On this episode of the Healthy Family Project Podcast, we're joined by Jennifer Johnstone Lopez to chat all things tech and how we can use apps, platforms, and cool gadgets to make life easier! Jennifer is a wealth of knowledge and shared tons of apps she uses to maximize her limited free time and be super efficient when it comes to things like everyday tasks, meal planning, house chores and more.
One recurring thread in so many of my conversations with friends, colleagues and fellow parents is too many to-dos and not enough time. When you're juggling a million responsibilities, it's natural to want to find tools to help but it can be difficult to wade through the crazy amount of options available. We're here to offer a great foundation for lots of pain points we face in our everyday lives like efficient meal planning, staying on top of tasks, and managing our homes.
Our guest, Jennifer, is the definition of techy and she's tested tons of apps and different systems to bring us the creme of the crop when it comes to tech tips and apps that make life easier. Plus, she offered some really great insight on digital decluttering. It's not enough to find the right apps, but also cut down on all the noise by eliminating the ones that aren't serving you. This cuts down on the app overload!
What We Cover:
Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through to get all the great tips and tricks!
- 2:14 Get to know Jennifer
- 4:48 What technology have you come to rely on as a parent?
- 6:27 Task management apps and platform
- 11:30 Jennifer's favorite home automation tools and apps
- 16:10 Self-care app recommendation
- 18:35 How to cut through the noise & avoid "digital clutter"
- 26:50 Tips for managing the overload of photos we have on our phones
- 32:34 Apple Air Tags
- 39:01 Jennifer's books
- 42:56 What does a healthy family mean to you?
Relevant Links
- Follow Jennifer on Instagram
- Check out Any.do
- Monday.com
- Plan to Eat app
- MamaZen app
- Find a virtual assistant on Upwork or Fiverr
- Apple AirTag (affiliate link)
- Time Timer for Kids (affiliate link)
- Jennifer's first book: Why I Cried: Ta
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