Dull-colored walls, bland carpets, fluorescent lighting, tiny cubicles. Does this workplace sound a little too familiar? If so, your office could definitely use a splash of color or some personality! Office supplies are a great way to add some humor and personality into your office. With the help of these must-have office supplies, you can turn any dull office into an organized, spunky work space.

Cable Clips

$5.99

Do you ever look at the cables knotted into one large clump underneath/behind your desk and think “how did that happen?!” It seems like the cables and cords knot up on their own just for fun. No matter how cluttered your desk or office is with cables, these convenient cable clips can help. Just snap wires/cables into one of these clips, and your desk will be as organized as ever. Now you can focus more on your work, and less on untangling cables and cords, with the help of these nifty office supplies.

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Think Board

Prices vary

Make the Think Board your own personal dry erase board for ideas and daily to-dos. The Think Board makes it easy to stay on top of your to-do list, or jot down quick thoughts or ideas for this week’s big meeting. Need a stress reliever or a way to get your creativity juices flowing? Doodle on the Think Board! Grab the small Think Board to slap on your desk for quick notes, or a large Think Board to hang on your wall for big brainstorming sessions. There's even a Think Board calendar so you can stay on top of your busy schedule.

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Wooden Desk Organizer

$69.99

This sleek wooden desk organizer can turn any work surface into a modern and stylish workspace. Attractive storage spots for your pens, notepads, and small office supplies. Place it on your desk, or mount it to a wall. The desk organizer also comes with a matching phone speaker. 

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Toaster Sticky Notes & Sharpener

$18.23

If this isn't the cutest desk accessory you've ever seen, we don't know what is! You can't have the Monday blues with these adorable sticky notes. This desk accessory comes with two sticky notes pads that are shaped like pieces of bread (HA!), a pencil sharpener shaped like a toaster that can also function as a phone holder and a magnetic paper clip holder.

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Pen Scanner

$99.00

The Scanmarker Air Pen Scanner is the pen you've always dreamed of having. Glide your scanning pen across the text, and watch it instantly appear on your device like magic. Simply transfer those notes from that big business meeting from paper, onto any computer application, such as Microsoft Word. This pen is portable, lightweight and convenient!

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MacBook Arc Stand

$49.99

If you tend to be a little clumsy and occasionally spill your coffee all over your desk, you might want to check out this Twelve South BookArc Stand. Not only is this stand great for saving space, but it elevates your notebook and protects it from spills when it’s hooked to an external monitor.

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Desk Organizer

$39.77

Files, books, reports…. Paper, paper everywhere! Organize all your important documents and office supplies with this sleek office desk organizer. This organizer is designed to keep your desk clean and tidy, with your documents right at your fingertips. With three horizontal and six vertical shelves, you can fit everything you need to in here, so you’ll have more room at your desk.

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Balance Ball Chair

$74.99

Ditch your regular office chair for this awesome balance ball chair. Sitting in a normal office chair all day can really hurt your back, and isn't the best for your posture. With the help of this balance ball chair, you can stretch, correct posture, reduce stiffness and improve circulation. This chair is great for physical rehabilitation, and preventing spine disorders.

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This falls into the “why didn’t I think of this?” category. It’s called the “Think-Board”. Basically, it’s a dry erase board anywhere you need in your house! Consider it an option for anyone to write down ideas on a clear, removable, dry erase film.

Just peel and stick wherever you need or when the creativity flows. I have been using mine on the fridge for groceries. My hubby is now using one on his desk to keep quick notes during conference calls. Ava doodles on the fridge now at will and I have one on my son’s desk so he can write on the table and not feel bad about it, while also studying.

It’s also a great option for your kids to just doodle on and it’s so easy to erase and start over. What’s great is that its not like a white board that takes space! Sizes start at 8 1/2×11 inch, but go all the way up to 8 feet in length, ideal for offices or just really big ideas and there are no nails or drilling involved!

Think-Board comes in three sizes: 8-1/2” x 11” ($17.49), 30” x 30” ($24.99) and 54” x 30” ($29.99). It also comes in two sizes of monthly calendars. Each kit includes an Expo marker, spray bottle, squeegee (for installation), a set of Velcro dots (to attach the marker), and an instruction card on Think-Board.com.

