Washington, DC is one of America’s hardest-working areas. If you know someone who spends more time in their office than anywhere else, help them make it a more pleasant place.
Old Town Massage Center: Combat Chair Stiffness
Even with a high-end, ergonomically supportive chair and proper alignment, spending hours at a desk can result in strain to your neck, shoulders and back.
A massage can help reduce stress, improve circulation, and result in better sleep at night. It can also help reduce headaches, backaches, stiffness in hips and much more.
Gift certificates are available. Prices vary.
Old Town Massage Center, 3303 Duke St., oldtownmassagecenter.com
The Lamplighter: Style and Functionality
Softer, more natural light is better for productivity — and it’s even better when the lamp providing that light is stylish.
From pharmacy lamps to floor and table lamps, vintage finds and one-of-a-kinds, you can find it all at The Lamplighter on King Street.
Prices vary.
The Lamplighter, 1207 King St., thelamplightervirginia.com
Greenstreet Gardens: UV Plant Lamp
A number of studies have shown that having indoor plants in the office can reduce stress.
Unfortunately, the reality for many office workers is that they may not have a window, and without enough natural light, many plants won’t thrive.
For those who love plants but are tied to their desk, an Agrobrite Desktop Plant Light can make their office a more pleasant place.
Desktop Plant Light $74.99.
Greenstreet Gardens, 1721 W. Braddock Rd., greenstreetgardens.com
Stop Digital Eye Strain: Blue Light Blocking Glasses
Computer Vision Syndrome, more commonly called Digital Eye Strain, is a common complaint among people who look at screens all day. Prolonged screen use can result in eye discomfort and lead to vision problems.
Fortunately, there are solutions: As a gift, offer to pay for specialized glasses or contacts that block blue light and can reduce strain and headaches. Swing by your local eye doctor’s office to talk about it, and see if you can pick up a gift certificate or arrange pre-payment.
Blue light blocking lenses, price varies, check with your insurance company for coverage. Consult with your local eye doctor.
The Dog Store: Puzzles for Pets
Even with a mid-day dog walk, Fido might get lonely and bored while his best friend is at work all day. Swing by The Dog Store in Del Ray and pick up a few treat puzzles, which are sure to provide safe entertainment for your four-legged friend.
The Rogz Tumbler uses a weight inside the ball to make getting treats out a challenge. The Tug-a-Jug is easy to fill (and clean) and provides a variety of textures and parts your dog has to navigate to dispense treats.
If your dog is a chewer, pick up a Westpaw puzzle that lets you give your pet a rawhide or bullystick while you’re out in a safe holder.
Pet puzzles, $14.99 to $18.99
The Dog Store, 2301 Mt. Vernon Ave., thedogstore.com
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