When I asked my Facebook friends what they used to create their grocery list, I didn’t expect to get more than one or two replies.
It’s a grocery list, something we all do regularly. There couldn’t be that many ways to create the list.
Within one day I had more than 40 replies. Wow! I was surprised by all the recommendations my friends shared.
Who knew there were so many options for creating your list of groceries?
Not surprisingly, mobile applications were popular with my friends. A handwritten list on the refrigerator or in the kitchen is used by several people.
And some friends simply head to the store and cruise the aisles to pick up grocery items that catch their eye.
My friend Patricia loved hearing about all the different options and asked whether I would publish a post with all the suggestions.
So here it is, in no particular order. I’ve included additional information about some of the applications.
- The backs of extra handouts, junk mail, or curriculum materials
- Handwritten list on piece of paper posted on refrigerator
- Out of Milk (iOS, Android, web): Free and premium versions allow you to create, synchronize, and share lists in real-time.
- Cozi (iOS, Android, Windows 8.1 tablet, Kindle, web): Free application allows you to create unlimited store lists
- Reminders (iOS only): You can make lists, and Reminders syncs them to your iCloud account. Lists can be shared with others, who can add/remove items as needed.
- Post-it note
- Grocery iQ (iOS, Android): Allows you to to save items by store, and saves them in a favorites list so shopping at a later time is easy.
- AnyList (iOS): Share a list with others, who can add/remove items as needed. Add categories, favorites, and use starter lists.
- Index card
- Notes applications on smart phone
- Wunderlist (Android, iOS, Windows Phone, Kindle Fire, and web) Share your list with friends, real-time synchronization.
- Paper and pencil
- My brain
- Apple Notes
- Evernote (web, mobile, desktop): Free and paid version. Combine with iOS Grocerytrip to categorize and sort your grocery list.
- Excel spreadsheet: Items are ordered according to the aisles of grocery store
- Inkpad (Android, web): You can dictate your grocery list.
- Our Groceries (Android, iOS , web, no Windows version): Lists are instantly synchronized across everyone’s smartphone. Everyone can “share” a list and add items as needed. Once an item is bought, items can get crossed off.
What options did we miss? Share how you manage your grocery list in the comments.
