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Who needs fresh air, anyway? The crafts are calling.

Courtney Hayes is a freelancer who has been writing for BuzzFeed Shopping since 2019, covering a wide range of topics including home decor, fashion, beauty and skincare, gift guides, pet products, and more.

Promising review: "I’ve been wanting a little s’more maker for the house —something easy to use indoors, reliable, and perfect for both kids and adults. This one has been a huge hit! We used it at my daughter’s Halloween party, and now we even roast s’mores before bed. With colder weather coming, I can’t wait to pair s’mores with a warm cup of hot chocolate!

I love how easy this s’more maker is to clean, so I’d highly recommend it! Just a reminder — no matter how simple it is to use, always supervise kids around hot appliances." —Dymon Ogburn

Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in four styles).

To use the lights, be sure to pick up two AAA batteries. 

Promising review: "I bought two different ones for adult gifts, and they both loved them!! Great Saturday winter project that adds to their home decor!" —Dojen

Get it from Uncommon Goods for $40+ (available in seven styles).

It has quinoa extract, argan oil, and jojoba oil to hydrate your hair.

Promising review: "I bought this for my great nephew. It was a big hit for him and the adults at the party. Small machine with a powerful punch. Highly recommend." —Jeff

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in 15 colors).

Promising review: "Versatile bowls with very fun designs! Adds a wonderful touch of whimsy to my table." —Jeannie

Get it from Wayfair for $30.58 (originally $51.99).

Players take turns tossing the Popdarts at the target. First person/team to 24 points wins! 

Promising review: "Worth the $$$$ in laughs. I got this game as a gift for my teenage nephews, and it was a hit... When my daughter’s friends come over, we play. Great family game, too." —LL2

Get it from Amazon for $36.99+ (available in two sizes and three colors).

Promising review: "It’s a great icebreaker and perfect for group play with kids and families. Durable, colorful, and super entertaining. Love the big cards." —Carol Diaz

Promising review: "This book turned out to be much more entertaining than I expected. The puzzles combine logic and deduction with small murder mystery scenarios, which makes them feel more interesting than traditional sudoku or standard logic puzzles. The progression of difficulty feels well-balanced, starting with easier puzzles and gradually becoming more challenging. The visual format also helps make everything easier to follow and more engaging. The book's quality is good, and it is a great option for relaxing while keeping your brain active. It is especially enjoyable if you like detective stories, puzzle games, or logic challenges. Overall, a very creative and fun puzzle book that is easy to spend hours with." —Juan David Vega Lopez

I recently acquired a KitchenAid mixer and have been shocked by its versatility. I've made pizza dough, mashed potatoes, cake batter, and more with it. Well worth the counter space it takes up! 

It comes with three attachments: a paddle, a whisk, and a hook.

Promising review: "Right mixer for our home-use needs. Right size, user-friendly, and powerful. First batch of chocolate chip cookies was the best batch we've ever made, and we think it's because how whipped the butter was using this mixer." —Karen G.

Get it from Sur La Table for $499.95 (available in 12 colors).

Promising review: "Was a gift for my mom. She loves it. It’s lightweight and packable. It did a great job in holding up to windy and rainy weather so far. The scrunching at the sleeves helps make the sleeves not too long for those with shorter arms." —Elbyh

Get it from Amazon for $38.99 (available in women's sizes XS–3XL and 16 colors).

It comes with watercolors, brushes, a swatch sheet, and a sponge, all in a carrying case. 

Promising review: "I’m really impressed with these watercolor paints. The colors are vibrant and blend beautifully, and the pens are so easy to use, especially for beginners. Everything feels simple and convenient, which makes painting a lot more fun and less intimidating. I also love the cute carrying case – it keeps everything organized and makes it easy to take anywhere. This is a great little set for anyone starting out with watercolor painting. Definitely a 5-star buy." —Mikayla Barker

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

Promising review: "This watercolor book is absolutely perfect for beginners. The pages are high quality and hold paint really well without warping or bleeding through. It makes learning watercolor feel easy and enjoyable, and the results come out looking clean and professional, even if you’re just starting out. Overall, a great value and a really fun way to get into painting." —Nat

Get it from Amazon for $24 (available in animals, flowers, autumn, birds, and bouquets options).

