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A is for "absolute rockstar."
This Black woman-owned Etsy shop also stocks other adorable office supplies illustrated with badass Black women!
Promising review: "OMG!!!! I am in love. These folders are GORGEOUS. Excellent quality and detailed graphics. I will definitely be a repeat customer!" —Hope Williams
Get a set of three from CopperandBrassPaper on Etsy for $15.
Promising review: "These allow more writing space than usual page tab markers, which is really useful for my college studies as well as my case note prep for legal work. If you are a fanatic note taker like me, these are superb for helping you stay organized and focused on important information. They can be used for other things, like calendar and agenda notes, too." —Danielle H.
Get a set of 60 from Amazon $11.17.
There are also special spaces to note your achievements and how you want to improve. Basically, it takes all of the thoughts that are zooming around in your head 24/7 and turns them into something organized and productive. Do I hear a sigh of relief?
Promising review: "I really love this planner! It's well organized and does a great job of covering all the different valuable parts of life. I really like having a daily, weekly, and monthly planner all in one; it helps me tie overall personal goals and aspirations to the daily tasks that will help me achieve them. The best part is that the planner has a space that encourages you to self reflect, which is crucial to growth and self improvement." —tgiffin
Get it from Amazon for $19.97+ (available in three colors). Find it in more colors here.
Promising review: "This holds really well to the door of the dishwasher and I couldn't be more pleased with it. It's very simple and no-frills, but it does the job and didn't cost a lot. It makes our lives much easier not having to worry if the dishes are clean, and it saves water that way!" —brooke
Get it from Amazon for $5.99.
Promising review: "A friend of mine gave me these as a gift recently, and I LOVE them! I keep them on my desk at work and pick one to read every day (I make some of my colleagues pick one if they’re having a bad day, too). They’re hilarious and motivational — pretty much every message I’ve picked so far has been remarkably (almost eerily) on the mark! I’d recommend for anyone who has a sense of humor and wants to have a giggle each day, or is just having a bad day at work and just needs a little pick-me-up!" —x
Get a box of 50 from Amazon for $16.49.
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Get it from emilyblumberg on Redbubble for $2.83+ (available in three finishes).
The weekly option has large columns for each day of the week, while the monthly version has a sidebar for general to-dos, including boxes to check 'em off (the best part, obvs). Both are safe for walls and can easily be removed and reused.
Get the weekly calendar for $22.41 or the monthly calendar for $9.88, both from Amazon.
You can use it with any regular pencil, but it includes one that says "No more great ideas down the drain!"
Promising review: "I purchased this product for myself because I was always thinking of things I needed to do while in the shower, but would forget to do them once I got out. This works for that situation. It's also nice to leave love notes for my husband when he takes showers after me." —Cheryl Bass
Get it from Amazon for $9.40.
Check out BuzzFeed's full write-up on these file folders.
Promising review: "I'm a college student with a lot of papers to carry. I was looking for something cute and easy to carry that fits manila folders and keeps smaller folders from getting crinkly. This DID IT. I can't express how much I love this — I got a second one that's coming very soon! I can throw loose leaf papers, folders, or even books or small notebooks in this, and nothing gets crinkled or bent. I get a lot of compliments on it as well!" —Alexa Viz
Get it in a solid color for $8.99 (available in 10 colors) or floral print for $7.99 (available in four colors), both from Amazon.
Promising review: "I love this hat! It's so cute! The stitching is top-notch. I'm a grammar nerd and this hat gets a lot of attention. I love it!" —Savvy Gina
Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in 18 colors).
This bestselling wonder is by Free Period Press, a queer- and woman-owned business that makes adorable stickers and paper goods! It's also made from recycled paper to help you achieve your resolution of living a lil' more sustainably. There's even an activity at the beginning to help you brainstorm habits to track, and each month starts with a themed page (for example, "sleep," "gratitude," and "finances") with some words of wisdom and a suggested habit to try.
