Band-Aid Magic Vision: Ga Ga or Gag?


Updated 05/24/12 11:06 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Muppet Band-Aid App For Kids

Like most tots, my lil ones have a bit of an obsession with bandages — one slight scrape and they're begging me to fix it up. Some of that is probably the fun characters they get to place on the boo-boo, but I have a feeling more of it has to do with the attention they receive. Imagine how they would react if it was none other than Kermit the Frog, Gonzo, or Miss Piggy calming them down? Read more

4 Ways to Play Battleship Online


Updated 05/16/12 1:43 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ways to Play Battleship Online

Battleship hits theaters this Friday, and that has us eager to play the classic game. Whether you are looking to improve your strategic skills or indulge in a little nostalgia, we've listed four ways to digitally sink some battleships via iPhone apps, the Android Market, Facebook, and more. And for the serious players, check out this man's algorithm for the perfect Battleship game. iPhone — Read more

Download of the Day: artCircles


Updated 05/16/12 7:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Art Gallery App

ArtCircles, a free iPad app, lets you spin through classic and contemporary art based on colors, words, or curators. Search for things like "blue," "van Gogh," and "kiss," to pull up art circles relevant to those key words. Tap the painting to learn about the piece's history and its artist and to even buy a framed print for your home collection. The app makes it a breeze to discover new Read more

Phone It In: Free Apps to Help You Drop Pounds


Updated 05/09/12 2:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Free Weight Loss Apps

Losing weight is a difficult struggle for most, but you don't have to go at it alone. For busy women wanting to drop pounds, being able to keep track of weight-loss goals on their phone is not only convenient, it offers the support and motivation needed to follow through. Here's a list of the best weight-loss apps — and they won't cost you a dime! Lose It!: Fill in some important info about Read more

Teach Your Mom Tech: Instagram


Updated 05/08/12 12:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Instagram Tips For Beginners

Sharing is caring, so for Mother's Day, show mom you care by introducing her to the photo-sharing wonderland of Instagram. If she's already using an iPhone or Android phone, she'll find Instagram easy to navigate once you've shown her the ropes. Be sure to go over these key features with her, so she can enjoy all that Instagram has to offer. Download the app: This whole process will go much Read more

Download of the Day: Wrapp, Social Gift Giving


Updated 05/07/12 2:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Send Gift Cards to Facebook Friends

How often do you feel inspired to send a gift — whether it's to say thank you, congratulate a co-worker, welcome a new neighbor, or celebrate a birthday — yet the reality of buying, wrapping, and getting the package to the post office dissuades you? Now, you can leap over all the hassle with an app called Wrapp that enables you to send someone a gift card via Facebook in under five Read more

6 Apps Worth Downloading Now


Updated 05/02/12 12:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Award Winning Apps For Kids

I love a good app for my kids as much as the next mom, but finding a decent one can be worse than a searching for a needle in a haystack. Nobody wants to pay good money for an app that's just going to sit on their iPad while the kids go back to playing Angry Birds. That's why I am excited about six of the apps nominated for Webby awards this year. Of the multitude of apps honored with Read more

10 iPhone Word Games For Cerebral Satisfaction


Updated 04/24/12 3:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Word Puzzle and Game Apps For the iPhone

Sure, there's Sudoku to exercise your math skills, and we've loved playing Words With Friends over the years. But if you are in need of a new word obsession, we're here to help you satisfy your gaming fix. Whether you prefer traditional Scrabble- and Hangman-style games or like to engage in friendly competition in your social network sphere, we've got 10 word puzzles to boost your vocabulary Read more

5 Apps to Track Your Carbon Footprint


Updated 04/02/12 6:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

iPhone Apps For Carbon Footprint

Looking for a great, simple way to go extra green this Spring? Try calculating your carbon footprint on a regular basis with one of these straightforward, easy-to-use iPhone apps. Whether you're looking for an elaborate tracking method or a basic way to monitor fuel efficiency, here are five apps to help you become more eco-conscious. Read more

8 Classic Kids' Books That Have Made the App Transition


Updated 03/16/12 12:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Classic Kids' Books iPad Apps

Modern times call for modern toys, and your lil one's books are making the jump into the tech age. From classic tales like Peter Rabbit and Pat the Bunny to more recent additions on the bookshelf, tots' favorite tales are transitioning from the traditional book to mama's phone and iPad. Check out which of our favorite stories have successfully moved into the digital age. Read more