Optimal Finance Daily · Saturday, July 25, 2026
To combat forgetting grocery lists, taking a photo on a smartphone is recommended as a more reliable method than paper lists. For additional savings, the use of store apps like Target's Cartwheel and websites such as Coupons.com or The Crazy Coupon Lady are suggested for finding percentage-off and manufacturer coupons.
“If you're like me and are terrible about putting said list in your purse or pocket before you leave, then as soon as you finish your grocery list, take a picture of it on your phone. I'm 95% less likely to forget my phone than I am to forget a paper list.”
“With all the store apps and coupon websites, you can get coupons for free. If you're a Target shopper, I highly recommend the Cartwheel app.”
“My favorite coupon matchup site is The Crazy Coupon Lady. They have a fabulously updated site that lets you search deals by store.”