https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 12 Apr 2026 02:24:18 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-appssubscription-servicestime-hacks-that-improve-your-life#post-2719381 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 10:46:50 +0000 littlebug 2719381@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Shantuck: I have always made PB&amp;J sandwiches like that! I didn't even know people didn't do that until my husband packed my lunch for work one day! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-appssubscription-servicestime-hacks-that-improve-your-life#post-2719372 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 10:34:15 +0000 SteelerGirl 2719372@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another vote for Hello Fresh! I tried it for the convenience factor, but they ended up being the most delicious meals! Like better than restaurant dishes! Now we do 4 meals a week from them.</p> <p>Also, my Roomba is a total life saver. When I get home from work to beautiful clean floors I want to do a little dance! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-appssubscription-servicestime-hacks-that-improve-your-life#post-2719367 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 10:23:16 +0000 periwinklebee 2719367@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I recently downloaded the gmail inbox app. It uses machine learning to suggest three short responses to emails you receive, and you can click the one you want. They're not always perfect, but pretty good. The algorithm includes your past responses to similar emails to try to mimic your patterns of response. A life saver for quickly responding to lots of work emails that only need a short response. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-appssubscription-servicestime-hacks-that-improve-your-life#post-2719309 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 08:43:37 +0000 Shantuck 2719309@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just discovered that you can make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and freeze them. We were making them daily for my son's lunch so now we make a weeks worth on Sunday. The trick is to spread a little peanut butter on the jelly side before the jelly so it creates a barrier and the sandwich doesn't get soggy as it thaws. Lunches get assembled so much more quickly now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-appssubscription-servicestime-hacks-that-improve-your-life#post-2718216 Thu, 30 Mar 2017 09:18:03 +0000 babynumber1 2718216@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The only one that I have discovered recently is the Lena cup. Holy moly I didn't know this was a thing. My period has been horrendous since the second baby and this is so much better than tampons! I am on my first month using it and haven't a leak yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-appssubscription-servicestime-hacks-that-improve-your-life#post-2718177 Thu, 30 Mar 2017 08:42:12 +0000 Bluebonnet 2718177@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babybean404: I think joined in January when they had a half off special, so I did a year for $49 (which also gives me access to "bonus menus" and a years worth of menus). The monthly rate is $14</p> <p>They advertise on a podcast I love (What Should I Read Next) and have a 2 week free trial with this link - <a href="http://prepdish.com/readnext" rel="nofollow">http://prepdish.com/readnext</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-appssubscription-servicestime-hacks-that-improve-your-life#post-2718172 Thu, 30 Mar 2017 08:40:34 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2718172@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Voxer - it's not a life saver, but it's a walkie-talkie type app. Prior to my SIL letting me know about it, we'd try to call each other here and there, but we'd always miss each other. It's essentially leaving a long voicemail for someone to listen to and get back to later. You still get to hear the person's voice, and you can do it in the car and not worry about texting. We Vox each other on the way to and from work. It's gotten us back in touch far more often, and is so easy. I love it!</p> <p>WaWa's app - I love that you can reload the card right there. I don't have to have my purse with me or even any cash/credit cards. I don't usually take my purse when I'm working from home and drop the kiddos off at school, but sometimes I just want a coffee from WaWa. I always have my phone and I can use their app to pay. Love it! </p> <p>Countable - it shows me what my representatives are voting on next and allows me to tell them how I feel about an issue. The feed will allow me to tell them what issues are important to me so that I can vote on them. They then send a fax or email to my representative's offices letting them know where I stand before they vote. </p> <p>Nike+ RunClub - I hated the upgrades to the app initially, but now I love the coach. I love that I can switch around my training plan dependent upon if I skipped a run that day. You can set up a training plan from something as little as a 5k, to a marathon. </p> <p>My mobile banking app - I don't know how people live without mobile deposit!