4 Must Have Moms Apps Every Parent Raising Kids in the Digital Age Can't Live Without

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by Janis Brett Elspas, Editor
MommyBlogExpert.com

Today's moms are so lucky to be living in the smartphone digital age with access to all the indespensible apps at your finger tips such as the MomCo app to make your job of mothering and raising kids so much easier. You see I'm a mom of four kids -- triplets plus big brother all born within a year in the late 1990s who just went off to college -- and when my kids were little the Internet was just starting up and the first  smartphone hadn't even been invented yet. Fast forward to 2015...

As I dream about how life might have been so much more streamlined with my foursome in diapers at once if I had all of today's technologies to help me parent back then, I'm excited to introduce today's young mothers to MomCo, founded on the simple premise of Moms Helping Moms. In my new role as a MomCo Ambassador, I invite you to subscribe to MommyBlogExpert and follow along as each month I'll be publishing a new blogpost about new products we discover and love as well as share with you about the new products added to the Mom Must Haves section of the MomCo app that just launched.

Our 4 babies with Hubby and I, MommyBlogExpert.com

To kick off this new feature, we will start with apps that moms must have! We have discovered these apps over the past few months and absolutely love them. We are also happy to say that they have all been founded by moms. These moms saw pain points that moms were feeling and they created ways to solve those pain points. Take a look and let us know what you think. 

Make sure to check out the Mom Must-Have section for other awesome products we think moms need to know about. Also, we would love to hear about the products that you and your kiddos love. Please leave any suggestions for our Mom Must-Haves in the comment section of this blog post.

MomCo

Description: MomCo has done for moms what dating apps have done for singles. With the MomCo app, moms can effortlessly locate and connect with other moms in their community that have similar aged children and shared interests. No more wasted time or awkward moments at the playground trying to find moms to be friends with. It also helps moms find resources, products and services that they need. MomCo combined the best elements from other popular platforms currently being utilized by moms and streamlined them to meet the needs of the modern mom. www.momcoapp.com

Thoughts: The MomCo mamas are 2 moms that are trying to make other moms lives easier. Because they are moms of young children themselves, they know what moms want.They built this app because it is genuinely something they wish they had when they first became moms.Moms can now find friendship, playdates, support, events, deals, and services…all in one app! 

Cost: Free

Where to download:
iTunes: bit.ly/1CLzAUx 
Google Play: bit.ly/1Ddi68t

Cluck Cluck

Description: CluckCluck helps organize and simplify communication between parents and their kids’ caregivers. Parents can send one invitation to any (or all) of their go-to caregivers, see who’s available, and book the person they want. They can also provide access to task lists for each child, and get real-time, one-touch updates on those tasks from their sitter while away. Parents can also skip the ATM and pay caregivers directly from the phone and more. www.cluckcluckapp.com

Thoughts: This app is genius. One of the biggest challenges with going out without children is the logistics of coordinating what sitter is going to care for your children.  With the CluckCluck app, you can easily ask all of your favorite sitters if they are available, book the one you want, get updates while you are gone (is baby asleep yet?!) and pay the sitter through your phone. Life just got a lot easier with this app if you need to coordinate with caregivers.

Cost: $.99

Where to download:
iTunes: http://apple.co/1JUfaLD

LittleHoots

Description: As parents, we can all understand how tough it is to remember our kids’ incredible quotes and observations. LittleHoots is a fast, fun and easy way to capture all the wonderful things your children say. Beautiful designer templates bring those moments to life instantly. Then, it’s archived forever. www.littlehoots.com

Thoughts:  Love this app.  Everyone has kids that say the funniest things and as time passes, you forget.  Not anymore.   Now you can take out your phone and record it quickly with this app. Awesome! 

Cost: Free

Where to download:
iTunes: http://apple.co/1Nisj5P

30Second Mom

Description: 30Second Mom creates engaging snackable content for busy moms from a variety of experts, and shares it in 30 seconds or less. It’s the first vertical launched by 30Second Mobile, a leading mobile media company launched by award-winning entrepreneur Elisa All, who previously founded iParenting.com (acquired by Disney). 

Thoughts: The 30Second Mom app is like that best friend you wish you had on call – all the time, and in no time at all. With nearly 150 experts sharing their best tips and ideas on every facet of motherhood, you’re bound to find a nugget of helpful info that will change your life for the better, in the same amount of time it takes you to watch a TV commercial! 

Cost: Free

Where to download:
http://bit.ly/1ie0oIW

FTC Disclosure: I disclose I am being compensated for this blogpost which includes some of my own opinions. All images were provided by MomCo, except where noted otherwise. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's home page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.

