Just Start Texting
The most common question new Memorie users ask is: "What should I text it?"
The answer: whatever you'd normally try to hold in your head. But to make it concrete, here are seven categories of things that work perfectly with Memorie — each one something you'd otherwise forget, lose, or have to look up again later.
1. Contact Details and People Facts
Not just phone numbers — the stuff that doesn't fit in your contacts app.
What to text:
- "Dr. Patel, pediatrician, prefers morning appointments, office is on Elm St"
- "Sarah's husband is Mike, they have a daughter named Ava, she just started kindergarten"
- "New neighbor in 4B — James, works from home, has a golden retriever"
When you'll need it: Before a doctor appointment, when you run into someone at the store and can't remember their kid's name, or when you want to be a more thoughtful friend.
2. Dates and Events
Calendars capture the "when." Memorie captures the context around the when.
What to text:
- "Emma's dance recital June 8 at 3pm, she needs her black leotard and pink shoes"
- "Car inspection due by August 31"
- "Anniversary dinner — she mentioned wanting to try that place on Hope Street"
When you'll need it: Memorie reminds you proactively as dates approach. You'll get a nudge before the recital, before the inspection deadline, and before your anniversary — with the details attached.
3. Health and Medication Info
This is especially useful for caregivers and parents tracking kids' health.
What to text:
- "Mom's new blood pressure med: lisinopril 10mg, take in the morning with food"
- "Jake's allergist said to avoid all tree nuts, not just peanuts"
- "Flu symptoms started Tuesday, low fever 99.8, mostly congestion"
When you'll need it: At the next doctor appointment, when someone asks about allergies, or when you need to report symptom timeline. Text "what medications is Mom taking?" and get the current list.
4. Gift Ideas and Preferences
Stop the frantic December scramble of "what does everyone want?"
What to text:
- "Luis mentioned he's really into pour-over coffee lately"
- "Mom said she wants new gardening gloves, the ones with the long cuffs"
- "Rachel's favorite author is Ann Patchett — she's read everything except Tom Lake"
When you'll need it: Birthday shopping, holiday planning, or whenever you want to give a gift that shows you actually listen. Text "gift ideas for Luis" and everything is there.
5. Recommendations
Books, restaurants, shows, podcasts — all the things people recommend that you immediately forget.
What to text:
- "Book rec from Dana: Breath by James Nestor"
- "Restaurant — Lilia in Brooklyn, Italian, need reservations"
- "Podcast: Huberman Lab, episode about sleep protocols"
When you'll need it: Friday night when you're looking for a restaurant, at the bookstore, or when someone asks what you've been listening to. Text "what was that book Dana recommended?" and it's right there.
6. Work and Project Notes
Quick details that don't justify opening a project management tool.
What to text:
- "Client call with Apex — they want the revised deck by Friday, focus on sustainability section"
- "Password for the west building wifi: GreenApple2026"
- "Talked to vendor, quote is $4,200 for the full run, valid until June 30"
When you'll need it: Before the next client meeting, when you arrive at the building, or when you need to reference that quote. This is how freelancers track client details without a full CRM.
7. Random Things You'll Need Later
The miscellaneous category — things that don't fit anywhere but you know you'll want eventually.
What to text:
- "Car parked in Section D, Level 3, near the elevator"
- "Wine we liked at dinner: Sancerre, 2024, from the Loire Valley"
- "Shoe size for running shoes: 10.5, wide"
When you'll need it: When you're wandering a parking garage, ordering wine, or buying shoes online.
The Pattern
Notice what all of these have in common: they're short, informal, and time-sensitive. They come to you in the middle of doing something else. They'll be useful later, but not right now.
These are exactly the things that note-taking apps miss — because opening an app is just enough friction to let the thought escape.
With Memorie, you text and move on. The thought is safe. You'll find it when you need it.
Not sure where to start? Pick one thing from this list and text it. Then try another. Before long, it becomes automatic — the simplest habit you've ever built.
Join the Memorie beta and start texting.