Thanks Think Board for letting us review a few 8 1/2x101Think Boards. This post is my own opinion and not influenced.

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What makes a great gift?  Every time the holiday season rolls around, this question gets tougher and tougher.  We want to give our friends and loved ones a gift that is unique, one they won’t get from someone else.  We want our gift to stand out, not blend in.  Instead of buying clothes or a piece of technology that will be outdated in a matter of months, buy a gift that gets better with time. 

It’s time to think differently about the value of our gifts this holiday season.  Stand out, and buy a Think Board for your college student, family member, friend, or co-worker.  A Think Board is a thin, clear sheet that can be applied to any smooth surface, and transform it into a dry-erase surface.  You’ll be remembered for giving this gift. 

The recipient will use Think Board to organize themselves and express their creativity in ways they previously hadn’t been able to.  Think Board gets our creative juices flowing, and you cannot go wrong if you decide to gift a Think Board this holiday season. 

So, without further ado, here is the Think Board Holiday Gift Guide!

K-12 Students

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Stay Focused

When engaging in a busy lifestyle, it can be hard to stay focused and efficiently carry out tasks. Some chose pen and paper, and others may chose a small daily planner. 

While these may work for you, a dry-erase board will allow you to write your ideas down in an organized fashion, clear your mind and focus on high priority tasks.  

Stay Organized with Think Board

A Microsoft study about the use of whiteboards revealed that people are able to brainstorm and organize more efficiently by arranging information visually!

A great way to organize different topics and ideas is through color-coding. By using different colors for different subjects, it becomes much easier for you to focus on one task at a time.

Another great technique is using check boxes. By checking off the tasks as you complete them and leaving them on the board, you motivate yourself to complete the ones that have yet to be finished.

One thing that is overlooked when thinking about using your whiteboard is the size of your writing. Writing important tasks larger than minor ones spatially helps your brain internally organize in terms of urgency. A Think Board may be the best resource for this, since they come in all shapes and sizes, and can help with staying organized and idea generation.  

You should also try to leave some extra room for external thoughts you may have about a certain subject. Seeing empty space on a whiteboard will encourage you to fill it with something. Many good ideas can stem from general keys of thought. Think Board is perfect place to let your ideas flow from your brain, to a physical surface where you can visualize them! 

As exams slowly approach, many students are looking for ways to study, stay organized and stay focused. It's important to stay on task while increasing the productivity of work or school, but also important to have a little fun! 

1. Writing Down Notes and Ideas 

It's proven that writing down your notes and ideas help you not only remember the content better, but also allows you to have a new space to analyze and work through any problems you may have.

Working through mathematical problems on whiteboards can help you see what is going on from step to step. Similarly, trying to list advantages and disadvantages of options you are presented with can help make a decision much easier.

2. Make Lists 

One of the best ways to increase your productivity is to make lists. Lists can help you internalize thoughts as well as remember them in an organized fashion. In the process of creating a list, you may find that often times you can remember what was on it without even looking.

The cognitive science behind handwriting proves that writing trumps typing 100% of the time. Whether you're just trying to write down a list of groceries, or making a list of terms for your next exam, Think Board can help! 

3. Map Out Your Thoughts 

With Think Board, it's easy to map out all of your thoughts and organize them in a similar way to which your brain does. By writing all of your ideas and thoughts on a whiteboard, you are able to compartmentalize information much more efficiently and productively. Get creative, and organize like no other! 

4. Go Explore: Don't Stay in One Room 

Another perk to having a Think Board is being able to place it wherever you want. Whether you want one in your office, in your room, in the kitchen, or your desk, you can put a Think Board to any indoor, smooth surface!

If you place your whiteboard somewhere where you see it every day, you are constantly being reminded of the content it contains, making it easier to remember. 

Whether you're a college student looking for something to motivate you and boost your productivity, or a professional in the business world trying to stay organized and on top of your work, Think Board is the secret ingredient you've been looking for to achieve success.