Technology. What did we do without it? Remember the days where we didn’t even have cell phones? I remember calling home from the schools payphone. Sometimes it’s hard to comprehend! Thankfully we have technology now and so many options to choose from! Are you familiar with the Google Nexus 7? Staples recently offered to send me one to review, along with a couple Moleskine products.
My husband is the electronic guru around here and I knew he would be delighted to see what the Google based Nexus 7 was all about — so he helped me with this post a bit. The first thing he fell in love with was the screen resolution. With a 323 pixels per inch resolution, reading documents on the 7 inch screen was not an issue at all. That is pretty awesome, friends!
Anywho, with the holidays just around the corner, there’s still time to add the Nexus 7 to your Christmas list {wink wink}. Why not set some new year’s resolutions to get a little more organized?
Let’s see how you can get organized with the Google Nexus 7.
Get Organized with The Google Nexus 7
Get Organized with The Google Nexus 7While there are many applications that can help with staying organized, the more applications you use, it seems the more complex organizing can become. The Google Nexus 7 comes complete with the applications to help you stay organized.
Use the Google Calendar application to add events, appointments, and reminder notifications. In addition, go to the Widgets screen then drag and drop the calendar onto your home screen to see upcoming events at a glace without actually having to open the calendar application.
Calendar and E-mail Widget
Calendar and E-mail WidgetGoogle Mail. I’m sure most of us have a gmail account with Google, where you can send and receive e-mails. The Nexus 7 also has a widget to enhance the use of mail. Place the mail widget on your home screen, and with a couple of simple configuration steps you can scroll the sender and subject line of your inbox. Just tap on the email message to read its entire contents. And keep your gmail contacts handy using the People app.
Google Now is an app that displays information on the screen in windows called cards. Add cards to receive weather, sports scores, stock quotes, and flight information to name just a few. You can even view commute to work times!
Being organized is being in control!
With the Google Drive application your Nexus 7 becomes a portable office workspace. Create documents and spreadsheets directly from your device, or access your Google Drive account from a PC and create presentations or drawings that you can view on your Nexus 7. The Google Drive app also allows you to scan documents by taking a photograph with the built-in camera which is then converted to PDF format. And if you need to send a document to a colleague, forget about having to open your e-mail, select compose mail, and attaching the document. Just hold your finger down on the document and send using one of the options from the menu that appears.
Keep is a note taking application: Along with the standard note format, it also offers the ability to record voice, checklists, and snap a picture. Need a item on the list done by a certain date? Keep has a due date reminder option you can set.
Trust me on this one, I am the queen of lists! So having an app that simplifies that process is a blessing in and of itself!
Google Play is the app store for android. If the applications above do not fully meet your organizational needs then head on over to Google Play and browse the store.
With organization comes empowerment.
-Lynda Peterson
There you have it! I love that the Nexus comes completely equipped for getting organized. You can’t beat that. On days when I need the paper and pen option — I am huge on having notebooks around, like the Moleskine line. My husband introduced me to these when we were dating and I fell in {love} with them. They come in all shapes and sizes and are durable for the wear and tear of everyday use (including being carried in my purse).
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cassie says
i would use them to keep track of what i eat / exercise, and also to create a family journal 🙂
Eyed envies Key says
What a great tablet giveaway! Thanks Staples for a chance to win! Sure could use it! 🙂
Sara C says
I use my Moleskin notebook every single day. I have one for work related needs and one for planning my blogging adventures. While I’ve tried to go digital, I find that scribbling on paper is so much better for my creativity. I am in need of buying new notebooks so this would be great timing if I won!
thissimplemom says
I would give at least one to my sister and keep one for my lists! They are great for gifts!!
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Jen @ Four Marrs & One Venus says
What a fun giveaway! I would love to win that package for my everyday use!!! Super cute… I am a “list” making girl!
Kristi says
Give them to my other half! He loves them for writing in
Sarah says
Ooooooh…what a great way to keep track of ideas for next years Nanowrimo!
Colleen Boudreau (collifornia) says
List making. 🙂
Melissa says
I would use these for list making, ( especially grocery lists! )
Great giveaway!
tina reynolds says
I would use this for my list making and my monthly budget
Charlsey G says
I would use one to make my own planner with, and the rest for lists. daydreaming scratch pad, and doodling 🙂
bethany says
I would keep some to use for work and use others as gifts
Kathie Craig says
I am not a very organized person. I would use the products in my everyday life to run my household.
Dawn Renee' says
I have been wanting a moleskin journal for a very long time. My first use would be a “gratitude journal”, then another would be the never ending task list with doodles and ideas mixed in.
Liz says
I would use the moleskine products for journaling and dressing up my desk. Thanks for the chance to enter.
Heather says
Both look like a great way to keep organized! Just what I need…because I need all the help I can get!! LOL!!
Katie says
Journaling and to help me keep my thoughts for my blog organized.
Natalie says
I would make lists for work
Kindra R. says
Yup, lists, for things in the house, for the kids, for the yard work. Great giveaway thanks for the chance.
Deborah W says
I have been trying so hard to go paperless – but it only works with great apps to help me stay organized! Great suggestions – thanks!
marie sierra says
I would finally be able to keep my busy household organized yeaaa!!
Kathleen says
I use them when I go on trips. I keep one in my camera bag and take notes on all of the things I see. Then I write on my travel blog about everything and I don’t forget stuff.
