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Five apps for your Fourth of July fun

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jul 3rd, 2012)

Tomorrow is Independence Day in the US, which means it's time to participate in your local parade, grill up some burgers on the BBQ, and watch a whole lotta fireworks with your friends and family. To help you enjoy this upcoming Fourth of July, we have selected five apps that'll let you adorn ...

Five apps to help you prepare for the non-stop tennis of Wimbledon

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jun 23rd, 2012)

It's the end of June, and for tennis fans that means it's time for Wimbledon. The UK tennis tournament kicks off Monday, June 25. Whether you'll be attending in London or watching from afar, we have a list of apps that'll help you follow the matches from your iPhone and even brush up on your own ...

Five apps for Father's Day

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jun 15th, 2012)

It's Father's Day weekend, which means it's time to look at those apps that'll appeal to the Dads in our audience. I solicited suggestions from the guys on our team at TUAW and came up with a list that will help the Dads grill in style and take control over their TV (not that they need any help ...

Five apps for High School and College graduates

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jun 3rd, 2012)

It's that time of the year when graduating students proudly receive their diploma and move onto the next phase of their life. Many high school graduates have college on their mind, while college grads are preparing to enter the workforce. Here are five apps that'll help these grads as they move ...

5 apps for Moms on Mother's Day

by Kelly Hodgkins (May 13th, 2012)

It's Mother's Day here in the US and in a handful of other countries around the world. To celebrate this holiday, I've compiled a list of five outstanding apps that are perfect for all the iPhone-toting mothers out there. These titles will help Mom get organized, share memorable moments and ...

Five apps that'll help you celebrate the Easter holiday

by Kelly Hodgkins (Apr 6th, 2012)

Easter is just around corner which means it's time for spring flowers, lovely dresses and time with family and friends. Below are five apps to help you celebrate the Sunday holiday. If you have any suggestions of your own, please add them to the list (all prices are USD). Wood Puzzles Easter ...

Five apps to help you file your taxes (updated)

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Apr 3rd, 2012)

With only a few weeks before taxes are due -- the federal deadline is on April 17, and many states have followed suit -- plenty of Americans are scrambling to file before the clock ticks away. We've gone and found five apps that will help you make Tax Day, and waiting for that refund, a bit ...

Five apps to entertain and educate your toddlers

by Kelly Hodgkins (Mar 4th, 2012)

One of the best toys I had for my kids was Professor Owl, a talking owl that taught them the alphabet. Sadly, Professor Owl stopped working a few years ago and we've never been able to find a good replacement. Instead of continuing to buy cheap learning toys that break, my husband and I decided to ...

Five apps to keep your young children entertained and educated

by Kelly Hodgkins (Feb 11th, 2012)

Earlier this week, I wrote a post about letting your children use an iPad. I mentioned locking it down, filling it with apps and letting them use the tablet in small increments. In a minor oversight, I didn't mention any of the apps that I put on my iPad. To make up for that mistake, I've decided ...

Five apps for Super Bowl Sunday

by Kelly Hodgkins (Feb 3rd, 2012)

The Super Bowl is just around the corner which means it's time to get ready for the big game between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots. Rather than our usual five apps, I couldn't contain myself and, instead, put together five categories of apps that'll set you up nicely for food, ...

Five apps to help you track your finances

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jan 21st, 2012)

It's January, which means you're probably thinking about your finances for the upcoming year. Tax season is right around the corner. There might be employment changes coming or large purchases on your mind. Here are five apps to help you keep track of your money as it goes in and out of your ...

5 iOS Apps for Skyrim

by Kelly Hodgkins (Dec 9th, 2011)

Skyrim is an action, role-playing game developed by Bethesda Game Studios that's filled with magic, potions, and dragon shouts. The game follows the main character's quest to defeat Alduin and the other dragons that returned to Skyrim. It's the fifth installment in the Elder Scroll series and ...

5 apps for Black Friday

by Kelly Hodgkins (Nov 23rd, 2011)

It's time to get your plastic out, and your game face on as Black Friday is almost here. The busiest shopping day in the year is two days away, and we have singled out five apps that'll help you find the best deals. Black Friday from DealNews (Free) When it's not Black Friday, DealNews is one ...

5 apps for Thanksgiving

by Steven Sande (Nov 18th, 2011)

Whether you're ready for it or not, the holiday season is upon us. One week from today, many of us in the US will be pushing ourselves away from the Thanksgiving dinner table, sated and ready to do some serious shopping on our iPads. To get you ready for the holiday of turkey, football, and ...

5 apps for the Zombie Apocalypse

by Erica Sadun (Oct 28th, 2011)

It's much harder to put together a 5 Apps post for the Zombie Apocalypse than you might think. Do we focus on serious topics like first aid, or do we try to inject a little humor like Plants vs. Zombies for "training skills"? In the end, we came to the conclusion that this was simply too complex ...