This past summer I bought my first smart phone. Before I had one, I was amazed at how much time other people spent on theirs, and wondered just they did that took up so much time. Now, I don't know what I would do without it. I feel like I can carry half the house with me...in just one pocket! I thought it would be fun to make a list of which apps I liked and used the most, then come back to it periodically and see how the list changes. This is the first version of the list. By the way, I have a Droid and get my apps from Google Play, but I will list a link to the Apple version whenever possible. Also, I only use free apps. The good life should be free.
5. Ultrachron Lite - This is a stopwatch and timer. I use it for everything from cooking to phys. ed. to reminding my children when a class is starting to tracking when it's the next person's turn to play the Xbox. Needless to say, it gets a lot of use. After all, you never know when you might need to see just how fast you ran down the street! I did not find an Apple version of this app.
4. Blogger - I don't think I could really call myself a blogger if I didn't acknowledge how nice it is to be able to blog on the go. I love having the Blogger app on my phone so I can start or work on a post whenever inspiration strikes. I can take a picture and upload it to a post right from my phone. Finally, I never have to worry about not getting a post up just because I'm not at home. Get Blogger for iPhone here.
3. Zoodles - My daughter loves Zoodles. She's had an account for a couple of years. I was so happy when I found the app for my phone. If you've never heard of Zoodles, it's a place where children can access age appropriate (and often educational) games. They can also draw using a feature similar to Microsoft Paint. They can send video messages to family members (which you have invited and approved). You and other family members can also video yourselves reading classic storybooks to your children. One of the features I love about the app is that there is a Kid's Mode and a Parent Dashboard. Once your child is logged in to the Kid's Mode, they must pass a security test to be able to close it and access other apps on your phone. This prevents your child from getting into app in which they don't belong. Also, you can add any other child-friendly app you have to the Kid's Mode so that you child has all of his/her apps in one place and isn't wandering aimlessly through your phone. Download Zoodles for iPhone here.
2. Google Sky Map - Fun and educational! I absolutely love Google Sky Map! It is so much fun for kids of all ages. Download this onto your phone, then point your phone at the night sky. It will show you where the stars, constellations, planets, and meteor showers are. My family and I have so much fun finding constellations and planets. Get Sky Map for iPhone here.
1. Out of Milk - My very favorite app I have right now. Out of Milk takes so much effort out of my meal planning. For several years now my husband and I have memorized the prices of items at the store so we can plan our weekly menu to match our budget for that week. Then, I've walked through the store, carrying my calculator, shopping list, and pen to make sure I bought everything I needed and stayed on budget. With Out of Milk, simply enter your shopping list by typing, speaking, or scanning your items. Enter the cost of the item, either at home or when you pick it up at the store, and Out of Milk will remember the price for the next time. Create multiple shopping lists, to do lists, and even keep track of pantry items...great for last minute menu changes. Out of Milk has a website that allows you to create lists and share them with others. This means you can create a shopping list complete with the quantity, and UPC of each item, then send it to someone else to pick up for you! Now that's the good life! As of January 4, 2013, Out of Milk is now available for iPhone! Visit iTunes to download the app.
I want to know which apps help you live the good life.
Karissa
Thanks for the app suggestions! I also love Blogger & will look into Out of Milk. EEBA (Easy Envelope Budget Aid) is an app my husband & I use to track our expenditures & stay on-budget throughout each month. It comes in very handy, because as a small business owner with a husband who freelances, our budget changes from month to month. We track our receipts immediately & know who's spending what!
ReplyDeleteI love apps that simplify the many responsibilities of life, and those that simplify the clutter in my purse! I'm sure there are many more out there. I'll revisit the list as I find them.
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