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Inexpensive things that'll help make working from home ~work~ for you.
The environment will even thank you for reducing your paper use. The whiteboard also 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 $21.06+ (available in four colors and patterns).
Promising review: "This is easy to setup and works great! I have a total of two of these Wi-Fi extenders in my house, and they really do work! Setup time is five minutes and you're good to go. Just make sure to put them at the opposite end of your home for it to work well and get the best coverage. I have strong Wi-Fi throughout my house now. My main router is a TP-Link also, but these extenders will work with any router." —HG
Get it from Amazon for $49.99
Chocolate Creative is a woman-owned small business based out of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain creating handmade wall hooks, kitchen knobs and handles, and home accessories. This desk organizer is made from beechwood.
Get it from Chocolate Creative on Etsy for $45.24.
Promising review: "I am currently working from home and I make tea at every hour of every day. I used to own a Mr. Coffee and had lost it during transition of moving so I HAD to get another one. I’m so glad that I did because now my tea stays warm throughout work. There is no adjustment to high and low but I prefer things simple. You just switch it on and it stays on. The plate gets pretty hot which makes my cup hot at the bottom. No issue for me because I don’t have children. I prefer warm tea over piping hot or freezing cold. This little device is my best friend and it’s great. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who loves a 'just right' cup of anything." —Cecy R.
Get it from Amazon for $10.99.
You can use this with an iPhone or an Android. Plus, it has a cutout in the back so you can tread a charging cable through it.
Promising review: "I’ve had this on my wishlist and finally decided to purchase. I’m so glad I finally did. I was most surprised by the fact it is made of metal and not plastic. It is sturdy and keeps my phone within easy reach on my desk at work. I love the cord cutout that allows you to charge with the phone in an upright position. With my old stand, I would have to charge with the phone on its side. If you listen to music while you work, this is a functional and attractive addition." —Jenn.K
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in five colors).
Promising review: "OMG this chair is so comfortable. I work from home as a customer service rep, which requires that I sit for hours. Let me tell you, this chair makes it exponentially easier. It is supportive of my back when in the locked position but is just as supportive when in the reclined position. Sometimes I don't even realize that I have been sitting in it for hours. It's also sturdy and can withstand my weight. It was very easy to assemble and well worth the money. Definitely a bargain. 👌🏽" —Sofia
Get it from Amazon for $42.99 (available in four colors).
Plus, there's a hole at the bottom so you can plug in your phone!
Promising review: "I love my memo board! I was able to attach it to my computer monitor with no issues, and after weeks of use, it still remains securely attached. The materials are sturdy-feeling, no bending or warping of any kind. I've got all my important reminders on it, which has been super helpful and keeps me from missing any important deadlines. I've also been able to write on it with a dry erase marker, and then wipe it off with a tissue. Many of my coworkers have commented on how useful it seems and have said they would be purchasing their own." —razorsharp77
Get it from Amazon for $19.97+ (available in four styles).
It can support 20 times its weight and folds flat for easy storage.
Promising review: "This is a great portable way to be able to stand while working. I spend far too much time at my computer and sitting and was looking for a way to be able to stand more. Standing desks are, in my opinion, expensive and unattractive — I love this folding design — definitely recommend!" —Julia
Get it from Amazon for $27.95+ (available in four sizes and colors) or the Grommet for $23.95+ (available in four sizes).
Promising review: "This is another fantastic product. I have a lot of electronics along with a lot of cords and cables. These do a great job of keeping things organized and available. No more crawling under the bed or behind the desk to recover the dropped cable!" —Ken Gunville
Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $5.99.
Promising review: "I work from home and sit at a desk in front of a computer for a minimum of 10 hours per day. I used to have to get up at least hourly for breaks that never helped to alleviate the 24/7 sciatica pain down my left leg. And long hours at my desk would leave my whole body sore. I've only had this cushion for one day, and my sciatica is barely noticeable, and I woke up today in no pain after using it yesterday. I'm a small person, so I can see how this might not be a good fit for everyone, but for me, it's already had a positive impact. I think because they are just cut foam with gel top and a thin cover that they will probably wear down easily, especially since I sit for so long, but it's a reasonable price and if I get six months at a time out of one, I'll consider that a pretty decent return on my investment. :)" —T. M.
Get it from Amazon for $32.95.
Promising review: "I have a desk chair that I live in that I have tried various configurations on the arms to keep from bruising my elbows. Nothing has been much help. I am very glad that I gave this a try! The covers are super-soft, and the memory foam works extremely well. I have only had the covers in use for a week, but already I can feel a difference. This is a product that will continue to be appreciated by my elbows." —Der Dachsy
Get them from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in black, blue, and grey).
