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Old 11-14-2012, 12:52 PM   #16
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I keep a running grocery list on the Wegman's website and also in their iPhone app. That way, my staples are always there & I just need to enter the quantity needed, and everything's listed in the order of the store's layout.

As for other lists, I need to write things down or else I'll forget. And if it's really important (like family birthdays), I even set up my calendar to send me reminders.

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Old 11-14-2012, 12:55 PM   #17
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I'm a list maker! I have a wipe-off board that hangs on the fridge for groceries and toiletries. Is in easy reach for the kids so they can add stuff too. I usually then transfer the list to my phone when it's time to go shopping.
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Old 11-14-2012, 01:31 PM   #18
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I don't tend to keep lists for my home list, although I do at work. I keep everything in my head, except for grocery shopping. As we order online, I just add to the order whenever I remember something... and in fact I've just thought of something, so I'll go and add that now!
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I'm a list maker!

At work, my list(s) is in a notebook. Since I am alwasy carrying the notebook from my desk to meeting, to meeting. I can add to the list or cross off at anytime. Plus I have notes relating to the list.

At home, my list are usually online/electric somewhere. I use the notes ap on my iphone to make lists of what the kids wish lists are - books, clothes, sizes, games, etc., my grocery list is on an ap called Cozi, it is great because the kids can access it from their computers, ipads, iphones and add to the list. I make a list on there of things we need to get down before our vacation, a list of what we need to pack, etc. They can access and add, check off, etc.
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I am a list maker! I have a magnetic notepad on the fridge where I jot down things I need to remember and grocery items. I make a master grocery list before I do my weekly grocery shopping in order of the store layout.

I have a planner that I keep a running list of things I need to get done, usually it is a monthly list and then I have a separate notebook for my daily to do list. I also have a little notebook I keep in my purse where I jot down things to remember as well as my Christmas shopping list so I always have it on hand. Wow, this makes me sound really anal, but I am more just very forgetful!!
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I have to keep lists or I'll forget it all.
List of meals planned, what needs to be defrosted or bought for that meal, how long it will take to prepare and where any recipes for the meal are: magnet attached to the family room/garage door.
List of DD Lauren's school releases, Karate times, other sports, activities, etc: white board on the same door.
DH's schedule at work: same door.
What needs to be bought because we ran out of it: clipboard on the kitchen wall
dates, plans, my work schedule, errands that need run, things to remember, days the dog goes to doggy daycare, etc. - all on my Circa by Levenger medium sized (purse sized) personal calendar.

All the above things are also kept on my google calendar on my lap-top. Otherwise, I'd go nuts.
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I make a grocery list, usually on paper, and then keep it with my coupons.
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I am a list maker, but sometimes I wonder why. My fiancé does the grocery shopping after work because it saves on gas... except anytime I give him a list, I only get abou 60% of what's on the list.

And then I hear, "I meant to pick up the [insert item], but then I forgot to look at the list."

As for home tasks, I just do them as I notice them. I'll make lists about things that need fixing/replacing, but nothing more than that. And I make general idea lists for Christmas gifts, but since my boys are still young, I have avoided "must-have" items and just typically can score toys that are on sale or clearance that I know they'll like.
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I'm a list maker! I might forget my own head if it wasn't on the list.
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