Ways to pass the time when you're bored & not sure what to do. I've included things for when you want to avoid screens, games on multiple platforms at a variety of effort levels.
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Arts & Crafts
Video Games
Fidget Toys
Activity Books
Mobile Apps (Not Games)
Build It
Arts & Crafts
Throw on a TV show, audiobook, podcast or some music and create some art.
These cute colouring books are a great way to pass the time. Love how they're simple but not boring.
Little Corner: Coloring Book
I also love the ones with adorable animals!
Cozy Friends: Coloring Book
Pair an adorable colouring book with some markers & colour the day away.
Ohuhu Double Tipped Sketch Markers
Perfect for adding some highlights to your pages to make them feel just that little bit more well done.
SAKURA Gelly Roll (Classic White)
Such a cute design you'd actually want to hang on your wall.
Cherry Diamond Painting Kit
Try your hand at collaging. This one is extra fun to do with a friend!
Vintage Aesthetic Scrapbook Supplies Kit
Video Games
Fun games across platforms for you to sink your time into.
Such an adorable & simple little game. The graphics are adorable & the gameplay is fun but not complicated
Good Pizza, Great Pizza
As an ex-barista I actually prefer this one over the pizza one. It's so fun & calming to make some lattes
Good Coffee, Great Coffee
Been playing the sims since the Sims 3 days. The base game is free now & there's a world of CC & mods out there if you don't want to buy DLC
The Sims™ 4 Home - Electronic Arts
Satisfying goodness! I love putting on a sitcom & playing this on my switch
PowerWash Simulator 2
A less intimidating city builder. The pixel graphics & tilt shift effect are adorable.
Town to City
Takes what was so fun about the first one & improves it. So satisfying & fills that interior design itch
House Flipper 2
A unique tile based puzzle game. Has a great soundtrack
Dorfromantik
It's the perfect time to get into (or back into) ACNH because they just dropped a new update! Cozy gaming at its finest.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Official site
So calming & easy to get lost in. It has a beautiful soundtrack.
Alto's Adventure
Quite possibly my favourite mobile game. There's endless options & they add more all the time.
Offline Games
Fidget Toys
Small bits & bobs for when you just need to keep your hands busy.
This stress ball is literally my ride or die! The perfect texture
NEE DOH Nice Cube
Great to keep on your desk and mindlessly play with.
Sensory Stones
Fidget rings are great because you can have them on you all the time. These are especially cute looking
Fidget Rings
Activity Books
I am a massive fan of sudoku & can spend hours doing it. Here are some fun activity books that'll entertain you,but are also good for the mind.
Love a book that has easy to hard so I can choose how challenged I want to be.
Sudoku Puzzle Book Easy to Hard
If regular sudoku is a breeze, samurai sudoku is a great next step. i love doing these when I want an extra challenge.
Samurai Sudoku
A good option if you're looking for variety each time you grab the book.
Tricky Logic Puzzles for Adults
Love a word search, it reminds me of having a sub in elementary school but now I can do them whenever.
Word Search
You may have done this as a kid but it's still a fun activity to revisit as an adult. Get creative!
Wreck This Journal
Mobile Apps (Not Games)
Apps for expressing creativity.
There is a subscription but its under $50 for a full year. A great app for any iPad users to get out their creativity
Lake: Coloring App
A great option for the artistically inclined. Basically the digital art standard.
Procreate App
Try your hand at learning a language! Even if you're not trying to become fluent, it's always a good skill
Babbel
I use Canva all the time. You can make anything on there, from phone wallpapers, to invites to your next party, to power-points for school or work.
Canva
An easy way to read more without spending a fortune.
Libby
Build It
Want something more hands on? These are all kits to build fun little tableaus.
Grab a friend & build an intricate little book nook to spice up your shelves.
