Spoiler Shield app: Blocking spoilers on your social media feed. Because some of us haven’t seen that House of Cards episode yet, okay?

by Jeana | Best Apps, Gear + Hardware

All hail the new Spoiler Shield app, a mobile app whose time has come. It’s very rare that I watch TV in real time these days, and for so many of us, it’s all about Roku or DVR–which means we have to dodge all those spoilers on our social media...

The best Valentine ecards: Just as gorgeous, funny, sexy and romantic as the real ones

by Liz Gumbinner | Best Apps

As much as I love real live, hold them in your hands, save them forever and ever Valentine’s Day cards, there are a few reasons I love the digital Valentine eCards from Paperless Post. First, these are not those awful ecards you remember from the days of...

The new Facebook Paper app: Like Flipboard, only you know. From Facebook.

by Julie | Best Apps

This week, you may have heard buzz about the launch of the new Facebook Paper app. (It’s been a busy week for them, considering the huge success of the Facebook Lookback videos we shared yesterday.) In a nutshell, Paper combines your Facebook feed, including...

Farmstand app: How to find the best farmers markets right from your phone.

by Kristin | Best Apps

If you live anywhere in the midwest or on the east coast, you know you are freezing and sick of hearing about polar vortexes. So let’s think about wonderful summer produce instead? We recently found this the great Farmstand app for iOS, which allows you to find...

Serenity now! A free meditation app offers help for busy modern parents and their kids.

by Kate Etue | Best Apps

Life can be crazy for me as a working mom of multiple kids. And even though it’s good-crazy, sometimes I really want just a few moments away from the clutter in the living room and the constant pinging of my iPhone to just get a bit of calm back into me. But I...

Umano app: A great way to get the news when you feel too busy to get the news.

by Jeana | Best Apps

Remember when you used to sit lazily on a Sunday morning with a huge cup of coffee and read the paper? I call it the BK era (before kids) and clearly some of the developers of the Umano app for iOS and Android feel it too. This app was designed to read the news to you...

The 7-minute workout app: Does it work?

by Kristen Chase | Best Apps

Like millions of people, I’ve got “get in shape” at the top of my resolution list this year, but not a ton of time to spare. So while I figure out if I’m going to join the gym or start running again, I decided to give the 7 Minute Workout App a...

Giving last minute gift cards with Gyft. Could this be any easier? (Spoiler: No, it can’t.)

by Liz Gumbinner | Best Apps

When I discovered the Gyft app for Android and iOS earlier this year, it fast became one of those apps I was always showing my friends as one they need to download. I adore that I can save all my gift cards right there, protecting my poor leather wallet from the...

3 ways to save money shopping online – even last minute.

by Kristen Chase | Best Apps

Featured Partner Just because Christmas is on Wednesday doesn’t mean I’m done shopping online. With rush shipping and ship to store options, I can continue to avoid the crazy last-minute holiday crowds. And hey, if I can save money while I’m doing...

6 of the best ways to send cards online, or from your phone or tablet. Let’s hear it for shortcuts!

by Christina Refford | Best Apps

If you have been so busy decking the halls that you haven’t gotten around to sending Christmas cards, have no fear! Time is ticking, but you can send cards online using your iPhone, Android phone, tablet or computer, with help of these 6 very cool websites and...