Are you an office supply junkie? What are your must-haves?

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Discussion Overview

This thread explores participants' favorite office supplies and their personal must-haves, with many expressing enthusiasm for various items. The conversation highlights a shared passion for office supplies among the participants.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions a desire for an electric stapler and a 3-hole punch as essentials.
  • Another participant lists several items they cannot live without, including blank labels, colored paper, and various types of scissors.
  • Several users express a strong affection for highlighter tape, noting its usefulness for rescheduling events without leaving marks.
  • One participant shares their addiction to pens, humorously stating that their husband has banned them from office supply stores.
  • Another participant expresses a fondness for self-sharpening pencils and sticky notes in various shapes and colors.
  • Some participants mention their reliance on specific calculators, particularly 10-key calculators, due to their long-term use in offices.
  • One participant shares their experience of using a laptop for shows, expressing a desire to have one for easier order entry.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on specific office supply preferences, but there is a general enthusiasm for the topic and a shared appreciation for various supplies.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and preferences regarding office supplies, reflecting their individual needs and habits in their work environments.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants and office supply enthusiasts within the community may find this discussion relatable and engaging.

hoosierchef
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Ok...Just curious. What do you consider to be office supply necessities? :p

There are plenty of us Office supply junkies out there, that I figured this would be a fun thread to see what some of us have that others of us want! LOL

I thought of another item I would love to have as I was putting together the information for my fundraiser Tuesday night. AN ELECTRIC STAPLER!!!! :rolleyes:
 
3 things I've been thinking I really NEED are:

A 3 hole punch
An Electric Stapler
A Paper cutter (Large one - so I can cut down poster board etc...also)
 
Things I use regularly and couldn't live w/o...

Blank labels - the 2 x 1 3/4" ones - 30 on a sheet...I buy those boxes of 3000 at a time
Colored paper - pastels and neons
Stapler & staples
paperclips - oh how I LOOOOOVE paperclips...colored ones and silver ones, small ones and large ones...LOVE them!!
blank printer paper - I print a LOT...which leads me to...
Printer ink cartiridges
colored card stock
index cards
good scissors - I have like 7 pr of scissors at my desk
highlighters in all 4 colors
sticky notes - must have sticky notes!!

I LOVE THIS THREAD!
 
Everything Carolyn just said...
PLUS:

Self-sharpening Pencils
Manila Folders
2-pocket folders
Mailing Envelopes in 10x13 & 9x12
return address labels (The small ones that come 80 to a sheet)
 
I can't live without my highlighter tape. It is colored tape that you can put on your datebook and then write on it. If that particular event/show changes dates/reschedules, you just move the tape to the new date in your book. It can be hard to find in stores but it is soooo worth it. No more eraser marks or white out all over the pages. I love the fact that you can move it whenever you want.
 
dcypcar.chef said:
I can't live without my highlighter tape. It is colored tape that you can put on your datebook and then write on it. If that particular event/show changes dates/reschedules, you just move the tape to the new date in your book. It can be hard to find in stores but it is soooo worth it. No more eraser marks or white out all over the pages. I love the fact that you can move it whenever you want.
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Oooooh - this sounds awesome! What exactly is it? Can you find it on an office supply store webs ite and post a link? It sounds like something I could TOTALLY use!!
 
ChefBeckyD said:
Everything Carolyn just said...
PLUS:

Self-sharpening Pencils
Manila Folders
2-pocket folders
Mailing Envelopes in 10x13 & 9x12
return address labels (The small ones that come 80 to a sheet)
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Oh yes - I need my manila folders (I have strated recycling them - I take the ones from shows 12+ months ago, turn em inside out and reuse them...saves me $$) and catalog mailing envelopes!!
 
Have I mentioned I LOVE this thread!??!?!
 
I don't know if it just me, but I can't use any other kind of calc. than a 10 key. Guess that is what happens from so many years of working in offices....
 
