Welcome to Chicago! Unpacking the kitchen is basically a full-time job so you definitely deserve that dinner party. I went through the exact same struggle with forgetting ingredients until I started using Google Keep. Honestly, its super simple and basically what I use for everything now. The way these browser extensions work is pretty straightforward once you get the hang of it. You just add the extension to Chrome or whatever browser you use on your laptop. When you find a recipe online, you just click the little icon in your browser toolbar and save the notes or type the ingredients right there. Since its tied to your account, it instantly syncs to the app on your phone. No more scribbling on random scraps of paper that get lost in your pockets or left on the counter. Im really satisfied with how fast it updates. I can be sitting at my desk, add something to my list, and by the time I walk to the store five minutes later, its already there on my screen. Its totally free and safe since its a major tool. If you are looking for other ways to keep track of things for the house, you can also share Amazon Wishlist with your family if they want to get you housewarming gifts. It keeps things organized so you dont end up with five of the same thing. For just the groceries tho, stick to a syncing app like Keep. It really stops you from looking like a mess in the aisles... trust me, weve all been there.