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-appssubscription-servicestime-hacks-that-improve-your-life#post-2718170 Thu, 30 Mar 2017 08:39:37 +0000 snowjewelz 2718170@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I try to order from Target with in store pick up so I don't wander around the store and spend an hour there plus $100 later :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-appssubscription-servicestime-hacks-that-improve-your-life#post-2718169 Thu, 30 Mar 2017 08:37:34 +0000 babybean404 2718169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bluebonnet: ooh how much is prepdish? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-appssubscription-servicestime-hacks-that-improve-your-life#post-2718165 Thu, 30 Mar 2017 08:32:28 +0000 Bluebonnet 2718165@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love this thread!</p> <p>My hacks:<br /> 1) Anylist app- @babybean404: Ditto - love all the recipes/grocery shopping features. I also make lists for different stores (Target, Lowes/Home Depot, etc) - which is super helpful for non urgent items from a store that you go to only occasionally.</p> <p>2) Online shopping with in store pick up - perfect for when you need something quick (Nordstrom, Container Store, Gap, etc). My local Nordstrom will even bring your in store pick up purchases to your car (so you don't have to get kids out of car seats)!!!</p> <p>3) Clicklist - Kroger curbside grocery pick up</p> <p>4) PrepDish.com - Paleo &amp; Gluten Free meal planning service. The idea is to spend 1-3 hours prepping your food once a week, and then assemble &amp; cook before dinner. They email me on Fridays and its so nice to know what we're having for dinner (and not have to decide "what's for dinner"). The first page is the menu (4 dinners, 1 breakfast, a salad, and a snack) and the grocery list (by category). The 2nd &amp; 3rd pages are the prep instructions, and the 4th page is the directions for what to do day of to assemble/cook/heat. Its such an efficient way to prep meals and I love the variety. </p> <p>5) Mommastrong.com - 15 minute HIIT workouts designed for busy moms for only $2 per month </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-appssubscription-servicestime-hacks-that-improve-your-life#post-2718154 Thu, 30 Mar 2017 08:11:07 +0000 looch 2718154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use a couple of local apps for train timetables and purchasing tickets.</p> <p>I can't really think of anything else, to be honest. Subscription services are not my thing, with the exception of Netflix. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-appssubscription-servicestime-hacks-that-improve-your-life#post-2718121 Thu, 30 Mar 2017 06:27:09 +0000 babybean404 2718121@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bloved: the printer has to have AirPrint capabilities. Ours was about $60 and works great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-appssubscription-servicestime-hacks-that-improve-your-life#post-2718116 Thu, 30 Mar 2017 05:59:16 +0000 bloved 2718116@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babybean404: oh a printer connected to your phone is awesome! How do you do that? My printer connects to our wifi...is that enough or does it take a special type of printer? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-appssubscription-servicestime-hacks-that-improve-your-life#post-2718115 Thu, 30 Mar 2017 05:24:57 +0000 babybean404 2718115@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1. AnyList. Can share lists with my husband, import recipes I see on my phone or computer and automatically add ingredients to the list, meal plan, save lists for later (i.e. Packing lists for trips with babies), tag items at specific stores, on and on and on. I love this app!</p> <p>2. Putting an outlet in a closet so the printer stays out of the way but still plugged in. And having a printer connected to my iPhone. I do all our clothes shopping online so this is key for returns! It was not cheap to hire an electrician but I just did a Gap return from my bed and that is priceless. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-appssubscription-servicestime-hacks-that-improve-your-life#post-2718098 Wed, 29 Mar 2017 21:37:26 +0000 DesertDreams88 2718098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hate to be boring but I LOVE Amazon Prime Pantry. I buy all of our pantry staples there and they let you view your past orders, sort by how often you purchase it, and then re-order. </p> <p>I also have a screen dimmer app that dims my phone screen for the times I set (9pm-6am) Helps my eyes and reminds me to go to bed! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-appssubscription-servicestime-hacks-that-improve-your-life#post-2718068 Wed, 29 Mar 2017 19:37:16 +0000 youboots 2718068@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@madisonbee: yessssss love it's rare for me to buy a formal dress these days </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-appssubscription-servicestime-hacks-that-improve-your-life#post-2718016 Wed, 29 Mar 2017 18:00:52 +0000 Mrs. Oreo 2718016@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I forgot to add....</p> <p>Rent the Runway! -- I've rented cocktail dresses for fancy work events and bridesmaid dresses. It's great because I tend to not wear the same dress, especially if the design is distinct and recognizable in photos. