About This Site

Research-Driven Family documents the methodology of everyday life—applying a structured, analytical lens to decisions ranging from family logistics to personal technology.

The Philosophy: Byproduct Documentation

Everything here started as research I was already doing for my own life. The site is simply a "clean version" of internal decision logs—documenting the systematic thinking behind choices I was making anyway.

This means every article is grounded in real experience. No theoretical frameworks I haven't tested. No product recommendations for things I haven't used. No manufactured precision like "47 hours of research" unless I actually tracked the time.

What "Family" Means Here

"Family" is the context, not a topic restriction. It means decisions are made by someone whose life context is family life. This naturally includes:

• Family & Life — Travel, activities, parenting, household logistics
• Tools & Gear — Apps, software, devices, productivity tools
• Money & Deals — Credit cards, financial optimization, rewards programs

Personal tech fits when framed through my actual context as a working parent. Vehicle decisions, e-ink devices, productivity systems—they're all part of life optimization through a family lens.

The Structure: Logic-First Format

Most articles follow a simple structure that prioritizes reasoning over personality:

1. The Objective — What was the specific problem or goal? What constraints existed?
2. The Variables — What factors were considered? Cost, time, durability, etc.
3. The Evidence — What did research and testing reveal? Show the comparison.
4. The Conclusion — What was the final choice and why?

The goal is transparency. You might disagree with my conclusions, but you should be able to follow and evaluate my reasoning.

Who This Is For

"The Curiously Methodical" — people who value high signal-to-noise ratio in decision-making:

• The Intentional Parent — Looking for vetted systems for travel, education, and household management. Appreciates seeing the "why" behind recommendations.
• The Intentional User — Interested in tools that serve specific functional purposes rather than just being the newest gadget.

If you find yourself researching purchases for weeks, building spreadsheets to compare options, or wanting to understand the framework behind advice rather than just following it—this site is for you.