For me, streamlining is my word of the year.  It's my new mantra because Streamlining equals Saving Time and that's why I am so diggin' my Nokia Lumia Icon Windows Phone.  

How I Stay Organized with My Windows Phone

Last month my computer died and I almost went into mourning.  I do love getting new computers and techie stuff {really love in a far too geeky way} but time wise I did not want to have to learn a whole new operating system, namely Windows 8.  For some reason it sent chills down my spine but it was actually a very good thing.  I conquered my fear quickly ~ Windows 8 is extremely user friendly ~ and after getting my new computer I got my first Windows Phone ~ the Nokia Lumia Icon.  Once again, I had a learning-curve fear but the Icon mirrored my new computer.  They went together like a hand in a glove and in no time I was finding more reasons than I could count to love this phone.   

One of my favorite points of integration between the Nokia Windows Phone and my home desktop is the the Office App.

What makes this so awesome is the fact that I can not only open Microsoft Spreadsheets, Documents and Presentations on my Nokia Lumia Icon but I can EDIT them! I work as an independent contractor and sometimes in the past when I was out and about I would get an email that there was a question concerning a document I had sent in or changes that needed to be made.  Usually the changes were just something small but nevertheless I still had to head home to make those changes.  Now...I DON'T!!! I can check the documents, answer questions and make any necessary changes on the fly.  That, my friend, is freedom and is a true time saver.  

Another of my favorite apps is OneNote.  OneNote is a great way to keep organized using text, pictures or audio.  I am a much quicker typist on my PC than I am on my phone and any notes I make on the computer in the OneNote app are saved and synced with my smartphone.  

Now, I don't have to worry about keeping a list on my computer and updating it on my phone or even taking a list with me ~ If I have my Nokia Lumia Icon with me I have almost everything I need to keep my life in order.  

{ disclosure:  As a member of a pretty cool team of influencers I received the Nokia Lumia Icon from Verizon.  No additional compensation was provided nor did I promise positive feedback.  All opinions I share with you are, as always, my own.  #VZWBuzz}