Christin Mielke says
I would finally get back to using a separate journal to document details about my kids, funny things they say, milestones, etc.
Kaylie Nguyen says
I’d use them as daily list making and recipe box.
Evelyn Chuter (@EveChuter) says
I would use my Moleskine product for making list and for journaling.
Raye W says
I keep a gratitude journal, so I’d use one notebook for that. I also try to keep a journal of my DH’s journey to recovery after a traumatic brain injury, I need a new one for that as well. The rest, I would give as gifts, both my girls in college would love these.
Casandra says
My husband and I travel a lot. We always use Moleskin notebooks for travel notes and information. He usually jots down all our directions on one of his many moleskines. We go through so many moleskins!
Bonnie & Trish (@UncommonDesigns) says
Great giveaway Kelly! Could sure use those products to get me a little more organized! Thanks!
Dana Coughlin says
These would make great gifts for my son, he is a writer/artist and uses moleskin notebooks for everything.
Lorrie says
I love little blank books, the moleskin line is one of my favorites! They look sleek, last forever and are easy to carry around. I embrace technology for most everything in life, but when it comes time to unwind nothing feels better than putting pen to paper. 🙂
Jacque says
I have pregnancy brain right now and lists are a MUST!!! I seriously can’t make enough of them 🙂
Ari says
I’d probably use my moleskin for recipes and other doodles.
Kelly says
I would use them as a journal and to do some zentangling. 🙂 As for the Nexus 7… I have one and absolutely LOVE IT!!
rhoni4 says
For all of my organizational needs.
Becki M. says
I have a Moleskine I got on sale for journaling. I love it, but probably wouldn’t be able to justify the cost of another. I would probably get another journal for myself & then give a couple as gifts.
Christine says
Lists & journaling for sure. Love their notebooks!
Amy Honious says
i would use these products to jot down my (endless) craft ideas! thanks for such a nice giveaway 🙂
Lana @ Never Enough Thyme says
I’ve seen the Moleskine products and have wanted to try them but, unfortunately, they didn’t fit into my budget. maybe I’ll get to try one now!
Lisa Ehrman says
I love their purse-size calenders and have used them for years. There is nothing better!.
Heidi says
I’d use them as my design ideas notebooks
Katie Bellamy says
I would use all of these to help me get organized! Especially for the Holiday season!
Tara O. says
I would use Moleskin products for journaling. I have a 3 year old daughter and each night I write a few things about what we did that day or something funny she said. She’s going to love it when she’s an adult!
Danielle Porter says
Mostly list making and idea jotting! 🙂
Malia says
Probably list making!
katherine says
I would use it for list making and doodling 🙂
helga says
I would use i for record keeping.
Danette says
I’d imagine that I would use them for lots of journaling and maybe some gifts too.
Tiffanie Smith says
I’d keep one in my car, one on my bedside table (used to wake up in the middle of the night and write dreams, poems, ideas), keep in purse and at work, give to my artist daughter for her sketches, the list goes on and on!
Danielle says
I love their journals!! 🙂
Barb Marshall says
I hate to say it, but I am more excited about the Moleskin than the Google Nexus 7! Of course my techy husband will be happy to except should I be lucky enough to win. Thanks for the opportunity.
mclanek says
I’d use these for to-do lists and as a diary.
Meredith @ Wait Til Your Father Gets Home says
I’d probably use them for myself, for notes! Thanks for the great giveaway!!
missinformationblog says
I could use one of these for all the great blog ideas I have that disappear in 5 seconds from my brain!
Kaitlin Benjamin says
definitely journaling
Edel says
I would definitely use them for my writing and novel ideas. I just can’t write on the computer!
Chelsea says
This is great! I would love to use these to keep my blog notes organized!
Amy Wilson says
LOVE Moleskin! I’d use them to better organize my compulsive list-making habit – lists of things to do, books to read, places to visit… so much to organize!
Stacy says
I’ve used moleskine planners for years – they are my favorite!
Erin K says
I have always wanted a moleskine journal!!
Erin K says
I would use it for joirnaling! Our, my little family that is, lives are changing dramatically in the next few months and I would love a nice place to journal about it all!!!
Lea says
I love making lists – I also have used a moleskin notebook for my mom and I to mail back and forth as a circle journal.
Maggie says
I’ve heard so much about Moleskine products and you are definitely right! They can handle any wear and tear. Love to get my hands on one for any impromptu ideas or sketches on the go or even in the classroom. As an art major, it’s never a bad thing to have too many journals! Haha
Kelsey m says
I would use it for list making for sure!!!
Jamie says
Love Moleskin notebooks, thanks for the chance to win!
Melissa says
Love it!! I would journal, list, make christmas lists..
roxy meto says
may be some drawing and list making
Iron Stef says
Cant wait to write my best-selling novel in moleskins! 🙂
sarah jau says
so nice it will be so useful for me in collage
Natalyn says
I would use them for journaling and drawing.
@teenyducklings says
Need a new notebook for every client – this would be an incredible way to stay organized!
anna pry says
i’m a list maker too, i also like to jot down ideas
bridget says
List making
Cristina says
I’m a list maker, but I also love to journal. I’d say a combo of those two.
lovely jasmin says
I will use it for my recipes to keep all my recipes organized
femto says
put some lists things to do some ideas
thanks
cassandra smith says
I would use them for journaling! I journal everyday and would LOVE to win this one!
Rachel says
I’m a big journaler
Anna says
I would use it for list making