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1. A tear-off planning pad so you can keep track of everything and anything important that pops up in your day. Yes, that 1:30 p.m. meeting needs to happen, but you also have to carve out some time to eat lunch, too!
The handy labeled sections on the pad are "Top Priorities," "To-Do List," "Notes & Ideas," "Date," "Today I'm Grateful For," "Important Times," "Meals, Snacks & Water," and "Exercise/Self-Care."
Promising review: "I use my iPhone as a calendar, but it has its limitations; I still prefer paper when it comes to planning. This daily page planner motivates me to take care of myself while I take care of the things that need to be done. I like that the 'must do today' section only has three spaces, while there's much more room below to write additional tasks for later. This keeps me from piling too many tasks on myself. It also has a place to track water intake and three square meals, and one of my favorite parts is the box in which I am asked to write what I am thankful for each day." —Donna T. Edmundson
Get it from Amazon for $7.95+ (available in three colors; also available in other styles like meal planning and meeting notes).
2. Or a monthly subscription to Silk + Sonder, which sends you a brand-new planner at the start of every month so you can hit the refresh button and stay on top of all your tasks and appointments. It's especially great if you get overwhelmed by a year-long planner and just want to focus in on one month at a time.
Silk + Sonder is a small business founded by a former software engineer who was inspired by their busy schedule to create a functional, thoughtful, and personalized way to help people stay organized.
Get it from Silk + Sonder at $19.95/month.
3. A productivity time management tool if your to-do list is seriously overwhelming you and you need some help blocking off dedicated time to focus and get your task done.
This is a great tool to help you practice the Pomodoro technique, which is a time management tool. Basically, you work in 25-minute chunks of time and then break for five minutes. After four rounds of this, you take a longer break for 15-20 minutes. Lots of people swear by this for improved productivity!
Promising review: "I’m a newly discovered adult with ADHD and use this to keep myself moving along tasks through the day. Set goals, hurry, move on. I’m self-employed and many days I work from the computer with headphones on. While the beeper on this is loud on the high setting, it is no match for noise-canceling headphones. So I took it apart, soldered and drilled in a super bright LED bulb in the corner of the dial face. And now it is perfect." —Atkins
Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in eight colors).
4. An automatic stirrer so your food doesn't burn at the bottom of the pan as you're running around the kitchen doing a million tasks, like chopping veggies, answering the phone, or listening to your kid ask, "Is dinner ready yet?" a million times.
You'll need four AA batteries to get this thing going. It has three speed options — all you do is place it in a pan, turn it on, and it will rotate the food on its own! You can also take off the legs to clean them in the dishwasher.
Promising review: "Used it today to start a cheese sauce. I love it! I didn’t have to stand over the saucepan stirring or whisking. Lately, I have had some arthritis in some fingers. It’s perfect for us cooks!!!!" —PaulaBotta
Get it from Amazon for $37.95.
5. A coffee warmer if you tend to get caught up answering emails in the morning and your coffee gets cold before you've even taken a sip. Now your morning java will stay gloriously warm for as long as you need it to.
Promising review: "I had gone through two other coffee warmers in a month, both of which got raving reviews on Amazon but barely kept coffee warm for 30 minutes. So I decided to splurge on this more expensive one. BEST DECISION EVER! Not only does it keep your coffee warm, it keeps it HOT on the highest setting. It does an excellent job at keeping your coffee hot for as long as you want, PLUS it is super easy to turn on and off. When you turn it off, it displays the lowest hot setting light to show you the plate is still hot so no unsuspecting burns. This is hands down the best option on the market." —Elizabeth Harris
Get it from Amazon for $19.79+ (available in seven colors).
6. A microfiber towel that's super absorbent and naturally dries your hair up tp 50% faster than air drying does. After showering, just wrap your hair in this, finish up the rest of your morning routine, and your hair will magically be dried enough to finish your styling in just a few minutes! Perfect for hectic mornings when you're rushing to get ready before work.
