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    31 Things That’ll Keep You Entertained When You’ve Got Nothing To Do

    Because I simply can't stare at my phone anymore.

    1. A paint-by-numbers kit that'll give you something to do and, eventually, new decor to put up. Reviewers love that it's not overly complicated, but still challenging enough to entertain them for a day or two of painting.

    A finished image of the paint by numbers image of daisies

    2. A bottle of fabric dye that'll transform your tired, old clothes and make 'em look even better than they did when you first got them. You can use it to create tie-dye designs, too.

    3. This polymer clay starter kit that'll help you tap into your creative side. You can use it to make earrings, keychains, bracelet charms, or little ornaments.

    The clay set in a plastic case with compartments

    4. A Wacom drawing tablet, if you're a budding digital artist who doesn't want to go broke buying gadgets. It comes with three design programs you can install for free, so you can get a real feel for that virtual drawing life before signing up for a full subscription.

    The wacom drawing tablet and stylus plugged into a laptop

    5. This embroidery starter kit that'll give you something besides your phone to fiddle with when you're bored. Reviewers love how cute the designs are, and say the instructions are foolproof — even if you've never sewn before.

    a person working on one of the embroidery patterns

    6. This vibrant Simpsons puzzle that'll keep your brain working and entertained, at the same time. This thing is 1,000 pieces, so be prepared to spend a few hours on it (or grab a puzzle mat so you can roll it away and continue later).

    a puzzle with hundreds of characters from the simpsons

    7. A calligraphy guide and a pair of brush pens, if you've always been obsessed with making your handwriting as pretty as it can be.

    8. A Nintendo Switch Lite that'll provide you with endless entertainment. It's totally portable, so you don't need to be glued to your TV to use it.

    9. A Friends activity book that'll let you indulge in word games and quizzes about Monica Geller and the gang. Reviewers say it's great for fans of any age, and that it's a hilarious gift option, too.

    The cover of the friends activity book

    10. A pack of highly-pigmented markers that'll make it easy to get creative. Reviewers love that it comes with a colourless blending marker that lets them experiment with different techniques, and that each marker has two tips — a fine point for outlines and a thicker one for colouring.

    A few of the markers next to a vibrant illustration of a grapefruit slice

    11. A scrunchie-making kit that'll give you the tools to make your own. It comes with enough materials to make three, but you could improvise to make a couple of smaller sizes to use for half pony days, too.

    The contents of the scrunchie making kit

    12. This retro Bluetooth speaker that'll do more than play your favourite tunes: It also has built-in games, an alarm clock function, and an app you can pair it with to create your own pixel screensaver.

    A person using the app to design their own screensaver

    13. A bestselling Disney colouring book that'll let you lose yourself in the magic of 63 illustrations of familiar scenes from the movies you grew up with.

    14. A Kindle Paperwhite that'll inspire you to read more books. It's designed to be glare free, so you can use it without straining your eyes.

    A Kindle next to a cute dog

    15. An anti-slip exercise mat that'll remind you to take a moment to stretch out. It's on the thicker side for comfort, so it'll give your joints the padding they need. It also has markers on it that'll help you focus on your alignment and improve your practice.

    A person doing downward dog with their dog

    16. A macrame kit that'll give you the tools to make your own trendy plant hanger. It's suitable for beginners and comes with step-by-step instructions that'll teach you everything you need to know.

    17. A super-cute stationery set, so you can spend some time writing thoughtful letters to your fam and friends (instead of sending the usual text or email).

    Envelopes with cute paper sticking out of them next to a bundle of roses

    18. This Disney board game that'll let you scheme and strategize under the guise of your favourite villain. Reviewers say it's fun for kids and adults, and love how relevant it is to the movies.

    The pieces, cards, and board for the Disney Villans game

    19. A UV lamp that'll satisfy your need for the perfect set of nails, even if you can't go to a salon at the moment. If you always manage to mess up your nails while you're waiting for them to dry (like I do), then this thing will basically change your life.

    20. This self-discovery journal that'll give you a new question every day for 365 days. Reviewers say it's a great way to reflect — especially if you're someone who wants to journal, but doesn't always get around to it.

    The cover of the self-discovery journal

    21. This scratch-off movie bucket list that'll give you 100 films to work through. It's full of hits, from The Goonies to Pulp Fiction, which should give you enough variety to satisfy your taste.

    The scratch-off movie poster showing 100 different movies that have been scratched off

    22. The Saga compendium, written by Brian K. Vaughan and illustrated by Fiona Staples. Think: Epic space fantasy meets Romeo and Juliet, with a whole lot of bizarre encounters along the way.

    23. This colourful spinning top that'll give you a little something to play with when you're feeling fidgity. Reviewers rave about how perfectly balanced it is and say that it'll spin for ages.

    The spinning top on a reflective table

    24. A deck of tarot cards that'll help you tap into the occult and look ~within~. It comes with a guidebook that'll get you started with the basics, including different spreads and card meanings.

    The Hermit card laid out on the tarot guidebook

    25. A Keanu Reeves colouring book that'll let you bask in his sweet, brooding gaze for hours. I mean, what more could you possibly want?

    The front cover of a Keanu Reeves colouring book

    26. This Harry Potter UNO deck that'll give you and your roommates something to do together. The gameplay is the same as regular UNO, but with a witchcraft and wizardry twist.

    The pack of harry potter uno cards

    27. This Instax photo printer that'll let you print pics right from your phone. All you have to do is download the free app and connect your Bluetooth.

    Two people using the printer

    28. And a scrapbook that'll give you somewhere to put all those photos you printed. It comes with stickers and stencils, so you can decorate your memories to your heart's desire.

    The scrapbook with photos and writing on it

    29. A copy of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking that'll inspire you to experiment with new ingredients. It includes a combination of recipes and theory, so it'll give you a deeper understanding of why things taste the way they do, too.

    The cover of Salt Fat Acid Heat by Samin Nosrat

    30. This watercolour paint set that'll bring out your inner Picasso. It comes with everything you'll need to get started (including a sketchbook!), so you can jump right into it.

    A paint palette case, paintbrush pens, and a note pad with a fun beverage painted onto it

    31. And finally, a meditation journal that'll teach you how to enjoy doing nothing at all. It's packed with mindfulness exercises and reflection prompts, so you can start balancing out your stress levels.

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