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Forget Kids, These 23 Items Will Keep *You* Entertained On An Airplane
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BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. Read More Where’s Waldo is for kids, but a Taylor Swift version? THAT’S got your name on it. I have been a BuzzFeed Shopping writer since 2017, with a focus on unique, practical products, up-to-date parenting finds, and up-and-coming home decor. You'll get 32 nails and damage-free tabs in this compact box. To use, add a tab to your natural nail and then hold the press-on onto your nail for 30 seconds. That's it! They should last up to a week, with many reviewers saying they lasted around two weeks. Promising review: "These tab press-ons are perfect! They have it all: fun colors, a cute pattern, and they're so easy to apply. I got so many compliments on these, and I did them from the passenger seat of the car. If you're going to get one pair of tab press-ons, let it be these!" —Taylor F. Get them from Olive & June for $9 (available in several styles). The kit includes enough tools and yarn to crochet eight unique flower bookmarks. You'll have eight colors of yarn, a yarn needle, six stitch markers, a crochet hook, and instructions. Promising review: "I learned to crochet a basic stitch when I was very young and I wanted to pick up the habit again so I could have something to do during my long flights traveling this summer. This is a great way to learn or refresh your skills. Very easy to follow directions and has a good yarn quality. I like that I was able to practice while making an actual item. Lots of fun!" —Doll's Mom Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 12 kits). Yeah, yeah, I know this post is about adults and I've got a gif of my toddler scribbling away up there *but* that's because I got this to share with my kid while on a five-hour flight over the holidays. And you better believe I was the one who was most entertained! Well, me, and all the other romantasy readers on the flight who caught what my kid was coloring on. We all got a good laugh. This coloring book is way better than it has any reason to be. The pages are thick, the illustrations are detailed and interesting, and the quotes pulled from the books make it even more fun. BTW, I got these colored pencils for myself (great travel pack) and these crayons for my kid. Both were great on the flight! Promising review: "I'm so glad I got this coloring book. The illustrations throughout are gorgeous, and I love the quotes opposite each picture. It's detailed but not to the point of being stressful to color. The pages are nice and thick, smooth to blend. The style in which it's drawn makes for a nice guide if you decide to do some shading. It's been years since I've done any visual art, but I've been relaxing and enjoying this each night. I recommend soft colored pencils as opposed to the harder, more waxy ones. I am using Faber Castel soft pencils in the attached photo. Unfortunately, I tore part of a different page by trying to blend and burnish with too firm pencils, so just keep that in mind. Slowly add your layers and enjoy the process." —Mary Start a collection! Coco Wyo has a *ton* of other cozy stress relief coloring books with different themes in their Amazon storefront! Add to their gift with this cult-fave colored pencil set on Amazon for $10.70! Promising review: "This coloring book is a wonderful way to unwind and de-stress. The illustrations feature familiar, cozy corners that are both charming and relaxing to color. The designs are intricate enough to keep you engaged but not overly complicated, making it perfect for both adults and teens. The quality of the paper is great, holding up well to colored pencils, markers, and gel pens. I love how each page feels like a little escape, and coloring them has become a therapeutic routine." —Ali El-Khatib Promising review: "This quick and easy game to play is for toddlers and adults alike. It is a lot of fun! Easy to learn and requires some concentration. I have purchased a set for our house and a few for friends. Love this game. A real hit to the party fun! Very portable and easy to store too." —Shopper Promising review: "I've been wanting to dive into tarot for some time now. I wanted to find a deck that I could relate to. I've always related to the 'bad guys' in Disney. If you think about it, they're not really bad, just misunderstood. Anyway, when I saw this deck, I knew I had to have it. The pictures are absolutely beautiful. The sturdiness of the cards is amazing. I don't feel like I'm going to crush them as I shuffle. The guidebook is very informative, with actual examples of interpretations. I'm very pleased with my first tarot deck." —kinni Promising review: "This has the perfect mix of humor, creativity, and randomness to keep things interesting. The activities are clever and unexpected, definitely not your typical word searches and crossword puzzles. It’s a fun way to unwind and take a break from screens. And the quality of the book is great, with a nice design and plenty of quirky prompts that make you think (or just laugh). If you’re looking for something unique to pass the time or a fun gift for someone who enjoys a little wit and absurdity, this is a great choice! There are many, many 'naughty' words, so definitely keep away from kids." —Lainey It also comes with three months of Kindle Unlimited for free! Promising review: "I am absolutely loving my new Kindle Paperwhite. In the past, I have been reading my books on my iPad and was seemingly happy with that format until I tried to read outside. The iPad screen was extremely difficult to view outside, and the battery life drained rapidly. Enter the new 2024 Kindle Paperwhite... The screen is so comfortable to view both inside, at night, and especially outside. Actually, the screen is fantastic for outside readability. Due to the Kindle's water resistance, on a recent vacation, I read for over an hour while in the resort's hot tub without worry of imposing water damage. The battery life on the Kindle seems to last forever! I've since read multiple books, and it still has more than an adequate charge remaining. I feel that the new 7" size is perfect for page viewing and holding while reading. I can now highly recommend this Kindle Paperwhite. It has made my reading so much more enjoyable." —SRW Get it from Amazon for $159.99 (16 GB of storage; available in three colors). My sister-in-law got us these kits for a recent trip we took together. She knows I'm a terrified flyer and *also* knew she'd have to sit next to me, so she pulled out all the stops to keep me calm while we were in the air. This was a very sneaky way to soothe me, I'll give her that. Not only did this leave us feeling fresh after the flight, but it was fun to apply *during* it. I've used skincare on flights before, but was impressed because this kit makes *zero* mess, so I wasn't stressing out about getting goop or a facial spray anywhere. I'm glad she got us these. And next time? I'm