Thank you to my friend Georgia for introducing me to Zip List! This free app has revolutionized my grocery planning and shopping experience. It is so easy to use that grocery shopping has actually become fun! When you download Zip List to your smart phone you can create a free account that makes Zip List also accessible from your desk top or lap top computer.

What is Zip List? Zip List is more than just a shopping list. You can organize your items by aisle according to the store where you are shopping so there is no back tracking to get an item further down your list. Zip List also keeps a list of items you have recently added to your list so it is easy to add items you frequently purchase. You can share your list with family members who can mark off items that they pick up for you.  Out and about and decide to make an unplanned visit to the store? If you have your phone with you it’s not a problem because you will also have your list with you.

My favorite thing about Zip List is the Recipe Box. You can browse through hundreds of recipes and as you find ones you like you can add them to your own Recipe Box. You can even set filter options when searching the recipes to narrow your search. Filter options include number of ingredients, amount of time it takes to prepare, number of servings, and publishers. Once you put a recipe in your box you can add it to your shopping list. Zip list automatically creates a list of ingredients you need to purchase and a list of items it thinks you may already have on hand. You then have the option to edit these and add only the items you really need to your list! A HUGE time saver!

It gets even better! You are not limited to recipes from the Zip List partners. Find a recipe you like here on my site? Great, send it to your Recipe Box to refer to later. No more trying to remember whose blog had that great Mediterranean Quinoa Chickpea Salad recipe, it’s in your Recipe Box. Also when you add the ingredients of a recipe to your shopping list, Zip List will add the recipe to your most recent recipes so it is easy to find when it comes time to cook that specific meal!

There is a lot more that Zip List can do as I discovered while writing this blog! Have you tried Zip List yet? If so leave a comment below and share your favorite thing about this super cool app. Are there other apps you use that help you save time and money? If so please leave a comment below and share your favorite time saving apps!