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    18 Things For People Who Want To Have Fun, But Don't Want To Spend A Lot Of Money

    Having fun doesn't have to cost a fortune.

    1. A paint-by-numbers kit that'll leave you with three botanical-themed masterpieces you'll actually want to hang in your house. It'll get your creative juices flowing and save you from having to do any guesswork.

    A close up on one of the partially finished paintings

    2. Or a dog-themed paint-by-sticker book that'll give you the same satisfaction as a paint-by-numbers project, but without the mess or drying time. Peel and stick the colourful shapes to the corresponding spots to reveal an adorable geometric portraits of a puppies.

    The front cover of the sticker book

    3. An escape room in a box that'll bring a handful of tricky puzzle activities into the comfort of your own home. It comes with access to an app that'll time you while playing ambient sounds that go with the theme of your game for ~added pressure~.

    Bianca holding up the cover of the game box with some of the game pieces behind it on a table

    4. A snarky adult colouring book that'll give you a stress-free activity to do, sans computer or phone. You'll get a kick out of filling in the intricate designs and saucy sayings.

    5. A teeny greenhouse model kit that'll tickle anyone who loves all things miniature. You'll spend hours working on the small details to bring the compact plant paradise to life.

    A person using tweezers to construct the mini greenhouse

    6. A retro version of Clue that'll take you back to the first time you played it at slumber party in the '90s. You'll have a blast figuring out whodunit on the vintage-inspired board.

    A person holding up the cards of the game over the vintage board

    7. A lil' tie-dye kit that'll turn your boring old white clothes and accessories into the brightest pieces in your wardrobe. Use one colour for a monochromatic look or use 'em all for a traditional swirly design.

    8. A candy-themed puzzle that'll keep you busy as you fit the pieces together to make a giant collage of sweet treats. The pieces are made of wood, so they won't bend or break apart like traditional cardboard ones.

    The puzzle box open with the pieces spilling out on a plain background

    9. An itty-bitty baking set that you can use to whip up mouse-sized versions of your favourite desserts. The kit comes with everything you need to makes très petite cakes, pies, and pizzas.

    Two people using the tiny cooking set

    10. A vintage-inspired scrapbooking kit that'll add some old-timey flair to your planner or junk journal. Decorate your pages with stickers, washi tape, and dried flowers for a relaxing activity you can pick up whenever you have time.

    A journal opened to a page decorated with the materials while it is surrounded by more of the kit

    11. An Unsolved Case Files game that'll be right up your alley if you're obsessed with true crime. Read through all of the documents to piece together the series of (fictional) events to solve the case.

    The files from the game fanned out on a wooden floor

    12. A set of knitting looms that'll make crafting your own hats, scarves, and socks a breeze (even if you've never knit before). Reviewers rave about how easy they are to use and love that they even come with pompom makers.

    A knitting needle pulling yarn off of a knitting loom

    13. And a set of crochet hooks that'll have you making those viral cozy cardigans in no time. Reviewers love how comfortable the hooks are to hold and say they're great for anybody with arthritis.

    14. A game of Incohearent that'll have you wracking your brain to decipher the gibberish on the cards. It's perfect to play with larger groups and there are even some NSFW cards for adult get-togethers.

    15. A candle-making kit so you won't end up spending, like, $40 on waxy lumières every month. It comes with scent oils you can mix and match to come up with your own calming fragrance (you can even control the intensity, so you won't end up with a post-burn headache).

    A person clipping the wick to the freshly poured candle next to a sprig of lavender

    16. A Harry Potter mini Lego set that'll have you constructing a tiny version the potions class at Hogwarts. Once it's all together, you can fold into a little book and tuck it away next to your fave stories about witchcraft and wizardry.

    A person putting the set together

    17. An embroidery kit that includes everything you need to make three delicate floral designs. The cloth is stamped with the blooming patterns, so you won't have to worry about drawing them on yourself.

    A person working on their floral embroidery kit

    18. And finally, a pocket microscope you can use to get an up close and personal look at everything from plants to jewellery. It has a built-in LED light that'll illuminate the smallest of details and reviewers say the clarity is seriously impressive.

    A person holding the small microscope

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