Promising review: "I wanted to reduce stress and nail down some habits, and I've always done better when I can see progress tangibly. I'd been eyeing this calendar for some time, but was unsure if it was worth the money. I decided to go for it. SO glad I did. It has some 'homework' pages at the beginning to help you focus in on your goals, but mostly it's the cleanness and ready-to-go nature of the monthly calendar pages that have worked for me. It's helped me be more disciplined AND narrow my focus so I'm not worrying about doing everything under the sun each day. I liked it so much that I bought a second one for a friend. Another friend saw me using it and also made a purchase. I'm really happy I made the leap." —Flight of Stars
Get it from Amazon for $18.
Sorting your laundry ahead of time is just another way of getting ahead on your chores, which is probably one of your favorite things to do already! Plus, it has removable liners that function as super light laundry bags, so you won't have to schlep the whole hamper to the laundry room.
Promising review: "I Iove this hamper! It fits perfectly in narrow spaces and each bag DEFINITELY holds two loads of laundry. The mesh bags are securely held in place with Velcro tabs at the corners. I also like that the top has magnets to keep it closed." —allison r
Get it from Amazon for $54.96+ (available in six colors).
Promising review: "I purchased these pens to give my co-workers for Valentine’s Day. I wasn’t expecting much because of the price and thought they would be more of a novelty item. However, they are very decent pens. They write very smoothly, but the ink flow isn’t so much that it bleeds through paper. It will smear if touched immediately, but dries within 4–5 seconds." —KCinOK
Get a set of eight from Amazon for $10.59.
I'm a big fan of Redbubble's spiral notebooks — I have two on my desk right now, including another cool Percy Jackson-inspired design. The spiral is well designed and lets the pages flip really smoothly, and for paperback notebooks they've held up really well with all my schlepping them from place to place in my work tote. They're a nice medium size and even have a pocket in the back! 10/10 recommend buying one or two or five in a design inspired by your fave fandom or other interests.
Get it from ShayCM0211 on Redbubble for $18.69 (available with lined or graph paper).
Promising review: "This sparks joy! I discussed this book years ago with a friend of mine when she purchased it as a new release. She told me how it would change everything, but at the time, I didn't really think I needed it. I've always had a bit of a minimalist attitude — I'd make trips to donate unused items and gifts and spend for need (not wants) mostly, and I am fairly organized. After watching the author on her most recent Netflix show, however, my interest was piqued. I read this book in one sitting and found her stories of how she became a consultant delightful. Inspired, I immediately went to work, implementing her suggestions, and honestly can't believe the difference. Tidying up has allowed me to re-organize my house into a space that I now actually like. Furthermore, it's re-organized my way of thinking. I would recommend this read to anyone. So many takeaways!" —SummerGal
Get it from Amazon for $8.58+, Target for $8.58, or Bookshop (to support local booksellers) for $15.63.
(Full disclosure, I had a lot of fun doing that when I was a kid. It's just so satisfying! I know, what a shock that I'm now writing about being type A.)
Promising review: "This is as magical as unicorns!!! Buy NOW! I use it everywhere...walls, baseboards, mirrors, window panes, cupboards, floors, lamps, glass, faucets....everything looks brand new. Just got red hair dye that had been there for over a year off the wall in a minute. Made shower glass look brand new after five years of hard water stains. This is the cleaning magic wand you’ve always wanted." —Michela
Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $11.53 (or $10.95 with the Subscribe & Save option).
It even comes with a dry-erase marker.
Promising review: "I just received it and it's as described. It's beautiful, well made, good quality, and the perfect size. Not too big to take up too much wall space, but big enough to hold my mail and keys and to write notes on the board. It took me about five minutes to hang it on my wall and was very easy to install. I am completely satisfied and I highly recommend this." —A.D.
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
One column is labeled "dinner" and lets you check "dine in," "dine out," or "take out," then list what you're having below. The other column is labeled "not dinner," and has space to plan breakfast, lunch, and of course, snacks.
Promising review: "This is a great idea for a person/couple/family who always asks 'What's for dinner?" No, you don't need a fancy pad to make a menu for the week, but isn't it more fun when you do? I enjoy filling out the menu, so it makes it less of a chore. And if you're a busy person, making out your menu at the beginning of the week takes the stress out of meal planning. It also makes it easier to plan your grocery list so you're not running to the store multiple times a week for ingredients." —Lola Lu
Get it from Amazon for $9.40.
