Four apps that every working parent needs - Women's Agenda

Four apps that every working parent needs

Modern-day apps are designed with the specific needs of individuals in mind. I have selected a few apps for busy working parents.

Intuition+v

It is an ideal personal assistant to support a working parent’s everyday life. It includes everyday appointments, childrens’ activities and lists- all in one place. It is available for iPhone.

Features:

  • It splits necessary to-do lists into various categories and grocery lists by shop
  • It has a grocery items library to locate and add multiple grocery items easily and quickly
  • It has effortless single swipe gestures to add, check and delete items
  • “Mum’s Toolkit” recommends valuable advice from trusted bloggers, fun activities for kids to keep them engaged and helpful self-care plans.
  • The Intuition calendar can be synced up with your iPhone, Google or iCal calendars.
  • It is free

 

Shoeboxed Receipt Tracker and Receipt Reader

It is an essential business app for all busy parents. Shoeboxed Receipt Tracker and Receipt Reader allow you to make records of your receipts. Snap pictures of receipts and then the app automatically enters the date, store, category, payment type and total. The good news is that Shoeboxed is available for both iPhone and iPad.

Features:

  • It instantly archive receipts
  • It changes receipt images into accurate, human verified data
  • It simplifies categorisation of receipts as ‘reimbursable’ or ‘deductible’
  • It produces email expense reports in seconds
  • It can be exported to several accounting tools and programs like QuickBooks, Wave Accounting, Excel, Outright, Xero and dozens of other tools
  • It is free

 

Cozi

This app can be shared by the whole family. It does not matter where or how you and your family sign-in to Cozi, you all will be looking at the same information always. It even allows organisation of a family calendar, shopping lists, to-do lists and more. It is available on iTunes and Google Play. It is free.

On a family calendar

  • Add or edit appointments
  • Get a schedule for the approaching week sent by email to any family member
  • Set reminders for various activities

On a shopping list

  • Share grocery lists
  • Make changes like adding or cutting off the items
  • See items added by other family members

To-do lists

  • Make a shared task list
  • Create numerous lists: emergency supplies lists, packing checklists, camp supplies list and more

Family journal

  • Jot a special moment and add photos while you’re on the move
  • Save favourite memories

 

WebMD

Health is an obvious priority in all families and this app helps you manage it.

Features:

  • Symptom Checker allows picking the body part that is under pain, select your symptoms, and study about likely conditions.
  • First Aid Essentials guides in times of medical emergencies from insect stings to broken bones. It works even without an Internet connection.
  • Drugs & Treatments explores database for drugs, supplements, and vitamins. Additional information such as uses, side effects, warnings, and much more is provided.
  • Pill Identification Tool recognises your prescription medications and over-the-counter medicines by pill shape, colour, & imprint.
  • Local Health Listings locates the closest doctors, hospital, & pharmacy on the basis of current location or search by city, state or postcode.
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    It even allows personalisation like:

  • Craft custom lists of medications, conditions, and articles
  • Save custom lists
  • Review saved information any time and anywhere
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    Added features:

  • Maps to see local health listings and individual physician, hospital and pharmacy locations in a map view.
  • Email Friends – Send friends medically reviewed content casing first aid, conditions and medications
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    This first appeared on Bluewire Media and is republished with permission.

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