Let’s face it – working at home has many perks, but office space isn’t one of them! Chances are that your home office is not just a home office, but also a craft corner, homework venue and storage room for all the family paperwork (and families require a lot of paper to function).
Yes, in a perfect world, every hard working mom would have a quiet nook all to herself, but it’s not a perfect world so here are a few essentials for your home office (aka the family hub)!
Top 10 Must-Have Home Office Accessories (for Multitasking Offices)
A little something for the minis…
#1: Project Table – If you have the floor space, consider adding a flexible project table instead of allowing family activities to move onto your desk. Look for one that includes storage in the base. Our favorite is the Pottery Barn version because the table legs double as bookcases.
#2: Pint-Sized Desk – Got little entrepreneurs who just want to help mommy? Set them up with a workstation of their very own and let them play office while you get stuff done!
#3: WallCandy Arts Chalkboard – It’s a sticker, it’s a chalkboard, it’s just plain fun. The best part is that it won’t damage your walls when it comes time to move the fun to the playroom!
#4: Umbra Posy Photo & Memo Holder – Add an Ikea SPONTAN magnetic board and you have the perfect place to post the plentitude of artwork created by the little office helpers!
Something fun and functional for mom…
#5: iPod Docking Station – Playroom noise getting a little too loud? Or maybe you need to take a break and get your mommy mojo going again. Bonus: it keeps your iPod (or iPhone) fully charged and ready to go!
#6: USB Hub Cup Warmer – You know how it seems like you never have enough USB ports to plug everything in? Problem solved and it keeps your coffee warm for those days when you experience “Office Hours Interruptus”.
#7: Virtual Laser Keyboard – If you are thinking that it sounds like a keyboard made out of light that you type on in a Star Trek-esque fashion, then you are exactly right. If the Mama is still kind of cool factor isn’t enough, how about the fact that it can connect to any Smartphone?
Just ‘cause…
#8: Belkin Power Bar – WiFi, power saving, data back-up…need we say more? If Mama can’t survive without connectivity, a Belkin power bar is a must-have home-office essential.
#9: Portable File Tote – When the hub is busy with homework, craft projects or Daddy doing a little family filing, it’s best to grab what you need and set up in a quiet corner or even better, a coffee shop!
#10: Giant Sticky Notes – So if the novelty of a giant version of your favorite to-do tool isn’t enough, then about this? They can do double duty as a brainstorming tool and kid doodle pad! It’s like it was invented for work-at-home moms!
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I’ll have to check out that virtual laser keyboard. Sounds like futuristic fun.
My favorite home office accessory is a stability ball. I can work on balance and core strength while I write my blog. Might have to fight with the kids over this one though.