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Sunday, September 27

Stay Alabama Beaches Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @camerancookbook @sweettmakes3 @alabamabeaches and others. Prizes: TBA. #StayALBeaches Details

Udderly Smooth Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @udderlysmooth @mmc67. Prizes: NINE (9) Udderly Smooth giftbaskets, ONE (1) Grand Prize Pandora Bracelet with cow charm. #UdderlySmooth RSVP 

Monday, September 28

Fueled for School Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @thesimpleparent @mommytalkshow @frugalfamtree and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Target giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Target GCs. #FueledforSchool RSVP

Life After Leaks Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @poise @aboutamom @thecouponista and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 CVS giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 CVS GCs. #LifeAfterLeaks RSVP

Home Entertainment Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @theonlinemom. Prizes: ONE (1) Kindle Fire HD 8. #FiOSNY RSVP

Am Well MD Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @travelingmoms @kimorlando @cindytravelson and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $250 VISA/cash giftcard, FIVE (5) Kinsa Smart Thermometers. #TMom #AmWellMD RSVP

Tuesday, September 29

Glade for Fall Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @kellysluckyyou @simplybeingmom @comebackmomma and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 VISA giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 VISA GCs. #GladeforFall RSVP

Remix Your Coffee Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @momcentral @folgers. Prizes: EIGHT (8) $50 Amazon giftcards. #RemixYourCoffee Details

Go Team Snap Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @turningclockbac @dawnchats @ellenblogs. Prizes: One-year TeamSnap membership, $300 in VISA giftcards, TeamSnap tshirts. #GoTeamSnap RSVP

Shopswell Fall Trend Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @clever_network @shopswell. Prizes: FOUR (4) $50 Amazon giftcards, TWO (2) $100 VISA GCs, ONE (1) Grand Prize $200 VISA GC. #ShopswellTenK RSVP

Eat a Snickers Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @sweeptight @aleamilham @iamthemaven and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #EatASnickers RSVP

Beef Up Your Heart Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @lisasamples @beefpros @cookiesandclogs and others. Prizes: Bundles of beef in the follow prize packages TWO (2) $75 value, ONE (1) $100 value, ONE (1) $125 value and ONE (1) $150 value. #BeefUpURHeart RSVP

Carls Crew Subway Canada Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @subwaycanada @shesconnected @subwaycarl. Prizes: TEN (10) $50 Subway giftcards - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #CarlsCrew RSVP

Epcot Food Festival Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @resourcefulmom. Prizes: FIVE (5) $25 Disney giftcards. #EpcotFoodFestival RSVP

7 Day Switch Up Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @sitsgirls. Prizes: TWO (2) winners get product, FIVE (5) winners get $50 Amazon giftcard, ONE (1) Grand Prize $100 Amazon GC. #7DaySwitchUp RSVP

UNT Beautytalk Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @untskincare @zipporahs @rachelferrucci and others. Prizes: TBA. #UNTBeautyTalk RSVP

Wednesday, September 30

Cloud Pets Forever at 11 am ET with @cloudpets @kellysluckyyou @comebackmomma and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #CloudPetsForever RSVP

You Got This Twitter Party at Noon ET with @canadiantire. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Canadian Tire giftcards - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #YouGotThis - No RSVP Details

McD Monster Jam Twitter Party at Noon ET with @mcdphilly. Prizes: TBA. #McDMonsterJam Details

Organic Festival Twitter Party at 4 pm ET with @organictrade @marcizaroff. Prizes: FIVE (5) prizes TBA. #OrganicFestival Details

Back to Brilliant Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @opticwhite @clever_network. Prizes: EIGHT (8) prize packs including Colgate Optic White Toothbrush, Whitening Pen and more ARV $50. #BrilliantSmile RSVP

Make It Canadian Beef Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @lovecdnbeef @swisschaletca. Prizes: TBA - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #MakeitCdnBeef - No RSVP Details

Sleep Better Chat Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @crissy @sleepnumber. Prizes: ONE (1) p5 bed with SleepIQ technology. #SNSweepstakes RSVP  

Nuby Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @nubyusa @diaperedknights @finnegan_hughes. Prizes: TBA. #NubyBathAtAmazon RSVP

Puerto Vallarta Twitter Party at 9:30 pm ET with @rossanawyatt @puertovallarta. Prizes: $3000+ USD in prizes including a Grand Prize 4 day/3 night stay at Westin Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta - US and Canada residents eligible for prizes. #PVcuisine RSVP

