Are you wasting too much paper jotting down inane thoughts? For all of us who find our desks or phone tables covered with sticky notes and scraps of paper at the end of the day, Brookstone offers a super stylish paperfree alternative for taking notes and numbers. I just picked one up for myself and I must say, it’s pretty cool! I suspect this was designed for office use, but I think it can be even more useful in the home.

EcoPad

The EcoPad is an eco-friendly way to take notes because no pen or paper is necessary. All you have to do is jot down your notes with the writing stylus and then erase the notes using the slidebar once they are no longer necessary. The EcoPad also features a built-in solar-powered calendar clock (backed up by a one button cell battery in case of low light). Given my tendency to build up stacks of sticky notes, (recycled paper of course) with phone numbers and messages, I know this handy item will soon become my favorite desk accessory. Another great gift idea!