Cozi - Organize family and househld tasks for free

Posted on April 20, 2008 at 5:15 am

Going to soccer practice, attending a baseball game, and grocery shopping are only a few of the activities required by most families. We live an extraordinarily busy life and sometimes there are too many things to remember without help.

If you have ever regretfully forgotten to attend an important family activity because of an overwhelming schedule, then you should consider using Cozi. It is a totally free service that will single handedly get your family schedule back on track. The easy to understand interface makes it a breeze to work with.

The best thing about Cozi is that it offers users a shared family calendar, messaging capability, and multiple lists. Not only will your family become organized, but they will soon become extremely productive as well. Getting started involves signing up for an account and then choosing to use the web version or downloadable one. Users that pick the downloadable application will have access to a couple of extra features that the web version lacks. No matter which version is chosen, users will still benefit from using Cozi.

Cozi is mostly geared towards anyone that wants an easy to use solution for organizing daily family tasks. Although it has strong potential, don’t expect it to be a full featured PIM. Once everything has been set up for your Cozi account, you will be able to sync all of your available household computers. This is a very useful feature because it will quickly update changes and keep every family member connected. All family members will be aware of upcoming activities and changes immediately as they occur.

Cozi’s intuitive interface is simple to work with and it gets the job done. If you need to set an appointment, then just select the calendar link, add a few details, and you’re done. There is nothing complicated about organizing your family activities with this tool. The straightforward instructions provided by Cozi makes it easier to work with. Other applications that are similar to Cozi are far too time consuming to figure out.

Using the Shopping List feature to create a grocery list can be completed in a snap. It consists of a ready made grocery list of items. You will be able to quickly go through the items and select what you need. Other lists can be created as well by typing in the items and adding a title.

If you need to send the list to a family member, then do so by sending a text message to their mobile phone or email. Another useful feature is the Cozi call center. Users can call an Interactive Voice Response system and have items read to them over the phone. This can come in handy if you’ve forgotten a grocery list at home.

Cozi is most definitely a wonderful application for organizing family life. It has so many useful features that are easy to enjoy and understand. Although Cozi is a fully featured application for organizing, it is best used for family oriented tasks and not business. Registering for the web or downloadable version of Cozi won’t cost anything because it is currently being offered free. Families that have a hectic activity level on a daily basis should give Cozi a try. Not only does it perform marvelously, but it is fun to use as well.

Ms Yokum
Tech Enthusiast & Blogger

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