Some days the state of the world leaves me feeling helpless and wanting to do more to change the world for the better. But with limited time and money, I’ve often felt like there’s only so much I can do until I was introduced to Spotfund. With the free Spotfund iOS app, you can easily…
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Tips for Hand-Me-Down Tech Gifts
If your child is clamoring for a computer, tablet, or a smartphone, there’s nothing wrong with giving them your old device when you trade up for a new one. In a survey of parents of 2- to 10-year-olds, PBS KIDS found that nearly a quarter of parents will find a second life for their personal…
Zulily Mobile iPhone App for Daily Deals on the Go
Ever since Zulily debuted their iPhone app, it’s been one of my favorite ways to pass time during a long wait or on the go. I love being able to view Zulily’s latest offerings from boutique brands for moms, babies and kids such as Pacific Trail, New Balance, Zutano, Absorba, and Kidorable for 90% off….
RedRover App Review: Smart Easy to Use App Facilitates Spontaneous Playdates
In the world of parenting, sometimes plans are made well in advance but other times they are spur of the moment and need to be shared quickly and easily. Welcome the new RedRover app, a robust free app serves tool to facilitate spontaneous additions to your social calendar. Gone are the days of texting…
Cube Dog: Virtual Dog in an App Form with a Lesson on Geotags
For more information about Cube Dog please visit the Facebook page or download it on iTunes While we love our three year old Labrador, there are times when a virtual dog is far more appealing. If the kids are clamoring for a dog of their own, let them try creating and caring for a virtual best friend using…
LeapFrog Ventures into Apps with new Scout’s ABC Garden (w. giveaway)
New from LeapFrog, Scout’s ABC Garden is a fun app that allows preschoolers to practice their letters on iDevices. Scout’s ABC Garden app has educational features that one would expect from LeapFrog as a trusted name in learning tools for children. The app encourages children to explore letter names and sounds step by step,…
Angry Birds Shipped to Rio for New App & Movie (w/ iTunes GC Giveaway)
Angry Birds have been caught and are being smuggled to Rio de Janiero in Angry Birds Rio, the newest app now available through the Amazon App store for Android and Apple’s iTunes ($0.99). In Angry Birds Rio, the original Angry Birds are kidnapped and transported to Rio where their goal is to escape their captors and…
Similac Baby Journal Provides Convenience in Recording Baby Info for Sleep Deprived Parents
Seven years ago as a sleep deprived first year mom I would have loved the convenience of the free Similac Baby Journal App to keep track of feedings, jot notes about Little Miss Techie as she grew, and chart her growth. The Similac Baby Journal App is designed to be used for bottle and…
Scene It? Romance HD iPad and iPhone Apps (w. 3 giveaways)
Will this be a scene that’s a part of your Valentine’s Day evening? If so, enter my giveaway and win a code for you iPad! She could see him in the darkness, lit only by the soft glow of the iPad, yet somehow, he seemed so far away. She watched, as he gently caressed…
New iPhone or iPad? Fill it with Oceanhouse Media apps! (w. giveaway)
Congratulations to Linda who has been emailed download codes for the 5 Oceanhouse Media iPhone and iPad apps! If you unwrapped a new iPhone or iPad, chances are you’ve had a chance to load it up with some new apps like Angry Birds but be sure not to over look fun and educational apps for…