Boss-Mom's Toolbox: Top 10 Home Office Ideas for the Multitasking Maven

Hailey Nelson

Jul 20, 20232 min read

Becoming a Boss-Mom requires not just skills and determination, but also the right tools. Setting up an efficient home office can boost productivity, maintain work-life balance, and, most importantly, keep you sane amidst the beautiful chaos!

Here are the top ten champions of my work-from-home saga - the everyday superheroes that keep this boss mom's castle running smoothly!

High Back Ergonomic Desk Chair with Adjustable Lumbar Support and Headrest, Swivel Task Chair with flip-up Armrests — Mimoglad Office Chair

#1 - Ergonomic Chair

Here's my throne in the home office setup kingdom. For those marathon email threads, this chair is my work-from-home mom's secret weapon - it's got my back and my butt!

Large 55 x 24 Inches Sit Stand Up Desk Home Office Computer Desk Memory Preset with T-Shaped Metal Bracket, Black — Furmax Electric Height Adjustable Standing Desk

#2 - Adjustable Desk

This isn't just a desk, it's my flexible friend. It helps me find that work-life balance when I want to 'stand up and conquer' or 'sit and deliver'.

Earpiece V5.0 Hands-Free Earphones with Built-in Mic for Driving/Business/Office, Compatible with iPhone and Android (Gray) — ICOMTOFIT Bluetooth Wireless Headset

#3 - Home Office Ideas - My must haves! High-Quality Headset

The unsung hero of my home office gadgets. With kids and dogs adding to the background score, noise cancellation comes to the rescue. Conference call, here I come!

Portable Laptop Riser, Aluminum Laptop Stand for Desk Foldable, Ergonomic Computer Notebook Stand Holder for MacBook Air Pro, Dell XPS, HP (10-17.3'') - Silver — Lamicall Adjustable Laptop Stand

#4 - Laptop Stand

Give your neck a break from the productivity workout. With this stand, my laptop screen sits at eye level. Why? Because work-from-home mom tips 101 say, "Keep your sights high, especially your screen."

cimetech Compact Full Size Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Set 2.4G Ultra-Thin Sleek Design for Windows, Computer, Desktop, PC, Notebook, Laptop - (Turqouise) — Wireless Keyboard Mouse Combo

#5 - External Keyboard and Mouse

What's my home office organization mantra? Give everything some room, especially the laptop. Hello, external keyboard and mouse!

Bonus 6 months Instant Ink (26K67A), white — HP DeskJet 2755e Wireless Color All-in-One Printer

#6 - Wireless Printer

This multi-tasking gem could well be the best office gadget in my arsenal. Prints, scans, and copies without me moving an inch. A work-at-home mom's dream!

(18 x 24") Magnetic Bulletin Board for Home or Office, Message Board, Wall-Mounted White Board Corkboard Combo: Markers, Eraser, Magnets & Pins — Vision Board: Cork Board and Dry Erase Board Combo

#7 - Whiteboard or Corkboard

This one's for all the visual moms out there. An essential part of my home office decor, it holds my to-do's, notes, and occasionally, my kids' artwork!

Office Supplies Desk Organizer with Sliding Drawer, Double Tray and 5 Upright Section File Sorter Organizer (Rose Gold) — gianotter Desk Organizers and Accessories

#8 - Desk Organizer

Part of my home office essentials list, this organizer is where I stash my stuff. Everything has its place and everything in its place - a boss mom's motto!

USB Charging Port, Table Lamp with Clock, Alarm, Date, Temperature, Desk Lamps for Home Office,Black — poukaran LED Desk Lamp with Wireless Charger

#9 - Good Lighting

An unsaid home office idea for moms - Never underestimate the power of good lighting! Be it for work or an impromptu shadow puppet show, lighting sets the mood.

14-Cup Glass Carafe, Fully Automatic for Brew Strength Control & 1-4 Cup Setting, Stainless Steel — Cuisinart Coffee Maker

#10 - Coffee Maker or Electric Kettle

It's not just a kitchen appliance, it's my personal cheerleader. Adding one of these to your home office ideas is a crucial player in maintaining my work-life balance, because caffeine is always a good idea.