"I keep it in grocery mode at all times however and include other purchases on my grocery list. " I do this also- works for me. I also like that I can email the list. My only complaint is Ive erased my entire list several times when I go to delete what Ive purchased as theres 2 buttons- one delete entire list, one delete purchased items. My thumb frequently missed and its gone. no undo, etc. that frustrates me. Otherwise no complaints! its very helpful it remembers my items