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You Might Even *Gasp* Forget About Your Phone After Trying These 34 Screen-Free Activities

It’s hard to fathom, but your device will be the last thing on your mind when you’re having so much fun without it.

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I've spent the last four years as a Shopping Writer at BuzzFeed covering a wide range of topics, including but not limited to must-have Amazon products, personal care, home and organization, and more.

1. The Kanoodle Ultimate Champion game that'll provide a *much*-needed reprieve from endless screen time — it's an updated version of the TikTok classic you might already be familiar with. This one has 500 2D and 3D puzzles as well as a timer to really put your skills to the test.

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Here's a TikTok that shows how to play. In short, you pick a 2D or 3D puzzle from the guide and set it up to match the image. Start the timer and work to solve the puzzle with the remaining pieces. When done, stop the clock record your time. Friends can challenge each other or you can play solo to try and beat your own best score. It requires AAA batteries, so be sure to grab some!

BuzzFeed Shopping contributor John Mihaly has this to say about this game: "We love the classic version in our home, and it's been in heavy rotation since we got our hands on it. The object of the game is to finish a puzzle using all 12 Kanoodle pieces. The 2D version lies flat, while the 3D version (you can play both with this set) requires you to build a pyramid of pieces. Simple, fun, and challenging (harder puzzles reveal fewer pieces to start)."

Promising review: "Very easy to use and fun for all ages. Great gift idea and is small and compact, so you can take it anywhere with you!" —Jocelyn

Get it from Amazon for $19.97.

2. Murdle, Volume 1  — a compilation of murder mystery–themed logic puzzles from the creator of Murdle, which is a daily puzzle site similar to Wordle but with a heaping side of murder mystery fun! You'll use your deductive (and detective) skills to solve the puzzle with the provided clues and nab the perp. It has four levels of difficulty to keep you on your toes.

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See how it works on TikTok.

There are 100 puzzles total, and four different levels: For Elementary puzzles, you need to find the suspect, location, and weapon. For Occult Medium puzzles, the added challenge is that the murderer always lies, and the other suspects tell the truth! For Hard Boiled puzzles, you also need to find motive! And for Impossible puzzles, you have to discover all four elements and deal with the lying witness statement from the murderer. Sounds like fun! Plus, you're also given a logic grid for each puzzle to help you solve it!

Promising reviews: "The puzzles are a lot of fun but the characters, storylines, and other details take the Murdle experience to another level. I have no idea how the author came up with all of this creativeness! 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

"MURDLE is quite possibly the coolest and most fun I have had with logic puzzles in a while. It activates my inner J.B. Fletcher as my mind compiles the clues and sleuths out the answers. The various levels of intrigue allow the amateur sleuth in us all to develop into a top-notch armchair detective. I cannot think of a better way to spend a rainy, sunny, and/or any day than with a little crime-solving." —Highly Caffeinated Book Reviewer

Get it from Amazon for $12.48.

And if (when) you end up needing more puzzles, don't worry — there are three volumes already, plus bonus books. There's also a Murdle Jr. for Kids!

3. A set of Lego Botanicals Daisies if you're a fan of colorful florals but you're not exactly known for your green thumb. Not to worry — you couldn't kill these beauties if you tried! Prepare to build your very own set of flowers that will look so cute on your bookshelf. This Lego set features three large daisies, two stems with small daisies, three lavender stems, and an adorable ladybug! 🐞

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It contains 133 pieces and is made for ages 9 and up. The larger daisy measures over 7.5 inches and the smaller daisy measures over 6.5 inches.

Promising review: "I just love these Lego Botanicals! I got these daisies to add to the sunflowers I have already. The directions are easy to follow and really fun to put together. It took me about an hour to finish the kit. We all know Legos are built to last, so I'm sure these flowers will too! The best part is they will never wilt or die so you can enjoy these all year long. The colors are bright, cheery and the flowers go well with the other Lego Botanicals that I own. I will be adding more very soon, and I highly recommend." —Luv2shop

Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

4. A copy of Burn After Writing when your ideal night is spent curled up at home in a cozy robe with a thought-provoking activity in hand — no scrolling required. You'll go through a series of questions and experiments to help explore your feelings in a meaningful way. 

