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The kit includes the fabric with the pre-printed pattern on a wooden base, a wooden punch needle, the thread, glue, and a needle. As well as clear instructions and a stitch guide to create your masterpiece. 

Tina's House is a Sydney, Australia-based small biz. 

Promising review: "Very nice set. Well-made. The instructions are clear, even for a beginner like me! There's more than enough yarn. The tools for the further work steps are also included. I had a lot of fun punching! I can highly recommend it." —bettina

Get it from Tina's House on Etsy for $49.74 (available in three colors).

Sonix is a small business that specializes in tech and pickleball accessories. 

Promising review: "These rackets are even cuter in person than in the pictures! My friend and I purchased them for our weekly pickleball league and got lots of compliments from other players when we used them for the first time last night." —Valeria

Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in seven styles). 

This kit provides you with a banneton basket, a dough whisk, a dough cutter, five blades (with a leather cover) for designs, a bowl scraper, a scoring lame, and even a cleaning brush. You can also use the recipe book to try out different loaf recipes or to get a better understanding of every tool.  

Promising review: "This is just what I was looking for to start my sourdough bread journey while healing from a surgery and on leave from work. It kept me busy, and I still use it today. Great quality, durable items." —joanne 

Get it from Amazon for $23.74+ (available in two banneton basket shapes and in gift sets).

It comes with 6 sewing feet, a 3-piece needle set, a twin needle, 4 bobbins, a manual, and more.

In case you don't know where to start, check out this sewing basics guide. 

Promising review (from a beginner): "So simple and easy to use and thread! I have three other machines that were given to me, but they are much too complicated for me. I saw a review on YouTube for this machine and absolutely fell in love with it. Buy it, you won't regret it." —Bodega Bwin

Promising review (from a sewing machine veteran): "Easy to thread, great selection of stitches. Over the years, I have gone through a few Singers. So this time I wanted to try Brother. I’m so happy I did! Definitely worth the price. It’s on the cheaper end and does well! My niece is 13, and it’s easy enough for her to start on as well." —tanya c

Get it from Amazon for $129.99+ (available in 10 bundle types).

This comes with four self-venting lids so no burping required, four fermentation weights, a recipe book, and a wood pounder to push down your veggies when making kimchi or sauerkraut. It does not come with wide mouth mason jars, so I would check out this pack to get started. 

Promising review: "Already in use and very much enjoying it. The self burping caps are funny to watch swell up and burp over the day (I’m childish). The glass weights are easily manipulated and I am not concerned with not being able to remove when ready. Easily cleaned for use and after and I store in the box it came in. The basic guid it came with is good for starters but if you are looking at this you have already abused google for ideas and can’t wait to try more." —Summer B.

Promising review: I just got my mini pool table in the mail yesterday, and I already played a few matches with my family! This is more fun than I expected; it is definitely worth the $80. It is super quick and easy to set up, you don't even need the manual. It is very easy to store and good quality. The attention to detail was something that I appreciated, and the little pool balls look so cute! They have a nice weight to them." —Yelinett camejo 

Get it from Amazon for $74.99 (available in two colors). 

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 $13.69.

Each piece is 12x16 inches. The kit comes with color-coded gems, a single-tip diamond painting pen, a small tray, and wax. The pen holds a small piece of wax to help you grab the individual gems. Each canvas comes coated in a sticky adhesive protected by a clear film. Because that's how the gems stick on, I recommend peeling it off a little at a time as you go to preserve the adhesive, so you're not left with a picture covered in dust and dog hair.  

Promising review: "Came with all the gems 💎 and supplies needed to get this done! I only used one of the red sticky pads and hand-placed them one by one. It took me about a month and a half to complete because I did it on and off when I had free time. It is truly therapeutic and good for mental health, and super satisfying when completed! 👍" —Allyssa Allison

Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in 17 designs and 10 multipacks). 

Here are some paint and brushes so once your creations are dry, you can add some personality to the white clay if you'd like! 

Promising review: "It’s honestly just a really nice material to work with! If you want to create things with clay, this is definitely a good choice! It’s definitely not for professional use, but I feel like that’s a given? I mean, it is Crayola. But all in all, great for those who want to use it for fun!" —Amazon Customer

Each kit comes with a pottery wheel machine, a power adapter, eight sculpting tools, two paint brushes, three packs of air-dry clay, and 12 paints. 

Promising review: "I am amazed how well thought through this product is. It is very compact and has everything you need to get started and trying your hand at pottery! My kids immensely enjoyed using it and were very excited with their creations. It's very compact, built with very good quality materials. The wheel is very stable and you can control the speed as you get the hang of it. It's well priced for a starter kit and overall a great kit." —Synghal

This mat is 3x9 feet long. Reviewers say it's sturdy, so it won't wrinkle when you roll it out. They also like to lay it out on uneven surfaces to create breaks. 

Promising review: "I tell ya I just love this product. I've been looking for something to keep me active and break up the boredom. It's great for one person or many people, and gets you up off the couch and back in the game. With the built-in sand trap to catch the balls, it gives this putters range an added bonus. This has been a great conversation piece in my household and I can even put it in front of the TV or in the hallway. Totally recommend it." —addison

Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in two styles). 