Promising review: "I bought this because I was tired of holding up my laptop with my knees. Now, using my laptop is much more comfortable. You could also use this to serve food or for anything you want to have elevated above you in bed or on the couch. There's a handle built in and it's foldable, so it's portable, too." —Eric
Get it from Amazon for $23.99 (available in four colors).
Promising review: "I use this to keep track of whether or not I gave my dog his pill in the morning and evening. It has eliminated the 'did I or didn't I' question. I'd recommend this to anyone with a dog or who needs to remember anything." —Rachel Senterfeit
Get it from Amazon for $7.53 or get a "Did you feed the cat?" version for $9.95.
It comes with a pump to keep it fully inflated for many stressful days to come!
Promising review: "Helping this old RN get through her BSN program stress! I loved it so much I sent one to my sister who is back in school too! This punching bag sticks well to any surface and has even survived my 20-something-year-old kids hitting it really hard. Excellent for the price!" —Laura M
Get it from Amazon for $17.98.
Over 3,000 Amazon reviewers swear by these!
Promising review: "These cable clips are necessary when you have lots of devices in a small area. I use them to organize charging cables in my bedroom, and the adhesive has held up nicely so far. The best thing about these clips is that they can stick in many places that traditional cable management systems cannot, which lets you can have cords hidden alongside furniture, etc. They are worth every penny for preventing me from having to untangle my cables." —Jasmine Coleman
Get a set of six from Amazon for $6.96.
Chic Geeks is a Black woman-owned business specializing in gorgeous tech accessories.
Promising review: "I love this case. It looks really classy and professional. It feels smooth to touch and was a perfect fit. Definitely purchasing some more colors and styles. Looked a bit darker than on the website but it’s fine, I love it." —Ashley Okereke
Get it from Chic Geeks for $95 (available for 12 different MacBook styles).
It also works great for organizing pretty much any other small household items, or even as a soap dish since you can take off the bottom part to let the water drain! Plus, it is dishwasher safe and attaches via Command strips, so it won't damage walls.
Promising review: "THIS is such a great invention! SO happy I found this! I was looking to purchase a flip down cabinet add-on to make the faux-front of the sink cabinet a usable tray for a sponge. This is actually not only immensely easier, but also better, since you can empty the water with the pull-out bottom tray. Beyond easy to install and made me a very happy customer!" —Sta So
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
Promising review: "This is just what I needed! There's a screwdriver, four-position wrench, butterfly wrench, direction ancillary tool, two-position wrench, can opener, knife edge, ruler, bottle opener, and saw blade. I find it very useful for any random emergency. It also comes with a carrying case so I can store it in my bag." —Johann Christine Alcaraz
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
It's water-resistant!
Promising review: "I'm a busy college student and this is the perfect watch. It's smaller than I perceived in the picture, but I'm not disappointed. It matches everything that I wear, which makes it the perfect watch for someone not interested in having an extensive selection to decide from in the morning. Also, I can finally tell someone what the date is when they ask with this handy little watch's date keeper!" —Paige Ashmead
Get it from Amazon for $27+ (available in six styles).
Promising review: "This simple item has made my life easier. It is extremely easy to install and to use. It has increased my productivity in the office when needing to refer to a hard document. When not in use, you can easily hide it behind your screen. It has two options to hold paper: one that you can just stick in and the other to clip on multiple documents." —Elee the Lawyer
Get it from Amazon for $10.64.
Promising review: "WHERE has this been all my life? I ordered this prior to a weeklong trip, and I feel like an idiot that I'd never invested in a cable bag. I got myself the version in black, and the finish on the outside is more like a very dark charcoal wool suit. I actually think this is nicer than a full black for travel, since the color is going to hide dirt from planes and the airport much better. I use it for all my charging bricks, a 1-foot lightning cable, charging cables, earbuds, other iPhone/iPad accessories, and instead of a mouse I put in a backup battery pack. Once the items are in here, they will not move, and the straps have a grippy addition inside to ensure that they stay put if you have to open the case. I looked at a ton of options on Amazon before buying one of these, and I'm so glad that I chose this one!!!" —Spoon
Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in two colors).
This design is also available on a crewneck tee, a V-neck tee, a hoodie, a tank top, a racerback tank, or a long-sleeve tee!
Get it from Human for $34.99 (available in unisex sizes S-3XL and in seven colors).
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.