Guest Post: Melissa’s Back To School Picks

I graduated college 5 years ago, but I still troll the back-to-school aisles every August without fail.
Why? For a simple reason. Well, two reasons, actually. One, I now work as a college newspaper adviser and love stocking my office with goodies. And two, I just love office supplies. Some might say it’s bordering on an addiction, but I call it a healthy addiction. It’s a love affair, really.

Check out some of my favorite picks. It just might get you in the spirit!

1. Pens and pencils
I’ve always said that a pen or pencil can make or break the writing experience. Last year, I fell in love with Sharpie’s first-ever pen and have used them ever since. Sure, lots of people use computers for most things these days, but you can never go wrong with having some pens and pencils on your desk. Plus, am I the only one who finds it incredibly calming to write with one of those pens that’s so smooth the ink just glides across the paper?


2. Journals/notebooks
As a writer, I’ve made it a habit to always carry a notebook with me for when ideas strike. I’m in love with these colorful ones. You could also keep one on your desk for making to-do lists.


3. Stapler
For a long time, there was never a stapler in sight when I needed one, so I
finally got one for my desk. I’m partial to the Swingline brand, mostly because of the movie Office Space.

4. Decorative jar
Now, I’ll admit I don’t have one of these on my desk, but I thought of this idea a few days ago. How awesome would it be to put a jar like these on your desk, and then put a folded-up piece of paper or a penny in it every time you checked something off your to-do list? You could set an amount (say 15 pieces of paper or 15 pennies), and when you’ve reached those numbers, you reward yourself with a little shopping or something else that makes you happy!


5. Paper clips
Everyone needs paper clips, right? Why not use cute ones like these?

So…what is on your Essential Office Supply List? Happy shopping!

xoxo,
Melissa Blake
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