A few apps to help with the holiday season. If you keep your phone by your side for entertainment, why not use it for efficiency? I am sharing some of that apps that I think would be great based on my needs and experiences.
Gas Buddy
I use this app year round. But if you’re family is coming to town that means a lot of running around. Find the cheapest and best places to get Gas with this app. Help others too by updating any information you have on your local gas stations. (Available for iOS, Android, Windows Phone and BlackBerry).
PRICE: FREE
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Pet Sitters
If you’re the one doing the traveling and can’t take your four-legged family members with you, the Pet Sitters app should be helpful. The Pet Sitters app helps you choose the right sitter for your app. Need a cat or dog hotel? This is the app for you. Try Advanced Pet Sitting for iOS.
PRICE: FREE
Download HERE (Android)
Download HERE (Apple iOS)
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U-Verse App
If you don’t want to miss your favorite shows while you’re away, the U-Verse app is your friend. It helps you set your DVR, allows you to see the guide and watch some of your fave hit TV shows.
PRICE: FREE
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AT&T Drive Mode App
If your phone doesn’t have an app that helps with safe driving already, the AT&T Drive Mode app is great to have while you’re running around doing last minute errands this busy holiday season.
Curb the urge to text while driving with the newly enhanced AT&T DriveMode® app. When enabled and the vehicle is moving 25 mph, the app automatically sends a customizable auto-reply message to incoming texts*, letting your friends know you’re behind the wheel and will reply when it’s safe. Free to install. (Android).
PRICE: FREE
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Spotify
I’ve used this app every single minute of every day This app received the best update ever. I started using it again after it became FREE on phones and tablets. You can create your own music playlists on Spotify, it will shuffle the songs around for you. You can even choose playlists made by others I just love this app.
PRICE: FREE
Download HERE (Android, iOS, Windows Phone)
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Famigo
If you want to keep the children busy while preparing for the holidays or during holiday travel, try the Famigo Sandbox app. This app is great for those who have kids who are tech saavy. The Famigo Sandbox app automatically sorts through your apps and allows users to set up a family-friendly approved app environment based on your preferences.
PRICE: Free install – Subscription is $0.99 / month)
Download HERE (Android and iOS)
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Table Setting Ideas
I just heard about this app. I find it useful, sometimes with all the chaos you might forget if the forks go on the left or right side of the plate. Formal, informal, casual – this app lets you pick the type of setting you want from various photos. Users can also share pictures with others.
PRICE: FREE
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BigOven
If you have too much food left over and you want to switch it up. This is the app for you. With over 250,000 recipes – Get ideas for leftovers, read reviews, or search recipes by keyword. Have a secret family recipe? This app allows users to take recipe collections with you anywhere you go – and so much more. Free to install (Android & iOS)
PRICE: FREE