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dannyzmom said:
Have I mentioned I LOVE this thread!??!?!
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LOL....No, but I figured there were enough of us Office Supply Junkies out there....that this would be a hit!! LOL
 
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JenBowen said:
I don't know if it just me, but I can't use any other kind of calc. than a 10 key. Guess that is what happens from so many years of working in offices....
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I used to have one, but I don't know what happened to it. I miss mine and that's definetly on the list to get once I get going good....or at least have a few extra $$$. LOL
 
JenBowen said:
I don't know if it just me, but I can't use any other kind of calc. than a 10 key. Guess that is what happens from so many years of working in offices....
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Once I got my laptop for shows I stopped using a calculator at all. Now if I need a calculator, I just use the one in my computer...or ask my 8 year old son - LOL
 
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dannyzmom said:
Once I got my laptop for shows I stopped using a calculator at all. Now if I need a calculator, I just use the one in my computer...or ask my 8 year old son - LOL
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I would DIE to have a laptop to take to all my shows. That would be so awesome to be able to just sit there with the customer and enter their orders in that way!!
 
My husband has banned me from Staples and Office Depot...and soon Walmart, every time I come home I have more Pens... HELLO- My name is Jen, and I am ADDICTED TO PENS
 
My own peculiar addiction seems to be to self-sharpening pencils, and all types of sticky notes.....I love them in all shapes and sizes - the ones that are index cards, the ones you can hang on your wall for meetings, all the different colors, the ones that come in a pen.....I just can't resist!:eek:
 
dcypcar.chef said:
I can't live without my highlighter tape. It is colored tape that you can put on your datebook and then write on it. If that particular event/show changes dates/reschedules, you just move the tape to the new date in your book. It can be hard to find in stores but it is soooo worth it. No more eraser marks or white out all over the pages. I love the fact that you can move it whenever you want.
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Gotta get me some of that!!!

I love the plastic (tear proof) envelopes I got for mailing host packets. I was always worried about the paper ones ripping. (I had to buy 100 to get a deal but my friend who sells alot of her kids clothes online bought some from me.)
 
hoosierchef said:
I would DIE to have a laptop to take to all my shows. That would be so awesome to be able to just sit there with the customer and enter their orders in that way!!
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Stick with PC, build a team, and you'll be able to afford and justify buying a laptop for you shows. I bought mine last summer - my DH had a really good summer business-wise and I had a pretty good season...it was my reward to myself for earning TPC :)
 
JenBowen said:
My husband has banned me from Staples and Office Depot...and soon Walmart, every time I come home I have more Pens... HELLO- My name is Jen, and I am ADDICTED TO PENS
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Pens, huh?
I like to get 'em free from the bank, hotels, Real Estate Agents...they all LOVE to give away their pens!! LOL
 
ChefBeckyD said:
My own peculiar addiction seems to be to self-sharpening pencils, and all types of sticky notes.....I love them in all shapes and sizes - the ones that are index cards, the ones you can hang on your wall for meetings, all the different colors, the ones that come in a pen.....I just can't resist!:eek:
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My 8yo son has the same obsessions as you!! LOL
 
dannyzmom said:
Pens, huh?
I like to get 'em free from the bank, hotels, Real Estate Agents...they all LOVE to give away their pens!! LOL
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I know they do, I deal with them all the time in my other careers. I could seriously start my own store.
 
dannyzmom said:
My 8yo son has the same obsessions as you!! LOL
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It's so sad.....It's like I can smell them...even in Big Lots, I find myself drawn to the Office Supply Aisle, and have found some really great deals on index card sticky notes ($1 a package!) and pencils.....I'm always looking for new colors of sticky notes (they have fashion colors! :D ) - like I need more sticky notes!
 
dannyzmom said:
Things I use regularly and couldn't live w/o...

Blank labels - the 2 x 1 3/4" ones - 30 on a sheet...I buy those boxes of 3000 at a time
Colored paper - pastels and neons
Stapler & staples
paperclips - oh how I LOOOOOVE paperclips...colored ones and silver ones, small ones and large ones...LOVE them!!
blank printer paper - I print a LOT...which leads me to...
Printer ink cartiridges
colored card stock
index cards
good scissors - I have like 7 pr of scissors at my desk
highlighters in all 4 colors
sticky notes - must have sticky notes!!

I LOVE THIS THREAD!
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How in the heck did I miss this thread!!!!!! Holy Guacamole:eek: ! I will have to come back down here later today and get into this thread!!!! I SO LOVE OFFICE SUPPLIES!!!!!
Carolyn, do you have those Dollar Stores in Florida? We have Dollar Trees out here in Washington! If you do then go check it out! I got so many cool things of paperclips there! You'd so love them!!!!:D I have checkered ones in all colors, ones with dots, some with stripes! and in all kinds of sizes! They have a pretty cool office supply section! You can get labels there for a buck!!!! Highlighters, and Sharpies!! This is where I use to shop when I was a director and did my pick basket!!! Go check it out! It's a office supply finatics dream come true at cheap prices!!!!
 