Promising review: "I absolutely love this book! The illustrations are beautifully detailed, and the paper quality is outstanding. It's a great way to unwind and get creative. Highly recommend for anyone who enjoys coloring!" —Sorianny

Pair it with a set of pens in five thicknesses, which are perfect for outlining.

Promising review: "I love this book. I pre-ordered after seeing it on TikTok and couldn't wait to get it! I'm working on my second coloring page and love it! THIS is a great book for older adults and anyone who doesn't think they are an artist! Just need a fine black marker and you'll be busy for hours!! I'm going to get more as gifts. This also makes a great alternative for children, teens, and really anyone as an alternative to screen time! Get one, you won't be disappointed!" —Little wave 

It not only is full of scrapbooking inspo but also fun crafts like making your own stickers, trinket tin, magnets, frame backings, and memory locket. 

Promising review: "I absolutely LOVED this book from the creative activities to the photos of the art — chef's kiss!! The photos of the crafts and trinkets were so well thought out and just so visually appealing. The breakdown of each activity was also very easy to understand and insightful." —lepetit

Dungeons & Dragons is THE ultimate role-playing game. If you're stuck in the house for a bit, it's the perfect time to start a campaign. 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

You'll be able to practice every cake decorating technique as this set comes with 12 different nozzle tips, a spinning cake board, 50 disposable piping bags, two reusable ones, two icing spatulas, and three cake scrapers. It even comes with how-to guides and videos so you know exactly how each tool is used. 

Promising review: "I got this for my little sister’s birthday since she loves decorating cakes, and it turned out to be a perfect gift. For the price, the quality is really solid — definitely a great starter set or something for casual decorators. She especially loved the guide that explains how to use each tip — super helpful for learning and pretty accurate. Great for helping her get ideas. The turntable glides smoothly, and the coupler makes switching tips easy. The piping bags are decent; they work fine for most frostings, though super-thick buttercream can cause them to burst if overfilled. There’s a nice variety of piping tips, and the frosting spatulas (especially the offset one) have been really useful for her. She’s already made some adorable cake and cupcake designs using this kit. Overall, it’s a great gift for anyone just getting into cake decorating — fun, functional, and really encouraging for creative baking." —Atali Bouck 

Get it from Amazon for $19.85 (available in five colors).

Each kit includes four natural crystal-filled geodes, one pair of safety goggles, one display stand, and one learning guide.

Promising review: "I’m an adult in my 30s, but I was such a rock nerd as a kid, so when I saw this kit I knew I had to buy it! I ended up buying it for myself and my adult siblings as a Christmas present — we had so much fun cracking open the rocks on Christmas Day, it brought be back to my childhood! Highly recommend this kit, you get a lot of rocks for the price, and it’s so fun cracking open a rock and discovering what’s inside." —Anna

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three sizes).

You can do the book in any order, but if you start from the beginning, you'll get the full story of Detective Logico. There are 100 puzzles total, ranging from Elementary level to impossible. Starting easy, you will find the suspect, location, and weapon. The next level, you will have to go through a puzzle of interrogation, as the suspects always tell the truth, but the murderer lies. You will then need to discover the motive. And when you've hit the impossible level, you will have to discover all four elements while dealing with a lying witness statement. And there's a logic grid puzzle helping you solve each case!

Check out a TikTok of Murdle in action. 

The best part?? Once you finish "Murdling," you can use your sleuthing skills on Volume 2, Volume 3, and a whole BUNCH of other 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 package includes 720 pieces of wax seal beads in 24 colors, one wax seal stamp, one wax seal warmer, one sealing wax spoon, one set of tweezers, 10 tea candles, and two metallic pens.

Promising review: "I’ve been on a letter writing kick, and I thought that wax seals would throw it over the edge. I love this kit, it has everything you need to make your own wax stamp. I like all of the colors of wax that easily melt into their own patterns. I enjoy the creativity of making a special stamp for those I love. I bought extra stamps for variety, but I love what the kit contains. The wax melter is great, and it comes with a little spoon to melt the wax in and markers to color, and your embossed stamp to make it stand out. I have been getting so many compliments on the wax sales that I’m sending with my cards, and I am bringing back snail mail, one wax seal at a time." —Stina Garbis

The kit includes a clear acrylic base, hand-cut stained glass, glue, grout, a wood stir stick, a disposable glove, and written instructions with photos. 

Mosaics At The Farm is a small business specializing in mosaic art and DIY kits. 

Promising review: "My daughter and I made these on Christmas Day and they turned out beautifully. Such quality and clear instructions. What a wonderful memory we have now. We both look at our suncatchers daily and think of each other. Great product and customer service." —Susan

Get it from Mosaics At The Farm on Etsy for $49.95+ (available with or without an easel). 

The Woobles is a small business that specializes in crochet kits. 

