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Suffering from eye strain? Scrolling fatigue? Experiencing FOMO from all the vacation pics on Instagram? Put the phone down and work on a new project, like a capybara puzzle, mini pottery wheel, or sticker book. 

The puzzles are logic puzzles, not Sudoku puzzles, so expect clues and a graph to help you rule out suspects. 

Promising review: "Amazing! These puzzles are so fun. It’s nice that they start easy and get harder, so you can get used to the format first, then continue to be challenged as you learn how they work. Fun, visually appealing, and sprinkled with humor. I finished this one in about 1.5 months (of fairly dedicated work) and ordered Volume 2 before I was even done with the first one. It’s a higher price point than many puzzle books, but you get high quality for what you pay." —EN

Promising review: "My kids love to pick me flowers, and I love to keep them forever. We have made book marks for teachers, and I have even purchased this for other moms who have kiddos who love to pick flowers. Super easy to use and a fun time for everyone!" —Missy Lovell

Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in two colors). 

Promising review: "I’m 29 years old with no kids and loved this. I’ve now bought all the Popin' Cookin' kits on Amazon. These are so fun and calming to do. And tasty in that Easy-Bake Oven sort of nostalgic way. 5 stars." —Mary

The book has 50 pages of watercolor art, and the pages are perforated so you can tear them out and frame them.  

Promising review: "Changed my life. So I get anxious doing the adult coloring books. This was so much fun and made me really think outside of the box. I'm not the best at drawing but I felt like I was when I was a kid doodling in my textbooks in school." —Carley C. 

(And throw in these black fine point pens for $11.99!) 

Promising review: "I LOVE the sound of this kalimba. I've been playing around with it for a little while, but like any other instrument, it will take time to play this without looking at my hands. For someone new to the kalimba, I'm so glad it came with all the accessories I will need." —Kathy

Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in two styles).

The box comes with instructions, felting needles, wooden felting tools, a felting mat, a felting rug, and more. 

Promising review: "Great for beginners with lots of material in the kit. The instructions can be a little bit minimal, but they also have QR codes that take you to a video if that’s more your speed. Really easy to pick up on, very cute, and lots of fun to do!" —Grace

Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in five sizes). 

Promising review: "I’m a young adult who spends a lot of time in the hospital due to bad health issues. Most of the time it’s nerve wracking and very boring. I ordered this little book to take with me for next time, and I was very happy with it! It kept me busy and calmed my nerves. It was easy to do and therapeutic. I like the variety of pictures!" —Cherry  

Promising review: "I have many of the puzzle art sticker books. Loved this one for the beautiful pictures! The stickers align perfectly and do not leave any spaces between stickers (if you are careful). Some of the other books leave spaces between the stickers, which result in a not-so-nice finished page." —sanbow

Promising review: "When my granddaughter comes, I always buy her a craft for how to sit and do. She absolutely loves this. Kept her busy for hours and very inexpensive." —Arlene  

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in 10 designs).

It comes with an 80-page instruction book, 33 Lego pieces, 6 plastic balls, string, paper ramps, and other components. Reviewers say you may need to supplement the kit with some of your own bricks. 

Promising review: "I purchased this for my grandson. We sat down together and made the first one together. It did require several Lego pieces from his own collection, but the pieces needed to create the catalyst for the chain reaction was in the kit. He’s enjoying it." —Sara

Promising review: "This is a beautiful practice book. It's top-shelf all the way. The cover is sturdy, so you can use this without a table or desk beneath it. The paper is smooth and thick. This would make a wonderful gift for anyone even remotely interested in modern calligraphy — especially for yourself!" —nclovely1

Promising review: "I'm absolutely in love with this book! I'm fairly new to amigurumi, and I think this book has really helped me along this journey. There are simple patterns and some that are more complex. With every new one, I learn something new about crochet. If you are looking to learn how to make amigurumi, then this is the book for you!" —Olivia M

Promising review: "This works like magic! It's easy to use and makes a beautiful gift from the kids!" —Sj773

The book comes with space to draw small things like a nail art design, thimble, and coat button.

Promising review: "The only way that I’m able to make art is when I have a prompt because otherwise I just get stuck on what to draw. This is amazing for people who need to wind down a bit and focus on something. The book is small, but it comes super packed with interactive prompts, and I can’t wait to do them all." —E

Promising review: "This mini pottery wheel was great for my daughter, and we had a blast playing with it. It was a bit of a learning curve at first, but we figured it out. I wish the pottery we made could be bigger. Maybe this is just a beginner's kind of device, but it sparked my interest so much that I want to get something larger now and do some real pottery. Overall, it was worth it." —Jason Custodio

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in regular or deluxe, which makes double the amount of projects). 

It comes with 25 sheets and instructions. 

