The Admin Panel
Home networking, self-hosting game servers, accessibility, and managing the family's digital footprint.
Hi, I'm Alex. Welcome to the chaos!
Geeky, crafty, and fully caffeinated.
A digital scrapbook for parents who love UI design, managing home servers, junk journaling, and trying to keep the kids (and the dogs) entertained.
Fueling up for the next quest
Choose Your Side Quest
Because navigating parenthood requires skill trees.
Junk Journals & Happy Mail
Painting, building junk journals from ephemera, mastering the Cricut Maker 4, and organizing community happy mail swaps.
The Playroom
Surviving kindergarten prep, high-protein snack hacks, and managing life with two kids and a zoo of pets.
Latest Save Files (Recent Posts)
How to Host a 7 Days to Die Server on a Synology NAS
A step-by-step guide to setting up a dedicated Docker container for 7DtD without losing your sanity (or your base).
Sibling Teamwork and the Great Spider Prank
How a KiwiCo Tinker Crate taught my kids patience, basic wiring, and the unfortunate reality that Dad is entirely un-scareable.
Setting up a Synology NAS for family photos
Securing the Ommani Collective design assets and ten years of family photos so we never lose a memory.
The Ommani Collective Shop
Handmade items and digital downloads for real-life brains.
Handmade Canvas Tote Bags
Durable, custom-designed totes perfect for hauling library books, tech gear, or craft supplies.
"Color of the Month" Sticker Pack
Pastel-themed printable sticker files ready to run through your Cricut for your next happy mail swap.