Everyday Life & Shopping Prompts

Ready-made prompts that speed up meals, shopping, home routines and small daily tasks.

Ready-made prompt templates

• Meal from what you have: Suggest a meal from what I have at home. Ingredients: [ingredients]. Time: at most [minutes] minutes. Write the recipe step by step.
  Sample case: Ingredients: eggs, potatoes, onion, cheese. Time: at most 20 minutes.
  Cheesy potato omelette (serves 2, about 20 min)
  1. Slice 2 medium potatoes thinly and cook in a pan with a little oil for 8-10 minutes.
  2. Add half a thinly chopped onion and stir for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Beat 3-4 eggs, pour them over, and sprinkle grated cheese on top.
  4. Cover and cook on low heat for 4-5 minutes.
  5. Serve with salt and black pepper.
  
  Note: times vary with your stove.
  This sample output was produced with Claude; your result may differ.
• Weekly meals and shopping list: Prepare a weekly meal plan and a shopping list. Number of people: [number]. My preferences: [preferences]. Group the list by store aisle.
  Sample case: Number of people: 2. Preferences: vegetarian, budget-friendly.
  Weekly plan (example):
  Mon: lentil soup, salad
  Tue: pasta with vegetables
  Wed: rice with chickpeas, yoghurt
  Thu: vegetable omelette
  Fri: baked vegetables, bulgur pilaf
  Sat: homemade mushroom pizza
  Sun: white bean stew, rice
  
  Shopping list:
  Produce: onion, tomato, pepper, potato, carrot, mushrooms, courgette, greens
  Pulses/dry goods: red lentils, chickpeas, dried beans, pasta, bulgur, rice
  Dairy/eggs: eggs, yoghurt, cheese
  Basics: oil, salt, spices, flour
  This sample output was produced with Claude; your result may differ.
• Buying criteria for a product: I am thinking of buying a [product]. My budget: [budget]. Which features should I check before buying and which mistakes should I avoid? Suggest criteria for a comparison table.
  Sample case: Product: robot vacuum cleaner. Budget: mid-range.
  Features to check:
  • Suction power and fit with floor type (carpet/parquet)
  • Battery life and charge time
  • Mapping and obstacle detection
  • Dust bin volume and filter type
  • Noise level
  • Access to spare parts and service
  
  Mistakes to avoid:
  • Looking only at the suction number
  • Not considering obstacles at home such as cables and rug fringes
  • Ignoring the cost of spare parts
  
  Criteria for a comparison table: price, battery, suction, bin, map, noise, warranty.
  This sample output was produced with Claude; your result may differ.
• Gift ideas: Suggest gift ideas. Person: [person]. Interests: [interests]. Budget: [budget]. Say in one sentence why each idea fits.
  Sample case: Person: my 10-year-old nephew. Interests: space, Lego. Budget: mid-range.
  1. A space-themed building set: combines both interests.
  2. A beginner telescope or star chart: feeds his curiosity about space with real observation.
  3. A planet/space atlas book: lets him learn new things while reading.
  4. A model rocket kit: offers a hands-on project.
  5. A star-projector night light: creates a space feeling in his room.
  
  Note: check the product label for age suitability and part safety.
  This sample output was produced with Claude; your result may differ.
• Weekly cleaning routine: Create a weekly cleaning routine for my home. Type of home: [type]. Time I can spend per week: [hours] hours. Spread the chores across the days.
  Sample case: Home type: 2-bedroom flat. Time I can spare per week: 5 hours.
  Mon (45 min): Kitchen surfaces, dish area, bins
  Tue (60 min): Bathroom and toilet
  Wed (45 min): Dusting, living room and bedroom
  Thu (60 min): Vacuuming and mopping
  Fri (45 min): Laundry, changing bedding
  Sat (60 min): Deep cleaning (in rotation: fridge, cupboards, windows)
  Sun: Rest
  
  Total about 5 hours 15 minutes; shorten Saturday to bring it down to 5 hours.
  This sample output was produced with Claude; your result may differ.
• Beginner workout plan: Write a weekly workout plan for a beginner. My goal: [goal]. [days] days a week, equipment: [equipment]. End the plan with a note reminding me to check with a professional that it suits my health.
  Sample case: Goal: general fitness. 3 days a week. Equipment: none.
  Monday: 5 min warm-up, 3 rounds (10 squats, 8 push-ups (knees allowed), 20 sec plank), 5 min stretching
  Wednesday: 20-30 min brisk walk + 5 min stretching
  Friday: 5 min warm-up, 3 rounds (10 lunges, 10 bridges, 8 push-ups), 5 min stretching
  
  Keep to 2 rounds for the first two weeks, then increase. Stop if you feel pain.
  
  Note: consult a professional about suitability for your health before starting.
  This sample output was produced with Claude; your result may differ.
• Monthly budget categories: Suggest categories for a monthly budget sheet. My monthly income items: [items]. My fixed expenses: [expenses]. Explain how to lay out the sheet and what to track.
  Sample case: Income: salary, side job. Fixed expenses: rent, bills, subscriptions.
  Income tab: salary, side job, other.
  Fixed expenses: rent, electricity/water/gas, internet, subscriptions, transport card.
  Variable expenses: groceries, eating out, entertainment, clothing, health.
  Savings/debt: emergency fund, loan/instalment payments.
  
  Layout: for each category open 'planned' and 'actual' columns; find the difference at month end.
  Things to track: income-expense gap, the three largest expenses, total of subscriptions, savings rate.
  This sample output was produced with Claude; your result may differ.