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Promising review: "I first saw this book on TikTok and decided to look more into it. I purchased four total because I know some people holding onto things that are difficult to let go of. It’s a great way to look at things from a different perspective and truly hold yourself accountable to different things in your life. I love what it stands for and I look forward to when I burn mine after I’m done. Self love, self care, and meditation for a better state of mind tomorrow is always the goal. I definitely recommend it to those susceptible to change and the willingness to try things differently. You’re so much more than what’s been done to you and someone’s inability to see your worth does not decrease your value. Choose you for a change." —Brent Helm

Get it from Amazon for $6.18. 

5. OR The Book of Myself: A Do-It-Yourself Autobiography in 201 Questions to help commemorate your fave experiences so you can look back on 'em later. If you want, you could even share these with future generations of the family! I can just picture you in your rocking chair holding this book and saying, "Back in my day..."

Hachette Books

This book is a kind of DIY memoir — it goes through three phases of "Early," "Middle," and "Later" years, and has 201 different prompts based on your memories, experiences, and views on the world. Prompts include things like what you would have switched careers to midway through if given the chance, or a present you got from your parents that sticks in your memory, or who you think the funniest person in your family is. This also makes for a lovely gift for family members, so you can all preserve each other's memories.

Get it from Amazon for $9.02 or from Bookshop (to support local bookstores) for $20.50 (originally $22).

6. A beginner's sushi-making kit both newbies and seasoned sushi lovers will appreciate. Now you'll have the basic tools they need to meld your go-to ingredients and enjoy a scrumptious spicy tuna roll whenever the craving hits — yes, even at midnight!

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Each kit comes with two sushi rolling mats, five pairs of chopsticks, a paddle, a spreader, and a PDF of instructions, including recipes for six popular rolls.

Promising review: "The entire Bamboo Sushi Kit is absolutely well made, easy to use, easy to clean, high-end restaurant quality, and durable. It was very nicely packaged, and instructions [were] clear, in-depth, and very easy to follow. No one (myself included) in my household has ever made sushi before but (thanks to the enclosed instructions), there were no issues making it. My daughter did an awesome job utilizing these products to make 'FISH-FREE SUSHI' with Pickled Ginger on top, was delectable! Loooooove it!" —Liza

Get it from Amazon for $9.90.

7. A 1,000-piece stained-glass puzzle with such a beautiful outcome, you'll be more than motivated to sit down and get it done. The finished product resembles a mosaic tree of life so stunning, you may even have trouble disassembling it and putting it away when you're done.

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Promising review: "This is a very challenging puzzle. The colors are vivid and the printed design amazing and beautiful. Expect to work on this puzzle for a few days if working solo and be able to walk away for a while if you get frustrated. It's a great puzzle. It's definitely not for young children, teens and up." —2 bassets

Get it from Amazon for $17.99.

8. Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, a card game that people of all ages will get a kick out of. Remember those five words and when there's a match between a card and a spoken word, players race to slap their hand on the central card pile. The last one to do so must take them all!

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Promising review: "My family loves playing this game. It takes a few tries to get the rhythm of the game. But my 6- and 8-year-old are pros and love teaching new friends this game. It is one of my go-to gifts for families with elementary school-age kids. The adults get very competitive too!" —M&H

Get it from Amazon for $9.95.

9. The cutest beginner's crochet kit your hobby-loving self will appreciate, especially if you like to start small so you don't get overwhelmed. It has everything you need to see it through *and* step-by-step tutorials to guide you along the way.

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The kit includes a yarn needle, easy peasy yarn, pre-started yarn, a crochet hook, stuffing, eyes, and video instructions. 

The Woobles is an Asian-owned small biz selling the cutest beginner crochet kits! You might recognize them from Shark Tank!

