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Do you have so many key chain cards that you have trouble keeping track of them all? Then it might be time to give CardStar a try. CardStar is an app that will store the barcodes for all those shopping cards (and library cards). All you need to do is enter the information into the app and scan the barcode using your phone's campera. It's easy as can be. You can even use it to keep track of your shopping list.
- Name of App: CardStar
- Audience: Adult
- Platform: iOS, Android
- What the App Does and why we recommend it: This app helps you keep track of all the key chain cards you collect from businesses.
- What platform we used to recommend the app: iOS
- Cost (at time of review): Free
News-O-Matic is an interactive, paid subscription-based newspaper for elementary age kids. Five news stories -- from world political news to celebrity stories -- are posted on the News-O-Matic app's main page each day. Stories are written by experts, and a child psychologist reviews the articles to ensure emotionally safe content. This app comes with more features then just news articles. It includes word games, puzzles and audio to listen to the articles. It also includes a map so that children can see how far from home a news story takes place. Each news story comes with three different reading levels.
News-O-Matic is an excellent news source for kids at home or in the classroom. Kids can read about real-world news such as politics and news of the economy, as well as stories with lighter topics like entertainment, celebrities, or sports. When you sign up, your first 30 days are free. You can get a feel for the type of articles available before subscribing. If you decide to subscribe you have the option of paying monthly ($1.99) or yearly ($19.99).
News-O-Matic won the Teachers' Choice Award in 2015 and was voted One of The Best News Sources for Kids by Common Sense Media.
Name of App: News-O-Matic
Audience: elementary age children
What the app does and why we recommend it: Allows children access to quality news articles that are written for them to understand and enjoy.
What platform we used to test the app: iOS
Cost (At time of review): Free for app with 30-day free trial; monthly subscription fee ($1.99) or yearly ($19.99)
Are you like me and have gone to the store and forgot your shopping list? Or have you wondered what items in your pantry was running low? Or perhaps your New Years resolution was to be more organized. Well we have an app for you. Out of Milk is an Android app that allows you to make and organize lists on your mobile device. You can make shopping, to do lists or make up and lists you like. You can also list items in your pantry and even note whether the item is running low. Another neat feather of Out of Milk is you can put your zip code in and it will list local grocery store deals. So if you would like to be more organized in your shopping, give Out of Milk a try.
- Name of App: Out of Milk
- Audience: Adult
- Platform: Android
- What the app does and why we recommend it: The app allows users to create and share shopping and other lists. It also shows users local grocery deals.
- What platform we used to test the app: Android
- Cost (At time of review): Free.
With local breweries and wineries on the rise in communities around Indiana, it can be fun to find out where these local breweries can be found. The Brewers of Indiana Guild have provided an app to help with that. The app will help you locate breweries in different regional areas of Indiana. You can sort those breweries by region, by brewpubs if you are looking for a meal out, breweries where all ages are welcome, and breweries that give tours. For more information about the Brewers of Indiana Guild you can visit their website at https://drinkin.beer/. They also have an exciting event this month with the 9th Annual Brewers of Indiana Guild Winterfest on February 4th. To find out more, visit their website.
- Name of App: DrinkINBeer
- Audience: Adult
- Platform: iOS, Android
- What the App Does and why we recommend it: This app helps you locate local Indiana breweries.
- What platform we used to recommend the app: iOS
- Cost (at time of review): Free
Flash to Pass is the math app that teachers are raving about! This free, easy-to-use app helps students master the math facts that are learned in elementary school-addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and mixed sets.
Each math operation has six difficulty levels to choose from. The cards are randomly chosen and include fun sounds and animations. You also have the ability to choose specific numbers to work on at one time. You can set a timer for up to 10 minutes and race the clock or turn it off and practice at your own pace.
This app is a quick and easy alternative to traditional flash cards. Everything is already done for you in one simple app. This app can be used at home or in the class room.
Name of App: Flash to Pass
Audience: Elementary Age Children
Platform: iOS
What the App does and why we recommend it: Easy-to-use flash card app to learn math facts
What platform we used to recommend it: iOS
Cost (at time of review): Free
Oh the weather outside might be frightful, but we have an app that might make it a little more delightful. Indiana Travel Advisory App lets you keep track of the weather county by county. Road condition information is provided by each county's Emergency Management Agency. If you are interested in particular counties, you can set alerts to keep you informed. Weather can also be monitored by clicking on a county the map provided.
Please note that weather changes rapidly so it would be wise to monitor several sites. This is definitely a good one to add to your list.
Name of App: Travel Advisory
Audience: Adult and Teen
Platform: iOS and Android
What the App does and why we recommend it: The app allows the user to monitor road conditions county by county
What platform we used to recommend it: Android
Cost (at time of review): Free
Okay, I admit, I am not naturally a runner. I have to force myself to get up, get out there, and start running. Still it always gives me that rush to know that (no matter how slow I may go) I did it. Running isn't for everyone, but as far as physical exercise goes, it is one that is pretty easy to get started. It doesn't require elaborate equipment other than a good pair of running shoes and some determination. As I said, I am not built to be a runner, and running isn't easy for me, but I love the sense of accomplishment I feel when I complete my runs.
