Thursday, April 19, 2012

Favorite Apps

I just joined the world of iPad owners. I admit I was hesitant to enter the world of apps and digital books and photo programs -- it all seemed too complicated.  Here's the thing -- it is insanely easy! Actually, this iPad thing is pretty dangerous. I can buy just about anything with a single gesture. Best of all, it keeps Henry interested and quiet long enough for me to do the dishes. Oh boy!

iPad version 3

My favorites
Instagram - Yes, I'm a convert. This app makes every picture vibrant and special without being as overwhelming as Photoshop. You get about a dozen filter options and that's it.
Words with Friends -- It is easy to be addicted to Scrabble. As long as your friends play along, it's a fun way to waste a minute or two during the day checking in. You can play for free with Facebook, but the ads and constant prompts slow down the fun.

Plic Ploc Wiz

Henry's favorites
Harold and the Purple Crayon -- Such a sweet story and simple pictures that you get to color in as it's read.
Plic Ploc Wiz -- A modern puzzle game, matching shapes and colors to pictures. Minimalist and not obnoxious.
Curious George episodes via iTunes -- Henry probably wouldn't even notice if I left the house while he watches this silly monkey. I don't mind the stories, either!

You can see our lists are not that novel -- just fun things we've found so far. What are you playing, reading, buying? I really wanna know!

2 comments:

agwp said...

Little things!!

Kaylah said...

I thought exactly the same thing before I got my iPad! It's amazing how easy to use such an elaborate piece of technology is, huh?! Instagram and Words with Friends are also two of the apps I use; in addition to Draw Something, Temple Run and Dish Remote Access. Dish Remote Access is my most favorite though, because it lets me view all of my favorite shows from home on my iPad, live or recorded anywhere I go. It's also the one I use the most when I'm away on business with my job at Dish, since I do spend a lot of time waiting around in airports. :)