6 New Apps You Need to Know About This Week

One of my favorite mottos is “ask for forgiveness, not permission” and I have to do that this week with you all, because there are a few crazy awesome apps we’re going to tell you about that you can’t download — yet. That’s why today’s What’s App-ening comes in “Stay Tuned” flavor with an app or two that needs your Kickstarter love before you can press Buy in the App Store. And don’t worry, for you impatient Veruca Salts (“I want it noooooow”) out there, we have a couple that you can download in just a click. Today. <3 you.

1. Storehouse: Photos + videos + text = beautiful stories thanks to this good-lookin’ app that snagged the 2014 Apple Design Award. Pull in captured moments from several social networks and put them together to create a visual story that’s easy to share on social and gorgeous to embed on your blog.

Cost: Free for iOS

2. Checky: As we’ve discussed here, the first part is admitting you have a digital addiction. The next step is acknowledging that with numbers. As in, the number of times you look at your phone each day. This app tallies up that likely alarming amount and will even map out where you spent a significant chunk of your day with your eyes locked on your screen.

Cost: Free for Android and iOS

3. Yahoo News Digest: Oh, look, another Apple Design Winner. You might pass this one over at first, because you long left your Yahoo email behind. But like the co’s lovely Weather app (seriously, it’s the best), it might replace your go-to mobile news reader. Taking the place of Summly (remember the hype about that whole thing?), this is a well-designed way to read what’s going on in the world. And love that it shows you how many articles you’ve read from different categories.

Cost: Free for iOS

4. Paper by FiftyThree: This souped up version of FiftyThree’s drawing app launches with an invite-only-for-now (expect the full launch by late October) community called Mix to show off, share and re-scribble on Paper-made works of art. Flex your creativity and digital drawing prowess by remixing pages in Mix like you would a coloring book or an artsy game of “finish the drawing” IRL. Writers and doodlers can fill in blanks and app designers can even work off of new projects with iPhone wireframes through the community.

Cost: Free for iOS but there are quite a few add-on purchases that you’ll likely make, starting with the $6.99 essentials pack

5. Taggd’: Turning the streets of your/any city into a virtual, interactive museum, this app lets you scope out and catalogue street art you see in front of you or on your screen. Geotag your favorite pieces or pull your phone out while you’re on your next urban hike and (eventually) it could show you art around where you are, even if it’s been long painted over. Tagged’ works as its own social networking, unlocking a community of artists and assorted other artsy folks who you can follow and share your shots with. The app hopes to launch in December 2014.

Cost: Pledges start at $6 (for beer money, natch)

6. Know Your Numbers: You have, probably, only a couple phone numbers committed to memory at this point in time — and one of those might still be your childhood bestie. Know Your Numbers is currently campaigning on Kickstarter to change that with fun little games that help you learn your contacts’ actual digits, which could be an awesome idea for you and the kiddies, too.

Cost: Pledge $1 and you’ll get the app for free when it releases in November!

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Listen up, coffee lovers! If running out of K-cups is enough to derail your morning routine, allow us to introduce you to a solution that’ll ensure you’re stocked with with the stuff 24/7. It’s called the WePlenish Java Smart Container, it’s launching today on Kickstarter, and we’re pretty sure it’s the coolest thing to happen to coffee since the Keurig.

WePlenish may look like any other coffee pod container, but it’s actually a smart vessel that orders K-cups/Nespresso pods and has them mailed to your door before you ever run out. Essentially, it’s like asking your roomie to grab some coffee at the store — without the whole asking part.

Instead, the system relies on sensors, an app, and Amazon: The container senses when supplies are running low, the sensors communicate with the app, and the app re-orders your fave coffee capsules from Amazon Dash Replenishment (a service similar to Amazon Prime). What’s more, the app saves your coffee preferences and uses the info to recommend personalized picks.

The gadget comes in either black or white and can be stored literally anywhere, thanks to it being battery-operated. We love how it looks sitting next to a coffee maker, but it’s ideal for tucking away neatly in the pantry, too.

You can snag the WePlenish Java Smart Container starting today for $40 at weplenish.com — or get the early-bird pricing at Kickstarter. Cheers to a lifetime of unbridled coffee consumption!

What do you think of the new WePlenish system? Let us know @BritandCo!

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Spring mornings undeniably call for easy breakfasts filled with bright, fresh flavors, so we’ve gathered up 13 delicious recipes worthy of adding to your meal rotation. Whether you’re craving something sweet or something savory, there are plenty of ways to get your day started on the right foot. These 13 easy spring breakfasts will definitely bring a little extra sunshine to your mornings – no complicated steps required!

Scroll on for 13 easy spring breakfasts to make all season long.

