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Moms Who Code: Creative Projects for Life & Learning

Ashley Kelly

Mar 193 min read

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5 Tips for Making Open Source Less Intimidating (and Your First Easy Contribution!)

Ashley Kelly

Feb 203 min read

What's Next: 2025 Plans for The Southern Tech Lady

Ashley Kelly

Jan 242 min read

How I'm Keeping My Tech Skills Sharp During Burnout – A Guide for Moms Taking a Break

Ashley Kelly

Jan 23 min read

🚀 Want to contribute to open source but don’t know where to start? You’re not alone! Open source can feel intimidating, but the truth is—you belong here. 💛

The best way to start? Fix a simple typo, improve documentation, or tackle a beginner-friendly issue. Small contributions make a BIG impact! 💡

Swipe through this post to learn how to make your first open-source contribution today (yes, today! 😉). Then, head to my latest blog post for more details about each step.

💬 Have you contributed to open source before? Drop your suggestions below. Drop a 🔥 if you’re ready to dive in!

#OpenSource #CodeNewbie #100DaysOfCode #DevCommunity #thesoutherntechlady #womenwhocode #techmoms #momsintech #gitlab

Burnout? Family time? Just need a breather? I've been there. Taking a break from tech doesn't mean losing your skills. Here are few ways to keep your tech skills sharp during a break while also honoring the motherhood season that you're in.

#momintech #momsintech #techburnout #techblog #freelancemom #techskills #womeninstem #preventburnout #thesoutherntechlady #techmom

Fun tech projects for moms during the holidays. Whether you're trying to get back in the groove of using your skillset in a fun way or you just want to do some fun projects over the break, I have a few quick holiday project ideas in my recent blog post for you to explore.
#momsintech #thesoutherntechlady #ladiesintech #codingprojects #easycodingideas #easytechprojects #techmoms #holidaycoding

Cozy Nintendo Switch Lite Reveal of the gold, Hyrule Edition. I'm currently playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons. #nintendoswitchlite #hyruleedition #cozygaming #cozygamingcommunity #gamergirl #nintendoswitch #animalcrossing #animalcrossingnewhorizons #blackgamergirl #cozygamergirl #girldeveloper

I'm going to chronicle my journey of learning game development with Godot on my blog. Link in bio.
#newblogpost #godot #gamedevelopment

New Blog Post Alert! Are you a new developer looking for a streamlined process? Would you like to work with me, and you want to see a rough timeline of my process? Read all about it on my website.

#thesoutherntechlady #webdeveloper #webdesigner #womenintech #huntsvillealabama #girldeveloper #womanowned

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Moms Who Code: Creative Projects for Life & Learning

5 Tips for Making Open Source Less Intimidating (and Your First Easy Contribution!)

What's Next: 2025 Plans for The Southern Tech Lady

How I'm Keeping My Tech Skills Sharp During Burnout – A Guide for Moms Taking a Break

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