6 Work From Home Must-Have Accessories!
Article By Lizzie West
Working from home is now part of everyday life for most families. Even if you are back in the office, there is likely a protocol for those people in desk jobs to transition to WFH if needed. And in those cases, you’ll want to be absolutely sure you have all of these things at your disposal to make your workday as smooth and comfortable as possible!
Motivational Water Bottle with time markers and built-in straw
Juggling all your tasks in the comfort of you own home, you can get a little too zoned in and forget to stay properly hydrated. The time markers will help keep you on track and healthy while you chip away at that to-do list. The cute and encouraging words also help to keep you on track. And filling up halfway through the day gives you a great excuse to stretch your legs and take a break from your screen. It’s a great deal at under $20 and definitely pays for itself in no time at all.
Speaking on screen time, endless zoom meetings and the stress of managing work and home life simultaneously can be the cause of some pretty major headaches. For just $12, almost instant relief is at your fingertips. This is such a great product, it’s travel friendly for that transition back to the office, and a big bonus – it’s cruelty-free and made of all-natural ingredients. The minty fresh feeling really relieves tension. Just be aware that it contains peppermint, spearmint, lavender, and coconut oil – in case of any food/plant allergies in your household.
Speaking of refreshing, having a mini fridge with all your snack-sided favorites nearby is a real game-changer. Whether it’s cooling your favorite beverages or housing a healthy greek yogurt for your afternoon snack, you will quickly wonder how you ever got through a day without it! It’s also great to keep eye creams and other beauty products in – so you can look awake and refreshed, even during that 2:00pm rut when your boss happens to ask for an impromptu zoom update on your latest project. On the flip-side, you can keep your coffee or breakfast at the perfect temperature with it’s unique warming feature as well. You never know when your meal-times will be interrupted. You just can’t beat this kind of peace of mind for around $45!
Attachable (and portable) Dual Screen
When you’re used to working from dual screens at your in-office desk, downgrading to a one-screen laptop to work from home long-term can really put a damper on your productivity. It’s definitely an investment for around $250, but this portable laptop dual-screen buys you the freedom to work comfortably from just about anywhere you can think of. It seems like a lot, but with over 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, it feels like a pretty solid investment.
This phone stand is travel-friendly, for those days when you work from the dining table OR the back porch when it’s nice outside. It folds flat but offers adjustability for portrait or landscape viewing. The cord friendly design is perfect for headphones and a charging cable while motivating yourself through your task list while glimpsing a few youtube videos throughout the day. All this for under $10.
“Because Zoom Meetings” Wine glass
This one is technically an “after” WFH must-have. After a long day of meetings that could have been an email, this is the perfect WFH tool to wind down for the evening. The kitschiness is a small price to pa for $15 and you’re supporting a small business via Etsy! So, sip your favorite vino and relax before it all starts again tomorrow morning.
Honorable mentions:
a lightweight blanket, an ergonomic seat cushion, a USB mug warmer, blue light blocking glasses, noise-canceling headphones, a “happy light”, a desktop USB powered fan, and a do not disturb door hanger.