwiftUI app that works in both iOS and macOS from, mostly, one location? No more moving it up and down a view spot seeing if it will work now!

Apple

Steps My App Needed To Get into the Apple App Store

With my first app officially in the App Store I wanted to share what I now know in case it can help you too!

Food & Dessert

Ada and Zoey's Epic Homemade Ice Cream Cakes

Last summer, after making a homemade ice cream cake for Ada's birthday the year before both girls requested an ice cream cake. The cakes turned out amazing! Though they were bit… rich.

Hiking

Almaden Quicksilver County Park in San Jose, California

Back in October of 2022 I hiked at Almaden Quicksilver County Park and wanted to share the photos with you in case you're planning the same or want to live vicariously through these photos.

Ghost

Oh No, I Need to Create Redirect Text for All My Posts!

Recently I found myself needing to generate the redirect json for each one of my published blog posts. Here's how I attempted to speed up the creation process!

Ghost

Newsletters and Account Settings

I've recently just added a second free newsletter to my website and figured I'd take the opportunity to write a quick how to in case you want to update your own preferences. Come check it out!

Food & Dessert

My Simple “Deep Fried” Pickles

Early 2023 I came across these amazing cheese wrapped and fried pickles on Instagram and I had to share them with you in case you want a simple homemade and fried pickle spear too.

Tip or Trick

Simple IKEA Purchases Repurposed for Your Home

During the course of setting up our new home I came across some products that I repurposed in a different way that you may also find helpful. Come check it out!

Easter

Use Sprinkles to Create a Fun Easter Themed Breakfast... And Some Other Ideas

Last year the girls wanted a themed Easter breakfast and I delivered quickly with themed sprinkles! So last minute and the kids were thrilled. Check it out here!

Easter

My Adorably Deviled Easter Egg Chicks

Last Easter I came across the most adorable deviled egg chicks online and although I knew they wouldn't have the same caliber I knew I needed to recreate them. Here's what I did!

Outdoor Play

Our Favorite Bay Area Playgrounds... and How We Found Them

After moving away from the Bay Area I realized just how much I missed all of the playgrounds we left behind and I realized I should share them with you whether you're passing through the area or here to stay.

Snowshoeing

Snowshoeing in the Lowlands of Mount Baker

Near the end of January I went on a snowshoe tour in the Mount Baker lowlands and I wanted to bring you along for the views. Come check it out!

Tip or Trick

Potential Tips From Our Long Distances Moves

Over the course of the last ten years we've made two long distance moves. Here's a few tips and tricks I've learning along the way.

Food & Dessert

Quick and Easy Valentine’s Day Themed Breakfast Idea

If you’re looking for a quick and simple Valentine’s themed breakfast I have you covered. All you need are frozen waffles, cream cheese, red food dye, and sprinkles.

Ginger Lab

Dressing "Ginger" For Valentine's Day

With "Ginger" created it was time to replace her Christmas outfit with something a bit more seasonally appropriate. And so this outfit was made! Come check out how I made it here.