Promising review: "I’m surprised by how well this actually works! I truly have coarse, un-tame-able hair that I must half air-dry and then blow-dry — it’s a science. But this towel really helps the texture of my hair and helps it dry more quickly. Now I can put the towel on when I get out of the shower, then be blow-drying in 15 minutes. Cuts down 'handling' time when it comes to drying!" —Katie
Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in two sizes and nine colors).
And read one BuzzFeed Shopping editor's full review of the Aquis Hair Towel here!
7. A leave-in conditioner designed to gently untangle even the wildest of manes your little one might wake up with. This will really speed up the getting ready time before school so you're not rushing to drop them off mere seconds before the bell rings.
Made with vitamin B5, jojoba oil, keratin, and more, it'll restore your tot's hair without any pulling or tugging. And it's not just for kids — adults can definitely use it, too!
Promising review: "This stuff is beyond 5 stars. I initially bought this for my son who is tender-headed. I have really curly hair and happened to break my ankle and was in the hospital for two weeks and couldn't wash and condition my hair like I do at home. I had what felt like dreadlocks in three places! I was hoping this would work on my hair and it was amazing! I completely soaked my hair with this stuff, waited a little while, and gently combed through it. I absolutely cannot believe how well it worked!!" —Bea
Get it from Amazon for $8.38.
8. An overall jumpsuit for the days you can't even think of putting together an outfit. Just throw this on, add accessories, and you're ready to hit the town in style (and comfort).
Promising review: “I love these overalls/jumpers! They are quite comfortable and roomy. I got an XL in them and they fit just as I would like. I wanted that baggy feel to show when I would wear them. The material is just a little on thin side, thus making the overalls very light to move in. But still, that's not really a con either and only something to point out. I believe the material type is cotton. Overall, I love them and might purchase another color in them in the future!" —Interesting
Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in 13 colors and women's sizes XS–5XL).
9. A roll-on Migrastil Migraine Stick — many reviewers say it helps give them relief from migraine symptoms that can often stop them in their tracks and derail their day. Apply to your temples, forehead, and back of the neck at the first sign of a migraine.
Promising review: "If you suffer from any type of headache, BUY THIS. It is totally worth the money. It lessens the pain and leaves you with the ability to think/process. For me, that is the most difficult to deal with, as I often have to power through a migraine while I am either teaching high school English or corralling a 4-year-old and an 18-month-old. This will take away the nausea and the throbbing, but you do still feel out of sorts. Better than the full migraine though, so go for it!" —Scout
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
Read our full review of the Migrastil migraine stick here.
10. A portable monitor for all those hard workers who just have way too much going on in a day to contain it on one screen. With this, you can take your laptop anywhere and still have enough screen real estate for all those applications you need open.
Promising review: "I bought this so I can work from home in the pandemic, as I have three screens at work and only a laptop at home. Best decision ever! This product, packaging, and the easy instructions are the greatest! So happy with my purchase. My sister thought it was so amazing that she bought one too and thanked me a lot for suggesting it! Great product!" —Crystal Emerald Green
Get it from Amazon for $299.99 (available in two colors).
11. Or this stand that can hold up either your phone or your tablet for a make-shift second screen experience. Whether you're using it to display your digital calendar or conference call with your team, this small but mighty stand is definitely a WFH necessity.
Promising review: "Being that I have started using Zoom and other video conferencing apps so frequently these days, I got tired of trying to prop my phone up on books or boxes or whatever. This handy little device stand doesn't look like much but it gets the job done. When I'm not working, I use it to watch movies in bed." —Mia Brown
Get it from Amazon for $12.96+ (available in seven colors).
12. A classy customizable dry erase calendar you can order with your family's name so everyone's schedule can live in one convenient (and pretty-to-look-at!) place.
1801 & Co. is a female-founded, family-owned small business based in Minneapolis that has been handling high-quality, custom printing services through their Etsy shop since 2016.
