Free Caffeine + Free Kid Entertainment = Happy Mom

Download the free Barnes & Noble Bookstore app to your iphone. Head out to B&N (I chose to go during story time so the kids could enjoy a freebie too). Click on the B&N app and you'll see a link titled "Free Coffee Offer," click on it and show the code to the cafe cashier for your free hot or iced coffee.

I was told by the cashier that the B&N eReader is cool too. It's a free book reader and includes 5 free books when you sign up. Think I'll check that one out too. (It's also available at the link above.)

Thanks, Barnes & Noble—this is my kind of marketing campaign!

CardStar - iphone app

Have I mentioned that I love the iphone?

I'm loading up my membership reward numbers into this genius of an app. It stores all your numbers so you don't have to tote the cards with you. Then when you're checking out pull it up and the barcodes appear on your iphone screen. So far, I've gotten as far as adding Babies R Us membership to it. I'm just glad to have an electronic filing system for these pesky cards. It'll be icing on the cake if the whole barcode function works. Will let you know!

Get the CardStar app. Oh, and it's currently free!

Here's a review on CNET.

Thanks to my mom Nita (self professed "App Queen") for this great tip.

IDEO Toy Lab: Balloonimals

IDEO Toy Lab: Balloonimals

Thanks Parents mag for this great app tip! We're loving the Balloonimals app! Blow into the mic and shake to create a balloon animal. My girls love it! Only problem...I've got no chance of getting my phone back.