Like most working moms, I've got an endless to-do list, I run on very little sleep, and I just hope and pray that I can get through the day without forgetting something important.
I often joke that managing my son's social activities requires a full-time personal assistant, but really–it's true. When you add work, doctor's appointments, managing a budget, household errands and events to the mix, the combination can induce a panic attack.
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Being a tech savvy mom, I turn to technology to help ease some of the pressure of being a busy parent. They help me share chores and automate things so I don't lose it when I get asked about whether there's any more toilet paper in the house.
I'm always on the run and I'm sure you are too, so h____ere are the 9 apps I can't live without! I hope they help you out as much as they help me…
Managing Finances: Mint
This money management app comes in handy for quickly glancing at all of our family’s bills, bank and retirement account balances, due dates, and even see pending credit card charges. mint.com
Losing Weight: MyFitnessPal
I love, love this calorie-tracking app. It holds me accountable for what I eat and helps me with my weight-loss goals. The best part is that I can scan bar codes and it magically appears in the app. myfitnesspal.com
Missing Phone: Find My IPhone
Though meant to help you wipe your iPhone in case it’s lost or stolen, I’ve used the beeping feature to find my phone at home. If you're curious, you can even add your kids' Apple devices and it tells you where they are. iTunes
Ordering In: Seamless
There are days when cooking is just not an option. I order food before I leave the office, enter a desired delivery time, and food is there when I get home. Everything is done electronically–even the tip–so there’s no worrying about stopping at the bank for cash. On extra tough days, my teen is in charge of ordering food for us. seamless.com
Ordering Groceries: FreshDirect
I’ve you live in an area serviced by FreshDirect, use it! I’ve ordered groceries while I wait to see a doctor or late at night. You can even scan products you’re running low on and reorder them. All my Thanksgiving dinner shopping definitely happens on this app. I don’t have to lug shopping bags or stand on a long line at the supermarket. FreshDirect.com
Deal Shopping: TrunqShow
This iPad app is helpful when I’m looking for sales at some of my favorite stores: Tory Burch, Zara, and CB2. I can mark items I don’t want to pay full-price for and have the app watch it until it goes on sale. Awesome. iTunes
Automating toiletry delivery: Amazon
This app is a life-saver. I’ve put common items–detergent, soap, toilet paper, toothpaste– on a subscription, depending on how often we need them. Now I don’t have to worry about buying toilet paper while my son is yelling for some in the bathroom. amazon.com
Urgent Clothes Shopping: Zappos
Sometimes I just don’t have time to shop for a dress or shoes for an event. This is my go-to app. If you have VIP status, your order comes the next day. Zappos also gives you up to a year to return the item if you’re unhappy with it. zappos.com
Organizing my life: Intuition a Mom’s Personal Assistant
This app helps me keep things under control. I’ve got everything from my to-do list to random things I need to do on there. It also syncs with your Google or Yahoo calendar. iconapps.com
