10 Things I Can’t Live Without as a Work From Home Mom

Because sanity is not guaranteed, but snacks are.

Let’s be real: working from home with kids is like trying to build IKEA furniture during a tornado blindfolded. Over the years (and through trial, error, and tears), I’ve found a few lifesavers that make the chaos just a little more manageable.

Here are 10 things I truly can’t live without as a WFH mom of three:

1. Noise-Canceling Headphones These block out tantrums, cartoons, and mystery crashes from the other room so I can focus or pretend to.

2. A Good Pair of Leggings I call them my Power Pants. Comfy enough for drop-off, cute enough for Zoom.

3. Skylight Calendar A family calendar that everyone can actually see. Color-coded chaos control.

4. Standing Desk Converter (Option 1) or Option 2 Lets me work sitting or standing depending on the day's vibe.

5. Giant Water Tumbler Hydration is self-care. And this keeps me from refilling 12 times a day.

6. Catch-All Notebook (Option 1) or Option 2 For brain dumps, to-do lists, and those “Why is there glitter on the ceiling moments.

7. Dry Shampoo (Option 1) or Option 2 “ Because clean hair every day is a lie I no longer tell myself.

8. Kids Busy Boxes Pre-packed bins with toys and crafts that keep them busy just long enough to finish a task.

9. A Sense of Humor Not available on Amazon, but essential for survival.

Got a must-have of your own? Drop it in the comments or just send coffee. That works too.