I’ve always had an obsession with office supplies. I have a faint memory of being around 3 years old, in the grocery store with my mom, and fascinated with a box of paper clips. Yes, I started that young.
Here are some of my very favorite office supplies. These are Amazon affiliate links – I may earn a small commission if you purchase through these links.
What are your favorite office supplies?
Amazon Kindle Scribe (64 GB) the first Kindle and digital notebook – My husband bought this for me for Christmas and I LOVE it! It’s a Kindle so I can read e-books. AND! It’s a digital notebook. Right now, I’m reading one of my books and am making notes within the book itself on some changes and improvements I want to make. It will get so much use for editing – I won’t have to print out reams and reams of paper when I’m self-editing. I love it so much! https://amzn.to/3SgqBJ8
Pilot FriXion Erasable Gel Ink Pens – I learned about these pens when I bought a Rocket Notebook a couple of years ago. These write so smoothly in the Rocket Notebook! And the fact that they are erasable is fantastic! https://amzn.to/46ZxpAi
Rocketbook Smart Reusable Notebook – I love, love, love this notebook. It is amazing for taking notes that you don’t want to lose. After writing notes on the special paper, you take a picture of the page using an app on your phone, then you email the page/pages to yourself for saving on your PC. This is a blessing for those of us who like to take written notes but don’t want to waste paper! https://amzn.to/48b5dvo
INCHOR Cord Organizer, Cable Clips Cord Holder, Cable Management USB Cable Power Wire Cord Clips, 2 Packs Cable Organizers – these are a new addition to my desk. I was always having to lean over to try to find a charger so I got these to keep the chargers within reach. Peel and stick backing. Easy to install. https://amzn.to/3uTrxeB
Oxford Plastic Index Card Box, 5 x 8 Inches, 500 Card Capacity, Black – When I read non-fiction books, I like to take notes on large 5×7 index cards, so I had to get a container to store them. My husband thinks I have too many containers. https://amzn.to/4ajn1Gm
LED Desk Lamp with Clamp, LIBORA Eye-Caring Reading Light with USB Adapter, 3 Modes 10 Brightness, Long Flexible Gooseneck – I love this clamp-on (which doesn’t take up space on the desk) lamp with its various light types and strengths. https://amzn.to/41lFX3b
The Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition – this is an absolute must as I start editing. Not only does it cover all aspects of Style and Usage (grammar, punctuation, compound words, names, numbers, etc), it also has Manuscript Preparation guidelines and how-to source citations. It is pretty heavy and could be used as a doorstop in a pinch. https://amzn.to/3NqPUqt
Pilot Frixion ColorSticks Erasable Gel Ink Pens, Fine Point (0.7mm), Assorted, 10 Count – I love these pens for writing on paper. They are ERASABLE! These are thinner than the first ones listed above and so easy to write with. I’ve ordered a set of these 3 times! https://amzn.to/3Nl4XSw
Planner – Academic Planner Weekly & Monthly with Calendar Stickers, 5.75″ X 8.25″, A5 Premium Thicker Paper with Pen Holder, Inner Pocket and 88 Notes Pages – this has been my go-to planner for the last 3 years. I love the amount of space available to write out daily to-dos on the weekly layout. I just ordered a new one for 2024 and can’t wait to start planning that first week of the New Year! https://amzn.to/3GFCXp6
Field Notes: Original Kraft 3-Pack – Ruled Paper – 48 Pages – 3.5″ x 5.5″ – our niece Megan introduced us to these notebooks and they are awesome to tuck into a purse or a jeans pocket so you can jot ideas, plot twists, and character names on the go. https://amzn.to/3Rnb1ei
Divider Sticky Notes Tabs,School Supplies, Tabbed Self-Stick Lined Note Pad, 4 x 6 Inches, 64 Ruled Notes per Pack, 2 Pack – I love making lists and checking things off! I really love these sticky notes with tabs – they are great to create a movable to-do list to stick in my planner because as much as I try – I rarely manage to complete all of my “this week’s to-dos” in the original week so they frequently move from one page to the next in my planner. Check ’em out. 2 pack – https://amzn.to/47TrBcO or go big and get a 4 pack – https://amzn.to/47UtwxN
6 Pack 20 oz Stainless Steel Insulated Tumbler with Straw and Lid – I love these steel drink tumblers! They keep drinks hot or cold for a long time! Helps limit the trips to the kitchen when I’m writing! I added some fun stickers to mine. https://amzn.to/3GFo4CZ
Typewriter Style Mechanical Wired & Wireless Keyboard with Tablet Stand – My sister and brother-in-law gave this keyboard to me for my birthday last year and I love the tactile feel of typing on this when I’m writing. The click-clack is fun to listen to and the keyboard lights up! https://amzn.to/46WC4mK
Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1600 Versatile Cloud Enabled Document Scanner for Mac or PC, Black – this last item is a special mention because I don’t have it yet, but I’m dreaming of the day I have a scanner in my office. I want to be able to scan many of the documents in my house to reduce clutter. I think this will help. https://amzn.to/3GAWDuh
Do you have a scanner you love or other favorite office supplies? Let me know (contact me here)!