Apparoo App of the Week: Grandma's Kitchen

Did you miss the last few weeks of seeing what deals Apparoo, the app discovery service for busy moms, found? I sure did! Fortunately, they're back and they've brought education and fun with them!

App: Grandma's Kitchen

Description: Grandma's cooking up a storm in this fresh-baked app that stirs kindergarten and first grade skills into the batter. Kids can "bake" compound words, make and decorate a cake, tell time to see when the cake will be ready, and even help Grandma wash the dishes.

Reading, math, and pattern-recognition are seamlessly integrated into eight fun mini-games, and live-action instructive cooking tips add to the deliciousness. Customize the games to choose which skills to activate. So hide the knives and step aside – your eensie-weensie Emeril or junior Julia Child will be whipping up dinner – with a side of reading and math!

Regular price: $1.99

Apparoo price today and tomorrow: 99¢!

Download it here on iTunes and let me know what you think of this adorably fun and unique app for kids!

This post is part of a sponsored weekly partnership with Apparoo, but all thoughts and opinions are honest and my own.

Apparoo App of the Week: iStoryTime

For the fifth week of awesome apps at great bargains, it's time to see what Apparoo, the app discovery service for busy moms, has found for this week!

This week Apparoo is sharing a beautifully written and tastefully illustrated app that kids are sure to love!

App: iStoryTime

Description: Sometimes simple is best. No matter how many fancy toys your kid has, they always end up on your lap saying, "Mama, tell me a story." iStoryTime is like a central library for kids' books, and they wisely left off extraneous features, letting the stories shine.

It includes four free books (The Giant Smurf, Madagascar, Ice Age and Robin Hood) and then you can buy more à la carte, or pay a monthly or annual fee, Netflix-style, for unlimited books. With new books released in the app every week, there is always fresh content to enjoy. Stories can be narrated or silent, allowing your child to read independently when they’re ready.

Regular price: Free

Apparoo price today and tomorrow: Free!

Download it here on iTunes and let me know what you think of this beautiful, story-filled app!

This post is part of a sponsored weekly partnership with Apparoo, but all thoughts and opinions are honest and my own.

Apparoo App of the Week: Manilla

After three weeks of great app introductions, it's time to see what Apparoo, the app discovery service for busy moms, has found for this week!

This week Apparoo is sharing a organizational app for us moms!

App: Manilla

Description: Ever wondered what happened to the 'paperless desk' we were all supposed to have by now? The endless influx of bills can be overwhelming – and buried bills mean late fees.

Manilla is a simple, secure and free way to de-clutter your desktop. It retrieves and organizes household bills, bank, credit card and healthcare accounts, travel rewards – even offline accounts like rent or babysitters. It reminds you when bills are due and files old statements so you don’t have to. So save a tree, reclaim your desk, and never pay a late fee again!

Regular price: Free

Apparoo price today and tomorrow: Free!

Download it here on iTunes and let me know what you think of this convenient, money-saving app!

This post is part of a sponsored weekly partnership with Apparoo, but all thoughts and opinions are honest and my own.

Apparoo App of the Week: Tic Toc Time

After two weeks of great app introductions, it's time to see what Apparoo, the app discovery service for busy moms, has found for this week!

This week Apparoo has found a great deal on an award-winning app that teaches kids to tell time!

App: Tic Toc Time

Description: From a kid's perspective, time is a bizarre concept: there are 60 seconds and 60 minutes, but 12 hours... unless there are 24! And phrases like 'a quarter til' and 'half past' that we take for granted just seem to make their brains melt.

Tic Toc Time takes a holistic approach to teaching time; a family of beavers leads a progression of fun games that first explain using a compass and the movement of the sun and shadows before logically arriving at both digital and analog time-telling. A good time is guaranteed for all!

Regular price: $3.99

Apparoo price today and tomorrow: 99¢!

Download it here on iTunes and let me know what you think of this fun and educational app!

This post is part of a sponsored weekly partnership with Apparoo, but all thoughts and opinions are honest and my own.

Apparoo App of the Week: Blinkbuggy

After last week's fun Rio Read and Play app (did you take advantage of downloading it when it was FREE?), it's time to see what Apparoo, the app discovery service for busy moms, has found for this week!

This week Apparoo is showing that finding a great deal on an app doesn't have to only be for the kids!

App: Blinkbuggy

Description: How do we always find time to post super-adorable kid pictures on Facebook, but somehow never get that long-planned baby book done? Well, guilt-trip no more. Blinkbuggy is an online baby book that puts all your photos, milestones and funny stories in one place – and it's as easy as a status update.

You can keep it completely private, link to social media (it can even grab the photos you've already posted), or share with whomever you choose – great for grandparents! These precious years will disappear faster than that photo you posted last month, so don't spend another moment procrastinating. Create an enduring – and endearing – album with Blinkbuggy online and in print!

Regular price: Free

Apparoo price today and tomorrow: FREE!

Download it here on iTunes and let me know what you think of this convenient app!

This post is part of a sponsored weekly partnership with Apparoo, but all thoughts and opinions are honest and my own.

Apparoo App of the Week: Rio Read and Play App

When it comes to finding great apps for kids, the process can feel akin to the classic "needle in a haystack" search. There are so many available, that how is a mom to know which ones will be entertaining, educational and worth the price (or, better yet, a great deal)?

Considering how much my own children get excited when they discover a new app waiting for them, I've partnered with Apparoo, the app discovery service for busy moms, to share a weekly 'Apparoo App of the Week.' Each week they have negotiated to find great paid apps at heavily discounted rates (sometimes even free!) so get ready to download some fun!

Let's kick this off with a colorful app that children of all ages are sure to love...

App: Rio Read and Play (The official app for the Movie)

Description: Shake your tail feathers and join blue macaws Blu and Jewel for a colorful read-along adventure set in Rio de Janeiro. This delightful app, featuring characters from the popular animated film Rio, will appeal to fans of the film and newcomers alike.

The narrated storybook will encourage your child’s reading skills, the coloring tools will foster their artistic talent – and the bonus activities will grant you peace and quiet over at least two extra states on your next cross-country flight. A feast for the senses, this bright, fun-filled app is like a tiny little Brazilian vacation on your iPad!

Regular price: $2.99

Apparoo price today and tomorrow: FREE!

Download on iTunes and let me know what you think of this fun app!

This post is part of a sponsored weekly partnership with Apparoo, but all thoughts and opinions are honest and my own.