Get it from Anthropologie to get it for $14 (available in three designs).

Get it from Urban Outfitters for $19.99 (originally $39).

Promising review: "I LOVE THESE JOURNALS! Aside from the incredible range of colors (I've purchased light blue, dark blue, green, purple, and yellow), these are fantastic quality for the price. My pens don't bleed through, and they come with me everywhere. I journal nightly, so the size is great for traveling or any occasion. will continue to buy these — big fan!" — trudy

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in seven styles and 19 colors).

I have a Tru coffee machine, and it's ~tru-ly~ a delight to use. I spend so much less money grabbing coffee out because I honestly prefer making it at home now! And I love that I can use grounds instead of having to stay stocked on pods. 

It includes materials to create three bookmarks: 3,324 premium round pre-sorted gems (16 colors), three pre-printed plastic bookmarks, three tassels, a diamond art chart sheet, a stylus, a stylus grip cover, a craft tray, a wax caddy, and an instruction sheet.

It comes with a kneading paddle and bread pan.

Promising review: "Great bread maker. So easy to use and bread comes out great! I love all the features. I recommend it highly. Compact enough and doesn't take up a lot of room." —Carol L

It comes with everything needed to create two pairs of sunglasses and matching straps.

I have a Book of the Month subscription and absolutely adore it! It's so fun to peruse the upcoming month's books and decide which one I want to read. Plus, it's super convenient that my pick arrives at my door in days! 

Get your first book from Book of the Month for $5 ($12.99+/month after that).

It contains 12 letter dice in a travel tin. To play, roll the dice and then build a crossword using all the letters you roll. 

Promising review: "Fun! A great little mind game. This is small, but the cubes are pretty big! They all fit nicely and snugly in the pan. You can carry this in your pocket if you want a game on the go. Great for all ages; I got mine to have for fun, strengthen my vocabulary, and to keep off my phone." —Lance Mullins

Promising review: "I knew I was going to love this set when it was revealed! It's the perfect size and was a fun, easy build with lots of unique pieces. I think the creative botanical sets that go beyond just flowers are some of Lego's best." —ArcanaFauna

Promising review: "Wow, the hype is real!! I thought this mask was another gimmicky pull for hydration, but this mask did wonders for my skin! Wore it overnight and my skin was so hydrated, and my makeup lay beautifully on my skin! 10/10 recommend!" —nikamillz

Get a pack of four from Sephora for $19 (also available individually).

The kit includes wool, crochet stuffing, a crochet needle, an embroidery needle, and an instruction booklet.

It comes with two sizes of paracord ropes, 20 buckles, two carabiners, two key rings, two D-rings, a paracord needle, a tape measure, and instructions in a drawstring bag. The paracord can be "sewn" with the needle or woven to create a variety of different things, including bracelets and keychains. 

Promising review: "This kit comes with so many color choices. The little booklet was very helpful when making the bracelets. A 12-year-old was able to follow the directions and complete a bracelet without assistance (except for the melting of the cords at the beginning and end). I would advise getting a jig to hold the bracelet more stably when working. There are plenty of end clips to choose from, and the two different paracord sizes make it so you can make even more varied designs. This was a fun vacation activity." —djor

Get it from Amazon for $13.52+ (available in three colors).

Get it from Michaels for $19.99 (originally $49.99).

Promising review: "My new favorite thing! I’m in love! I’ve sent a pic to so many of my friends and family. It’s beautiful, and it works! I love the timer feature and how well it works to gently spread the candle scents!" —Jeanne M.

Don't forget to pick up some crayons, markers, or colored pencils to go with it. 

Promising review: "I put this out for a group event, and it fit really well across my six-person table. Everyone had a great time coloring, and no marker bled through onto my table. I do wish it were a bit thicker, though. We all had to make sure it wasn't bleeding through while coloring, and some of us had to avoid layering colors to prevent it from bleeding through. I think if your kids/adults just have Crayola markers, you're fine, but artistic markers are a different story." —Hawkeye

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in 13 designs).

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