Promising review: "Functional AND beautiful...it’s already helping to keep my family more organized and it’s not an eyesore! Putting the clear acrylic w/ white lettering on a dark wall really helps it *pop*! It was packaged well, and instructions for hanging were very clear." —Ness Step
Get it from 1801 & Co. on Etsy for $63.96+ (available in six sizes and three hardware colors).
13. An Echo Dot to basically act as your personal assistant — schedule meetings, set alarms, look up the weather, play your favorite playlist. It's harder to think of something this gadget doesn't do.
Promising review: "I have friends and family who have made fun of me for using the Echo Dot around my home. Well, I gave a few as gifts. 'Why would I ever need something like this?' turned into love within the first hour! The music, the information, and the whole Alexa experience made her a huge believer. The same thing happened with my sister and my niece. They loved it. Now we also 'drop in' to talk to one another. I'd say it was a huge hit, and based on my personal experiences plus their enthusiastic acceptance, I have to give Alexa and the Echo Dot 5 stars." —Greg C.
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
14. A Revlon hot air brush that dries and styles hair with just a few passes. It'll create bouncy, shiny hair in about a quarter of the time it would take with a traditional blow-dryer and round brush.
Promising reviews: "Just wow! I was skeptical at first. I wish I would have bought this sooner! After showering I get all the moisture I can out of my hair. And leave it to kind of air dry while I’m getting ready, having coffee, or whatever I’m doing that morning. It takes me about seven minutes to dry my hair if that! I have very thick naturally curly hair. It’s is a fabulous tool to have in your arsenal! May be the only one I have to use. No flat iron needed as of yet! Would buy again in a heartbeat!" —D.K
"I have type 4 coily hair and decided to try this. It worked really well! The handle of the design makes it easy to hold, it was quicker than other blow dryers I've tried, it straightened my hair more easily, and the bristles weren't too harsh. It takes a bit more effort to get at the root due to the size of the dryer, but you just have to push it closer to your scalp. I definitely recommend this!" —Bonbon
Get it from Amazon for $30.11.
15. An alarm clock that mimics the sunrise to wake you up gradually and naturally. You won't be jarred awake by blaring sounds that'll start you off groggy and in a bad mood. Instead, you'll wake up on time, well-rested, and ready to take on your packed day.
This also has a *reverse* sunset mode for bedtime to help with your sleeping schedule too! AKA no more taking three hours to fall asleep. It has 20 brightness settings that slowly increase over 30 minutes in the morning so you rise "with the sun." The alarm goes off once it's at full brightness.
Promising review: "Life-changing is not an exaggeration. Mornings with my phone alarm usually consisted of me hitting snooze five or six times and not getting out of bed for almost an hour after I planned to. I couldn't get out of bed on time, and when I did manage to roll out, I was groggy and didn't feel like I'd rested, even after seven or eight hours. Then this wake-up light came along. Every morning so far, I have woken up when I'm supposed to, feeling like I've slept 10 hours on a weekend even when it's six hours on a Tuesday. I'm even awake before the alarm sounds. I've got an extra hour in my day, plus all the time I save by getting out before morning rush traffic. I never understood those people who are ready to roll first thing in the morning, and now I'm one of them." —J. Garner
Get it from Amazon for $149.99.
Check out my colleague's full review of the Philips Wake-up Light.
16. A handy device so you don't have to question if you've fed Fido that morning when you're busy trying to meet a deadline at work. You don't want your four-legged friend going hungry (or getting a tummy ache from too much food!)
Promising review: "Awesome product! There are four of us who were working together to feed the dogs. It simplified everything because I no longer have to text to see if anyone had fed them every morning. Now I just to see if it's green and if not, I feed them and indicate it. We all love it so much!" —Toni Deegan
Get it from Amazon for $11.95 (also available in five other version, including one for cats).
17. A Zipuller for those busy mornings you keep trying to reach around your back to zip up your dress and it's just NOT happening. After using it the first time, you'll end up saying out loud, "Now why didn't I think of that?!"
Just attach, step in, and zip!