Promising review: "My kids and I have a blast making these! I recommend getting a hole punch and making key chains! You could also make super cute earrings as well. Really easy to use product and keeps kids busy for at least an hour." —Amanda 

Promising review: "A great tool for keeping your mind busy. The instruction book is a little difficult to follow, but with the use of YouTube and the book makes for a great experience." —Camille L. Branch 

Promising review: "Absolutely love this journal! So so soooo many activities to keep you busy, and the supplies you need are just everyday household items! very fun and engaging, and helps get rid of perfectionism. Also keeps your mind off anxiety and stress. Very helpful and I really love it! The activities vary from sew this page, infuse this page, drop a journal from a high place, freeze this page, press flowers, poke holes in this page, and so much more! There are even activities and a cut-out postcard on the cover jacket. So fun and engaging! Hours worth of activities to do. Worth the money!" —Squishmallows101 

Jim & Gloria is a small business that sells arts and crafts kits. 

Promising review: "These were so much fun! The colors are bright and the pens are easy to use. I highly recommend dyeing your animal; it's a lot of fun! And he looked super cute." —Jenny w.

Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $15.93.

Promising review: "I honestly thought this was going to be way more complicated than it is. Quality was good and the instructions were perfect. I was able to make my first picture in a few evenings. Very relaxing new hobby :)"—Nikkia 

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $15.99.

There are 50 pages with different woodsy subjects and places to practice wet-on-dry, wet-on-wet, and other techniques. Also consider getting some watercolors and watercolor brush pens. 

Promising review: "If it were possible to give this book more than five stars, I absolutely would!! Painting is one of my favorite hobbies and finding actual coloring books for painting as a medium is difficult. When I saw this book and how the pictures were pre-sketched and that it gave step by step instructions, I was sold. This is perfect for beginners and skilled painters. It teaches different skills and techniques that really made me feel like an artist! I absolutely love forest animals and the book itself has such a plethora of subjects. I'll definitely be purchasing each and every new edition of this book that becomes available!! Looking forward to the third installment!!" —Amazon Customer

This set doesn't come with paint, so grab some here. Oh! And grab some binder clips here. 

Promising review: "I got this to paint with my 89-year-old mother, and we both loved it. Easy to travel, so we painted at the local coffee shop. Tons of supplies provided. Very happy and well worth it." —Robin

Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in 13 styles).

Promising review: "Very beginner friendly, was supplied with enough supplies to do all the designs, the supplies were good quality, yarn did not fall apart, and still was very soft and glided perfectly through the needle. Totally recommend." —Amanda

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in seven styles).

It comes with nine colors of clay, a bracelet, tools, glaze, jump rings, charm loops, a display stand, and a 60-page instruction book. 

Promising review: "This is the coolest thing I’ve purchased from Amazon. I’m a crafter, so it fit very well on my shelf of little kits. It’s super easy to follow the instructions — make sure to bake, then put the glaze on the charm. This is really a great gift or activity to do to pass the time. I’m going to try Klutz's other kits." —Brittany

The 78 press-out cards come with illustrations based on the classic Rider-Waite-Smith deck. Grab some colored pencils here!

Promising review: "This little coloring book is delightful! I love the idea of coloring your own cards — putting a little more of 'you' in the 'energy' of the cards. It's soothing and relaxing to color away while contemplating the meaning of the card. I haven't colored all of them yet. I'm taking my sweet time and enjoying the process of creation! The cards come perforated around the edges to help you push them out. They color well." —asha_kira

The kit comes with five lighting elements. The finished product can open like a book so you can admire all the details. See the booknook in action on TikTok. 

Promising review: "OMG! This is every puzzle person’s dream. I finished it in one (very long) session and loved every minute of it. The instructions are very easy to follow. There were extra pieces included. It’s absolutely adorable! I want all of their booknooks." —Rachel

This kit comes with an eBook, 1,000 pre-generated characters, a map, and more to help you get started. If you're already familiar with DnD, check out one of the many expansion books available.

Promising review: "My son is getting into D&D, and I wanted to get something with some decent starter material. Coming with seven sets of dice, this makes it extremely easy to get games going right away. Not to mention campaigns already ready. If you're looking for a great starter set, this is the one you want!"—Jason Willis

It comes with seeds, burlap growing pots, an expanding-soil disc, bamboo plant markers, a bonsai clipper, and a simple instruction booklet.

Promising review: "Superb place to begin your bonsai hobby! I love growing plants, so I finally decided it was time to try my hand with some bonsai. Needed a good start, though. This right here will be your good start. The package comes with everything you will need for the first few weeks at minimum. Biodegradable pots to germinate your soon-to-be dwarfed trees. Soil platters that will expand to the correct amount for each pot. A nice amount of seeds. I really like the fact that the trees are from different areas." —Jeffrey W.

Promising review: "Another great Disney Mystery Coloring book. The spaces in this book are larger than in some of the others in the series, but they make for amazing pictures when they're completed. I've been using Languo acrylic pens to complete mine. I love how the images come together and how detailed they are. I've included pictures of all of the images included in the book." —Matt Hamblin

Promising review: "Adorable and fun. Pieces are the perfect size and shape. Took me two nights to complete." —DogMom2Boys

Promising review: "Nice build and larger than I thought it would be. Display is nice with my natural minerals. Definitely pleased with this purchase and looking forward to more minerals to build. Great gift!" —Latifa

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