Promising review: "I have tried to learn how to crochet with YouTube in the past without success. This kit is fabulous and the online videos are excellent. The project itself was fun. The skills I learned are worth every penny I paid for this kit. I will be buying more to do myself and gift to others!!" —Katt978

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in eight options).

10. A mini Bob Ross paint-by-numbers kit so tiny and precious, you'll probably have to buy one for everyone you know. It includes three different numbered canvas designs, a mini brush, seven paint bots, and an easel to display your completed masterpiece with pride! 

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The kit comes with three paintings — two landscapes and one portrait of Bob. It also includes seven paint pots, a miniature paint brush, miniature easel, full-color, fold-out sheets with detailed instructions, and 32-page book on Bob Ross with painting tips.

Promising review: "I have to admit I was skeptical because of the price and size. However, I got these for my husband for his birthday (he loves Bob Ross) and What a find!! We had so much fun mixing colors and painting. Would definitely recommend. The fact that they are small makes them even more special. I wish there were more to paint!" —slb m

Get it from Amazon for $8.76.

11. Small Batch Bakes because you can absolutely pick up a new cooking hobby without feeling like you're drowning in leftovers by the end of it. This is perf for anyone who lives alone or simply prefers small-batch cooking with a LOT less mess. It contains a variety of sweet (and some savory!) recipes that serve between one and six people with minimal equipment needed.

Kyle Books

Helpfully, this book measures in grams *and* tablespoons, so you can bake however you prefer. 

Get it from Amazon for $12.95 or Bookshop (to support local bookstores) for $23.29 (originally $24.99). 

12. A complete candle-making kit, which may result in you wanting to start a small business because of how fun and fulfilling it is. Rather than scrolling to find a *single* candle to spend your hard-earned money on, you could create SEVEN of your own! It even comes with dried flowers to elevate the ~aesthetic~ of your candle.

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The kit consists of a melting pot, seven soy wax packets, one black tin, two metal tins, four glass candle jars, seven fragrance oils, 10 dye blocks, labels, 10 wicks, 10 glue dots, 25 labels, three sets of dried flowers, two centering devices, two gift labels pipettes, a digital thermometer, and stirring spoon.

Promising review: "This is definitely the most luxurious candle making kit I have ever used. Literally everything you need is in this box! This product is not only gorgeous but so much fun! The instruction book is easy to follow and walks you through step by step on making the candles. The included essential oils smell wonderful. It is a nice touch that you also get dried flowers to decorate your candles. And to top it all, you get numerous options of beautifully designed labels to be used with the candles you make. It is just an awesome set. I will definitely order again." —Dovile

Get it from Amazon for $47.49++ (available in five styles).

13. A beginner-friendly flower press kit when you wanna try something new without it getting TOO complicated. This fun kit comes with detailed instructions and all the necessary tools to help guide you through the process of pressing flowers! You get two wooden pressing plates and six layers of pressing boards. Grab your favorite flowers and get ready to create some stunning floral art.

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The kit includes two wooden pressing plates, 30 pieces of lining paper, six drying plates, six sponges, two Ziploc bags, one gift box, one set of tweezers, one pair of scissors, one craft knife, five bookmarks, five self-adhesive semitransparent films, and five ribbon tassels.

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 styles). 

14. A beginner's embroidery kit for adults for a fun new activity to keep your hands busy while engaging your mind. You could even do it while listening to a true crime podcast and claim that you were *actually* productive.

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Each kit comes with a simple design, a cotton cloth, a bamboo embroidery hoop, a little scissor, colored threads, embroidery needles, and instructions, so you should be raring to go when it arrives!

Promising review: "I’ve never done anything like this before ... but I like to try new things, and I’ve just recently moved and wanted to decorate my house with some handmade decor. This kit is a great value for the price! It came with the hoop, more than enough thread, and two needles! The printed pattern is very clear and easy to follow, and the little sheet of instructions on what stitch to use and how to do it is clear enough (and anything I don’t understand I just watch a tutorial on YouTube). It’s fun, simple and it’s going to look very cute next to my collection of cacti!!" —Abby

Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in 15 different patterns).

