Here are some of the best apps I’ve seen so far for moms and what I love about them (in no particular order):
1. Mint.Com Personal Finance
I’m a big fan of Mint.com, in general, so naturally I had to get their app. Keep track of your bank accounts and budgeting while on the go! Mint.com is a great budgeting web site. It pulls all your accounts together and is totally free.
2. Oh, Ranger! ParkFinder
ParkFinder is a free app that helps you search for nearby (and farther away) state and national parks, as well as helps you search by activity desired. This app could prove to be very helpful for trip planning!
3. Food Gawker
I am addicted to Foodgawker.com! When I discovered they had an app for my phone, I about bursted! Foodgawker lets you search through images of well-photographed food, with linked recipes. Perfect for meal-planning (and drooling) while on a work break or even when on the couch cozied up and too lazy to go pick up a cookbook!
4. Real Simple
This app, brought to you by the magazine of the same name, allows you to create to-do lists and also includes pre-made to-do lists for cleaning and organizing. Okay, so I may not have actually DONE anything on my to-do list yet, but it’s waiting on my phone for when I get there. Another similar app is from Good Housekeeping at Home . This app isn’t really list-focused, but includes a stain buster and do-it-all cleaning tip area, as well as home decor and news and tips.
5. Driver Feedback from State Farm
Have a teenager or simply a husband who isn’t the best driver? Run this app while they’re driving to “grade” them from State Farm. It grades their acceleration, braking, and cornering. Apparently this is a newer app, but it works great, so no problems here!
6. Nike Training Club
Nike created this app that allows you to do multiple workouts and play your own music in the background. They also have instructional videos for each move if you need, allowing you to pause the workout timer while it shows you instructions. Provides countdowns for each move, which is very helpful so you don’t have to keep staring at your phone. This app would be great for new moms with limited time to work out.
7. Walgreens
Need a refill? Simply scan the barcode on your empty bottle and this app does the work! For families who have a bunch of prescriptions to keep track of, this app is amazing! I haven’t personally put it to the test yet since I don’t take many medications, but I’m excited all the same!
8. Fooducate
Fooducate allows you to scan the bar code of a food item and see nutritional information, as well as suggests healthier alternatives. A grocery-store must have. My first scan? Gold Peak Sweetened Iced Tea (so delicious!). It suggested Lipton Diet Iced Tea Lemon.
9. GasBuddy
GasBuddy lists the prices of gas around you and allows you to sort by location/distance or cost (lowest to highest). With gas prices being so ridiculous, is it any question why I love this app? This app is totally free, so ignore any priced alternatives you see.
10. Touchy Books
This app is perfect for little fingers. Your first few books are free for your toddler. The books are read to you and some images are clickable and make sounds or animations pop out. My daughter loves it!
What apps do you find useful?