Promising review: "I live alone so one of the biggest troubles I have is zipping up dresses by myself. I tried this product and it works great! I tried it with both small zippers and large zippers. As long as it can loop through the hole, the Zipuller can grip it. Plus, the grip is pretty sturdy and does not become loose when you pull it up. Never has this task been easier! I am so happy that I purchased it and I recommend that you do too!" —Cherie Weissman
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in three colors).
18. A cold brew maker so you can have high-quality iced coffee waiting in your fridge when you wake up in the morning, bleary eyed and in need of caffeine ASAP. Future you is going to be so happy.
To use, add coffee into the mesh filter, pour water into the pitcher, screw the lid on (with the filter attached and submerged in the water), and let it brew for 12–24 hours. You can pour it straight over ice cubes, or cut it with water or milk. Read our Tayeka cold brew maker review for more!
Promising review: "This coffee maker is my BEST FRIEND! I use this every day, it's so easy to use! My coffee comes out perfect every time. I'm a cold-coffee drinker and I put about 8–10 scoops of freshly ground coffee into the filter. I let it sit overnight and the next morning, I remove the filter and dump the grounds. It makes four days' worth of coffee and I love that it's ready to go for me, especially since I wake up at 4:50 a.m. and I need to make my coffee quickly! It's very easy to clean as well." —Panda
Get it from Amazon for $24.98+ (available in two sizes and three colors).
19. A portable charger if you're constantly on the go and don't have time to recharge your phone by plugging it in. Now, if you notice your phone's at 3% in the middle of an important work call, you can just plug it into this. Crisis averted.
This has two USB ports to charge two devices at a time, and it holds enough juice to charge *over* THREE iPhone 8s.
Promising review: "We were heading out on a road trip, 12-hour drive and several hours out and about places when we stopped. My phone is 3-years-old and can barely stay charged for more than 3 hours, so I bought this hoping it would at least get me through. Not only did it get me through, it was able to charge several phones in a day before running out of charge! I got it five months ago and it is still holding strong after a ton of heavy use with being out and about weekly for sports. I love it so much, my three older kids are all getting them for Christmas this year!!" —Jessica Geigle
Get it from Amazon for $19.54+ (available in two colors).
20. A dry shampoo formulated with charcoal, clay, and tapioca to absorb excess oil at the roots so you don't have to walk around with greasy hair, even if you didn't have time to wash your hair this morning.
It also has witch hazel, which helps normalize oil production over time. When using, let the dry shampoo sit for two minutes and then brush or finger through the hair thoroughly until the powder is removed.
Briogeo is a Black-owned, woman-owned small business that specializes in cruelty-free, gluten-free, mostly vegan hair products. Every product is also 6-free, which means it has no harsh sulfates, silicones, phthalates, parabens, DEA, or artificial dyes.
Promising review: "Such an interesting concept I couldn't help but cave in and give it a try. I am so so so glad I did. This product has been a legit lifesaver for my scalp. I anticipate relying on this beauty during the summertime when California days get extremely hot and endless. Plus it has added biotin to help my hair grow. Love this product." —kellbells
Get it from Briogeo for $24.
21. A cute and sturdy file folder great for busy students who have lots of papers to carry around. Organize your homework, notes, and worksheets by subject, and you'll be able to transport them to the library, a coffee shop, or to class.
Some reviewers say they can even fit smaller folders or notebooks inside. Check out BuzzFeed's full write-up on these amazing folders.
Promising review: "I absolutely love this! I've always been the type of person to have a different folder for each subject in school, and to buy new folders every semester because they accumulate wear and tear by the end of the term. But it became too annoying to have to switch out notebooks and folders every day depending on what classes I had. It also increased the likelihood that I'd forget a folder for a particular class, so I gave this a try. After four months of continuous use, it's held up really well! It holds everything that I need and it is always by my side. It actually still looks somewhat new. I got compliments on it because it's cute and a great organizational tool." —KaleSensei
Get it solid colors for $7.99 (available in nine colors) or florals for $7.98+ (available in five colors), both from Amazon.
