Harlan Vance Remember that time your in-laws visited, and the toilet threatened to overflow after just one flush? We’ve all been there! The sheer panic of a backed-up septic system is enough to make anyone sweat, especially when you’re playing host. It’s a rude awakening to realize that not all toilet paper is created equal, and the … Read more
Remember that chilly autumn afternoon when I was scrambling to find the perfect outfit for my niece’s first birthday party? I wanted her to look adorable, of course, but also stay warm and comfortable. That’s when I realized the magic of sweater dresses! They’re effortlessly chic, cozy enough for a little one to move and … Read more
Remember that time you were prepping for a big night out while RVing, only to realize your regular hairdryer nearly tripped the breaker every time you turned it on? Or maybe you’ve battled that weird, damp-hair feeling for days, just because you didn’t want to overload the RV’s electrical system. We’ve all been there! Finding … Read more
Remember that time your Raspberry Pi project was humming along perfectly, collecting environmental data in the middle of the woods, only to die an ignominious death because the batteries ran out? Or perhaps you were demonstrating your cool new home automation system powered by a Pi at a maker faire, only to realize the only … Read more
Remember that time you excitedly unboxed your brand-new speakers, the ones you’d been saving up for months, only to realize the sad, thin cables that came with them looked like they belonged on a child’s toy? Yeah, we’ve all been there. It’s a frustrating moment when you know your audio system has the potential to … Read more
Remember that awkward feeling when your art-loving friend invites you for game night? You panic a little inside, wondering if it’s going to be charades again, or worse, Pictionary where your stick figures look like abstract alien monsters. Been there! We all have. But what if I told you game night could actually be… enjoyable? … Read more
Remember that family vacation where the only thing more stunning than the turquoise water was the feeling of utter peace you got just watching the waves crash against the shore? I do! And every time I feel stressed, I try to conjure up that memory. That’s actually what got me started on my quest to … Read more
Remember that feeling? The RSVP arrived, the date was circled, and a flutter of excitement bubbled up… followed by the inevitable question: “What am I going to wear?!” I remember one wedding in particular, searching high and low for something elegant, comfortable, and utterly me. After hours of scrolling and trying on countless options, I … Read more
Remember that time you were scrolling through Instagram, idly admiring perfectly curated aesthetics, and you thought, “Man, my phone case is…boring?” Yeah, we’ve all been there. Maybe you’re a fan of retro cartoons and secretly wish you could live in Bedrock (minus the dinosaur-powered appliances, perhaps). Or perhaps you just crave a pop of color … Read more
Remember those lazy Sunday mornings, where the aroma of sizzling bacon and fluffy pancakes filled the kitchen? I do! Back when my family would all pile into the kitchen, eager to devour a breakfast feast prepared on my trusty, but very outdated, electric griddle. It wasn’t the most efficient, let me tell you, with hot … Read more