I love the acrylic signs! I use them all of them time!
 
AJPratt said:
I love the acrylic signs! I use them all of them time!
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Do you mean the acrylic sign-holders? I just bought a couple to use for some of the advertising pieces PC has been sending us...right now I have the 30 Minute Chicken flyer in one, and the Trifle Bowl flyer in the other - they look so nice and professional sitting out at my shows!
What do you use yours for?
 
I got a lap top this year for christmas and it has been GREAT!! I love it!! and for office supplies I don't have a specific addiction it changes from week to week!!
week 1 - pens, highlighters and markers
weeek 2 - index card, sticky notes, colored paper or card stock (to use the
items that you had to have in week 1)
week 3 - paper clips, jaw clips, staples (to use to store the items from week 2 that you had to get to so thatyou could use the items from week 1)
week 4 - portfolio's, folders, files, (used to store the items made from using
the item that you had to have in the proceeding weeks!!
IT IS A VICIOUS CYCLE!!!

I just love it all anything that is funky and fun I love!!!

I am grounded for the next 2 weeks from purchasing any office items!! Apparently my husband doesn't relize that if you stiffle one addition another will surface........SHOES........and......PURSES!!!!!

Heather
 
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I can't believe Jilleysue hasn't jumped on this one yet!!!!!! :p :p :p
 
hoosierchef said:
I can't believe Jilleysue hasn't jumped on this one yet!!!!!! :p :p :p
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I was thinking the same thing. She probably read it and started having hot flashes....!!! LMAO :p
 
My addiction includes all of the above, plus:

Full-sheet clear labels
Clear address labels
 
I usually get my highlighter tape at educational stores or teacher supplies type stores. I like the wider style so that I don't have to use 2 strips and then have a seam. It is just so much easier. I found this link on Google for you. http://www.trcabc.com/literacy_tools/hilighter.html
I have not been able to find it at any of the major office supply stores. Robin Shilling is the one that introduced me to it. She gave some to the Directors that invited her to our cluster meeting. She is awesome!!!!!!
 
MissChef said:
How in the heck did I miss this thread!!!!!! Holy Guacamole:eek: ! I will have to come back down here later today and get into this thread!!!! I SO LOVE OFFICE SUPPLIES!!!!!
Carolyn, do you have those Dollar Stores in Florida? We have Dollar Trees out here in Washington! If you do then go check it out! I got so many cool things of paperclips there! You'd so love them!!!!:D I have checkered ones in all colors, ones with dots, some with stripes! and in all kinds of sizes! They have a pretty cool office supply section! You can get labels there for a buck!!!! Highlighters, and Sharpies!! This is where I use to shop when I was a director and did my pick basket!!! Go check it out! It's a office supply finatics dream come true at cheap prices!!!!
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I am in shock that this post is the only one that references SHARPIES....I LOOOOOVE THEM! and post-it's! I use the small ones in my calendar, and then if they rebook, I can move that around.... instead of this highlighter tape stuff that I have never heard of before! ..I also like to put a blank one on the dates that I want to book a show, it is nice to open it up and see the open dates...

And I like...... my paper shredder, 3 hold punch, folders, X-acto knife, good scissors, paper cutter, lots of paper....but can't be scrap loose, has to be in a booklet or pad!
 

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you an office supply junkie?

Yes, many people identify as office supply junkies because they enjoy the organization and creativity that comes with having the right tools. The thrill of discovering new supplies can be quite addictive!

What are your must-have office supplies?

Some must-have office supplies include high-quality pens, sticky notes, planners, and organizational tools like file folders and desk organizers. These items help keep your workspace tidy and efficient.

How can I organize my office supplies effectively?

To organize your office supplies, consider using drawer organizers, labeled bins, and shelving units. Group similar items together and keep frequently used supplies within easy reach to enhance productivity.

What are some creative ways to use office supplies?

Office supplies can be used creatively for DIY projects, such as making personalized notebooks, creating vision boards, or even crafting unique gift wraps. The possibilities are endless with a little imagination!

Where can I find the best deals on office supplies?

Great deals on office supplies can often be found at discount retailers, online marketplaces, and during back-to-school sales. Additionally, subscribing to newsletters from office supply stores can alert you to special promotions and discounts.

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