Smart apps for your smart phone

Have a smart phone? Check out our picks for the top 5 apps. Your smart phone can’t replace you, but it can definitely help you out—if you load it with the right apps.

1. Cozi (free with option to upgrade)

Cozi is one central hub where all family members can link up via online and their smart phones. Available on iPhone app, Android app, or BlackBerry app each family member can share calendars, grocery lists, notes and even have texts sent to each other as reminders. With Cozi, the old family calendar has gone high tech.  phone 3

2. Have2P (free)

We’ve all been there, your out with your little one and they need to use the restroom. Have2P app to the rescue! This is especially perfect while traveling. It will not only list the bathrooms that are closest to you but users can also rate bathrooms so you know which one is the most clean or easiest to get to.

3. Epi from Epicurious (free)

Meal planning, grocery list building, the Epi app is a life saver when it comes to helping you find  healthy and fun meals for the family. Best of all, you can search for recipes by what you already have in your refrigerator. The Epi app makes answering the question, “What’s for dinner?” a tad bit easier.

4. Instagram (free)

Turn any photo moment into a work of art with cool filters in this photo app by Instagram. You can keep your account private or public and easily share with family and friends on facebook or twitter.

5. PostalPix (free app)

What’s the fun in taking cool pictures if you never print them out? Enter PostalPix. This app allows you to easily grab photos from your phone and print them out on real deal photo paper. They even have an option for the square format that many photo apps, like Instagram (see above) create.  Best of all, the prints are delivered right to your door via mail. Now that’s handy!