Writing
A mix of what I write here and pieces from Bitstream Media. Posts marked Bitstream open on the studio site.
Secret Santa and Kris Kringle apps in Australia
What to look for in a Kris Kringle app if you are Australian — exclusions, wish lists, who pays for it, and what happens…
22 OCT 2025Read ↗
Kris Kringle etiquette: exclusion rules, budgets and the couples question
Should couples draw each other? Do exes get excluded? A practical guide to Secret Santa draw rules that keep the peace.
15 OCT 2025Read ↗
What a gift tracking app actually does (and how to pick one)
A gift tracking app is not a wishlist and not a Secret Santa generator. Here is the difference, the six things worth checking, and…
08 OCT 2025Read ↗
The October rule: why organised families start Christmas now
The families who glide through December all share one habit — they make three small decisions in October. Here they are.
01 OCT 2025Read ↗
How to run a family Secret Santa that actually stays secret
Drawing names from a hat has three failure modes. Here’s how to run a Kris Kringle that survives contact with your actual family.
15 SEP 2025Read ↗
Why your family group chat is terrible at organising Christmas
The group chat is brilliant at many things. Coordinating gifts is not one of them — here’s the structural reason why.
01 SEP 2025Read ↗
Father’s Day gifts your dad will actually use
A field guide to buying for the man who says he doesn’t need anything — sorted by the kind of dad you’ve got.
15 AUG 2025Read ↗
Christmas in July: the dress rehearsal your family gifting needs
Australians love Christmas in July for the roast. Use it for something better — a zero-pressure dress rehearsal of your family’s December gift machinery.
15 JUL 2025Read ↗
How Often Should You Update Your Website?
Your website isn’t a set-and-forget project — it’s a living business asset. In this post, we break down how often you should update key…
03 JUL 2025Read ↗
Top Website Mistakes Businesses Make (and How to Fix Them)
Even the best businesses make website mistakes — from slow load times to confusing layouts and broken contact forms. In this post, we reveal…
01 JUL 2025Read ↗