15. Or a canvas tote bag embroidery kit that's not only a fun activity but ends with a new accessory for you to carry around after the fact! Your hands will be plenty busy while you craft a beautiful work of art that you'll get endless compliments on. Try not to brag TOO hard when you tell 'em "I made it myself!"

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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 $13.59(available in five colors).

16. A 5-pound bucket of Crayola Air Dry Clay if you've always wanted to try pottery but you'd prefer to start small so you don't get intimidated. This is perf for making a trinket tray as a gift or some candle holders just in time for a dinner party. Once you pull the clay outta the bucket to shape it, it'll air dry and harden on its own. No oven needed OR waiting days to see your masterpiece!

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You get 5 pounds of Crayola Sculpting Clay in a resealable bucket! If you wanna take your activity to the next level, you can color your project with Crayola Project Paint!

Psst — a lot of reviewers use silicone or plastic molds to get specific shapes! 

Promising reviews: "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

"The kids and I have made so much with this. It's so fun! It is not really heavy clay and dries really quickly. We have painted it (or not) and I have also sprayed it with a clear sealer and it turned out great both ways. I do not have any complaints about this product and will probably purchase more in the near future." —T&Z

Get it from Amazon for $11.24 (also available in one other style and in a value size). 

17. OR a beginner-friendly mini pottery wheel kit so you can channel Demi Moore in Ghost and really dive right into the pottery world at home. You'll have everything you need to begin crafting some lovely pieces with your bare hands. Whether you make a jewelry dish or a coffee mug, you'll proudly shout, "I made that" whenever you see it.

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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 try 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

Get it from Amazon for$49.99 (available in green or purple).

18. An efficient and visually appealing reading journal you'll wonder how you ever existed without, especially if you're an avid reader. It has space for 52 in-depth book reviews and offers various challenges and lists for Books I’ve Read, Finished, Favorites, Did Not Finish, Lent, Borrowed, and more!

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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 feel it out. It’s perfect!!!!" —Cody McNeal

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

19. A paint-by-sticker set, which consists of 12 vintage-style poster paintings that come to life when you peel and place the stickers on the page. You'll basically take a quick trip around the world from the comfort of your humble abode. Bonus: The pages are perforated so you can display your stunning posters on the wall when you're done.

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Each comes with 12 posters and the stickers to complete them, including iconic travel posters from gondolas in Venice to the pyramids in Cairo.

Get it from Amazon for $11.23 or Bookshop (to support local bookstores) for $15.83 (originally $16.99).

20. Or a customized pet paint-by-number — if you don't wanna waste your time on an activity that doesn't somehow include your fave four-legged creature! You can even frame your artwork and proudly display it in your home as a reminder to everyone who the real head of household is.

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It includes a blank canvas, 48 specialty pet colors, brushes, and tech tools to make one 8" x 10" painting. The company provides the paint and a code to use their tech to turn any pet photo into a "paint by number" template, so you just need a printer to generate the image! Also, this was one of Oprah's Favorite Things in 2023 — check out Oprah's 2024 picks on Amazon's gift shop!

Promising review: "This was so much fun! I tried three different photos in the tool they give you. It shows you a preview of each painting, which is really helpful when deciding which image to go with. Not every picture came out as good, so definitely try a few! Easy to use, and fun to paint — excited to frame it! Actually have some paint left over and will try to do another one!" —Jonathan Kebert

Get it from Amazon for $39.99. 

21. A mushroom growing kit, aka a match made in heaven for anyone who prefers to grow and cook their own food. Once they're ready to eat, simply roast, sauté, or air fry 'em right up so you can add that mouthwatering umami flavor to all your fave meals.

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Simply open it, place it near direct sunlight, spray twice daily with the included mister, and in 10 days you'll be harvesting your own mushrooms right outta the box! Each crop produces three to four servings of mushrooms, and each box can grow up to two crops.

Back To The Rootsis a California-based small business founded by two college friends that specializes in indoor gardening kits with a mission to reconnect families to food.