Brittany Griffin

Copycat Starbucks Bacon & Gruyere Sous Vide Egg Bites

Babe, wake up! We have Starbucks at home! This egg bites recipe is super quick to prep for the week, plus you can easily customize the fillings based on what you're craving week-by-week. (via Brit + Co)

Jessica Smith

Baked French Toast

This baked breakfast recipe simplifies the process of making French toast, though each slice still turns out so sweet and tender. Top your dish with seasonal berries, and voila! Breakfast is served. (via Jessica Smith for Brit + Co)

Patricia Conte

Blood Orange Smoothie

This blood orange smoothie is a great easy spring breakfast to take on the go. Packed with plenty of vitamin C, you'll be feelin' powerful as ever after sipping it! (via Patricia Conte for Brit + Co)

Grace Elkus

Feta Fried Eggs

Bulked up with feta cheese and seasonings, these fried eggs are not your ordinary fried eggs. Frying them with the 'extras' lets 'em get super crispy and ready for the eating! (via Grace Elkus for Brit + Co)

Samantha Cassetty

Key Lime-Avocado-Mango Toast

A little sweet and a little savory, this avocado toast topped with mango slices will surely become your new breakfast addiction this spring. It's super easy to make and will be devoured in no time. (via Samantha Cassettyfor Brit + Co)

Live Eat Learn

Strawberry Chia Oatmeal Cookies

With oats and chia seeds, these healthy breakfast "cookies" can be batched out in large amounts and stored in the fridge or freezer for subsequent breakfasts and mid-day snacking sessions. Easy peasy, we tell ya! (via Live Eat Learn for Brit + Co)

The Girl on Bloor

Crockpot Breakfast Casserole

This customizable breakfast casserole is as easy as dump and cook... and then, chow down! (via The Girl on Bloor)

Crowded Kitchen

High Protein Overnight Oats

High protein eaters, you're gonna want to bookmark this one! These overnight oats come together, well, overnight, so you don't have to do much work to make 'em other than measure out the ingredients and stir together. Then, you can add different fruits to each serving depending on your mood! (via Crowded Kitchen)

Kathryn's Kitchen

Greek Yogurt Banana Muffins

Packed with more protein, these banana muffins are prepped using Greek yogurt for that extra oomph. The chocolate chips are absolutely necessary here, BTW. (via Kathryn's Kitchen)

Forks & Foliage

Asparagus Puff Pastry Tart with Eggs & Feta

Ooh, bougie! This breakfast may look fancy, but it's actually pretty easy to make, thanks to the help of some pre-made puff pastry. Load it up with asparagus, eggs, and feta, and you've got a very spring-ready breakfast to enjoy! (via Forks & Foliage)

A Virtual Vegan

Peach Baked Oatmeal

Peaches are the ultimate spring fruit, and if you haven't tried them in oatmeal quite yet, here's your perfect excuse! (via A Virtual Vegan)

The Endless Meal

Zucchini Tomato Frittata

Frittatas are great spring breakfasts to make because you can easily make a big serving and save the leftovers for the entire week. This one's packed with zucchini and tomatoes, but you can definitely swap those out for any veggies or proteins you're feelin'. (via The Endless Meal)

A Spicy Perspective

Mango Smoothie with Green Tea

Boosted with some caffeine from green tea, this fresh and energizing mango smoothie is so quick to blend in the AM. (via A Spicy Perspective)

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Raise your hand if you love doing laundry. Anyone? If you’re like most of us, then anything that cuts down on your loads of wash is huge. That’s where our new favorite towels come in. Brooklyn-based Silvon is crowdfunding a new collection of towels that help eliminate bacteria so they stay fresh — and stink-free — for way longer.

The organic cotton towels (up on Kickstarter now) use silver to work their magic. Thanks to the precious metal’s antibacterial properties, bacteria cells are destroyed, keeping them off your body — and keeping that unmistakable musty smell away from your soft, clean towels.

Silvon’s towels aren’t totally magic. The company recommends washing them once every one to two weeks. That may or may not be more often than you wash them now, but Silvon says their product is proven to stay cleaner and better-smelling in the meantime.

You can choose from hand towels, face towels, bath towels, bath sheets, or a bath mat. Prices range from $29 for two face towels to $229 for a Super Set (two each of the bath towels, bath sheets, and hand and face towels, plus one bath mat). Silvon also has a line of silver-infused bed sheets ($130+) it successfully Kickstarted in June of 2016, if you want to lighten your laundry load even more.

While you can order the towels now, you won’t be able to get your hands (or other body parts) on them until February. Since people are clearly fascinated with the promise of these towels, Silvon has already blown past its $20,000 Kickstarter goal.

