I'm chronically ill and spend a lot of time in bed! Here are some activities I enjoy that aren't just Netflix & Candy Crush.
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Coloring
Puzzles
Crafts
Games
Reading
Coloring
Adult coloring books! Super relaxing and a good way to feel like you're being productive, even if you're in bed all day.
Millie Marotta's Woodland Wild
My preferred medium for coloring!
Crayola 50ct Colored Pencils Assorted Colors: Non-Toxic Art & Stationery, School Supplies for Kids, 3.3mm Lead, Ages 5+
For your colored pencils!
Pencil Sharpener 1 Hole 1ct (Colors May Vary) - up&up™: School Supplies Kids, Handheld, Non-Powered Desk Tool
Puzzles
Surprisingly fun to learn! I can now solve it in 2.5 minutes
Rubik's Cube 3x3 - Brain Teaser Puzzle
I do the NYT crossword every day! I find the subscription very worth the price.
The Crossword - The New York Times
Crafts
The book that taught me to knit!
Stitch 'n Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook
I've made some really cool stuff! It makes learning the basic folds super easy, so you can progress to more advanced shapes on youtube or from other books.
Amazing Origami Kit: Traditional Japanese Folding Papers and Projects [144 Origami Papers with Book, 17 Projects]
My favorite yarn for simple scarves and hats! They have some lovely colors, and the finished products are always cozy.
Wool-Ease® Yarn
These knitting needles are a great starting point (pun intended)! Wooden needles seem nice, but I find a slicker metal is easier to work with.
Susan Bates® Silvalume® Assorted 10" Single Point ...
Games
Super portable and great for playing from bed! I love that you can lower the brightness significantly - it's amazing when I have a migraine.
Nintendo Switch with Neon Blue and Neon Red Joy-Con
I LOVE this game. It is whimsical, sweet, and low stakes while still having *some* stakes. You're a little camper on an island and your goal is to find lost things and help ghost bears resolve their emotional issues. It's adorable.
Cozy Grove - Nintendo Switch (Digital)
I'm a big fan of Settlers, and the online version on Steam allows me to play alone! I usually play against the computer players, but you have the option to play with actual real people as well. The app is a little buggy, but it serves its purpose!
Catan Universe on Steam
Reading
Libro.fm for audiobooks! Support indie bookstores rather than Big Bad Amazon. I LOVE listening to audiobooks on sick days.
Audiobook membership
Another amazing (and free!) source for audiobooks. Accessible through your local library.
