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Because sometimes home office life is just as annoying as real office life.
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Read our full review of this phone stand (#4 on the list)!
Here's an excerpt: "It has a sleek but pretty, not-too-pink champagne-y rose gold body, an adjustable stand (so you can position it to your height perfectly), and a hole in the back you can snake a cord through for easy charging. The ledge is wide enough to fit a fairly substantial case without worry, and it's a game-changer that I can just look at the screen to unlock my phone. Magic! Now I can keep those group text updates truly ~at a glance~ — without interrupting my flow until I take a break later." —Maitland Quitmeyer
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in seven colors).
Promising review: "The anti-glare helps a lot as my workplace has very bright lights. It was very easy to install and it protects my privacy from my nosy colleagues. All in all, completely worth buying." —Jeanette Luu
Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in a variety of sizes).
CopperandBrassPaper is a Black-owned, woman-owned Etsy shop based in Georgia.
Get it from CopperandBrassPaper on Etsy on $16.
Promising review: "These things work great! I have them spread out through my office to my home. At my desk, they keep the cables that I need to stay on the desk there and they are practically invisible. Definitely recommend these if you are looking to get your cables a little more organized!" —Pierce Gainey
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $5.99.
It runs on two AA batteries and is slightly larger than an average computer mouse.
Promising review: "I keep it on my office desk to help clean off crumbs and dust. It's no louder than a hairdryer and has decent suction; sucks up crumbs and dust without any problem. I have also used it on my craft table to suck up glitter and other small paper scraps and again, it worked seamlessly. Great little gadget to have on hand in several situations. Might just get another." —D. Phillips
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in four colors).
Promising review: "Timer bottles help me with hydration more than anything else I've tried. With two jobs and a very busy lifestyle in general, it's easy to not drink enough water. I have had a few fun bottles but they always get to looking grody or the designs rub off. So far these are holding up better than anything else I've bought, AND they were the best value I found. If they ever add in another set in other colors I'll definitely buy it." —Rhianna Walker
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $12.99.
It even comes with an illustrated pocket guide of fun facts and trivia about goats!
Promising review: "Absolutely hysterical! Got this for my desk at work and whenever frustrated, just touch it and it makes me laugh! Couple other girls at work also ordered to join in the fun! Makes life at work a bit lighter!" —Stacie P.
Get it from Amazon for $7.25.
Promising review: "This little heater is perfect if you need a little extra warmth at your desk. It's practically silent, which is a huge plus for hiding heaters that are against company rules. So long as you keep it within a few feet, you'll get plenty of heat to take the chill off a cold office. It will not heat up your whole cube or office, so you won't hear complaints from those weirdos who are hot all the time. And so what? Who wants to share their precious heat with those jerks anyway? Since it's low wattage, there's less of a chance of blowing out a block of breakers in your crappily wired office building. Stay toasty, my friends!" —FancyFeet
Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in four colors).
Promising review: "I have to say these are neat and handy. Especially if you are a busy person/parent. I like the post-it (sticky) feature. You can plan your day, add extra notes, and stick it anywhere. Good for on the go or easily fits in bags or purses." —CountryGirl34
Get it from Target for $8.99.
Most of us are taught to leave our emotions at the door when you come to the office (or sign on from home), but authors Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy say that suppressing your feelings at work might be doing more harm than good. This guide lays out the do's and don'ts of emotions in the workplace — and there are even some funny illustrations that will be far too relatable for anyone who's ever stepped foot in an office.
Get it from Amazon for $18.62 or Bookshop for $24.84 (originally $27).
Promising review: "I love this notecard and envelope set! The cards are a luxurious weight and the card and envelope colors are super bright." —Kathryn Latham
Effiespaper is a Black-owned, woman-owned Etsy shop based in New York.
Get it from effiespaper on Etsy for $18.
Promising review: "The Noted calendar is such a fun little desk calendar. It is a nice neutral gray color that does not clash with other items on the desk. The little dots it comes with make it easy to highlight important things/events on the calendar. And being a perpetual calendar means it is good indefinitely. If I have to skip a month, I can easily use it next month instead!" —kgoode
Get it from Target for $8.99.
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