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Easter candy is looking mighty overrated right now, thanks to a new Trader Joe’s treat that just dropped. Stocked on Trader Joe’s shelves near you right now, shoppers are practically scrambling to add this $4 dessert to their carts! To give you an idea of the hype, it’s oh-so chocolatey, a bit bougie, and downright festive for Easter time.

Scroll on to discover the new Trader Joe’s dessert you just can’t miss before Easter’s here!

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It’s true – Trader Joe’s Chocolate Mousse Eggs have officially arrived! Each egg-shaped treat boasts layers of “velvety” chocolate cake alongside a “silky” chocolate mousse that makes each bite so delicious. What’s more is each egg is adorably decorated with pink and green accents that make ‘em perfect for springtime snackin’.

Trader Joe's

This returning TJ’s dessert is just one of their tasty, mousse-y offerings. Trader Joe’s tends to release mousse cakes on a seasonal basis, and shoppers always love them. They’ve launched raspberry ones, pumpkin-shaped ones, floral ones, and even a big heart-shaped mousse cake for Valentine's Day!

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One Trader Joe’s fan on Reddit verified that the new Chocolate Mousse Eggs are “so delicious.” Their warning to other sweet tooths? “Run, don’t walk, to get your hands on the Chocolate Mousse Eggs!”

“They're great!” another user agreed. “They remind me of Hostess in a very good way.”

“These are dangerous,” one more person commented.”Just got home and I ate 2 already. I both love and hate you for posting.”

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Trader Joe’s fan account @traderjoesobsessedshared the new find with their Instagram followers, saying they’re “so delicious and the perfect size.” They also noted that the chocolatey eggs freeze well: “I put them into 2 zip lock bags and save them for Easter.“

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The new Chocolate Mousse Eggs come in a pack of 6 for $3.99. The pack features three different decorative designs, perfect for putting out on your Easter charcuterie board or dessert table this year!

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You’re definitely going to want to grab several packs to munch on before the big day’s here, though. Plus, the Chocolate Mousse Eggs are a seasonal, limited-time item, so they’ll likely be gone before you know it! Again – run, don’t walk.

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It’s always a great day when Target drops a whole set of new fashion finds! We scrolled through 22 entire pages of their site and uncovered only the most iconic pieces for spring – think trendy tops, breezy maxi skirts, and perfect spring dresses!

What we love most about these 10 Target new arrivals is that they’re super stylish, yet super affordable. Whether you're set on refreshing your entire spring wardrobe or just looking to add a few statement pieces, these new budget-friendly finds are totally worth shopping.

Scroll on for our top 10 favorite new finds from Target for the cutest spring and summer outfits!

Target

Wild Fable Open-Back Halter Denim Vest

This denim vest makes the perfect going-out top for warm spring and summer nights. It's totally 'business in the front, party in the back' with its open-back design that lets you show some skin! Get playful with this piece and pair it with mismatching denim shorts or jeans.

Target

Wild Fable Puff Sleeve Tie-Front Peplum Blouse

This Scandi-inspired gingham top features some ties in the front, that when paired with a peplum hem and puff sleeves, become super fun and youthful for the spring season. Target's even selling some adorable coordinating capris to make it a set!

Target

A New Day Long Line Vest

Wearable to the office and happy hour alike, this sleek longline vest is so flattering since it elongates your torso. It supplies a good amount of coverage, too!

Target

A New Day Tube Knit Maxi Dress

Drop-waist dresses are bound to be everywhere this spring. Embrace the trend with this stunning strapless moment for just $40. This piece can pair well with sandals, loafers, sneakers, boots – the list goes on!

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Wild Fable Relaxed Baggy Overalls

Overalls are a great one-and-done outfit to have on-hand in the springtime. This pair boasts a comfy relaxed fit, so you can layer it over tees and tanks with ease.

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A New Day Checked Pleated A-Line Skirt

Oh, so chic! This pleated skirt is designed with a dropped waistline to flatter your figure. It's fitted with a perfect touch of class in case you want to pull an elevated look this season.

Target

Wild Fable Ruffle Midi A-Line Skirt

For flirtier effect, this floral mmidi skirt is covered in spring-ready colors and embellished with he cutest ruffle hem! Whether you wear it casually or more formally, you'll want to live in it all season long.

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Wild Fable Puff Sleeve Flyaway Blouse

White blouses are our #1 wear come springtime, so we're absolutely enamored with this lightweight one that boasts the most stunning feminine touches, from the tied bows up front to the eyelet lining along the neckline.

Target

Universal Thread High-Rise Sailor Wide Leg Ankle Jeans

Statement piece central! These wide-leg jeans come in so many playful colors, but this bright blue truly can't be missed.

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Wild Fable Tie-Front Cami

Gingham is for the girls! This breezy cami flows with your body for a comfy, yet flattering spring 'fit.

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