I took a shopping list to the supermarket today...

pebbles88

arran_m wrote: »

its sort of depresses me that you wrote the list on your iphone and not on a piece of paper, guess im just oldfashioned. im surprised how many people dont take lists, must not be skint i alway use a list or at least have an idea of what im going to buy, its been one of those old habits that hasNTdied hard

Stompa wrote: »

It's actually easier.

and in these times, MUCH more environmentally friendly!

Stompa wrote: »

I press the item on my phone and it disappears from my list, leaving behind just those items I still need.

ooh that sounds great, whats the app called? i admit i have a little jotter that i use, but by the time i have tried to use it all, then cross items off, i cant understand it!

doelani

I love my shopping list app on my blackberry, my husband can even add things he remembers from his phone.

I never go anywhere without my phone but when I write lists I would leave home without them so phone list works for me

doelani

Stompa wrote: »

Except when you press it accidentally, it disappears, and you can't remember what it was!

when I cross mine off and moves to bottom of list until you are finsihed then you can " delete all crossed off items " if you cross it off by mistake you can move it back lol

Stompa

pebbles88 wrote: »

...ooh that sounds great, whats the app called?

It's an Android app:

http://www.appbrain.com/app/oi-shopping-list/org.openintents.shopping

sisbod

When I do a list - which isnt as often as I should - I write it all in pencil then rub out as I buy it! That way you know what you have still to get! Also it can be reused with the odd bits you didnt buy already on!

book-lover_2

pebbles88 wrote: »

and in these times, MUCH more environmentally friendly!




ooh that sounds great, whats the app called? i admit i have a little jotter that i use, but by the time i have tried to use it all, then cross items off, i cant understand it!

The app I use is just called 'ShoppingList'. It's free although there is a version you can pay for, which must have more bits and bobs on it, but the free one is fine for me. I got it from the Apple apps store:)

martina07_2

nykied wrote: »

... and for the first time, I came away with exactly what was on the list. Apart from the cakes and two bars of chocolate that fell into the basket, but hey it's better than I usually am

I did look like a massive geek though, as my shopping list was on the iPhone but it was a free app, so it's okay

I tried "Voice Shopping List" and it has the advantage of using your voice to write the lists. Very cool!

flipper_72

it is sad but i am liking the idea of the shopping list app, i don't have a smart phone but have access to an i touch so think i may have to add it onto that:)
I always take a shopping list now and find my shopping is much quicker and cheaper but fiddling with a pen and piece of paper can be a bit of a hassle if i'm not wearing jeans.
Don't care if i look a geek - it has saved us a fortune:)

Clutterfree

I almost always take a shopping list with me. Tbh I feel lost when I don't have one. I am surprised that some people have said they feel embarrassed taking a pen and crossing things off this list, isn't that the whole point?
Just purchased an android 'phone so may take a look at the shopping list apps as I'm less likely to leave my mobile at home than my paper list.

Liz3yy

I always take a list, plus I add the cost up on my iPhone as I go round to ensure I don't go over budget