What tricks do you use to recall things that you've just forgotten? (e.g. "Shoot, I completely forgot what I was about to say!").

I often find myself forgetting things I was just thinking about and I could use some advice on how to recollect my thoughts. Some examples: walked down to the garage to do/get something, but I can’t recall what it was. Talking with a friend on the phone, but I can’t remember the point I was about to make about their hairless cat named Fuzzball.