Why I Build: From Personal Projects to Purposeful Apps

Over the years, this space has seen a little of everything from kid-related messy sensory play, science, and birthday party overviews to my own crafty and food related experiments and of course a range of tutorials all sprinkled with personal reflections. But...

Lately, you may have noticed a shift. I’m now building thoughtful, privacy-respecting apps for Apple platforms under my indie label SimplyKyra LLC. This has grown from a side passion into my full-time focus.... not because I’m making full-time income (yet), but because I’m treating it with that level of care, structure, and commitment.

At the heart of this transition is a simple goal: To design calm and useful tools that quietly help you forget less, stay organized, and overall make space for what really matters.

📱 What I’m Building

My apps are small by design... but that’s part of the point. They’re built to be:

• Lightweight and respectful of your time and data
• Customizable to your life
• Built with care and not for surveillance

Here’s a glimpse at what I’ve launched so far:

• Simply Remember It (click here to try it out!) – A flexible task tracker that helps you log recurring tasks and everyday maintenance with optional measurements added in... so your brain doesn’t have to.

Simply Remember It!

Log when things happen so you can spot patterns, forget less, and ditch mental clutter.

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• Simply Customize It (click here to try it out!) – A reMarkable companion app that makes it easier to personalize your e-paper tablet without using the command line. Designed for calm creativity.

Simply Customize It!

Easily personalize your reMarkable with custom templates and screens. No tech fuss, just your style.

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• Simply Match It and Simply Uncover It – Playful, clean, and ad-free games with premium customization options to bring the game closer to your optimal game play preferences.

Simply Match It!

Race to find matching cards before your friends. Fast to learn, endlessly re-playable.

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Simply Uncover It!

Clear the board without hitting a mine. Classic gameplay with fresh twists and custom options.

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I’m currently dabbling in other ideas like executing commands from my watch, creating a sliding puzzle game, or storing favorite recipes.

What Hasn’t Changed

While I’m building apps now, I still believe in sharing openly, making things thoughtfully, and building trust over time.

This blog isn’t going away... it’s just evolving to support what I build. You might still see:

• Behind-the-scenes stories from indie development
• Tips for creative problem solving
• Highlights from my life including birthdays that may benefit you
• Personal favorites and tutorials (especially when I stumble on something cool)
• Posts that tie it all together: parenting, coding, life systems, and calm-tech habits

🌱 Why It Matters

I know how easy it is to get burned by tech that promises to simplify but ends up adding noise. That’s not what I’m building here.

I want SimplyKyra apps to feel gentle, dependable, and optional. The kind of tools that quietly support your life without tracking it.

If you’ve used one of my apps or are just discovering them now... thank you for being here. I hope what I build helps you feel a little more clear, a little more calm, and a lot more in control.

Want to see everything I’ve released (and what’s in the works)? → Explore all my apps here

Or do you want a list of helpful posts to get going? → Here's a curated list

I occasionally take on custom work or consulting aligned with my values. Reach out here if you’d like to chat.

Or simply follow along. I'm glad you're here.