I participated in my first 5K (approximately 3.1 miles) in 2015, and I will admit I wasn't very fast. I completed it in just under 45 minutes. This past year, I have been trying to better prepare myself for running in 5Ks. I ran six 5Ks this year and even my worst time this year was better than last years. What they say about practice being necessary is true, but sometimes your practice may need a little help. In this case, I used several apps to help me along my fitness journey.
Finding what you like for running apps is a little bit of trial and error. There are some features of certain apps I like more than others. All this comes down to personal preference. The first three apps that I am going to talk about all do similar things, but sometimes accuracy varied, as did how the app celebrated your accomplishments.
- Name of App: Map My Run
- Audience: Adult and Teen
- Platform: iOS, Android
- What the App Does and why we recommend it: This app is a GPS tracker and calorie counter. It will help you measure the distance of your run, jog, or walk, and gauge your calorie burn.
- What platform we used to recommend the app: iOS
- Cost (at time of review): Free (Like any app you can upgrade and have more bells and whistles, but the free app did everything I needed without the upgrade.)
- Name of App: Endomondo
- Audience: Adult and Teen
- Platform: iOS, Android
- What the App Does and why we recommend it: Like Map My Run this app is a GPS tracker and calorie counter. It will help you measure the distance of your run, jog, or walk, and gauge your calorie burn. This one does have few more advertisements at the beginning of some runs, so that can be a drawback, but I still really liked the app and the display--especially the lap times.
- What platform we used to recommend the app: iOS
- Cost (at time of review): Free (There are additional features if you subscribe, but I didn't pay any extra and the app was able to meet my needs.)
- Name of App: Nike Run Club
- Audience: Adult and Teen
- Platform: iOS, Android
- What the App Does and why we recommend it: This app is a GPS tracker and calorie counter. It will help you measure the distance of your run, jog, or walk, and gauge your calorie burn. I really enjoy looking at the Records page on this app where it keeps track of your fastest times, longest distances, etc... (The one drawback is that occasionally these records goof and you find out that according to the records page you ran a 3 minute mile. Look out Olympics here I come! NOT!)
- What platform we used to recommend the app: iOS
- Cost (at time of review): Free
If you are just starting out running and interested in doing a 5K like our very own Rudolph Family Fun Run, you may want to consider trying a couch to 5K type app. This app gradually increases your running time so that go from mostly walking to running. Here is one that I used:
- Name of App: 5K Runner
- Audience: Adult and Teen
- Platform: iOS, Android
- What the App Does and why we recommend it: This app will help you build up to your 5K with gradual increases in running intervals and decreasing your walking intervals.
- What platform we used to recommend the app: iOS
- Cost (at time of review): Free
At times, I felt the run time increases in the 5K Runner app were a little too much for me to handle. At that point, I began to develop a new strategy . I downloaded an interval timer app to help me set my run walk periods, and to be honest--this worked well for me. When I started I would walk 1 minute and run 1 minute. As the summer progressed I gradually increase the time in the run interval and left the 1 minute walk the same. Each run I would use one of the GPS trackers to ensure that I had run 5K and just keep the interval pattern going until I've reached my distance.
- Name of App: Runtastic Timer App for Workouts, Tabata & Fitness Training
- Audience: Adult and Teen
- Platform: iOS, Android
- What the App Does and why we recommend it: You can use this interval timer for more than just running. It is a great little timer. I used it to customize my intervals and it was very useful. The app will play your music while a voice will tell you when to rest and workout leaving your hands free for running.
- What platform we used to recommend the app: iOS
- Cost (at time of review): Free (You have one timer free, but if you want to set up different timers and alternate between them you will need to purchase the full version of the app.)
GoldieBlox, the toy company focused on inspiring girls to become innovators, has created GoldieBlox and the Movie Machine, its first app for inspiring engineers. Your child will learn the basics of animation and create her own one-second animated GIFs.
GoldieBlox and the Movie Machine is for kids 4 and up, and teaches animation that directors of all ages can be proud of.
GoldieBlox and the Movie Machine puts YOU in the Director's chair!
Draw, color, sticker, and photograph your way into the Bloxtown film festival by animating your own digital shorts with just a little innovation and a flick of the finger.
This exciting app will introduce children to the fundamentals of animations. They will be able to share their movies via email or text and even be the star of their own production using the photo-capture tool. Your child can create and save many memories over this holiday break with this fun and easy to use app!
Name of App: GoldieBlox and the Movie Machine
Audience : Juvenile
Platform: iOS
What the app does and why we recommend it: Teaches animation to young children
What platform we used to recommend the app: iOS
Cost (at time of Review): Free
Norad has been tracking Santa since 1955. If you are curious as to where Santa is, you can now track him with the Official Norad Santa Tracker app. While you are waiting for Santa to arrive, this app can keep you occupied. Each day a new game unlocks. You can watch movies about Santa and Norad. You can read stories about Santa in the library. You can listen to Christmas music. You can shop for official Norad tracks Santa gear in the gift shop. So if you want to keep tabs on Santa, this app is for you.
Name of App: Official Norad Santa Tracker
Audience : Everyone
Platform: iOS and Android
What the app does and why we recommend it: It allows the user to track Santa's whereabouts during the Christmas season
What platform we used to recommend the app: Android
Cost (at time of Review): Free