Best Apps

If you caught that awesome GE commercial that ran during the Oscars, asking, what if female scientists were treated like rock stars ? then no surprise that they're extending the campaign in a very 2017 way: With a SciMoji women of scienc…

Anyone else burning out on Candy Crush and 1010 lately? Me too, so I just downloaded The Path to Luma (free on iOS and Android ) and I have to say that it's turned out to be better and more interesting than I expected. In fact, my kids a…

If you're looking to cut down your grocery bill (who isn't?), clipping coupons and checking the grocery store circular are smart ways to make it happen. But these days, you can do so much of that online, right from your smart phone, than…

Well this is cool, parents! Khan Academy is partnering with Disney and Pixar to offer free online classes in storytelling for kids of all ages to show them how STEM helps make movies. The initiative is called Pixar in a Box , and we're p…

This is a sponsored message from Warner Bros. Pictures As you might have heard, The LEGO Batman movie is coming to a theater near you this Friday, but right now, you can download the new, free LEGO Batman Movie app so your kids can save …

This week, LEGO launched a new social media-style app for kids called LEGO Life ( iOS and Android ), a free app that's designed for kids ages 7-12 to share their LEGO creations and get ideas and inspiration for new projects to build. As …

We're getting a good laugh out of the Merriam-Webster Twitter account , and don't we all need a good laugh, lately? If you're not following them, you should. Also, may we suggest downloading the free Merriam-Webster dictionary app ? Sure…

As much as we love the Internet, and the helpful information it makes available to us, there are definitely some downsides, like the Family Tree Now site which aggregates all your personal info, including addresses, relatives, possible a…

If you've been wanting to try meal planning but feel a little overwhelmed, these 4 meal planning apps could really help take the stress out of getting started. Sure, there are lots of meal planning websites , but we've found that using a…

As much as I love tech that makes my life simpler, easier, and cheaper, sometimes I find a device that just makes life a little more magical. And that's how I feel about Moonlite , a little gadget gives a modern edge to storytelling. Thi…

We love finding cool toys and apps that do a great job teaching our kids the basics of coding, since it's a language we expect they'll want (and need) to know when they're adults. When they've got great design and fun play through too, i…

As a divorced parent, I've definitely found that tech can help make life a whole lot easier. Not only when it comes to communication, but even more, the transition between homes much smoother for your kids. And considering for me, it's a…

I will always be a fan of real books I can turn the pages to read while my kids are in my lap, but there are plenty of times when a sweet, entertaining ebook on my phone is a total lifesaver, like the The Snow Fox , which we discovered t…

For super cool black and white photos beyond the couple of Instagram filters you get, take a peek at the free Hypocam app (iOS and Android ) that we're loving. Related: 5 terrific pro photography tips beyond selfies Related: The new Came…

We've tried a lot of Christmas apps over the years (like, lots), and let's just say a good Santa app is hard to find. We've narrowed it down to these 5 fun Santa apps that we think your kids will love. You can track Santa's flight on Chr…

As much as I love my iPhone camera roll and the thousands of photos it houses, I do have a very soft spot for old photographs. The ones where the color is a little faded, the edges are a little worn and the memories come flooding back. T…

This is a sponsored message from KidGuard Even the most vigilant parents can have a hard time keeping track of their child's online activity, which is why so many are looking to KidGuard for help to ensure they're safe and making good di…

So many families are looking for ways to give back over the holidays -- and so many charities and schools are looking for helpers -- which is why we love resources like Golden's volunteer app (iOS and Android). Golden lets you scroll thr…

Who ever thought that one day, the fine art of thoughtfully handwritten, artful notes would be considered punk? Well, the husband-wife team behind Punk Post is who. And they are determined to bring handwriting back in the coolest way pos…

This is a sponsored message from SudoPay If you love shopping online but don't love the idea of giving out your credit card number and personal information for every purchase, then SudoPay might just be exactly what you've been looking f…

This is a sponsored message from Allstate. With the holiday season here and to-do lists getting longer, everyone's time is a precious commodity right now. That's where the new, free QuickTrip app from Allstate comes in. It helps you plan…

If you're a fan of the BBC Earth documentaries, you're going to love the BBC Earth: Attenborough's Story of Life app, which i has over 1,000 of the greatest wildlife moments filmed by BBC documentary crews on shows like Planet Earth, Blu…

With so many Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals popping up all week, it can be hard to keep everything organized, especially if you're shopping for multiple people with multiple lists. To help, we've got 5 apps that can help you strateg…

If you're booking travel for the holidays, or even next year for spring break or summer vacation, you'll want to check Google Flights for finding the best flight and rate, straight off the bat. What's so great about Google Flights is the…