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Digital Tools & Apps worth Knowing About
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items Useful apps, free digital tools, home design planners, organization apps, money-saving websites, and creative resources I’ve discovered to make everyday life easier, more organized, and a little more inspiring.
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Best Free Content Creation & Photo Editing Apps
Organization & Productivity apps
Health & Wellness
Learning, Lifestyle & Free Resources
Money-saving & shopping tools
Home Design, DIY & Project Inspiration
Best Free Content Creation & Photo Editing Apps
These are my go to for my creator and creatives content. My husband go to for DIY and household projects.
Why I love it: Pixlr is my go-to for quick graphic creation, photo touch-ups, and AI background removal without needing heavy software like Photoshop. It offers a seamless transition between quick auto-enhancements (Pixlr Express) and layer-based gra...
Pixlr. Worlds first and most popular photo editor
Trying to create mood boards is not easy but this will remove image background for collages and mood boards
Remove Background from Image for Free – remove.bg
CapCut Desktop | My Go-To Photo Editing & Creative Design Tool
I use CapCut regularly for photo editing, creating visual content, and giving images a more polished, professional look. The desktop version makes it easy to work on creative project...
CapCut Download: PC, Mac & Mobile Smart AI Video Editor
I use CapCut for creating and editing videos, and I love how easy it makes the creative process. The free online video editor lets you trim clips, add music, text, transitions, filters, and effects without downloading software. It’s a great tool for ...
CapCut Free Online Video Editor | Easy Video Editing for Everyone
I would highly recommend Canva for mood boards, printable planners, invitations, and creative projects. Easy to use and fun!
Canva
I am an avid photographer who has used Shutterfly for over 15 years. Since digital it has been my go to store my pictures and have created books to celebrate those wonderful events. Don’t keep your pictures on your phone upload and print or create a ...
Shutterfly
Grammarly is a helpful AI-powered writing assistant for improving grammar, spelling, punctuation, and clarity. Whether you’re writing emails, blog posts, social media captions, or professional documents, it helps make your writing clearer, more polis...
Grammarly | My Pick for Better Writing, Grammar & Everyday Communication
Organization & Productivity apps
Organize projects, home inventories and personal plans
Notion
This app keeps me organized. Manage everyday tasks and recurring chores
Todoist
No more piece of paper. I organize my grocery lists, recipes and all my meal planning
AnyList
With all our busy schedule this coordinates family schedules, shopping lists, and activities. Win win
Cozi Family Calendar & Organizer App | Free Shared Planner
Renovations are not for the faint hearted but this app allowed us to visually plan projects, renovations and home improvements.
Trello App
NordVPN is a great digital security tool for protecting your online privacy, especially when working remotely, traveling, or using public Wi-Fi. It helps encrypt your internet connection, protect personal information, and reduce online tracking. I re...
NordVPN | Online Privacy, Security & Safer Browsing
Health & Wellness
Health and wellbeing are the most important things in life. I have used many of these apps for years. They have kept me accountable and when you see data before your eyes rather than guessing it is life changing
I needed motivation to walk my 10,000 steps! This app converts my daily steps into digital “Wards” that I can exchange for cash payouts gift cards or charity donations.
WeWard app - Rewards You for walking !
Like many I have struggled with a healthy lifestyle and this app has been a lifesaver. It kept me accountable. Has numerous free options to choose from and an enormous community to be part off. Ha e used it for 10 plus years
Healthi - Weight loss and Wellness App
It’s always good to see your progress on the scale while on your health journey with 3-D body scans, body, measurements, body, composition, and more all from your phone
MeThreeSixty 3D Body Scanner
This has been a life saver. It lets you type in the ingredients you already have at home and instantly generates matching recipes to cut down on food waste
SuperCook
Learning, Lifestyle & Free Resources
There are so many free and paid resources for learning and lifestyle- here are some recommendations to get you started
This has some great educational lessons. Make your spare time count
Khan Academy
An absolute must for hikers and anyone who wants to enjoy fresh air, exercise and see the beautiful changing landscape
AllTrails
My go to site for all upcoming shows and nightlife events and everything entertainment related
Eventbrite
I just discovered this and what a treasure trove of information it’s your opportunity to explore the art history and people from all over the world
Google Arts & Culture
Money-saving & shopping tools
Let’s face it things are expensive so here are some helpful tools to navigate get you started. You shop they pay you. Also a chance to help your community
We all shop so why not get cash-back each time you shop. Cash-back offers are are at participating stores
Shop. Get Cash Back. Repeat.
A great tool for shopping coupons and price related tools
PayPal Honey: Coupon Codes and Cash Back Offers
Amazon Shoppers you need this! Amazon price history and alerts. All smart shoppers need this
CamelCamelCamel
Before you hit the road to shop compare local stores flyers and weekly offers
Flipp -local store’s comparison
Find discounted surplus food from participating businesses. Food should not go to waste
Save Good Food From Going To Waste
Home Design, DIY & Project Inspiration
The ultimate digital toolkit for home decorators, DIY enthusiasts, and makers.
Discover step-by-step project guides, interior design inspiration, 3D room planning, and creative step-by-step tutorials. Whether you are remodeling a space, planning a bu...
Create room layouts, experiment with furniture placement and visualize spaces in 3D
Planner 5D
This is great for the renovation ideas, interior inspiration and design professionals
Houzz for Pros and Homeowners | Build and Design Software ...
Have you ever been at a loss of what color palette is best. Well look no further this creates coordinating color palettes for you
Coolors. Easy way to create a Color Palette
Build beautiful mood boards for home renovations, color palettes and decorating projects
Milanote
Visualize furniture in your own room before buying. Excellent for small-space decorating
Bring your dream space to life with IKEA Kreativ - Free App
For your home this offer a Step-by-step DIY and home improvement projects.
Instructables
Media, Hobbies & Digital Recommendations
Thriller novel with a plot twist you won’t see coming
The Cabin in the Woods: Dark Psychological Thriller
A must have for your travels. My kindle membership allows me to have numerous books ready to read. While on long journeys or just waiting at airports no need to carry those heavy books
Explore Audiobooks in Kindle Unlimited
This will be an absolute hit. Although not a digital product you will need it read all those books you want to. Buy it as a gift or just for yourself
Amazon Kindle 16GB 2024 Model - Matcha
Hands down the best membership for readers. Your kindle travels with you. Tae sup very little space but allows you to read all those books you have been trying to.
Sign up to Kindle Unlimited for a Free Trial