buying. Get it from Amazon for $13.51 (available in three kit styles). Promising review: "I love tiny things and this one cracks me up. It does work! Super fun and tiny!" —Risa Matsumura Grab a spiral bound sketchbook to go with it if you want to draw using something you can easily fit on the tiny tray table. Promising review: "This is an amazing idea and so fun! The prompts are amazing to unlock a creative block if you feel like drawing but don’t know *what*. It’s also a super fun screen-free activity to do with my 8-year-old — she draws the cards and we each make an illustration, all the while discussing ideas and why they work. I’m buying two more sets for gifts. This is perfect for kids and adults!" —Megan Theile The kit includes four colors of yarn, a bag strap, a crochet hook, threading needle, marking clips, an inner bag, and is recommended for intermediate crocheters by reviewers. Promising review: "I bought kits for my best friend and me. Neither of us had ever made granny squares and she had never crocheted! We both quickly became addicted. We mixed and matched the colors we wanted and made it our own. I am in love with the final product!! GREAT project for beginners. I would buy again and I highly recommend it" —Infidex Get it from Amazon for $20.99 (available in three colors). This embroidery kit includes a canvas tote bag and printed botanical pattern, an embroidery hoop, a pack of multi-colored embroidery threads, two embroidery needles, and instructions. Promising review: "This was really fun to make. I gave it to my mother for Mother’s Day and she loved it. I'd totally buy it again. This is beginner friendly. It's not too challenging of a design but takes a bit of time. Highly recommend." —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in five colors). Promising review: "I have trichotillomania and really love these little guys. They help refocus my habit, and the pull is very satisfying and realistic. I've had to repurchase already, and I'll reorder more in the future. Can't recommend these enough, as I've been searching for this type of tool for a long time." —Danika Hill Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in nine styles). Check out a TikTok of Murdle in action. That's not all! Once you finish "Murdling," you can move onto Volume 2, Volume 3, and also dig into these themed Murdle books! Promising review: "The puzzles are a lot of fun, but the characters, story lines, and other details take the Murdle experience to another level. I have no idea how the author came up with all of this creativity! You can Murdle solo or with friends. I look forward to future volumes, but this one will keep me busy for a while!" —Liz Gately Each set comes with the holder mount and 20 pre-cut threads in 10 colors as well as access to an online instruction manual for all kinds of different designs. Promising review: "I bought this for my daughter for a craft night. I made friendship bracelets when I was a kid, but I could not remember how to make them. This helped so much! I had to buy another one for myself so we can work on them at the same time. Love this product!" —hollyhock Get it from Amazon for $22.99 (available in four colors). Promising review: "I’m really enjoying this structured approach to sharing my thoughts and experiences in life. It is easy to pick up and write a bit or more in a given session. I have many more questions to answer, but do not feel compelled to do it all in one sitting. I’m not overwhelmed by the task and look forward to doing it over time. It makes a great gift, both new and completed." —Mary Angert Promising review: "This book is exactly what it says it is: a big activity book for anxious people! It’s got some great activities inside that totally keep me busy and keep my anxiety in check. It truly is a great time-suck to keep my mind focused on the activities and an escape from whatever is consuming me those days. I can't recommend this book enough!" —Alex R. Pepin My husband and I took this card game on a camping trip and read through several of the cards while sitting in front of the fire. I've gotta say, couples, it's pretty intense! The conversations we had thanks to this deck were refreshing, honest, and taught us a lot about each other. We've known each other since elementary school, and these still sparked conversations we've never had before. I highly, highly recommend it to anyone who would like to be closer to their partner! Promising review: "I wanted to find some ways to get to know my boyfriend better, as I’ve asked every question I could possibly think of, LOL. I didn’t look at a single card before we played, and it really helped further strengthen our relationship. The different categories make sure you leave no part of your significant other's life unturned! I highly recommend!" —Braxton This includes 12 posters and the stickers to complete them, including iconic travel posters from gondolas in Venice to the pyramids in Cairo. Promising review: "Fun for adults and kids — especially when you have a lot of time to pass, like on a long car trip or flight." —Amazon Customer Promising review: "These work great and the kids love them for long trips." —jlo Get two from Amazon for $28.77 (available in 10 colors). Promising review: "This is such an amazing creation. You can tell the illustrator put in SO MUCH WORK into researching the Tay universe and capturing absolutely every detail possible of her entire career. I gasped at the, 'No, it's Becky' reference! A job very well done. I am so happy I purchased this!!" —Alexia Pitman Promising review: "The special edition is so pretty! I’m a huge Twilight fan, so when I saw those magic reveal edges I knew I had to have this. It’s honestly even better in person. Is it very Twilight aesthetic? Not really, but it’s so pretty I don’t even care. 🫣 I love the girly flower pop feel." —Jessica * Products That’ll Help Your Pets And Kids Thrive This Summer * Things That’ll Keep Your Kids So Busy They’ll Feel Like A Co-Parent * It’s Beach Season, Baby: Here Are 30 Products You’ll Want If You’re A Parent Of Babies Or Toddlers * Affordable Products That’ll Help Keep Your Kids Entertained All Summer Long * Just 27 Affordable Parenting Products That’ll Make Your Life With A Baby A LOT Easier Plus, finds from Nordstrom, Target, Uncommon Goods, Walmart, and Wayfair. BuzzFeed Shopping is service journalism first: our writers and editors spend all day shopping so you don’t have to, vetting products, fact-checking brand claims, and surfacing what actually helps in real life. We center readers over revenue, recommend products with authenticity (using real experiences, not ad-speak), and reflect our diverse audience, inclusive of a variety of price points, people, and needs. We cut through fake deals, favor useful info over glossy fluff, and recommend both budget and splurge options with context so you can decide what’s right for you — and still have a little fun along the way. Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.
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