Must-Have Apps for Valentine’s Day

by | Feb 10, 2015 | Uncategorized

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Photo: Courtesy of keji.appspot.com

Still looking for last minute Valentine’s Day plans or ideas? Look no further than the app store on your cell phone.  There are many apps available that can help you with making dinner reservations, making cards or even ordering flowers for your loved one. Here are our must-have apps for Valentine’s Day to help you plan for a successful holiday last minute!

 

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Photo: Courtesy of www.saddlepeaklodge.com

1.) Open Table

Available on iOS and Android

Still don’t have a dinner reservation? That’s no problem with the help of this app! This app has the ability to search for restaurants, and locate those closest to your current location. It also updates its availability in real time so you can see if there are still spots available. You can make reservations right from your phone, no hassle. The app also has menus and diner reviews available. The app is FREE, and helps you spend less time waiting, and more time enjoying your meal.

 

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Photo: Courtesy of support.redstamp.com

2.) Red Stamp Cards

Available on iOS and Android

Need a Valentine’s Day card? With this app, you can snap a photo and quickly create a card that can be personalized and sent either digitally or through snail mail. Cards can also be emailed, texted or shared via social media.

 

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Photo: Courtesy of blog.bloomthat.com

3.) BloomThat

Available on iOS

Flowers on demand! This app allows for flower delivery when and where you want in under 90 minutes from the time you tap send, starting at just $35. Individually handcrafted bouquets, personalized messages, and even bike messenger deliveries create a unique experience that makes it fun to both send and receive flowers.

 

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Photo: Courtesy of play.google.com

4.) Ibotta

Available on iOS and Android

Unlock and redeem rebates at over 200 retailers and over 100,000 locations worldwide to make for an affordable Valentine’s Day! From chocolates to wine, to restaurant deals and movie tickets, there are several options one can choose from. With Ibotta, you don’t have to break the bank this Valentine’s Day.

 

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Photo: Courtesy of gizbitz.com

5.) Slots of Love

Available on iOS

Have romance ideas at your fingertips! You can either use the slot machine, or browse through different ideas for him or her. All ideas are categorized by gender, time, and expense, and new ideas can be submitted via the website or the app. Comes in handy for quick romance or anniversary ideas.

 

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Photo: Courtesy of app.couple.me

6.) Couple

Available on iOS and Android

Couple is a more intimate way to share your life and the best way to stay in touch with your favorite person. It’s free, fun and completely private. It allows you to share you and your loved ones moments and photos, and create personalized calendars, lists and more without clogging up your friend’s feeds on social media.

 

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Photo: Courtesy of bestappspoint.com

7.) Valentine’s Day Recipes

Available on iOS

Planning on making a romantic homemade dinner for your sweetie? This app delivers nearly 140 simple, but delicious Valentine’s Day recipes. With easy to follow instructions and photos of the dish, your dinner for two will be ready in no time.

 

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Photo: Courtesy of datelicious.com.au

8.) DateEscape

Available on iOS

If you need a quick exit from a boring (or disastrous) date, DateEscape can make it happen. Spark jealousy with your date as DateEscape place fake emergency calls and texts to bail you out of your sticky situation.

 

– by Jackie Hart

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