10/6/2009

Best Web Tools for Busy Women

Best Web Tools for Busy Women

The Internet can either streamline your life or fritter it away. Here are 14 websites that we’ve bookmarked on our own computers because they’re so useful. Sorry, but there’s not a Solitaire in the bunch.

Topix.com: The ultimate way to stay on top of gossip in your community. Type in your town, and the site scans 50,000 news sources for what’s going on.

Dinnertool.com: If meal planning isn’t your forte, this site is your salvation. It helps plan a week’s worth of meals and even generates the shopping list along with coupons. But no, you still have to cook it.

Eatwellguide.com: To find local sources of healthful food, type in your zip code and the site delivers a list of farms, markets, health stores, restaurants, and even educational centers. Just like that, you’re tapped into the local organic community.

Freetranslation.com: Did the neighbor lady just call you exitosa? Then you better head here to find out if it was a compliment or a curse.

Rentometer.com: Considering a new apartment or think you’re paying too much for your current one? Enter some basic info about it, and this site will tell you if it’s overpriced, on target, or a deal.

Trulia.com: This real estate site will tell you just about everything you need to know about whatever town you’re considering moving to (or the one you’re currently in): community info, property prices, crime rates, etc.

Indeed.com: Finding a job is as easy as typing in your field of expertise and your zip code, then hitting the search button.

Whatshouldireadnext.com: Enter the title of the latest, greatest book or author you just read, and it’ll make suggestions for other similar reads you might like.

Mypunchbowl.com: With the holiday season coming up, you’re probably dreading organizing parties. No need. This site will poll guests for the best date, send a save-the-date e-mail once it’s set (then a full invite), and even provide an after-party message board for photos and video.

Cozi.com: It’s a free online organizer that helps busy families manage all the things they do—with schedules, chore lists, shopping lists, and more. Each family member has a distinct color code on the calendar.

Stumbleupon.com: Sign up and choose your favorite topic areas, then rate random websites as the search engine gets to know you. The more you “stumble,” the more customized the technology becomes. Soon you’ll be uncovering sites you’d never have chanced upon. A cool alternative to Google.

Upcoming.yahoo.com: Just scored a babysitter for Saturday night? Instead of doing the same old same old, check here to see the entertainment possibilities in your neighborhood.

Slickdeals.net: Every day this website lists the best deals on the web. From closeouts at your favorite online stores to free burritos at your local Baja Fresh.

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Erin

Isn't the internet amazing! I don't think I could live without it now.

posted on 10/6/2009

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Lori

I use Cozi.com - it's great for keeping calendars and has a nice screen saver that displays pics from my computer.To keep up on technology to make life simpler for busy moms, I like http://wellconnectedmom.com.

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Brenda

I love slickdeals!

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Kathleen

Great sites that I didn't know about.  Will check some out. Thanks!

posted on 10/6/2009

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Smiles

Topix.com: Not very interesting. The algorithims arent as smart as they should be...
Dinnertool.com: ZERO Vegetarian meals when searching for "Vegetarian" in the "Special Diet" drop down box.
Eatwellguide.com: Interesting...could be a bit more user friendly...

Freetranslation.com: LOVE!!

Rentometer.com: NeatTrulia.com:  Very Cool!!!  Easy to use and great information! 

Indeed.com: Very nice - easy to use!

Whatshouldireadnext.com: Not so great!!Mypunchbowl.com: not interestedCozi.com: not interested
Stumbleupon.com: google has better programs...
Upcoming.yahoo.com: not the best - not the worst
Slickdeals.net: LOVE!!

posted on 10/7/2009

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Li

What A great list ,Im going to share this with everyone

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Susan

I had not heard of some sites... I think I will check out cozi.com... Our lives are getting too busy...unfortunately!  I truly enjoy all of us eating at home nightly... alll around the dinner table discussing the day and upcoming activities...

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Victoria

Never heard of most  of these. I'll definitley give rentometer.com a try. I've been wondering about my current place, I guess now I can get some answers.

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Aryn

I can't wait to look into some of these!  Thanks so much for putting this together!

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Melissa

I literally stumbled upon this article-thanks for fun and useful info for that I can shore

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Valerie

Nice article!  Usually these "sites you need to try" stories are things I'm already using.  From this group, I've only heard of/used Cozi and Dinnertool.  Great job on keeping us informed . . . I'll try some out!

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Janis

What great resources, many of which I am learning about for the first time thanks to Vocalpoint! I'm always interested in learning about how to make life better, easier and more fun for my family and this advice is invaluable. I will tweet about this on Twitter and also post a link from http://MommyBlogExpert.blogspot.com to here to share it with others.

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Renee

oh sweet!  the dinner planning website is going to be my new favorite thing

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Angela

Wow! I will defiently be checking these sites out.Thanks

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Liz

great information. ThanksEmbarassed

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Alicia

Wow this is an awesome list, and I've only gone to 3 of the sites so far! Thanks so much!

posted on 10/8/2009

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Dorothy

Here is another site you can use at Hub Pages.  It will help you to avoid scams.  It is on web site: hubpages.com/hub/scams-schemes-and-actual-jobs by DM Turner.

posted on 10/8/2009

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Melissa

Wow, there are some great sites listed that I have never heard of! I cannot wait to check a few of them out.  The sites in the message you gave us will be super helpful for our family! Thanks Voaclpoint!

posted on 10/8/2009

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Charlyn

What a wonderful list of user friendly web sites.  This is ideal for people who are not so computer savy.  I sure will be going through all the sites!

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Stefanie

Great websites to visit to keep me a little more organized.

posted on 10/9/2009

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Roslyn

I went to all of the sites. Some of them are really unique in their offerings.  Looking forward to new sites. Thanks

posted on 10/11/2009

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Diana

I'm impressed just reading about all this informative list of Inet Goodies.  I will definatley check these out. Thanks.

posted on 10/12/2009

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Amavasi

Thank you so much for the excellent, amazing and useful info!

posted on 10/16/2009

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Hallie

I love slickdeals too--glad to see it on the list.  And I just spent a some time on eatwellguide and found all sorts of cool places near me.  Very neat!

posted on 11/24/2009

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Dhivya

I love Cozi.com and I regularly use it to manage my Family "To Do" activities and schedule them. The site is very user friendly and the pages are appealing too :) 

posted on 12/2/2009

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