30 Office Supplies to Shop If You Miss Back-to-School Shopping

From the endcaps at your favorite stores to the promotional e-mails in your inbox, back-to-school shopping is in full swing. There are school supplies everywhere, but if you don’t have kids or aren’t in school yourself, you might have some serious shopping envy going on.

Looking at all those school supplies can make a person seriously miss the days of shopping before the academic year begins. So we’re helping out and rounding up some of the cutest, most useful back-to-school supplies that can work for your adult life.

Whether you’re on the hunt for new pens, a bit of cute stationery, or some ways to get organized, here are 30 office supplies to shop for if you miss back-to-school shopping.

Writing

From no-smudge pens to the cutest correction tape you’ve ever seen, you can never have enough writing supplies. Whether you’ll be jotting down notes in a meeting, filling out forms, or writing down dates in your calendar, these are the office supplies you need.

Organization

Everyone can use a little extra help with organization now and then. From managing your schedule with a planner or desk calendar to keeping all your office supplies in reach and neat, these pieces of office organization are must-haves that also happen to be fun to shop.

Decor

Of course, the practical office supplies like pens and paper matter, but don’t forget decor. From items that help you relax during your work day to pieces that make your space more inviting, these pieces of office decor can have a bit impact.

Wellness

Don’t discount wellness within your office supplies. Work can be stressful, and taking small moments for yourself throughout the day can be a big benefit to your mental health. From desktop games to little pampering moments, these pieces can bring some wellness to work.

Stationery

Admittedly, I’m biased when it comes to stationery. It’s one of my favorite things to collect. From sticky notes to note pads to journals, I simply can’t get enough. If you’re like me and see the myriad of notebooks on shelves right now and can’t resist, these items are for you.

Tech

There’s a lot of useful office tech out there that can make work a bit better. Whether you’re looking to get focused using noise-canceling headphones or want the perfect laptop stand, these pieces can help streamline your workspace.

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If you’ve been experiencing major FOMO over back-to-school shopping, go ahead and indulge with some new office supplies. After all, they’re for work, right?