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My Favorite Office Supplies!
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I've tried a lot of office supplies over the years, and these are the ones that earned a permanent spot on my desk. No filler, no "just okay" picks — just the pens that don't skip, the notebooks I actually reach for, and the little tools that quietly...
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Highlighters
 
Pens
 
Pencils
 
Binders / Notebooks
 
Notepads / Sticky Notes
 
Organization

Highlighters

The ones that don't bleed through, dry out, or squeak. Color-coding, but make it satisfying.

 
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Pastel Highlighters are so pretty! I love these for note taking in meetings.
Sharpie Tank Highlighters, Mild Pastel Colors
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I use these when I need something to really pop out and grab my attention
Sharpie Pocket Highlighters, Assorted, Chisel Tip, 12 Count
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So many highlighters. Thick and skinny ones. This is the perfect starter pack in my opinion!
Sharpie Highlighters Variety Pack
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Pens

Smooth ink, comfortable grip, zero skipping. These are the pens I hoard and never lend out.

 
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These write so well. I love how they are metallic too!
Pilot G2 Edge White Premium Gel Pens / Metallic
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Some of my favorite “regular” pens
Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Ink Pens, Fine Point, 0.7 mm, Black Ink
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I love these because I'm left handed and they don't smear when I am writing!
Writech Retractable Gel Ink Pens
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Pencils

For sketching, editing, or just old-school note-taking — the ones worth sharpening.

 
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The best pencil. Hands down. I will use this over anything any day.
Ticonderoga Wood Pencils,
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My go to mechanical pencil.
BIC Xtra Smooth Mechanical Pencils,
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For the ticonderoga pencils. Perfect and compact
Pen+Gear Battery-Operated Pencil Sharpener, Blue
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Binders / Notebooks

Where my ideas actually stay organized instead of scattered across fifty sticky notes. Durable, functional, and honestly kind of pretty.

 
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I love this because its small. I use this as my IT notes binder.
Mini Binder
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I got this to go in my mini binder to organize. This is the best accessory pack.
Mini-Binder Accessory Pack
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These are so cute and the perfect size for taking to meetings for note taking
Aesthetic Spiral Notebook
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These hold up so well. I keep one at my desk at all times. Durable, and they come in a lot of colors too.
Five Star 1 Subject College Ruled Notebook
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Notepads / Sticky Notes

Quick thoughts, to-do lists, and reminders I won't forget — because they're stuck right where I'll see them.

 
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If I don't write it down, it will get forgotten! This pad is perfect to jot down daily to do stuff.
To Do List Notepad
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Cute Sticky notes make me want to work more! Crazy I know
Sticky Notes
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Sticky notes are life. Cute sticky notes are even better. The little corgis?! I mean come onnnn!
Molain Cute Sticky Notes
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I love bright colors too. Anything to make work more fun
Post-it Super Sticky Notes
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Organization

The desk accessories and storage solutions that keep chaos at bay and everything within arm's reach.

 
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I have this in purple. I love how it keeps all my pens/pencils separated and organized
SKYDUE 360 Rotating Plastic Desk Organizer
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I had this at my old job and loved it. My desk isn't big enough for it now :(
Wood Desk Organizer with File Sorters
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Perfect for drawer organization.
Vtopmart 25 PCS Clear Plastic Drawer Organizers
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