Across the Water to the Maple Tree
March 13, 2026The story of the Firmin family's journey from England to a new life under Canadian maples.
A one-person studio making small, AI-powered apps and self-updating local guides — built for real life, shipped often.
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Small utilities that earn a spot in your routine.
Answer a few questions and get a personalized morning brief — news, markets, career, family, and local life in one calm page.
Curated YouTube for curious kids — parent-approved channels, per-child screen-time limits, and a daily watch report. No rabbit holes, no autoplay.
Raise money-smart kids without the spreadsheet — enter your kids’ names and ages and get printable chore charts, a give/save/spend jar guide, and an optional gig board for extra jobs.
Games and party helpers — because not everything needs a use case.
Original songs dreamed up with AI — little musical postcards from family life. Press play.
The story of the Firmin family's journey from England to a new life under Canadian maples.
Written at the departure gate, waiting to board — the bittersweet pull of heading home as the sun goes down.
A Disney-themed anthem for our March-break 2026 escape to the Bahamas — sunshine, sea, and a little movie magic.
Our family song reimagined as a full-blown Italian opera — dramatic, tender, and gloriously over the top.
Apps for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, plus one you play in the browser — tap one for details, or browse them all.
Once Upon AIPersonalized bedtime stories, dreamed up on demand — your kid is the hero of every tale.
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Zap YeahTurn your Apple Watch into a laser sword — swing your wrist for laser sounds and an energy-blade hum.
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Are We There Yet?40 ad-free learning games for kids aged 4–10, built for road trips and plane rides.
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Hot ButtonPass the phone, don't pop it — a family party game where the pressure builds with every press. Play free in your browser.
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