Check out a TikTok of the mushroom kit in action. 

Promising review: "This product has been so much fun to watch! I followed the directions, exactly as written, and the mushrooms began growing within 3–4 days. I will say that I did soak them for close to 10 hours before putting them back in the box to grow and I believe this helped a ton. I also kept the box inside by a window with the blinds closed in order for them to get indirect sunlight. The mushrooms grew tremendously for almost a week before they started to shrink so I clipped them to cook with and they were DELICIOUS! This was such a fun product and process to watch." —Steph Card

Get it from Amazon for $17.97 (available in two styles). 

22. A SUPER bright Lite Brite: Disney edition — this blast from the past that'll teleport you right back to childhood. You'll keep your hands *and* mind busy without scrolling. Plus, it's designed with a new snap-on grid that places the template underneath so your art really shines through. It comes in other cute options, like a Pokémon edition and a Hello Kitty edition! 

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The Disney edition comes with 900 mini pegs in many colors and 12 HD designs, including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Dumbo, Cinderella, Goofy, Donald Duck, Toy Story’s Woody and Buzz, The Little Mermaid, Pluto, Simba, Tinkerbell, and the classic Disney logo. There are four LED light modes and it's powered by three AA batteries or micro-USB (not included).

Promising review (for the Disney edition): "This Mickey Mouse Lite Brite was such a nostalgic find! It brings back great memories, and the kids absolutely love it! The lights are bright and vibrant, making each design really pop. It’s so fun to create different pictures, and it keeps everyone entertained for hours. The Light Brite works perfectly, and it’s a wonderful activity that we can all enjoy together. Highly recommend for both kids and adults looking for a fun, creative way to spend time!" —Daniella Villanueva

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in four styles).

23. A compact watercolor palette because sometimes all you need is a soothing activity like painting to take your mind off the internet. This one has 100 colors to choose from, with shades ranging from neon to pastel to metallic. You also get a blank swatch card so you can get an idea of what each color looks like before you begin. Start hand-making your own greeting cards OR pair it with a watercolor workbook for some fun projects.

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It comes with the 100 shades in a compact case, a sketch pencil, a sponge, a swatch sheet, and three water brush pens.

Check out a swatch video of the palette on TikTok, and if you're looking for watercolor tutorials using this very palette, you can check out this TikTok tutorial to help you paint a sunset.

Promising review: "I'm starting to hate TikTok because it's making me buy all these products, but I absolutely love this one!!!I travel for a living and love to paint and this set is wonderful. I love that it comes in a metal tin, so I don't have to worry about it breaking, like most plastic ones. The colors are vibrant and I love that there are so many within the container. The container itself is the size of two makeup eye palettes, so you can definitely fit it in a purse or backpack. It comes with a swatch section too so you can paint the colors and compare later on when you paint. I'm a huge fan now of this brand." —pixxi88

Get the set from Amazon for $29.99.

24. A tiger face punch-needle kit when you're feeling feisty and would love to make a piece of art that'll have you going "RAWR!" as soon as you finish it. This is a fun, relaxing activity that'll be super rewarding when you see the final result!

Tina House Boutique / Etsy

You get one fabric with preprinted pattern on a wooden base (40 x 40 cm), one wooden punch needle, one set of embroidery cotton threads, glue, and a needle. It also comes with detailed instructions with a stitch guide.

Tina House Boutique is an Australia-based small biz that makes embroidery kits.

Promising review: "It’s my first punch needle project, I started two hours ago and I am very happy. It’s easy and fast to learn, the punch needle is nice to use, the wool is very soft and the colors are nice. Looking forward to the finished piece! Definitely recommend." —funambuline

Get it from Tina House Boutique on Etsy for$56.60 (originally $94.34; available in three colors).

25. Hues and Cues that may just be the perfect board game for the color-obsessed person seeking a challenging new activity. You'll use one- and two-word clues for players to try and guess the hue from 480 colors. The closer the guess is to the target hue, the more points you get!

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This WILL lead to heated arguments about what color Barney is.

