JibJab
(Free)
Know someone who
could use a good laugh?
Use JibJab to add your
selfi e or a photo of friends and family
to a variety of hilarious GIFs on topics
including birthday, congratulations, anni-
versary, and more. Share your creation
via iMessage or social media for a guar-
anteed chuckle.
Moonpig
(Starting at $4.49 plus
delivery)
Nothing says, “I care”
like a card, but let’s face
it, your local grocery is a bit lacking in
options. Enter Moonpig with thousands
of pre-made designs for you to drop
your own message into, or custom-
izable options you can add your own
photos to.
Buzzfeed
(Free)
The Buzzfeed app is a
great place to fi nd a va-
riety of well-developed
content to share. From sports to how-
tos to recipes to fun quizzes, you’re
sure to discover just the right video or
article to make someone’s day.
Groupon
(Free)
Been meaning to get
together with a friend but haven’t quite
made it happen? Why waffl e around
about meeting up to reconnect? Check
out the Groupon app for great deals on
restaurants and events in your area,
then share a few options and set a
date!
Poetry Magazine
($2.99/issue or $29.99/
year)
Enjoy a monthly
e-Magazine stuffed with
dozens of fresh poems, including exclu-
sive content. Send along your favorites
from familiar and new poets around the
world to friends and family members
who share your love of the literary.Pinterest
(Free)
Look up an idea your
friend has been batting
around lately and send
them a few links. Whatever the topic,
you’ll fi nd a range of photos, videos,
and websites to share; there’s nothing
like taking an interest in someone else’s
passions to show you care.LOL Pics
(Free)
LOL Pics has all the lat-
est content to make your friends and
family laugh; I send my sister a cat or
parenting meme nearly every day from
this app. Use the search option to lo-
cate a specifi c topic, or tap the Home
button to browse new additions daily.YouTube
(Free)
YouTube offers a mas-
sive library of videos
on any subject you can
imagine! If your friend needs guidance,
videos from experts are on hand with
advice. Or keep things light and send
one about music, travel, cooking, or any
topic that reminds your friend of what
brings them joy.SPREAD CHEER
APPS FOR BRIGHTENING SOMEONE’S DAY
BEST APPS
BY LEANNE HAYS
There are thousands of apps
available that you can use to
reach out and let someone
you love know you care. If you
want to send tangible help in
addition to your good wishes,
use the Grubhub app to or-
der meal delivery from a local
participating restaurant. Know
someone who needs a helping
hand? Download Takl and hire a
trusted, local contractor to help
tidy and clean the house, make
repairs, or do yard work, then
pay right from the app. You’ll
rest well knowing your loved
one is taken care of, and they’ll
appreciate the gesture!PLAN A GET-TOGETHER
SHARE A LAUGH
MAKE THAT
EXTRA EFFORT
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