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1. Twang away on this beginner's ukulele that might inspire you to try your hand at a new instrument. It's waterproof, too, so you can even bring it along on the next camping trip without any fear of damage.
2. Spice up your life a little with this homemade hot sauce kit. It has everything you need to create the condiment of your dreams. Plus, trying something new might kickstart some unique ideas of your own!
3. Digitize your sketches with this drawing tablet. The compact pad takes up minimal space, but has over 4,000 levels of pressure sensitivity to accurately track your pen movements and create the artwork of your dreams. Bonus: There's no danger of smudging your creation.
4. Use these erasable gel pens to help get the creative juices flowin'. Scribble away as much as you like! Then just erase whatever you don't like later.
5. Listen to the uplifting and powerful Hamilton soundtrack recorded by the original Broadway cast. This smash hit is sure to shake some of your own creative ideas loose!
6. Crack open a box of fresh, vibrant dual-ended markers and get doodlin'. It doesn't matter what you draw, or sketch, or outline, as long as you put pen (or marker) to paper!
7. If you're still not feeling the creative spark, try using the markers on an adult colouring book until a few ideas come to you.
8. Shake up your regular routine with a deck of bucket list adventures that'll make your dates waaaay more interesting. Reviewers love how these inspired them to try new things together.
9. Brew some of these whisky and rum barrel-aged coffee beans into a hot cup of inspiration. Don't worry, these beans are as non-alcoholic as they come, but a shot of delicious caffeine might be just the ticket to shake your brain out of its stupor.
10. Practice Shavasana with this instructional yoga mat. Printed illustrations mean you'll never worry that you're doing the pose wrong — you'll be able to focus on breathing and relaxing your mind instead!
11. Get inspired the Hemmingway with a stainless steel whisky nosing glass for your favourite creativity-inducing libation. They're shatterproof, rust resistant, and temperature regulating to keep your drink cool 'til the very last drop.
12. Dive into some great literature with this Kindle Paperwhite that weighs a hundred times less (trust me, I did the math) than cramming all those books into your bag. Maybe reading some excellent works of fiction or excellent biographies will help your own ideas come easier.
13. Bake up some ganja goodies with the help of this edibles cookbook. Each of the 30 recipes yields delicious, low-dose treats that'll improve your culinary skills while (hopefully!) giving some much-needed creative inspiration.
14. Capture your thoughts, ideas, jokes, and sketches in this leather notebook, regardless of where (and when) you have them. The durable tanned leather cover is refillable, so you'll have it forever.
15. Tease your brain with this 3D wooden puzzle block. It's basically like 3D Tetris! Reviewers love that it's great for all ages, too.
16. Access all the best TV and films with the Amazon Fire TV Stick. You'll be able to surf Netflix, YouTube, Crave, CTV, NHL, Prime Video, and many other subscription services — no smart TV necessary! Get ready for some upgraded Netflix n' chill.
17. Upgrade your handwriting from childish scrawl with this lettering and calligraphy guide. It's filled with exercises and mini projects — because you can do better than bubble letters.
18. Strum your way to inspiration with a thumb piano (also known as a kalimba) that even comes with instructions for beginners. I love its tiny size, so you can get inspired on the go.
19. Write out some positive affirmations with this bottle of capsule letters that's the millennial equivalent of those little message hearts, and guys, it's just as cute. Write a little note to self on the tiny scrolls inside any of the 90 capsules, then unwrap when you need a bit of a boost.
20. Reduce eye fatigue, dark circles, and stress with this foldable Bluetooth eye massager that uses air pressure, vibration, and a hot compress to ease these unpleasant conditions. No one will know that you pulled an all-nighter to (painfully) eke out that essay.
21. Take your art game from analog to high-tech with this USB-powered tracing light box. Switching up your medium can be just the ticket to take you out of your artistic slump. It's perfect for tattoo design and tracing, sketching, 2D animation, and product design, too!
22. Kickstart some bright ideas with this Spark Creativity book. It's basically creativity in a box! The prompts apply to almost any creative pursuit, so you're almost certain to get unstuck.
23. Immerse yourself in music with these Urban Ears Bluetooth headphones that deliver rich sound while being incredibly cushy and comfy. Some studies say that listening to classical music can improve creativity, so go ahead and give it a shot.
24. Plan your next adventure, à la Eat, Pray, Love, with this scratch-off map. You'll be able to track where you've been, and easily see where you'd still like to go (and hopefully pick up a little inspo along the way). Plus, it's a great way to #humblebrag about your travels!
25. Get lyrically inspired by some of music's greatest talents with these Music Genius playing cards. With cards spanning multiple decades and genres, you're sure to find yourself feeling motivated to write some hit tunes of your own.
26. Fidget your way to some great ideas with this thinking putty. It'll stretch, bounce, and relieve any stress you might have from your creative blockages. And because it's silicone based, it'll never crumble or dry out.
27. Unlock your writing potential with this Storymatic game that has trillions of story-starting combinations. The ideas are open to interpretation, too, so you can really let your imagination run wild.
28. And finally, take your first step towards a Grammy with this songwriter's journal that'll let you write music, lyrics, and even guitar fingerings. It also features tips, prompts, and little nuggets of wisdom from the very best songwriters to keep you motivated in your musical journey.
No excuses!