Thursday, October 1

Boo It Forward Twitter Party at 11 am ET with @dawnchats @msmissy62 @2wired2tired and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #BooItForward RSVP

Countdown to College Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @fidelity @momitforward and others. Prizes: FIVE (5) $50 giftcards. #College101 #gno RSVP

Game Time Clean Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @vivatowels @freebies4mom @afrugalfriend and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #GameTimeClean RSVP

Care Share Grow Twitter Party at 4 pm ET with @shoplet. Prizes: TBA. #CareShareGrow Details

Slick Deals Pets Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @beaglesandbargains @mypawsitivepet @slickdeals. Prizes: ONE (1) $25 Amazon giftcard, ONE (1) $50 Petco GC, ONE (1) $50 Petsmart GC, ONE (1) $100 Amazon GC. #SlickDealsPets RSVP

Too Many LEGOs Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @box4blox @adventuresnurse @las930. Prizes: FIVE (5) Box4Blox LEGO sorter & storage boxes, ONE (1) Grand Prize $100 Amazon giftcard. #Toomanylegos RSVP

We Go Together Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @hamptonbyhilton @lbconnect @laflowers and others. Prizes: THREE (3) winners will each get a 2-night stay at Hampton By Hilton. #WeGoTogether RSVP

Pet Health, Fitness, Safety Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @charlottereed @petrendologist. Prizes: 10+ prizes for people and their pets. #PetrendTweets RSVP

Upgrade Your Tech & Travel Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @travelingmoms @techlicious @littletechgirl and others. Prizes: TWO (2) Cobra HD Dash Cams, TWO (2) Cobra JumPacks. #TNTChicago #Tmom RSVP

Friday, October 2

My Little Remedies Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @littleremedies @dentistmel @littlemamajama and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Target giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Target GCs. #MyLittleRemedies RSVP

Apps for a More Organized Life Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @thetechdad @robynsworld @theonlinemom. Prizes: ONE (1) Mophie Powerstation portable charger, ONE (1) HTC One M9 smartphone. #VZWBuzz RSVP

Home Depot GNO Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @thenetworkniche @stacieinatlanta @philzendia and others. Prizes: TBA. #HomeDepotGNO RSVP

What She Said Twitter Party at 10:30 pm ET with @audreymcclellan @verasweeney. Prizes: TBA. #WhatSheSaid Details

NEXT WEEK

Monday, October 5

DIY Oil Change Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @pennzoil @reviewdadmedia @lizventuresblog and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 VISA giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 VISA GCs. #DIYOilChange RSVP

KY Try Something New Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @sweeptight @mommytalkshow @kristak2 and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #KYTrySomethingNew RSVP

HGTV Home Canada Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @hossmagazine  @bryan_baeumler @sarahbaeumler Prizes: $1000+ in prizing - Six Giveaway packs (2 gallons of paint & brush) Retail value ($125.00), Grand Prize Giveaway TBA. Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #HGTVHomeCA  No RSVP

Love Your Walls Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @thatchicmomblog @photosdotcom. Prizes: THREE (3) $100 Photos.com credits, TWO (2) $200 Photos.com credits, ONE (1) Grand Prize $300 Photos.com credit. #LoveYourWall RSVP

Tuesday, October 6

Tyson Movie Offer Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @moneywisemoms @outnumberedmama @amomsimpression and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Walmart giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Walmart GCs. #TysonMovieOffer RSVP

Boiron Family Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @boironcanada @ottawamommyclub @canbloghouse. Prizes: See RSVP link for complete prize descriptions - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #BoironFamily RSVP

Baby Wearing Week Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @resourcefulmom @ergobaby @babycenter. Prizes: FOUR (4) different Ergobaby Baby Carriers or Wraps - see RSVP link for complete prize descriptions. #BabywearingWeek RSVP

iHomeschool Network Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @ihomeschoolnet @silverdolphin @jenadair12 and others. Prizes: TBA. #ihsnet Details

Eat More Produce Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @foodbloggersca @producesimple @mairlynsmith. Prizes: THREE (3) $50 grocery giftcards of choice, ONE (1) $200 grocery GC of choice - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #EatMoreProduce RSVP

Crocktober Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @ohiobeef. Prizes: SEVEN (7) assorted high tech crock pots, see RSVP link for complete prize descriptions. #Crocktober RSVP

Wednesday, October 7

Kale Day 2015 Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @motherthyme @produceforkids @nationalkaleday. Prizes: TBA. #KaleDay2015

Homegate Hacks Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @lficocktails @dentistmel @dawnchats and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 VISA giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 VISA GCs. #HomegateHacks RSVP