Promising review: "Easy to learn, impossible to master — you can never quite tell what the other person is thinking! Hues and Cues delivers on its promise as a simple and entertaining game with a beautiful board and a fun concept." —Ian Laird

Get it from Amazon for $24.97.

26. A succulent monster needle-felting kit even total novices will appreciate because any gremlin is a cute gremlin, am I right? It'll be hard to mess these lil' dudes up, and if you do, you have at least four opportunities to get it right! You'll be so busy perfectin' your very own monster (a plant you can't kill, by the way!) that you'll totally forget about screens for a bit. 

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It comes with four clay pots, complete character instructions, high-quality carded wool roving, four felting needles, and a felting foam pad.

Woolbuddy is a small business that specializes in felting kits. 

Promising review: "I was really excited when I got this kit. It comes with all the tools you need, including a variety of colors, and it inspires such fun creature ideas! It also includes a QR code that takes you to several (short) tutorials for different shapes, and teaches you the basics of needle felting! I thought it was going to be much harder than it was. (You don’t even need to watch the whole tutorial to pick it up.) I actually bought the same kit for a friend, who loved it also!" —Kt

Get it from Amazon for$29.99 (available in five kits).

27. A teeny-tinyDIY cheese kit packed with the essentials so you can learn to make FOUR batches of delectable ricotta and farmer's cheeses! And it'll only take 30 minutes, which makes it an excellent hobby for those with a short attention span.

Urban Cheesecraft / Etsy

Each kit comes with a cheesecloth, citric acid, flake salt, instructions, and "email support for life" — all you need to do is add milk!

Urban Cheesecraft is an Oregon-based Etsy shop established in 2009 that specializes in make-your-own cheese kits in a variety of cheeses, including vegan options. 

Promising review: "These kits are great gifts for the cheese lover and the person 'who's already got it all.' The packaging looks nice and gift-worthy and it's a perfect price range. I love that the recipient gets an experience as well as a tangible product and I can personally attest that the actual process is easy." —amyleannbohner

Get it from Urban Cheesecraft on Etsy for $24.

28. Or this delicious DYI mochi ice cream kit, which can make up to 32 pieces of your favorite sweet treat, which will probably become a repeat activity after you experience the tastiness firsthand. You'll be a mochi ice cream expert in no time and can keep using this kit to experiment with new flavor combos in the future!

Uncommon Goods

It includes a silicone mold, round dough cutter, matcha green tea and cocoa powders, potato starch, and step-by-step instructions. You'll just need to add your water, sugar, and your preferred ice cream!

Promising review: "We have gotten a lot of these types of kits over the years. This one was simple to use. My daughter is 14 and was able to completely make these on her own with minimal mess and total success. Oftentimes, these types of kits are frustrating or don't turn out or need a lot of my guidance – this one did not! Win win win! And they taste delicious – and we now know how to make more if we want to." —ithoughtit

Get it from Uncommon Goods for $37.

29. A DIY terrarium kit — what better way to keep yourself occupied than forming your very own lil' ecosystem from the ground up? You'll probably feel more connected to the earth, and you don't even have to leave the couch to do it! The kit comes with everything you need to get started, including an adorable glass bubble vase to proudly display your terrarium in.

Partyn with Plants / Etsy

The kit includes a 5" glass bubble vase, dirt, Spanish moss, activated charcoal, three succulents (approximately  1"–2'' in diameter), decorative rocks, reindeer moss, and an optional miniature animal!

Partyn with Plants is an Ohio-based Etsy shop that makesterrarium kits,fairy garden kits, and more.

Promising review: "This is absolutely adorable. It’s my first terrarium, and I think I am hooked. The shipping was quick. Everything came packaged well! So fun to put together!" —Kendra Foust

Get it from Partyn with Plants on Etsy for $47.69 (originally $52.99)

30. An easy-to-useorigami starter kit complete with everything you need to ~fold~ yourself into a new hobby — yes, even the authentic origami paper! Both kids and adults can enjoy this activity as it comes with detailed instructions for creating a variety of projects, like swans, pine trees, fox puppets, and more.