Promising review: "This kit is amazing! It's fun and the instructions are broken down into bite-size pieces that make it easy to learn each step. You can rewatch the step over and over without losing your place. There is enough yarn, and they have cute designs to choose from. Plus, they have everything you need inside the kit, and they even get you started on the hardest part… a magic ring!" —Amazon Customer 

Get it from Amazon for $29.95+ (available in seven designs). 

Promising review: "This kit was the perfect Christmas gift for our 6-year-old! It was packaged well and clearly labeled, the ingredients were fresh, and included very cute and easy-to-follow directions! It was a great activity for all of us to enjoy together! We did half the regular salt pretzels and half with cinnamon and sugar; both were delicious!" —Austin

Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (also available in four other cooking kits like bagels and cinnamon buns).

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 

Kunitsa Co. is a small business that specializes in reading, exercise, and food journals. 

Promising review: "This book journal had plenty of room for all the book reviews and so much more. It has pages for daily reading tracking, pages for reading goals, pages for DNF books, favorite books, loaned-out books, and tons of review pages. All you have to do is fill it out. It's perfect!!!!" —Cody McNeal

Get it from Amazon for $22.95 (available in six colors). 

If animals aren't your thing, the listing also has an autumn version! 

Need paints? Get a well-reviewed Grabie set of 50 watercolors and 6 brushes for $19.99. 

Promising reviews: "Charming little book that is perfect for this beginner. It was well described and delivered on what it described. Very happy with this purchase." —Amazon Customer

"I gave these as presents to an 8- and 10-year-old, and they loved them. The outline of the picture to be painted is perfect, and the instructions are very easy to understand. The only thing I would add is to try the paint color on a separate sheet of paper before coloring the book." —Renee Gardner

Promising review: "This hoop is GREAT! It is just so much fun to exercise with this thing. I play music and try to dance too lol. But I have experience, they used to have a weighted hoop in the gym I went to and I did it all the time. Highly recommend. You just need to make sure it's clicked together correctly or it'll come undone! Don't worry if it happens to you, though, it's totally fixable. It happened to me I think twice before I got it down. Anyway, if you're looking for a weighted hoop, look no more!" —Molls

Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in two weights).

The kit also includes two wood carving blocks (one cherry and one basswood), three types of sandpaper, and sharpening supplies.

Promising review: "Great little introduction to the hobby! It will take you longer than you think to complete, so it’s a nice free-time activity. My 8-year-old is very impressed that I 'made it with my bare hands.' I highly recommend this adorable comfort bird kit, and my advice is to take your time, it’s not a race!" —Tammi H. 

The ring easily comes apart and fits in the provided drawstring bag, so you can truly take it anywhere you go. Just make sure when setting it up, you stretch the net over the ring just enough to get a good bounce. 

My review: This was a HUGE fan favorite amongst my roommates and me in college! Especially living near the beach, it was the perfect activity to burn off some energy after a long day staring at screens. It's super easy to set up, so you can play in the backyard or take it to the beach or a nearby park. It takes a second to get the hang of it (especially if you are scared to dive like me), but once you get a good rhythm going, the real competition begins.

Promising review: "This is a great beach game. Its simplicity as a spin on volleyball will have you and your friends be the envy of the beach. On many occasions, I was asked where I bought this game. Great fun, and a great product. Assembly was simple enough. It's just plastic clips and then finding a way to get the net tight enough onto the hoop. You might think it isn't springy enough, but it will be. Remember... This isn't a trampoline!" —Btschultz

Promising review: "I have had this pool for about two weeks now and I LOVE IT!!! Was simple to set up, I got a little electric pump. and it took about 10 minutes to inflate, then about half an hour to fill with water. Pay attention to make sure you set it up on level ground or it will be lopsided. I live in South Carolina, so it is already hot and humid, and I use it about every afternoon. It is probably good for two adults, maybe one adult and a couple of kids. The built-in seat and headrest are really quite comfy and relaxing. I will definitely buy this same pool again if it springs a leak and can't be fixed, if I could give it 10 stars, I would. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!!" —Kathryn J.

This book is only 5.4 inches tall so it can easily slip into any bag.

BuzzFeed Shopping contributor Jonathan Mazzei says: "My girlfriend got me this book as a gift a few years ago, and it turned out to be even better than I expected! The prompts are super fun, and help you to think outside of the box even during those moments when you feel like you have no ideas. It's great to casually doodle in while passing time since you don't have to think of what to draw, but it also can be really helpful when brainstorming for creative projects. My girlfriend is a visual artist and graphic designer, and she loves using it to play around with ideas and make her think of things she never would have thought of without it. Plus, it's small and super portable! Highly recommend!"

BuzzFeed Shopping contributor Rachelle Yang is also a huge fan: "I've made a lot of unnecessary purchases in my life, but this is one of the best ones — I use it so much, it's starting to feel like a necessary purchase. Let me preface this by saying that I did not draw that pic above; I can't take credit for it. Whenever I have my friends over, I hand them this book and let them draw something in it (hence the amazing drawing of the house in space), and everyone loves it, even if they don't have a single artistic bone in their body. I spend so much time drawing silly little pictures that my screen time has actually gone down. It's so entertaining, and it truly amazes me how much joy can come from a book that's the size of my hand. " 

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