Smartphone & Tablet FAQs Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @thetechdad @robynsworld @theonlinemom. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

Thankful 4 Eggs Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @eggsoeufs @sjconsulting_ca. Prizes: ONE (1) Grand Prize KitchenAid Mixer + EFOC swag, ONE (1) iPad Mini + EFOC, see RSVP link for additional prizes to be given away - Canada residents ONLY eligible for prizes. #Thankful4Eggs RSVP

Thursday, October 8

Best Life Project Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @vegateam @sweeptight @littlemamajama and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 Target giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 Target GCs. #BestLifeProject RSVP

Help the World See Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @shespeaksup @onesightorg @zipporahs @philzendia @thesimpleparent @crissybeam @rachelferrucci @mommyblogexpert @cferrucci. Prizes: TBA. #HelpTheWorldSee Details

National Salmon Day Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @thesimpleparent @sweeptight @mommy_gaga. Prizes: FIVE (5) prizes ranging from products to products + $50 giftcard. #NationalSalmonDay RSVP

Power of Clean Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @coopermunroe @emilymckhann @themotherhood and others. Prizes: $500 donation to CSDW and FIVE (5) P&G gift baskets ARV $250. #PowerofClean RSVP

Close to Heart Twitter Party at 8:30 pm ET with @citymomsblog. Prizes: THREE (3) different BabyBjorn Baby Carriers ARV $49.95-$149.99, ONE (1) Grand Prize Baby Carrier One, BabyBjorn Baby Carrier Cover, teething pads and bib ARV $322.80 - see RSVP link for complete prize descriptions. #CloseToHeart RSVP/Details

Friday, October 9

Oreo Thins Are In Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @kellysluckyyou @blm03 @frugalfamtree and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 CVS giftcard, FIVE (5) $100 CVS GCs. #OreoThinsAreIn RSVP


COMING SOON 

Tuesday, October 13

Happy Pet Halloween Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @charlottereed @petrendologist and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 VISA giftcard, ONE (1) $25 VISA GC and more. #PetrendsTweets RSVP

Wednesday, October 14

Healthy Mind & Body Twitter Party at 1 to 1:30 pm ET with @themotherhood @tmchathost @coopermunroe and others. Prizes: THREE (3) $25 CVS/Pharmacy giftcards. #TheStorkOTC RSVP

Freaky Fruits Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @produceforkids @melissasproduce @mealplanmom. Prizes: TBA. #FreakyFruits RSVP

Thursday, October 15

Raymour & Flanigan Furniture Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @raymourflanigan. Prizes: ONE (1) $100 R&F giftcard, THREE (3) additional prizes include a set of mugs, a set of wine glasses and a wine tool set. #RFfallstyle Details

Friday, October 16

Setting Up Your Mobile Office Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @thetechdad @robynsworld @theonlinemom. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

Friday, October 23

Tips for Buying a New Smartphone at 3 pm ET with @thetechdad @robynsworld @theonlinemom. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz RSVP

Tuesday, November 10

Safe Pet Holidays Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @charlottereed @petrendologist and others. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 VISA giftcard, ONE (1) $25 VISA GC and more. #PetrendsTweets RSVP

Thursday, November 12

Fertility Issues & Relationships Twitter Party at 1 to 1:30 pm ET with @themotherhood @tmchathost @coopermunroe and others. Prizes: THREE (3) $25 CVS/Pharmacy giftcards. #TheStorkOTC RSVP


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Angry Birds Movie Trailer Sneak Preview Animated Columbia Comedy to be Released 5/20/16

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The 3D animated comedy The Angry Birds Movie won't be released on the big screen until May 20, 2016. But you can get an exclusive peek and a few laughs right now by watching the official movie teaser trailer just released by Columbia Pictures. This movie answers the question once and for all that we've all been asking: Why are those birds so angry?



In the new picture coming out next year, you'll see all the bird outsider characters we all know and love. There's Red, a bird who seriously needs to go to an anger management bootcamp, voiced by Jason Sudeikis who fans will recognize from We're the Millers and Horrible Bosses as well as Chuck, who is brought to life by Josh Gad in his first role since Frozen and the loco Bomb (Danny McBride, This is the End, Eastbound and Down). The all-star voice cast also features Bill Hader (Trainwreck, Inside Out), Maya Rudolph (Bridesmaids), Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones), Keegan-Michael Key (Key & Peele), Kate McKinnon (Saturday Night Live and the upcoming Ghostbusters remake), Tony Hale (Veep, Arrested Development) and many others.

Learn More About The Angry Birds Movie
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