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This kit includes a 96-page booklet with 38 origami projects and step-by-step instructions. It also comes with 162 sheets of origami folding paper in a variety of colors, plus patterned and foil sheets!

Promising review: "This is everything you could want for an introduction to the art of origami! It has clear instructions, a variety of options and paper too! This has been an entertainment piece for the family for a few nights, as the kids want to try new projects each time. Fun for all!" —Bookbum

Get it from Amazon for $12.71. 

31. A Silk + Sonder subscription that'll encourage you to keep track of pretty much everything going on in your life *without* your phone! You'll get a brand spankin' new planner each month filled with guided prompts, dated calendars, and wellness trackers. Your stress levels (and screen time) are about to go wayyy down thanks to this thing.

Silk + Sonder

Silk + Sonder is a small business founded by Meha Agrawal, a former software engineer who developed the planners as a way for people to stay emotionally and mentally connected with themselves through self-guided structure and creativity. 

Promising review: "I started S+S to try and get my anxiety and depression better managed. I was struggling with a pretty bad depression period and wanted to be more proactive. It has kept me accountable and given me a mindfulness outlet which was much needed. I noticed a big change even just in the first week of having my first journal. Now, I am going to stick with it for a while longer! LOVE my Silk + Sonder Journals!" —Lindsey S. 

Get it from Silk + Sonder at $33.20/month (originally $34.95; available in 1-month, 3-month, and 12-month plans).

32. A glass mosaic tile coaster kit because store-bought coasters simply do not compare to the DIY versions! Your coffee table will get soo many more compliments with these vibrant beauties on display. This will be a fun activity for artsy folks who are getting a tad bored with their typical outlets, like coloring books and crocheting.

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Each set comes with two square wooden coasters, four round wooden coasters, mosaic granules (enough for four coasters), protective gloves, craft glue, sealant, a stirring spoon, mixing bowl, and sponge.

Promising review: "This is a very fun hobby to do at home both by yourself or with friends or family. It’s fun and pretty simple to make. Just need to be very steady with your hands and take time. I received many compliments when I showed them to everyone. I might buy more later and do it again. I totally recommend it if you want a little hobby to do." —Lilylove75

Get it from Amazon for$20.99. 

33. ADIY macramé wall hanging kit if you're looking for an activity that will quickly escalate to one of your fave hobbies. And you get a gorgeous piece of wall art out of it! This is a great way to keep your hands busy for a hot minute so that scrolling is the last thing on your mind. You might even look up after a few hours and be like, "Umm, where's my phone?"

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It includes a beginner knot guide with step-by-step picture instructions to the eight basic macrame knots (available as a physical booklet or a QR code) a 9" wooden dowel, and all the pre-cut cord you need in the color you choose.

Cord Plus Quartz is a Nevada-based small biz that specializes in macramé wall hangings, patterns, and DIY kits.

Promising review: "This was my first macramé project and it was much easier than I thought it was going to be. I really liked making it. I appreciated having cords that were pre-measured and cut, it made it so much easier to get started." —Rachel

Get it from Cord Plus Quartz on Etsy for $35+ (available in two styles and 17 colors).

34. A pickling starter kit so you can be extra adventurous with your newfound fermenting obsession — you can get into delicious kimchi and sauerkraut or try your hand at the more traditional route with cucumbers and red onions. The possibilities are endless!

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The kit includes two recipe cards, the Perfect Pickle Spice, kosher salt, a wide-mouth quart jar with a lid and gasket, and a wet-erase marker.

Fermentaholics is a small business that specializes in pickling and kombucha starter kits. 

Promising review: "This kit is great for first-timers or experienced, and makes DELICIOUS pickles, or pickled anything for that matter. Pickles, carrots, onions, asparagus. The instructions are easy to follow and understand. Will be buying as gifts for my pickle-loving friends and more for myself. Makes me want to try the other products this company offers." —KelF

Get it from Amazon for $16.99. 

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