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1. An official Emily in Paris cookbook that'll take you on a *très bien* culinary tour around the city of L-O-V-E with tasty how-to's for entrées, desserts, and bevvies (and you won't even have to leave your apartment).
2. A game of Tapple that'll test the speed of your brain and your hands. Take turns coming up with a word for the categories for each letter until every tile has been pushed down before the timer runs out.
3. A pouch of Bananagrams that has the same vibe as Scrabble, without the confines of a board. Draw the letter tiles to create your own grid of words until there are none left. Whoever completes their word grid the fastest is the winner!
4. 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 a companion app that'll time you while playing ambient, themed sounds for more of an immersive experience.
5. A paint-by-sticker book that'll be just as satisfying as a paint-by-numbers project, but won't leave you with a huge mess to clean up. Just peel and stick the colourful shapes onto the corresponding numbered spots to reveal geometric interpretations of iconic works art.
6. A TikTok-famous sliding puzzle game that'll give your brain a serious workout. The goal is to get the big red square to the designated spot at the bottom by sliding all of the pieces around. And the pieces are magnetic, so they won't fly all over the place if the game gets heated.
7. A giant Jenga set that'll make your favourite strategy game feel larger than life. The tower can be stacked over five feet tall and it comes with a sturdy carrying bag, so you can tote it to gatherings or on trips.
8. A Nintendo Switch Lite so you can totally unplug from reality and tend to your Animal Crossing island or party with Mario and friends. It's smaller than the original Switch console, so it'll easily fit into your bag or pocket if you want to take it on the go.
9. 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 while you watch a movie or listen to a podcast.
10. A Great British Baking Show game that'll give any fan a taste of what it's like to compete in the iconic tent. You'll race against the clock (just like the show) to complete a dessert that matches the reference recipes, while avoiding the dreaded "soggy" cards that'll ruin your bake.
11. A Lego floral arrangement kit so you can construct your dream bouquet. The flowers will live forever, so you won't need to worry about keeping them watered.
12. Or a Lego bonsai tree if flowers aren't your thing. It comes with a stand and interchangeable pieces, so you can pop on some cherry blossom blooms when you want to add a bit of colour to your display.
13. A teeny game of Hungry Hungry Hippo that'll literally fit in your pocket. Pop it out any time you're up for an impromptu match to fill the time you'd usually spend doom scrolling on Twitter.
14. A Burn After Writing journal that'll encourage you to answer some honest questions while you unwind for a screen-free activity at the end of the night. Don't be afraid to get real with your responses, they'll stay between you and the book 😉.
15. A bottle of Inkbox freehand temporary ink that'll turn you into a walking piece of art. Now you can try out fun designs (commitment-free) or take a future tattoo for a test drive before getting it for real.
16. A scratch-off poster that’ll help you decide on your next bedtime read (instead of browsing the TikTok FYP until the wee hours of the morn). It’s a must-have for any lover of classic literature, and once you’ve made your way through all 100 volumes, you can keep it on display to show off how well-read you are.
17. A mini Pac-Man game that'll bring you right back to afternoons at the arcade as a kid. The compact machine features a teeny colour screen and golden joystick, so you can play the classic game in all its tiny glory.
18. A board game that'll have different generations battling against each other to answer fun trivia questions. Everyone from Boomers to Gen Z-ers can get in on the fun, making it perfect for family game night (instead of sitting in the same room on your phones).
19. A tie-dye kit that'll transform your boring white clothing into garments exploding with colour. You can get creative with one hue or use every colour in the box to complete your design.
20. An Unsolved Case Files game that'll be right up your alley if you're obsessed with everything true crime. Read through all of the documents to piece together the series of (fictional) events and solve the case.
21. And finally, a mushroom-themed colouring book that'll provide you with hours of fun sans-screen. Fill in the images with bright colours to complete portraits of groovy fungi and once you're done, you can rip 'em out and hang them up as '70s-inspired decor.
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