What’s (app)ening?
’Tis the season of family, friends, food, and of course, holiday shopping. But we know the season can also be stressful. Here are some apps that will help you have a happy and stress-free holiday:
Devices: iPhone Cost: $1.99
Stay on top of your holiday shopping with this app. Quickly add people to your nice list from your phone’s address book, and keep track of what gifts you’ve bought, how much you’ve spent and how to budget your holiday spending. Your list is password-protected, so you don’t have to worry about wandering eyes.
Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad Cost: Free
The holiday season wouldn’t be complete without the smell of cookies baking in the oven or frying latkes. Keep your kitchen smelling scrumptious with Epicurious. Search more than 30,000 recipes, create shopping lists and email your personal favorites to yourself and friends. Find the perfect holiday dinner that will keep you and your family’s stomachs satisfied.
Devices: iPhone Cost: 99 cents
This app is sure to produce a few laughs and put you in the holiday spirit. Turn yourself or your friends into a dancing elf by uploading a picture from an album or by taking your own photo. Boogie to your favorite holiday tune, no dance skills required. Then, don’t forget to send your elf creation to your friends!
Devices: Blackberry, iPhone Cost: Free
Traveling this holiday season just got much easier. This app predicts whether your flight will be delayed up to six hours before takeoff on U.S. domestic flights. Notify friends and relatives when to expect your arrival without the hassle of unexpected delays.