Can an i-phone app Really Help With Grocery Shopping?

Grocery Gadget – One of My Favorite i-phone Apps

Even foodies hate grocery shopping, it is a chore that we suffer through.   Now I have an app for that!  I love my i-phone.  While there are apps for everything, I wasn’t sure  my i-phone could help improve my grocery shopping experience.  After trying several different grocery list apps I settled on Grocery Gadget.  

The Grocery Gadget app took some time to set up, but now it is a breeze to keep track of items that I need to purchase.  I always have my phone with me and I can add to the list on the go.  For longer list updates you can access an online group version of Grocery Gadget.

This i-phone application does a great job with helping manage my grocery lists and other lists I use regularly.  Yes, Grocery Gadget allows you to keep multiple lists.  

Here are the Grocery Gadget features I use for Weekly Grocery Shopping:

•  Create my weekly shopping list from items I have entered into grocery gadget list.
•  Add item pictures to identify important brands as needed.  
•  Organize food by categories  (i.e. dairy, cereal etc…)
•  Arrange categories on how you go through your store or alphabetically. 
•  Check off items as you shop and the item goes to the bottom of the list.
•  Email the list to your spouse or helper. (YES!- I love help on grocery shopping!)
•  Track prices & total cost at the store.  No surprises for tight budgets. Adding in the price takes a   little extra time, so I only use this feature occasionally.   However using pricing info allows you   to keep better tabs on prices and sales.

I’ve also created a Trader Joe’s list for that includes items unique to Trader Joe’s and now also have a Farmer’s Market list.  Another handy list is a Pre-vacation To Do List, I can check off critical activities prior to leaving the house for an extended trip.  Eventually I will add more lists to extend Grocery Gadget usefulness well beyond getting groceries.

Grocery shopping is still a chore, but I’m more efficient and organized with my new i-phone app Grocery Gadget by Flixoft was well worth $2.99. I love being able to share the list with helpers! This application works on both the i-touch and i-phone. Get your own version at the Apple App Store.

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This cheeky video highlights some of Grocery Gadgets features, if you can stand the corn.

 

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Love your latest post! How cool. Can't wait to have my iPhone! I love the way you are including the video snips. I still haven't made that great looking bread, but I hope to do it this weekend. Keep up the great work!