mophie: portable charging devices for your iPhone (iPad or iTouch). As I was packing for BlogHer I realized that I needed to find myself a portable charging device for my dying phone. I'm holding on tightly to my ancient iPhone 3GS in anticipation for the release of the iPhone 5. I was so sad when they released the 4S because I am in dire need of an update. My poor 3GS has been very well loved but the 4S just didn't do it for me. Sadly she doesn't hold much of a charge these days and would never make it through a day at a blogging conference. In a building with 5,000+ bloggers I didn't stand a chance at finding a plug to charge my phone during the day and even if I did I would have to sit in that spot waiting for it to charge. After posing a question to a group of women going to BlogHer I was introduced to my new lover...mophie! It was love at first sight! mophie makes an entire line of portable charging devices. Some are external chargers where you plug your phone into ... [ Read More ]
iPhone Photography: The Visual Guide by Alli Worthington
I'm a huge fan of iPhone photography, in fact I have over 40 photography related apps on my phone. I always have my phone with me and some of my favorite photos were taken from it; including many that you see on this blog. Last week while I was getting ready to pack for our trip I stumbled upon an ebook, iPhone Photography, by Alli Worthington. I didn't even realize Alli had written an ebook (I'm a bad blogger and don't keep up with what everyone is doing) but I knew it would be good. If you don't know who Alli is, she is a blogger and the founder of the Blissdom blogging conferences. She is beautiful, spirited, and incredibly talented. I immediately purchased the ebook so I could have some reading for our trip. WOW!! I wasn't prepared for 173 pages full of gorgeous iPhone images, tips, app recommendations, and personal photography advice. I read the entire thing on our car ride up to the cabins. I immediately installed several new apps (mostly free) that I'm learning to ... [ Read More ]
Must Have Kids Apps
Does your child use your iPhone or iPad (or other mobile device)? I think our iPad has begun to look like a child's toy more than it does an adult tool. My husband is actually regretting setting it up with his account because everything we download on the iPad ends up clogging his iPad too. What are some of your favorite kids apps? I have a few new apps that my kids are enjoying. Scholatic Reading Timer: I don't need to encourage my oldest bookworm to read but this app is nice because it allows us to log our summer reading hours. It lets you create accounts for each child, provides parents with useful tips, and gives kids some suggested books to read based on their age. Cost: Free Storia: Another fun app for kids by Scholastic. This is a eReader app just for kids. It includes 5 free ebooks. While this app is free the additional books do cost a few dollars each and can add up if you have a kid who loves to read. Cost: Free + cost of additional books. WATCH Disney, ... [ Read More ]
#Febphotoaday Challenge on Instagram with @FatMumSlim
I don't do well at challenges so I'm challenging myself to do more challenges! Last month (#JanPhotoaDay) I started a few days late and failed miserably at the end. It's a new month and a new chance for me to actually finish something I started...we'll see how it works out! What is #FebPhotoADay? You can read all about it on the Fat Mum Slim blog. To follow my photo stream on Instagram simply like me on Twitter @TheEcoChic and watch for my #FebPhotoaDay post. If you are already on Instagram be sure to "Follow Me" there. Beware - I have an iPhone 3gS and my pics aren't always the greatest quality - still holding out for the iPhone 5 (if and when that ever happens)!! Here is a sneak peek at my Day 1: Your view today I'd tell you what this is but that would ruin the surprise later in the month! Any guesses? ... [ Read More ]
Instagram #JANPhotoaday Challenge
Aside from Pinterest I have one other addiction...Instagram! If you follow me on Twitter you have probably already noticed that I like to share photos of my babies, my pug puppy, and lots of other random photos. I noticed some of my Instagram (a photo app on my iPhone that is linked to my Twitter account) followers were posting #JANPhotoaday pics each day and couldn't help but join them. Do you have an iPhone or other photo-enabled phone? Join us - or at least follow along for some cute pics. You can find me @TheEcoChic/Calley P. and Follow Me! (I don't know how to link that from my laptop...just search for me and you'll find me!) I started the photo challenge a bit late but I've been on Instagram for a while now. Enjoy! About the January Photo-a-Day Challenge: http://www.fatmumslim.com.au/2012/01/january-photo-day-challenge.html ... [ Read More ]
Fluff Stash iPhone App for Cloth Diaper Addicts
Fluff Stash The World’s First Cloth Diaper Addicts iPhone App From the Fluff Stash Press Release: Introducing the very first of its kind, Fluff Stash, an iPhone app just for cloth diaper fanatics! In this easy to use and navigate app you’ll have so much fun snapping pics of all your diapers, categorizing them by brand, color, size, style and more! Sort, organize, and share your stash with the click of a button. We know just how addicted cloth diapering moms are, not just to their cloth diapers, but to their smartphones and their social networks. That’s why we’re giving you the best of all your favorite things by allowing you to satisfy your craving to talk about cloth, use your phone, and share photos of your entire stash all in one convenient place! What’s the best part? It’s totally affordable, just .99 and it’s easy to use! No gimmicks, finally an app that you can use on a daily basis for practical or totally impractical reasons, you decide! Download Fluff ... [ Read More ]
IBlog
So here I sit typing my very first iBlog! I cracked the screen on my PDA yesterday and had to get it replaced! Can you tell that blogging will never be the same again? I have a feeling that on the go posts will appear more often now! Ok...now to see what other fun things I can do with it! More later. ... [ Read More ]