Google Keep is a keeper in my book

Using the sticky notes app has been commonplace in my world, but this week I discovered a Google Tool that is going to replace sticky notes for me. The tool? Google Keep.

Have you heard of it? Do you use it? And ... why hadn't you shared this treasure with me already? Maybe I'm just a nerd and love a good list! But if this helps me not forget something my husband needs me to do, my kids needs me to buy, or a school task that must be completed, then - in my book - it is a keeper.



So, what's so cool and useful about this app? Here are some things that I have fallen head over heels about: (Feel free to click the links to learn a little more!)

1 - You can share your lists with anyone in your contact list. I can start a grocery list and instead of having multiple texts from my kids with things they need, plus my paper list that I take to the store, I can give them editing permission for a particular note and - BAM! - their lists sync with my list and I have only one place to look when I'm at the grocery store.

2 - Do you tend to forget things? Reminders are always nice, especially in my forgetful world. I have reminders and alarms set for specific times because I get wrapped up in things and forget. Google Keep kicks it up a notch; it has a reminder feature that is based on location. For example, with my shopping list for Dillon's, I can click for a location reminder at Dillon's. When I get to Dillon's, my grocery list will pop up on my phone. Seriously so convenient!

3 - Four words that might rock your world: Image conversion to text. Using your phone, take a photo and make a note out of an image. Google Keep reads the image, grabs the text, and takes the text to create a note. No need to retype the text. (And, if you need to, you can then copy that Google Keep text and paste in a Google Doc.) 

4 - Anything you do on your phone in Google Keep syncs with your desktop and vice versa. This consolidation of notes makes accessibility and usefulness exceed any of the other note taking apps I've tried. This alone should tempt you to try out Google Keep.

Here's a video you can watch to learn more about the bells and whistles of Google Keep. And here's some more information about Google Keep.

This is a new tool for me, but I have high expectations for its priceless value in my life. I see its effectiveness both as a teacher and as a wife and mom, so if something can make my life easier in different facets of my life, using it is a win-win in my book!

What about you? Are you going to give it a try? Comment and let me know what you think about Google Keep!