This ring light has three color modes: warm light, cool white, and daylight. Plus, each mode has 11 brightness levels, so you can really customize it to whatever works best for you. The tripod extends from 17.5 inches to 51 inches and the base is also weighted, meaning it won't randomly tip over while you're using it.
Promising review: "Due to the pandemic and mostly working from home, we have to rely on using virtual meeting, such as Zoom. The lighting in my room/office isn't that great, and my face would always look dark in the videos. So I decided to get a selfie ring to see if it helps to lighten up my face on cam. It definitely did the trick. The size of the ring is perfect and the tripod can but set on the floor or on the table which is quite nice. Would recommend to those who needs extra lighting. Only thing is that it has to be plugged in to a USB port instead of a traditional plug, which I think would of been more convenient if there were that options available! My team even asked what I did and then made their purchase right away!" —Patrick.S
Get it from Amazon for $35.99.
The light has a three-level dimmer, a high-efficiency LED light, and an adjusting neck.
Promising review: "This is a great little desk lamp. I needed something basic and affordable to add to my desk since I’m working from home. The lamp is bright and has three levels of light settings to access by pushing the on/off button. The USB port is convenient." —K. Otero
Get it from Amazon for $17.39 (available in white, blue, and black).
Copper & Brass is a Black woman-owned small business that has been creating paper goods and gifts focusing on promoting positive representation from Warner Robins, Georgia since 2016. There are 25 sheets per note pad.
Get it from Copper & Brass on Etsy for $18.
Promising review: "This is an absolute game-changer now that I am working from home. It helps my posture and the colors match my MacBook Pro almost exactly if you don't hyper examine it. It does have a little extra shine, but it is still matte. The stand is very sturdy and has quickly become a favorite to use any time I use my Mac." —George Araiza
Get it from Amazon for $39.95+ (available in two styles and in silver, gold, and grey).
Promising review: "This thing is great! I’ve been working from home for a couple of months, and I usually sit like a troll at my desk so I got this to see if it would help me sit upright and it’s great! I love that it brings the floor closer to me and it’s so soft and comfortable. It’s not too squishy and not crazy hard either. You can also use it to stretch your lower back by laying on it. It feels so good." —Kat
Get it from Amazon for $23.99.
Promising review: "I love this table! I finally have a place to work in my small apartment, and I can lower it to become a side table when I'm not using it for anything else. It is slightly slanted forward, which makes working from my couch easy — important since I don't have a desk chair. Sturdy and easy to put together once you know what you're doing. Hint: the wheels screw into the end plugs. Didn't notice this at first and spent the better part of five minutes trying to remove the nut." —J. Ward
Get it from Amazon for $33.88 (available in three sizes and in black, brown, and white).
The soft bristles help sweep away dust and crumbs. Plus, the bristles retract for optimal storage.
Promising review: "I WFH, so my laptop as accumulated its fair share of crumbs, dust, and other debris. This was the perfect cleaning tool. The brush side easily sweeps away particles and the rubbery wedge side helps to scrub out gunk in-between keys. The best part is that it easily fits into the penholder on my desk." —Andrea G.
Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in orange and blue).
Plus, it's so easy to make! Just add six tablespoons of your favorite coffee in the filter, fill it with water, and let it sit in your fridge for 24 hours. Then just take the filter out of the pitcher and enjoy your coffee!
Promising review: "I love this! Working from home, I find this has saved me from going to Dunkin every day." —Tiffany DL
Get it from Amazon for $21.95+ (available in two sizes and in black, grey, and white).
And to learn more, read the full review: "If You Drink Iced Coffee Year Round, You Need This Under-$20 Cold Brew Maker."
Promising review: "I needed some extra shelf space for my home office, especially now that we are working from home for the rest of the year. This was so so simple to set up and holds everything I need without any issues. You can also assemble it as you please which is a great feature!" —Tali1990
Get it from Amazon for $25.99 (available in black, white, and brown).
Promising review: "The adhesive is VERY strong, adheres to my desk perfectly. I figured it could eventually weaken due to the pop-out action; however, that was not the case still as sturdy as the day I got it. I love it, and I recommend it to anyone who needs a small drawer to keep pens and small desk items in." —Niko
Get it from Amazon for $10.95 (available in pink and blue).
PLUS: This also makes sure that your air-conditioning and heat doesn't escape under your doors, thus saving you energy and money!
Promising review: "This product works really well! I needed a quick fix to my home office situation. I live in an apartment in Manhattan and never noticed how much sound comes in and out, until I had to be on conference calls working from home! This little tape made a big difference, took me a couple of minutes to install." —Sandra Revueltas
Get it from Amazon for $8.97+ (available in four colors).
The kit includes a conference call bingo card, fidget cube, webcam cover, "Do Not Disturb" sign, desk yoga guide, decision coin (pajamas or pants?), microfiber cloth, ear plugs, and a phone/tablet stand.
Get it from Aerie for $19.95.
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