Exciting news to start the month :: you can now download one of the NurtureStore free kids apps, which means you can use all our ideas, straight from your phone, any time you need them!
If you’re wondering what to do with the kids tomorrow, you’re planning a playdate, you need some ideas to help your kids with their spellings or you’re stuck in on a rainy day in need of a rescue idea – NurtureStore is here!
Follow these easy-peasy instructions and you can have a nice little NurtureStore app on your iPhone or iPod Touch, which with one click brings you straight here, to see our latest ideas and to dive into our huge archive of kids activities.
How to get the free kids apps
This bit’s easy! We’ve now set up a mobile view option for everyone reading NurtureStore on a phone, which should make it easier and nicer for you to read the site from your device. Let me know what you think of the new format. You still have the option at the bottom of your screen to view in the old format if you prefer, but I can see from my site stats that lots of you are loving the new format already and using it to check out lots of our ideas each time you visit.
If you’re reading on an iPhone or iPod Touch you can download the NurtureStore free kids app in two clicks!
Tap the icon with the arrow, then select ‘Add to Home Screen’. That’s it!
You’ve now got our little house icon on your screen, ready and waiting for you any time you need a kids activity idea. When you get an ‘I’m bored!’, or it starts raining and you’re stuck indoors, or you’re planning your week ahead and looking for some fun ideas for the kids… we’re right on your phone, ready and waiting for you!
NurtureStore has over 800 kids activities already on the site, so you’ll have a fantastic resource of ideas to call on. You can easily use the top menu (which has a search box) or click on the categories to find what you’re looking for.
Try it out! Pop one of the NurtureStore free kids apps on your phone and give it a trial. I hope you’ll find it a super resource to use – let me know what you think!
Nanette says
Can’t wait to get this on to my iPad!
Linda says
Is the app going to be made available on android.
Cathy James says
We’re looking into that Linda, but for the time being it’s only available for iPhones and iPod Touch.
francesca says
🙁
Kim says
How long before we can get it in an IPad?
Cathy James says
For the time being it’s just for iPhone and iPod Touch, but I’ll let you know if that changes Kim. Thanks for your interest!
Brandee says
Thank you, this is going to be great!
Cathy James says
Glad you like it Brandee – thanks!
Crystal says
Aww This is awesome. But my 11 month old used my iPhone as a teether and it’s broken. And it won’t download to my iPad 🙁
Cathy James says
Oh no Crystal, your poor phone! (The app’s only available for iPhone and iPod Touch at the moment.)
Cheryl says
I couldn’t find it. I tried NurtureStore, Nurture Store. What am I doing wrong?
Cathy James says
Hi Cheryl, are you viewing this site from an iPhone or iPod touch? If you are, the option will pop up for you, as in the screen shots above – no need to search for anything.
Nancy Decker says
Would love to have this app on my Ipad!
Chrissy @ The Outlaw Mom Blog says
Um, hello! Where was I when all this was happening? Cool! So excited to check it out 🙂 Love that you are now in print and an app, Cathy!!
Cathy James says
It’s all go here Chrissy!
charli says
How exciting! I need as much inspiration as I can find… thank you! I love your website and I am going to order the gardening one tomorrow… something easy and fun about using help tools online rather than in a book… somehow I get more inspiration from your webpage despite having oodles of books her to inspire me.
Cathy James says
Thanks charli – you made my day! I hope you enjoy the ideas in the Garden Classroom. I’d love to hear if you try any of them. Cathy
Laura says
Can’t wait for it to be available for iPad!!
Jane Martin says
Hi seem to be having problem. Site will not down load to my iphone can you help ? Jane
Cathy James says
Hi Jane. The app option pops-up automatically when you visit NurtureStore on an iPhone, but if you happen to have dismissed the option screen and would like to get it back you can just clear your cache and it will re-appear. To do this you need to 1. Go into Settings on your iPhone 2. Select Safari 3. Click on Clear History 4. Click on Clear Cookies and Data. Then, when you next visit NurtureStore, the app option will pop up for you to download. Thanks for you interest in the app!
Kathy Popour says
I can’t get anything to pop up on your site to download the app. 🙁 I’m using my iPhone but no luck. What am I doing wrong?
Cathy James says
Hi Kathy. The app option pops-up automatically when you visit NurtureStore on an iPhone, but if you happen to have dismissed the option screen and would like to get it back you can just clear your cache and it will re-appear. To do this you need to 1. Go into Settings on your iPhone 2. Select Safari 3. Click on Clear History 4. Click on Clear Cookies and Data. Then, when you next visit NurtureStore, the app option will pop up for you to download. Thanks for you interest in the app!
Marilyn Ericson says
Is this available for the Kindle Fire? How?
renee says
Just wondering when this will be available for tablets like asus?
janet says
i tried to look on mac book and iphone and the app isnt available for either???
Cathy James says
Hi janet. Did you follow the steps in these instructions? That should get it to work fine on your iphone.
Linsiloo says
Yah! Brilliant app! Thank you :£
Gwyneth says
Please make an Android app – We <3 NurtureStore!
Cassie says
I love it and I love all your ideas. Would be great to be able to get it on my iPad too…big compliments to you for your ideas, creativity and presentation. It’s a joy to get the emails and to feel inspired even if time constraints mean that I don’t get as much done as I like!
Emma says
Is this available on android devices?
Cathy James says
Only on i-devices at present Emma. You might like to receive our Play Planner though? https://cathyjames.org/our-most-popular/receive-our-weekly-play-planner
Hayley says
For some reason it will not let me add to homescreen when I tap on the icon am I doin anything wrong 🙁 x
Debb says
Love this site! I was hoping to add it to my iPhone as an app…….I live in Canada and I guess it is not available for me???? Did a search and came up empty! Was looking forward to looking at ideas while at work…
Debb
Cathy James says
Hi Debb, did you follow the instructions in this blog post? You don’t need to search for it anywhere – just follow these steps to add it to your homescreen.
becky says
I downloaded it and l only have andriod software on my mobile and it worked!! 🙂
PC Wong says
Just downloaded. Is great and full of ideas. Thank you.
Jenni says
Please make a version for Android! Would love to be able to get inspired on my lunch break from pre-school
Angelie says
cannot find the app from app store….i am using iPhone 5s….can anyone help?
Cathy James says
Hi Angelie. The app is not through the app store. If you would like it, please follow the instructions in this article.
Ines says
Brillant app :))) Lucky I have both iPhone and Android
Amber says
So upsetting this is not available for android..Really hope it will be available someday. Both my phone and tablet are Android based.
shirley says
I can’t find the app at all on iTunes, is it not available?
Cathy James says
No it’s not on iTunes shirley, it’s just a webapp. You need to follow the instructions in this post to add it.
SONIA says
Thanks for the app what a wonderful idea now it is all there at a touch of button.
Cathy James says
Hope you enjoy all the ideas Sonia.
Nel says
I am trying to down load your app on my iPhone. I’ve tried the instructions you have given for other people but still can not get the symbol up on my screen to download. Any ideas?