Planning, shopping and cooking are just a few of the many activities associated with the holiday season.  Here are some top picks of apps that may help you breeze through it all (or at least keep you on point!):

• Thanksgiving Menu Maker (iOS 4.3 or later)
  Recipes, shopping lists, timelines, how-to videos, turkey tips, wine pairing ideas
• Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (Android and iOS 6.0 or later)
  Parade news, event lineup, real-time Santa tracker, directions to public restrooms
• Black Friday (iOS 5.0 or later)
  Sales ads to browse and search, real-time updates, shopping lists, price comparison tool
• Shopular (Android and iOS 6.0 or later)
  Daily coupon alerts; Finds your location using cell towers and your device’s Wi-Fi
• iFly Airport Guide (Android and iOS 4.3 or later)
  GPS terminal maps, flight tracking (in Pro version $4.99), airline information, travel tips

Have a safe, healthy and enjoyable holiday season!