Can I Have Multiple Shopping Lists?

Quick Answer

Yes, Family Values at familyvalu.es fully supports multiple shopping lists. You can create as many separate lists as you need from the /shopping-lists page. Keep one for your weekly supermarket run, another for Costco, and a third for a dinner party -- they all live in the sidebar and you can switch between them instantly.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

1. Navigate to the /shopping-lists page. The left sidebar displays all your current lists, each showing its name and item count.

2. Create a new list by clicking the "New list" button at the top of the sidebar. Name it something descriptive that tells you what the list is for -- "Trader Joe's," "Thanksgiving Prep," or "Weekly Groceries."

3. Repeat to create as many lists as you need. There's no limit, so feel free to create lists for different stores, events, or time periods.

4. Switch between lists by clicking any list name in the sidebar. The right panel immediately displays that list's items, progress bar, and tools.

1. Manage each list independently. Every list has its own items, progress bar, search, and action buttons. Checking off items on one list has no effect on the others.

2. Merge all lists if you decide you'd rather have everything in one place. Click the "Merge all lists" button to combine every list into a single list named "Merged list." This is a one-way action and cannot be undone, so make sure you're ready before confirming.

3. Delete old lists when you're done with them. Click the delete button next to any list in the sidebar and confirm the deletion.

Tips

• Create a standing list for items you buy every week (milk, eggs, bread) and keep it separate from your meal plan-generated list. This way your recurring essentials never get lost in the shuffle.
• On mobile, the sidebar becomes a drawer. Tap the list selector to open it, choose your list, and the drawer closes to give you a full-screen view of your items.
• Use descriptive names with the store or occasion included, like "Costco - March" or "Birthday Party." This makes it easy to find the right list when you have several.
• When a generated meal plan list has served its purpose, delete it to keep your sidebar tidy. You can always generate a new one next week.
• The "Merge all lists" feature is great for consolidating before a big shopping trip, but remember it cannot be undone. Consider whether you really want to combine everything first.

Related Questions

• How to Create and Manage Shopping Lists
• How to Generate a Grocery List from Your Meal Plan