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How Do You...? To Do List

ThinkingOutLoud — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:02:30 GMT

What system do you use to keep track of items on your to do list?

I need a better way to keep track of my to do's. I use a spreadsheet on my computer which works for appointments, etc but 'to do' list items are random and it's also a problem when things don't get done in one month and need to be done the next.

Any ideas? tia

Re: How Do You...? To Do List

m0rgan — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:07:16 GMT

A list on your refrigerator, then check off things that are done.

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catter70 — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:20:28 GMT

Post it note and cross off as I go along.

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JudyL — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:21:13 GMT

I have a small pad of paper on my dining table that has a running list of to-dos. I check them off as they get done and add more when needed.

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beckyb1012 — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:21:59 GMT

I have a list on my computer for about 10 years now with my weekly usual stores, Walmart and grocery ect... in bold. Under each store is the list of items that need to be purchased when I go to the stores. At the bottom of the list are the days Friday, Saturday and Sunday with all errands listed needed to be done on each day including my chore list at home for my time away from the office.

I print this list out on Fridays before I leave the office and scratch off all weekend what is accomplished. Also adding to it in ink items that I realize I need to purchase soon. Then on Monday I come back to work and remove what was done and bought and start adding to it for the next weekend.

Sometimes I print the list out on a Wednesday if I see I can run by the grocery store on my way home and not have to wait until the weekend. Just update again the next morning for a new list for the upcoming weekend.

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Still Raining — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:39:12 GMT

I keep all my information on the calendar on the ipad and phone. They share, so it is always up to date when I am out. So if the dentist asks about a date 6 months out, I can do it.

Let's you search for items, like when should be the Rx be filled. Or you can see a whole month at once. Evidently my filters are going to die tomorrow 🤣

Gives me a little poke every morning.

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shoptilyadropagain — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 18:11:55 GMT

I have a notebook that I keep beside my lazy boy where inside, I have a shopping list note pad (long & skinny) where I jot down items on my list and then cross them off when completed. I keep it there because I find it's easier to update it as I'm settled in for the evening to watch a little TV. During the day, if there's something I'm afraid I'll forget about, I just go grab it and write it down.

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Nightowlz — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 18:40:41 GMT

I have a list for the grocery store. I write things down I want to research online. I don't have a list of what needs done on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.

When I get up I do what needs to be done daily. I start cleaning house on Mon. I clean some each day. By Fri it's all clean & ready to start all over on Mon. I find it takes less time cleaning doing it this way.

DH knows what he needs to do also. When he slacks off I ask him what's up?

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SilleeMee — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 18:59:48 GMT

I have several to-do lists for:

Odd days

Even days

Weekly

Monthly

Quarterly

Yearly

Things I need to do are done on schedules and I have those schedules listed on my desktop.

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Roscoe the Rascal — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 19:38:46 GMT

I keep a pad on the fridge where I jot down items that I need to pick at the store. I also carry a notebook and put things down I am thinking about. Any appointments are noted on my calendar and phone.

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shoesnbags — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 19:49:11 GMT

I keep my to do list and grocery list in the Notes app on my. iPhone. It's always handy and with me wherever I am, at home or out.

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vermint — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 19:56:20 GMT

I use the "Reminder" app on my iPhone to do just that...remind me of daily, weekly, monthly, yearly things to be done. Appointment go on the "Calendar" app, which also lets me set up an "Alert" and a 2nd "Alert" to give me a heads up on appointments so I don't get caught off guard. I set up an alert for 1 week out, then 2 days out.

Lists go on the "Notes" app.

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sandy53 — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 20:12:29 GMT

I use a planner that when opened has a weekly calendar on the left hand page and a to-do list on the right hand page (Cambridge from Amazon). I like being able to add items on the weeks to come. I just listed a reminder for an agenda item for a meeting on January 14th for example.

I keep a notepad on the refrigerator for grocery items I need, but I use a steno book for planning the meals for the week and making my shopping list. The main list goes on the left side of the page and if I have to go to other stores I list those on the right.

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cindyNC — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 21:49:06 GMT

I either write things on a small post it, or keep things on Google Keep. I have Google Keep on my desk top PC, my iphone and my tablet..........when I update it on one device the updates go thru to the other two devices when I'm at home on wifi.

I keep my prescription list, list of vaccations, doctor/dentist phone numbers, notes on questions I want to ask my doctors, grocery lists, and sometimes recipes if I need ingredients at the store.

I believe it allows you to add a photo or just type items in . I like that it works on both Windows and my Apple devices. Same thing w/Google Calendar.

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Rockycoast — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 21:57:20 GMT

I also keep a list of “to do projects “ on the refrigerator. I see it everyday. When a project is completed it gets crossed off.

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AuntG — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 22:09:51 GMT

I typed up a list of deep cleaning chores that I print out each Spring. For my weekly to do list, I just write them down on small note pads that charities keep sending me. I'll also jot things down things that I want to research.

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rockygems123 — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 22:13:33 GMT

@ThinkingOutLoud

Have made several lists including Costco, Trader Joe's, Walmart etc on my Alexa app, when I need items I tell her to add to that specific list.

As for chores I set reminders daily on my phone calendar.

I use google Maps to create driving routes & itineraries then add the route shortcut to my Home Page on my phone

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LizzieInSRQ — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 22:52:44 GMT

I have an Android phone (Samsung).

Google store has free apps. I downloaded Notepad and use it for all kinds of lists. Temporary and permanent.

I like it on my phone so that i can make a memo anytime anywhere, i can access it anytime and anywhere like when shopping etc., never have to print it, always on hand just in case

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Shanus — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 13:17:24 GMT

@ThinkingOutLoud I've never trusted my phone to keep lists and a spred sheet on my computer is difficult to keep with me when I'm out and about.

I use very large index cards stacked by garage door going out for errands, a stack next to frig. for grocery lists and a stack on my desk for TO DOs around the house.

At appts. when I need to schedule another, I just tell them I'll call back. I'm a paper calendar gal all the way!!!

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meallen616 — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 13:52:54 GMT

Index card on my desk,