https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 11 May 2026 01:42:55 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-app#post-2909247 Wed, 29 Jan 2020 11:19:55 +0000 MrsSCB 2909247@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love Paprika for grocery lists, meal planning, and storing recipes. It costs money, but it's a very low amount, like a few dollars. Worth it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-app#post-2909237 Wed, 29 Jan 2020 09:23:03 +0000 foodiebee 2909237@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Hypatia: @SteelerGirl: Love the sound of these. Definitely going to check them out!</p> <p>@crazydoglady: I think my DH would agree with you. :)</p> <p>@winter_wonder: If it helps you feel better, I had to Google Stitcher. XD </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-app#post-2909133 Mon, 27 Jan 2020 17:51:36 +0000 SteelerGirl 2909133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Todoist<br /> A lot of the same things as @Hypatia: lists, lists, and more lists.<br /> My husband and I have ours synced so I can add items and they will show up on his list. It's the best way to keep running lists of household tasks, shopping lists, packing lists, etc. It even syncs with Alexa so we can tell Alexa "Add _____ to the shopping list."<br /> Some cool things we have used it for: a list of questions to ask the pediatrician at our next well-check, a list of restaurants that our kids like to eat at, an always up-to-date list of our kids current sizes in clothing, shoes, different brands, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-app#post-2909033 Sun, 26 Jan 2020 08:40:04 +0000 crazydoglady 2909033@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Audible for now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-app#post-2909028 Sat, 25 Jan 2020 23:27:02 +0000 winter_wonder 2909028@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Feeling like a bit of a Luddite, but I'd say Stitcher for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-app#post-2908891 Thu, 23 Jan 2020 19:07:56 +0000 Hypatia 2908891@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Things 3. It’s a beautiful, intuitive, and highly customizable way to keep track of everything from my daily schedule with repeating tasks, daily to dos, life goals, books I want to read, etc. I can send copies of emails directly from my inbox to it as a task (think bill notices). I have projects that include packing lists and shopping lists. It’s basically my life. I put deadlines on certain tasks and they show up in my daily Today view automatically. It integrates with my calendar. Big thumbs up from me. </p> [attach=8948/20/q4l4dw.355x600.E8F1CB85-6B04-40AD-A3A6-BF063E21E61B.jpeg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-favorite-app#post-2908880 Thu, 23 Jan 2020 16:57:34 +0000 foodiebee 2908880@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just for fun and curiosity*, what's your favorite phone app that you love/can't live without/always suggest to people?</p> <p>Mine is Marco Polo. We LOVE this app and use it constantly to keep in touch with family. It's so convenient to send grandparents a quick video of my son doing something cute without them having to answer a Facetime call right then if they're busy, and it lets them feel like they're missing less by not living closer to us.</p> <p>*And inspired by GotKimchi's latest post. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-make-my-commute-useful#post-2849128 Thu, 04 Oct 2018 01:48:23 +0000 SweetCaroline 2849128@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm big on podcasts and audiobooks. If I had a long day and I'm tired, I veer toward working mom podcasts. If I'm energized, I veer toward motivational productivity/leadership podcasts.</p> <p>Sometimes I just listen to music, some days I find some awesome jams and sing my heart out :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-make-my-commute-useful#post-2849126 Thu, 04 Oct 2018 01:35:13 +0000 bees_knees 2849126@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@codeitall: this isn’t the same as journaling really, but I started keeping little quotes/memories of my kids on an app in my phone. My goal is to someday put all of those memories and pics into a photo book type thing. You know, some day when I have time in 2042 😆 Better than nothing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-make-my-commute-useful#post-2848772 Tue, 02 Oct 2018 18:52:59 +0000 codeitall 2848772@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pollywog: That is awesome!</p> <p>@Amorini: Appointments are a great idea!</p> <p>I haven't found anything that really does what I want, so it looks like I'll be doing some audio recordings, and uploading them for transcription separately. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-make-my-commute-useful#post-2848600 Tue, 02 Oct 2018 08:21:12 +0000 snowjewelz 2848600@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pollywog: That is AMAZING! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-make-my-commute-useful#post-2848548 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 22:05:32 +0000 Bluebonnet 2848548@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Audiobooks! I’m hooked on Audible (and library audiobooks) and listen to books when I’m driving or doing mindless chores (folding laundry, washing dishes, etc). Books hugely boost my happiness and that is time well spent for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-make-my-commute-useful#post-2848515 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 19:36:50 +0000 Amorini 2848515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have about 25 mins between daycare and work in the morning. And then 15 minutes home in the evening. I do a variety of productive and zoning-out things depending on how I feel and what I need to do:<br /> - get a dose of world news/public radio<br /> - audiobooks rarely except for longer work travel<br /> - call my sister or best friend (usually this is on the drive home and these are close people who are okay with a short catch up session)<br /> - work calls and sometimes conference calls that I end up finishing at the office in the morning<br /> - make appts (dentist, vet, hair, car, etc.) I hate the hassle of making appts. And it’s something you can really only do during business hours. So this is one of those chores that feels good to get out of the way while I am my own captive audience. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-make-my-commute-useful#post-2848508 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 19:13:05 +0000 Silva 2848508@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I listen to podcasts I enjoy or call a friend, occasionally. Mostly I just enjoy the time alone. That feels pretty useful to me. In the morning I bring my breakfast and coffee, and eat peacefully alone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-make-my-commute-useful#post-2848507 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 19:07:44 +0000 Pollywog 2848507@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I run home. My goal is to beat the bus :-). I'm decompresses and exercised by the time I get home </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-make-my-commute-useful#post-2848437 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 14:16:31 +0000 hellobeeboston 2848437@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I consider my commute time, ME TIME... I'm in the car an hour each way, sometimes more :(</p> <p>When I used to take the train I loved to read, so now I listen to audiobooks the majority of the time (Free on Overdrive or Libby through your library). In between audiobooks I have a bunch of podcasts I like. I also sometimes just want to listen to music, although I do that almost all day long while I work.