I have my qualms with Reminders, but it has long struck me as one of those apps with more potential than I realize. That’s why I like stumbling across Reddit threads like this, where people share their creative, unusual, and fun ways to use it. There’s some good inspiration here, such as:
- Location-based sticky notes: Attach locations to reminders and they’ll pop each time you’re near that place. A door code you rarely use but need to keep around, or a note about a restaurant to order the spicier ramen next time
- Couple’s meal planning: More than a shared grocery list, each task is actually a meal with listed ingredients. Meals get assigned to partners so each person knows exactly what ingredients to pick up from the store
- Do something when I leave: Don’t forget that thing when you’re leaving the house. Close your bar tab
- Save links to investigate later: Stop with the 200 open tabs, they’re a giant mess and grind your classic computer to a halt. Use the share sheet and save them to Reminders for later. Bonus tip: Trigger Siri and just say “remind me about this later,” it’ll grab a link to the current active tab
- Workout routines: Create a template for gym time, tap through each circuit
Check out the thread for more details. People usually love talking about their setups like this so feel free to ask questions (obviously you’ll need a Reddit account).