22. Or this cascading wall organizer so you can finally get that huge pile of paper off of your desk and actually be able to find that important document when you need it. It's also great for teachers looking to organize their students' assignments!
You can also fold it down and take it to go.
Promising review: "This is the most amazing invention ever. My husband and I got into a habit of piling up all our random papers in the kitchen on top of the microwave, and I was just SICK of it! Could never find anything and things would go missing. Once I set this up, it was a game changer. My kitchen mess is no longer! And I have not lost another field trip form and have a place for all those floating art projects, receipts, and pay stubs." —Kirsten
Get it from Amazon for $11.94+ (available in four colors).
23. A Home Chef subscription for anyone who wants to cook at home more but doesn't really have the time or energy to come up with meal ideas and go grocery shopping. Reviewers love the easy instructions, variety of options available, and the quality of the food they receive.
This meal kit subscription offers gluten-free, dairy-free, meatless, calorie-conscious, and carb-conscious meals, so whatever your dietary preferences are, they'll have something for you! Each shipment includes portioned and labeled ingredients and the instructions to cook the meal. Most meals take 30 minutes to cook, but there are also 15-minute meals as well as oven-ready meals that you just pop right into the oven when you're ready to eat.
Promising review: "Excellent flavors, easy to make, good variety of meals, arrive fresh and correctly prepared every time. Couldn't be more pleased. Has saved me time and money during the busy weekdays!" —Jessica
Get it from Home Chef for $6.99/per serving.
24. An Instant Pot Duo Crisp if you're looking to invest in something that practically cooks dinner for you — yes, miracles do exist! This ridiculously handy 11-in-1 kitchen gadget does it all: it pressure cooks, sautés, steams, slow cooks, sous vides, warms, air fries, roasts, bakes, broil and dehydrates.
Promising review: "I purchased my Instant Pot Duo Crisp Pressure Cooker at the end of spring and it has made my summer cooking so easy. I did not even take out my grill this year, I have used my oven only a handful of times, and my cooktop thinks I have abandoned it. I have cooked everything from boiled eggs to country spare ribs in my Duo. I have used it to sauté, as a slow cooker, pressure cooker, to bake, broil, and air fry. I am in love with this appliance and wondering why it took me so long to get one." —Mark S.
Get it from Amazon for $125.98+ (available in two sizes).
25. A magnetic key holder to prevent you from frantically trying to find your keys when you're already running 30 minutes late. Just place this by your front door so you can grab and go!
26. A 32-ounce hydration-tracking water bottle because when you have a busy day, making sure you drink enough water can be hard to do. By drinking two of these a day, you'll be better hydrated, which will help your energy levels and help you focus all day long.
Promising review: "I love the finish on the bottle! I hate holding wet water bottles and this does NOT sweat! It also holds two full 16.9 oz. water bottles so it’s very easy to get my full water intake on the go! Easy to carry, fits in my car's cup holders perfectly (not big at all like some water bottles). I got the ombré purple to teal and it’s very true to color. Easy to clean, wide enough for bottle brushes, and the straw stays put. I also love how I just push the little button by the mouthpiece and it just pops open quick for easy drinking (if you’re driving and don’t need to be messing around opening bottles). Highly recommend this water bottle. For the price, it’s amazing! Keeps my water cool for hours too." —Alicia
Get it from Amazon for $22.99 (available in 16 colors).
27. A monthly budget planner to take the guesswork out of money management. Now you'll plan out how much of your paycheck will go toward necessities like food and rent, how much you'll save, and how much you can use to treat yourself to something nice. Keeping your finances in order is essential for avoiding any unnecessary stress in a day!
There are even monthly calendars so you can track when you'll get your paychecks and when bills are due.
Promising review: "Best budget planner I ever owned. Love the color! It's easy to take with you and jot down everything that was spent that day and then for the entire week. Planning what you spent, what you owe, and what you plan to pay for is so easy. Allows you to be creative regarding your spending. I can even use the different colors for what I plan to spend on different projects regarding my art, my home decor, my writing, and my overall creativity. I am addicted to Clever Fox Planners." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $21.99 (available in 24 colors).
