The Tipsy Butler
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This has really made a difference in how we shop and after about 4 months of using it, I have nothing negative to say.
It's a free application (I know all phones don't have access) called "Our Groceries". DH set it up so I don't know all the ins and outs but I do know it's very straightforward.
Basically it's a shopping list that can be accessed from your computer or your phone. You can set up as many lists as you want (ie local supermarket, big box, hardware etc). Updates are immediate, so if DH is on his way to the supermarket and I realize I've forgotten something I can add it from here and he'll see it when he gets there. If he's leaving early for the big box store and I'm still doing breakfast I still have time to finish breakfast and update the list before he even gets to the store.
The list is alphabetical, so we've added "categories" to make shopping easier - ie "Pears x 4" are "Produce - Pears x 4" so each area of the supermarket is in the same area of the list. When you get an item - delete it otherwise it will stay on the list for the next time.
No more ..... "ummm - I'm sorry, I know this is the 5th call, I know you're in traffic, but if you remember, when you get to XYZ store, could you also get a 35 lb carton of the non-scented, multiple-cat litter and - oh yes - we're running short on detergent, but I really hated the one you got last time so here's what I really want and just so you know, the guest fridge is looking great but if you want to eat tonight ..... What do you mean you can't remember all that? No, I can't call you later, because phone coverage is spotty in the store and you won't be happy when you have to walk back outside just to hear me. Yes - I'll send you a text message. Yes - I'll try to keep it simple and yes - I know that's not my forte".
Hope this helps. It's really helped me.
It's a free application (I know all phones don't have access) called "Our Groceries". DH set it up so I don't know all the ins and outs but I do know it's very straightforward.
Basically it's a shopping list that can be accessed from your computer or your phone. You can set up as many lists as you want (ie local supermarket, big box, hardware etc). Updates are immediate, so if DH is on his way to the supermarket and I realize I've forgotten something I can add it from here and he'll see it when he gets there. If he's leaving early for the big box store and I'm still doing breakfast I still have time to finish breakfast and update the list before he even gets to the store.
The list is alphabetical, so we've added "categories" to make shopping easier - ie "Pears x 4" are "Produce - Pears x 4" so each area of the supermarket is in the same area of the list. When you get an item - delete it otherwise it will stay on the list for the next time.
No more ..... "ummm - I'm sorry, I know this is the 5th call, I know you're in traffic, but if you remember, when you get to XYZ store, could you also get a 35 lb carton of the non-scented, multiple-cat litter and - oh yes - we're running short on detergent, but I really hated the one you got last time so here's what I really want and just so you know, the guest fridge is looking great but if you want to eat tonight ..... What do you mean you can't remember all that? No, I can't call you later, because phone coverage is spotty in the store and you won't be happy when you have to walk back outside just to hear me. Yes - I'll send you a text message. Yes - I'll try to keep it simple and yes - I know that's not my forte".
Hope this helps. It's really helped me.