Notes

Notes is your flexible shared space for storing information you both need. Create shopping lists, save gift ideas, store important contacts, jot down recipe ideas, or keep a shared journal. Think of it as your couple's shared brain.

Viewing Notes

The Notes screen shows all your notes, with pinned notes appearing first. Use the filter dropdown to show only specific note types.

Note Types

Notes are categorized by type, each with a distinct icon:

General - Free-form notes for anything
List - Checklists with items you can check off
Shopping - Shopping lists with checkable items
Contact - Store contact information (name, phone, email, etc.)
Idea - Brainstorming and idea capture
Journal - Personal or shared journal entries
Recipe - Recipe storage with ingredients and instructions

Creating Notes

Tap the + button to reveal note type options, then select the type of note you want to create.

Quick Create

The speed dial menu lets you quickly create specific note types:

General note
List
Shopping list
Contact
Idea
Journal entry
Recipe

Note Fields

All notes support:

Title

The name of your note. This supports @mentions - for example, you can title a note "@Mom's Birthday Gift Ideas" to link to a saved contact.

Content

The main content area varies by note type:

General/Idea/Journal - Rich text editor with formatting
List/Shopping - Checkable list items
Contact - Structured fields for name, phone, email, address
Recipe - Ingredients list and instructions sections

Note Type

Select the type of note. Different types have different content structures and icons.

Visibility

Shared - Both you and your partner can see this note
Private - Only you can see this note

Pinned

Pin important notes so they appear at the top of your Notes list and in your Feed.

Note Type Details

General Notes

Free-form text notes for anything. Use these for:

Quick thoughts
Information to remember
Anything that doesn't fit other categories

The rich text editor supports @mentions to link to people, locations, and other items in your account.

Lists

Checkable lists for tracking items. Great for:

Packing lists
To-do items that don't need due dates
Any list you want to check off

Using list items:

Tap the checkbox to mark an item complete (shows strikethrough)
Tap again to uncheck
Swipe left on an item to delete it
Tap Add Item to add new items to the list
Items stay visible when checked (they don't disappear)

Shopping Lists

Similar to lists but designed for shopping:

Items to buy
Check off items as you shop
Share with your partner so you both see what's needed

Using shopping lists:

Tap items to mark them as purchased (shows strikethrough)
Checked items remain visible so you can see what's done
Swipe left on an item to remove it from the list
Add new items at the bottom

Contacts

Store information about important people:

Name
Phone number
Email
Address
Relationship notes

Use these for:

Service providers (plumber, electrician, etc.)
Doctors and medical contacts
Important family contacts
Anyone you both might need to reach

Ideas

Capture ideas for:

Gift ideas for each other or friends/family
Date night ideas
Home improvement projects
Future plans

The ideas type is perfect for brainstorming together.

Journal

Keep a shared or personal journal:

Relationship milestones
Gratitude entries
Memories to remember
Daily reflections

Use private visibility for personal journaling.

Recipes

Store recipes you love:

Ingredients list
Instructions
Notes about the dish

Great for favorite family recipes or restaurant dishes you want to recreate.

Note Actions

Note Card Actions

Long press on a note to reveal actions:

Pin/Unpin - Toggle whether the note is pinned
Edit - Open the note detail screen
Delete - Remove the note (with confirmation)

You can also swipe on notes to reveal quick actions.

Viewing Details

Tap any note to open its detail screen where you can:

Edit all fields
See when it was created and last updated
See who created it
Delete the note

Tips

Use the right note type - Each type is designed for specific use cases; shopping lists have checkboxes, contacts have structured fields, etc.
Pin frequently accessed notes - Your grocery list, important contacts, or current trip planning notes are good candidates
Use @mentions for context - Mention a person in gift ideas, or mention a location in a recipe note
Private for personal notes - Use private visibility for personal journal entries or surprise gift ideas
Filter by type - When you have many notes, use the filter to quickly find what you're looking for
Search in notes - Use the global Search to find content within your notes
Notes appear in Feed - Recently updated notes show up in your Feed, keeping you both informed
Keep shopping lists handy - Pin your main shopping list so it's always at the top

Common Use Cases

Grocery/Shopping List

Create a Shopping note and add items as you think of them. Check off items while shopping - they'll show a strikethrough but stay visible so you can see what you've already grabbed. Your partner can add items too, and you'll both see the same list in real-time.

Gift Ideas

Create an Idea note called "Gift Ideas for [Person]". Add ideas throughout the year. When a birthday or holiday approaches, you'll have a ready list. Use private visibility if it's a gift for your partner!

Important Contacts

Create Contact notes for:

Your doctor, dentist, and specialists
Home service providers (plumber, electrician, HVAC)
Babysitters or pet sitters
Emergency contacts

Trip Planning

Create a General or List note for trip planning:

Places to visit
Restaurants to try
Things to pack
Reservations to make

Favorite Recipes

Create Recipe notes for dishes you both love. Include ingredients and instructions so you can recreate them anytime.

Last updated: December 2025