jmcswain,

Would you explain what you mean by more normal data, as far as the functionality of the program is concerned I really don't see a way around the current make-up of the database and this program is something that I actually use to make my shopping list's so me and my girlfriend know what we spend before we go shopping which is the reason I chose this app as my example because I know that it works and that it does what it is meant to do. Any suggestions are welcome.

Also as far as naming conventions are concerned do the majority of software development companies use the microsoft standard naming convention or do you implement your own.

Finally what suggestions do you have for the GUI (I am far from an artist).

Thanks again people!