Grocery lists, “to do” lists, stops to make . . I live by lists. I wish that I weren’t so controlled by my lists but without them, I feel totally lost. If Vince wants to stop at Wal-Mart or the grocery store on the spur of the moment, I can hardly do it because I don’t have a list.
This morning I had to go to the dentist and was going to go to Kroger but decided to go to Wal-Mart instead because I needed toilet cleaner. Yesterday I checked over our weekend menu and the menu for next week and made a long grocery list. During the night, I remembered two more things I wanted to fix and some things needed were not on my list. I grabbed this envelope from the trash and by the light of the iPad, scribbled out this list.
Do you think I put toilet cleaner on my list? No! The entire reason for going to Wal-Mart instead of Kroger and I forgot to get the toilet cleaner. I was able to read my writing and did get everything on both lists.
As I was leaving Wal-Mart, Vince called and told me papayas were on sale at Kroger. Would I please go by there and get some. I grumbled but went by Kroger, only to find out that the papayas are on the ad for the sale that begins tomorrow!
I’m home . . pumpkin gingerbread is in the oven and my house smells so good!
Don’t worry . . I’m not totally out of toilet cleaner and have already added it to my new list of things to get next time I’m a Wal-Mart.
Helen Koenig1 says
I am a most definite list maker – I make lists of just about everything. About the ONLY thing I DON’t make lists of are lists of lists (unless they serve as a sort of table of contents for a group of articles, etc.)
Like you, I used to use backs of envelopes, etc. Nowadays I generally use a page from my reams of one-side used scratch paper – which isn’t so bad, unless I grab something that is on my KEEP it mass of papers.
Seriously though, my lists of foods, etc. have generally kept me from forgetting stuff, forgetting plans, forgetting where I’m supposed to go at whatever time (I substitute teach – K-12 – at any of a dozen different schools – all subjects) – USUALLY (this morning was the messup that proved the necessity of the above!) and my list of “what’s for dinner” enables me to fix dinner tonight WITHOUT THINKING! because I’m tired (at least until I get to the sewing room!)
Judy D in WA says
Judy, I use Cozi.com I can sync it altogether-pc, tablet, phone. I have lists for grocery, costco, JoAnns, even one called stuff to remember–light bulb sizes, batteries-things I can never remember. There is a calendar, meal planner, to do list………I have trained myself to put things there on the grocery list and have it with me on my phone……don’t often forget that. I even have a gift list going.
I’m sure there are other apps out there, I just know and love this one.
I would hate to see you resort to making your list on your arms with a Sharpie. 🙂
Sue H says
Judy, I use Cozi too. Great app.
Krista says
I use lots of lists. Grocery lists. Other shopping lists (especially if more than one stop is involved). packing lists. to do lists (but that’s only at work – I refuse to do it at home) The quilt store doesn’t need a list, however. Although, twice recently I went for specific items and left without them (but with other stuff). That’s ok – just means another trip to the quilt store 🙂
Mary Jo says
At least you get what is on the list. Sometimes I don’t even do that!
Alma says
Mary Jo,
Been there, done that too!
Debi McIntosh says
I use lists all the time too – I find that by writing it down you generally remember what is on the list anyway. I always make a list of what to take away any time I am going – people say “are you packed yet” – I say “no, but I’ve made a list!”.
Susan says
I’m definitely a list maker. Lists for everything!
Angie says
The lists I make is a grocery shopping list. I Also keep an inventory, or listing of long arm threads so that I don’t duplicate colors. I put check marks on the thread color chart, and that is my “thread list” of sorts. At Christmas time I have a list of names for gift shopping. That’s about it.
Linda says
I make lists of my lists I think! I have lists of Christmas gifts that I have to buy, along with stuff already bought, grocery lists, to do lists….I would get nothing done without lists!
Alma says
I have had this happen many times. The most needed item, or the reason for the shopping trip will not be bought…….because…. IT WAS NOT ON THE LIST.
( I use the Notes on my iPhone for my shopping list. Might leave a paper list at home but just about never leave the house without my phone, so I always have my list.)
Lee Ann L. says
I live by my lists. Can’t survive without them.
Doreen says
Lists are a must especially since I learned long ago that I (and all Moms/gals) are “human ‘Post-Its'”. Generally, I can remember the My things that are on the list(s) but it’s the things that belong to others that get missed! Vince really is too funny!
Kay Sorensen says
I keep grocery and other shopping lists on NOTES on my iPhone. I don’t leave the house without it.
It’s easy to keep a running list each time you think of something.
It also contains some important measurements that I might need when I am out and about.
Of course there are other important LISTS on my computer, and often a important to do today one written on paper.
Susan Torrens says
Lists and I are hit and miss. I always have a grocery list, although I have been know to leave it at home….
When we are heading south, I always have a list of fabric that I’m looking for to complete projects (I’m still trying to use my stash first).
DH is a big list-maker. He has done it all his adult life, and even though we are retired, he still lives by his lists. When he first retired, he’d write lists for me, but after I ignored the first few, he gave that up – if I want a list I’ll write my own!
Diane S. says
I depend on lists but too many lost envelopes have thwarted me. One thing I’m never without is my cell phone! I have an app where I keep a grocery list, a gift idea list, a ‘gifts bought’ list, and lists for particular stores. I can check them off as I buy them/get them done. Really works for me!
Debbie Rhodes says
I am a list maker too..
Deb says
I can’t believe you don’t have a years worth of toliet cleaner sitting with your charcoal!!
Helen B. Ellen says
I’m a list-maker, too!
I _SWEAR_ that stores put something in the air that makes you forget what you went there for!!! If I don’t have a list, I walk around aimlessly…knowing that there is SOMETHING else I need!!
I’m going to look into Cozi.com.
Hugs, Judy and what a darling granddaughter you have!
Dar in MO says
Yes, I am also a list maker. My problem is I don’t have one place or pad to use and grab a piece of paper near by, tear off a corner and write something on it, but then can’t find it when I’m ready to go to the store. When I worked in Corp. Am. I had a day planner attached to my arm (mostly for work reasons), but I used it for my personal planner/list taker too. Maybe I should go back to that routine. It worked really well then.
BTW, your granddaughter is definitely a precious bundle of joy. Come on up to MO, the weather and colors are beautiful and your Adaina is missing you.
Ken says
I’m totally the opposite. I get totally freaked out by lists, though I have to preface that by saying I take a list to the grocery store, but only because my wife says I can’t remember more than 2 things at a time! She is the list maker of the family. To avoid me fretting at her to do lists, she leaves me 4-5 post it notes at a time. This way I can cope with them and throw each one away as
i get them done 🙂
Ranch Wife says
I just posted a photo of my grocery list a few days ago – I almost break out in hives if I get to town and don’t have my list. Granted my list isn’t always THAT long. However, lists are as much a part of me as the nose on my face. It warms my heart to see that both kids have inherited the list gene too!