</p> <p> I also use my drive-time as a time to talk on the phone with friends and family! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-make-my-commute-useful#post-2848433 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 14:13:28 +0000 looch 2848433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If I am driving, I am either listening to WNYC or I am conducting conference calls for my volunteer role.</p> <p>If I am on the train, for about 50 minutes, I use the time to watch shows. I don't like to carry my laptop with me, so the most I can do is reply to short emails. Sometimes I bring magazines. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-make-my-commute-useful#post-2848431 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 14:11:44 +0000 snowjewelz 2848431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I drive 20 minutes each way to/from work and honestly, I just love listening to music and spacing out (in a safe way, lol) because that's literally the only alone time I have! Even podcasts are too much for my brain lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-make-my-commute-useful#post-2848426 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 13:53:06 +0000 erinbaderin 2848426@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I make my commutes my decompression time between being a functional working adult and a parent to two small kids. So I have a bunch of podcasts, and I keep some snacks in my car, and I consider it personal time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-make-my-commute-useful#post-2848424 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 13:34:35 +0000 codeitall 2848424@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I spend about 25 minutes in the car to and from work without my kids. Some days I can take the train and get some work and meal planning in, but when I drive, the most I manage is to listen to NPR or some classical music.</p> <p>I'd love to be able to do some vocal journaling for my kids. I'm terrible at actually writing anything down and I remember being fascinated when I found my mom's high school notebook and wishing she had some when she met my dad and when I was born. Maybe I just need a voice recording app because I'm not finding what I want in Google Play.</p> <p>Any tips? What do you do to make your commutes useful? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ipad-help-needed#post-2828209 Wed, 13 Jun 2018 14:39:53 +0000 LBee 2828209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had this happen at work and took it into Apple. They told us if we could provide proof of purchase that they could fix it. Otherwise they said there was no way to remove an activation lock. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ipad-help-needed#post-2828205 Wed, 13 Jun 2018 14:29:26 +0000 gotkimchi 2828205@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband used to work for Apple and if it is locked it cannot be unlocked without the answers to the security questions </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ipad-help-needed#post-2828201 Wed, 13 Jun 2018 14:07:27 +0000 oscarthegoon 2828201@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a third hand IPad that went from my husband's aunt to my MIL to me. We are locked out. I figured out how to do a factory reset, but the activation lock is still on. I need the apple ID and password of the original owner, but MIL doesn't know it, and I am barely speaking to her anyway, and she is not currently speaking to her sister (the original owner). Bottom line is, I need a device other than my iphone that my son can play Minecraft on, and I have this perfectly good IPad sitting here that I can't use, and I need a miracle. Can anyone help? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pen-amp-paper-are-holding-our-kids-back#post-2184826 Wed, 20 May 2015 17:55:48 +0000 looch 2184826@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mama Bird: well, I can do simple math and a lot of it is memorized. Ask me to multiply 35 by 7, for example and I can't do it without writing it down. Then, I work myself up and make computation errors.</p> <p>All I am saying is, tools could have been used to build my confidence as a child, rather than forcing me to use visuals that didn't work for me. It is a mistake I hope doesn't happen to my son. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pen-amp-paper-are-holding-our-kids-back#post-2184753 Wed, 20 May 2015 16:15:51 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2184753@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Torchwood: Visual learners often excel using digital learning! If its done properly, students that have different learning styles can choose how to best select technology to learn the lesson. A visual learner could use a digital camera to capture real examples or a design program to do a brochure, all examples much better than just reading text! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pen-amp-paper-are-holding-our-kids-back#post-2184704 Wed, 20 May 2015 15:19:25 +0000 Mama Bird 2184704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: lol, I'm sure you can! I mean really basic stuff like figuring how many apples to buy to last three people a week, or if you really want to walk to that meeting or it's too many blocks and better just take a cab :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pen-amp-paper-are-holding-our-kids-back#post-2184652 Wed, 20 May 2015 14:43:06 +0000 Mrs. J 2184652@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Taco: Can you send me that article link? Please and thank you!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pen-amp-paper-are-holding-our-kids-back#post-2184621 Wed, 20 May 2015 14:05:23 +0000 .twist. 2184621@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: I absolutely cannot do, even basic, math in my head. It embarrasses me, but it's true. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pen-amp-paper-are-holding-our-kids-back#post-2184522 Wed, 20 May 2015 13:04:28 +0000 looch 2184522@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mama Bird: Sometimes, it's just not possible to do math in your head. I can't and I think I turned out okay, considering I have been working on wall street for 20 years. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pen-amp-paper-are-holding-our-kids-back#post-2184520 Wed, 20 May 2015 13:02:29 +0000 looch 2184520@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think there's a place for both electronic and traditional implements in a classroom.</p> <p>I struggled with math as a child, because I can't visualize in my head, which then in turn makes me nervous and then I can't even add a row of numbers together without making a computation error. Had I had access to Excel, I would have been able to get those numbers summed and focus on the larger problem.</p> <p>I think any time there is a big leap in technology, people dig in their heels and try to resist it. I just try not to be a bleeding edger and wait for a stable platform and then make my judgements. </p>