28. A glass dry-erase desktop whiteboard so you're not going through endless pieces of paper for your to-do lists. Instead of jotting down random reminders on pieces of paper that will inevitably get lost, just break out your dry erase marker and write it on this handy whiteboard.
The whiteboard comes with a dry-erase marker, accessory channel (to hold the marker), and a storage drawer.
Promising review: "Never thought something analog would be SO useful in my daily routine. I work from home and am constantly project managing multiple complex strategic projects. Having pertinent information directly in front of me and top of mind has done incredible things for my productivity. Never would have imagined it would make such a difference. For a nominal investment, I highly recommend it if you have trouble keeping up with things." —Captainflapjax
Get it from Amazon for $30.30+ (available in seven colors).
29. A hands-free shopping bag carrier if, because of your busy schedule, going to the grocery store is a rare occurrence and now you have oodles of bags to carry home. Never fear — this ergonomically designed carrier can hold up to 200 pounds while still leaving your hands free to open doors or make phone calls.
Promising review: "I've tried so many different products that are supposed to allow you to carry multiple bags at once, but nothing has worked as well as this! It's easy to use: Just hold one end of the handle and thread the other end through the handles on the bags. Carrying the bags over my shoulder works really well for me because it allows me to spread the weight of the bags over my hips and back rather than taking all the weight on my shoulder. It's very well made, sturdy, and really makes your life easier. It's worth the money." —S. Hill
Get it from Amazon for $12.95.
30. A portable personal blender that doesn't even need a plug to work (it's rechargeable!) so you can take this with you to make a filling, nutritious morning smoothie at work, post-gym, or basically anywhere you want!
Plus, this is shatter resistant, dishwasher safe, and comes with an ice cube tray and funnel! ANDDD it's quiet, so you'll feel comfortable making your smoothie at work.
Promising review: "I was on the hunt for a silent personal blender because mine is so loud and annoying to clean every morning when I just want one little drink. This little baby came up and it changed my life. MY LIFE. I blend it in my room and my roommate never hears it (we share a wall, too). I can take it to class and just throw it in my bag to clean when I get home. Saves a lot of time, and for $30 it’s pretty amazing." —Alex
Get it from Amazon for $36.99+ (available in six colors).
31. A heat/cold wrap with a brilliant design that covers the entirety of your neck and shoulders at the same time so you don't have to constantly readjust it as it slides down. It'll help alleviate that pain you always get from hunching over your computer practically 24/7.
BioMed DB Design is a Washington-based small business established in 2010 that specializes in ergonomically-designed hot and cold therapy packs.
For a half-hour of heat, you can microwave it for two minutes; for cold therapy, you can leave it in the freezer.
Promising review: "The neck and shoulder heater came on time. I love the style of it with the upright collar. Stays warm for a half hour and the main reason I bought it was because it wasn't scented...had a hard time finding a neck warmer that wasn't aromatherapy. Very well made. I toss it in the microwave, throw it over my shoulders and sit in my recliner and heat up my neck then do some neck stretches as warm muscles are more flexible. Has been a godsend for my stiff-tight neck muscles, keep up the good work!!!" —Kathy
Get it from BioMed DB Design on Etsy for $35.99.
32. A dog and cat automatic feeder that you can preprogram to dispense food throughout the day in case you always work long, unpredictable hours. Reviewers says that this automatic feeder is impossible to break into, so you don't have to worry about your pet overeating during the day.
Promising review: "My cat is a little chubby, would wake the whole house in the morning, and bully people in the house to be fed in the afternoon. This feeder has helped him disassociate his feeding with people, so that he is less of a jerk. He now takes a nap or just waits within earshot of the feeder when hungry. It did take him a bit to get over the motor noise when he first heard the tray rotate. This made him tentative when first approaching the bowl, but he got over it after a while." –John Soukup
Get it from Amazon for $54.95.
33. A sound machine that'll drown out the sounds of rowdy neighbors or loud construction so you can finally get a good night's sleep and actually be well rested for the busy day ahead.
