Buy Adam

It was just impossible for me to sit up straight in my old chair, which had no back support at all. I knew it had to be replaced when I found myself adjusting the center post every 20 minutes. I hate most office chairs - they’re not tall enough, and they have the wrong kinds of adjustments. I like the Aerons and Mirras, but they’re pretty expensive, even used.

This chair is a pretty good compromise - not too expensive, tall (it’s the only chair I could find that I could sit in comfortable at less than the maximum height), and with a good lumbar support.

Plus, it’s on sale this week and staples.com has free delivery.

Buy the Situations Mesh Manager’s Chair at Staples.

They call it a “Jelly Roll” pan, but it’s really just a standard half-sheet pan. These pans are incredibly versatile, and Chicago Metallic makes very heavy duty ones that will last a long time. They’re good for everything from baking cookies to roasting lots of asparagus. If you use it for long enough, you might actually even be tempted to make a jelly roll, although I’ve never heard of such a thing.

Combine it with a Silpat liner or parchment paper for non-stick cooking.

Buy Chicago Metallic Half Sheet Pan from Amazon.