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-appssubscription-servicestime-hacks-that-improve-your-life#post-2718015 Wed, 29 Mar 2017 17:59:10 +0000 Mrs. Oreo 2718015@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Gin: Just now seeing this. Thank you but I'll pass! :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-appssubscription-servicestime-hacks-that-improve-your-life#post-2717893 Wed, 29 Mar 2017 13:50:53 +0000 Gin 2717893@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: yep! they send them pretty frequently, PM me your email address </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-appssubscription-servicestime-hacks-that-improve-your-life#post-2717879 Wed, 29 Mar 2017 13:35:44 +0000 Silva 2717879@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just signed up for Lola, monthly organic cotton tampon subscription service because I could never remember to be prepared for my period! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-appssubscription-servicestime-hacks-that-improve-your-life#post-2717875 Wed, 29 Mar 2017 13:31:53 +0000 Coral 2717875@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Walmart Grocery Pick-up. It's AMAZING! You select what you want, pay for it, schedule a pick up window, let the app know when you are there, and they come to your car and pack it up without you even leaving your car. It also helps me to save money because I can see how things add up in the cart. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-appssubscription-servicestime-hacks-that-improve-your-life#post-2717852 Wed, 29 Mar 2017 12:57:18 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2717852@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Gin: omg if she doesn't want it, can I have it?? I'm two weeks post partum and meal's are so difficult right now, so I was looking into that and hoping it'd simplify things a bit! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-appssubscription-servicestime-hacks-that-improve-your-life#post-2717833 Wed, 29 Mar 2017 12:39:02 +0000 agold 2717833@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Very interesting thread!! Following! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-appssubscription-servicestime-hacks-that-improve-your-life#post-2717744 Wed, 29 Mar 2017 10:00:19 +0000 littlebug 2717744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pepperplate app - saves my recipes, saves my grocery store aisles, I can add to my shopping list directly from the recipes. </p> <p>Le Tote - like StitchFix but it's rental. For $40-60/month, you get however many boxes of clothing you want. For $40, it's 2 articles of clothing and an accessory, for $60 it's 3 clothing, 2 accessories. It's free 2-day shipping, you wear the stuff as much as you want, then free 2-day shipping to return it. As soon as the return shipping label is scanned, they schedule your next tote to ship! And you can pick out what you want in your tote.</p> <p>LastPass password manager - I use the fingerprint log-in on my phone, and it fills in passwords for me. It changes my repetitive and/or unsecure passwords to something stronger. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-appssubscription-servicestime-hacks-that-improve-your-life#post-2717731 Wed, 29 Mar 2017 09:37:57 +0000 cascademom 2717731@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pancakes: what @youboots: said. We do the 5 meals a week option. Recently, they've added breakfast and premium options. I've switched some of our meals to breakfast. We haven't done premium yet because every other week or so you're sent steak, so going upgraded on it, isn't a big deal for us. For the family size one, you can pick 3 meals a week. With a toddler and preschooler, the 2 person meals feed us since they send generous amount of potatoes and couscous. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-appssubscription-servicestime-hacks-that-improve-your-life#post-2717729 Wed, 29 Mar 2017 09:33:11 +0000 youboots 2717729@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pancakes: there are 6 options, you choose 3. DH is GF and we are able to pick the ones that work for us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-appssubscription-servicestime-hacks-that-improve-your-life#post-2717720 Wed, 29 Mar 2017 09:15:28 +0000 Pancakes 2717720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cascademom: Can you choose which of the meals you get from HelloFresh, or do they just send you whatever? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-appssubscription-servicestime-hacks-that-improve-your-life#post-2717718 Wed, 29 Mar 2017 09:13:36 +0000 Gin 2717718@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@madisonbee: i have a week free of hellofresh that i can give out. do you want? Just PM your email address. Just make sure you cancel or pause the next weeks immediately otherwise they keep charging you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-appssubscription-servicestime-hacks-that-improve-your-life#post-2717715 Wed, 29 Mar 2017 09:01:34 +0000 cascademom 2717715@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another vote for Hello Fresh. We do it weekly and love it. It's saved us a lot of money on food and food waste. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-appssubscription-servicestime-hacks-that-improve-your-life#post-2717571 Tue, 28 Mar 2017 17:21:01 +0000 elljay 2717571@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Home Chef - same idea as Blue Apron but I've found the recipes to be a lot easier to make and more to our tastes. </p> <p>Paprika - meal planning app/website where you can import and categorize all your recipes, plan out the week, and automatically populate your grocery list. I am terrible at meal planning and this was a game changer - it's expensive (like $20) but so worth it. </p> <p>Another vote for Stitch Fix - it's really helped me up my style game at work with minimal effort. </p>