You can choose from 30 different sound options, and it's also compatible with speakers and headphones!
Promising review: "I have suffered from insomnia all my life, and have found if I fall asleep listening to something I sleep better. I tried falling asleep to the TV, but invariably around 3 a.m., I would wake up listening to crazy infomercials. Then, while traveling, my husband and I stayed in a very nice hotel that had this product in our room. I tried it and slept like a baby the whole time we were there! I knew I had to have one at home, and ordered this as soon as we got home. I love that it has so many different sounds to choose from, as well as volume adjustment. You can leave it on all night or set the timer to shut off. This is a fantastic product, and while not inexpensive, in my opinion, well worth the money." —Tamstrat
Get it from Amazon for $69.95+ (available in two colors and two sizes).
34. A Thaw Claw that keeps your frozen meat submerged in cool water, which is a safe and super-effective way to defrost your meat when you're in a rush. It comes in clutch for those nights you don't have time to run to the grocery store but still want to have a home-cooked meal.
Promising review: "Wow! I saw this on Facebook and decided to purchase it. It's really amazing! Slice a frozen package of ground beef or chicken under the claw and in no time the food is thawed. I've used this on chicken breasts, frozen salmon, and ground beef, and while I am preparing the other ingredients I've left this in the sink with just enough cold water to cover the claw and my meat is ready. You will not be disappointed!" —Jim Wamsley
Get it from Amazon for $18.95 (available in four colors).
35. A customizable command center that might just be the most functional and smartly designed way to keep track of your family's life. If you need more folders for documents or hooks on the bottom, you can add those on to make this truly fit exactly what your family needs.
36. A privacy sign if you work from home in a crowded house and your roommates or family members constantly barge into your home office whenever you're in the middle of an important meeting or trying to finish up a huge presentation. Now they'll know when you're getting down to business or when you're free for a quick chat.
Promising review: "I work from home, and if you do too you may also encounter this odd scenario: merely closing the door to one’s office is not actually a reliable method to let others know you are working. I can’t say enough good things about this sign. It is a far better design and quality than expected at this price point. The sign is a dial-style, and really sturdy. The dial even has a click-in-place feature to prevent your status from accidentally moving when the door swings shut. Gone are the days of people thinking you’re available when you’re not! Well, at least you have forewarned them! I am extremely happy with the sign, and can recommend it to anyone who might need a little extra assistance in deterring work interruptions!" —Conscious Consumer
Get it from Amazon for $10.95 (also available in black).
37. A convenient tray if you feel like you spend half your day waiting in the pick-up line at your kid's school and you'd like to use that time to catch up on your never-ending to-do list.
Please, do not try to use this while driving. It will not work.
Promising review: "Life-changer for a mom always on the go. I'm always on the go with my kids from one practice to the next and having a 'desk' surface for my laptop that is stable and easy to use is AMAZING! I wish I would have thought of this myself. Love that it easily fits into the seatback pockets when not in use." —Vanessa
Get it from Amazon for $9.55.
38. A seat cushion made with orthopedic gel and memory foam to keep your derrière feeling comfy during your 10-hour workday. It's like sitting on clouds!
People also swear by this for long car rides!
Promising review: "A few weeks into working from home five days a week I started having a lot of hip/leg/back pain. I have a good Herman Miller task chair that had been fine for one to two days of WFH a week but wasn't working for me full time. In the early afternoons, my lower back would start cramping. I did some research and bought this pillow and it immediately helped! I also took it on a two-week road trip since a three-day road trip earlier this year had made a mess of my lower body that lingered for weeks — and no pain! What really drove me to write this review was that yesterday, unknowingly, I worked all day sitting on my chair without my cushion. I had removed it to use as a spare chair at my dinner table and forgot to put it back. At the end of the day, hip was aching and I realized why! Today it's back on my chair and I'm already feeling better." —Lorene
Get it from Amazon for $43.95 (available in three colors).
You when you realize you've absolutely crushed your super busy day with ease:
