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items everything i’d put in my personal analogue bag to stop myself from reaching for my phone and doomscrolling!
Sections
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Puzzles & Games
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Arts & Crafts
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Reading Materials
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Fidgets
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Extra Tech & Ideas
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The Bag Itself!
Puzzles & Games
great for when your brain needs to be stimulated
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i have a NYT games subscription so maybe i’m biased but i LOVE their crosswords so much so why not get a physical version that gets you off your phone more?
The New York Times Best of the Week Series: Tuesday Crosswords
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another NYT games book! i love all these games especially spelling bee and connections (much better than wordle imo!)
Puzzle Mania!: Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee, Minis and More!
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sudoku is one of those games that i’ll get obsessed with every few months. i used to play a couple games everyday after class and i still love it
Brain Games - Relax and Solve: Sudoku
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if you enjoy logic puzzles then you’ll love this one. it reminds me of a mix of clue and sudoku
Murdoku: 80 Murder Mystery Logic Puzzles
Arts & Crafts
for when you’re feeling creative!
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colouring books are another hobby i got into last summer while traveling. great for on the train and plane rides
The National Parks Coloring Book - by Jen Racine (Paperback)
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a really cute colouring book that i love. i have a summer version that i got last year. also not AI which i love!
Fuzzy Hygge: Cute and Cozy Coloring Book for Adults
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again no AI! i like this because sometimes colouring is too much for my wrists (thanks carpal tunnel) so using stickers is much easier
Cute 'n' Cozy Sticker Therapy: Make Your Own Adorable 3D Room Sets: Over 500 Stickers!
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prismacolor pencils will always be one of those top tier brands. they have good colour payoff and don’t chip easily
Prismacolor Premier 24pk Colored Pencils: Multicolor Art & Sketching Set
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fabercastel pencils are also top tier and personally make up most of my collection
Faber-Castell Castle 111260 Colouring Pencils Set, 60 pcs
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i picked these up in germany and i LOVE them. im just a sucker for pastels
Faber-Castell Sparkle Pastel Colouring Pencils 12
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ohuhu markers are also amazing. this set is great for those who are still unsure of the brand or markers in general
Ohuhu Alcohol Markers Brush Tip -Double Tipped Art Marker Set for Artist Adults Coloring Illustration -48 Colors
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can’t forget the pastel set! my personal fave
Ohuhu Pastel Alcohol Markers- 48 Colors
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i’ve seen a lot of people have these in their analog bags and i think theyre really cute!
Mini Portable Watercolor Set, Watercolor Palette, Watercolor Supplies, Travel Paint Set With Pocket Notebook
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cross stitch kits were great when i was first starting out to not overwhelm myself with buying all the materials as a beginner. this set off etsy is adorable and great for on the go! trust me cross stitch is more time consuming than it looks!
Sardines Cross Stitch Kit
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crochet hooks to work on your projects while on the go! the same goes for knitting!
Jumble Crafts 12-Piece Crochet Hook Set 12 Colorful Hook Sizes with Aluminum, Tapered Tips, Rubber Grip, Ergonomic Crochet Hook Set
Reading Materials
perfect for on the go and getting lost in thought
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if you haven’t read this yet then what are you doing?? i say this as a habs fan lmao
Heated Rivalry
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this can be a heavy read at times, so read accordingly based on where you are! :)
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
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a really great read. comedic but also really insightful
I'm Glad My Mom Died
Fidgets
perfect for relaxation or while multitasking
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i love squish toys and they’re so fun and easy to play with. great for when i’m bored in class or on public transit
NeeDoh Nice Cube Glitter and Glow
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i get these randomly from events on campus and i have to admit they’re really fun to play with while studying or when in a lecture
Heart Pop Fidget Keychain Mini Sensory Toys Bulk 30 Pack Party
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my boyfriend has a set of these and they’re really fun!
Silicone Magnetic Balls Fidget Toys
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SO much more fun than it looks. the repetitive motion is really relaxing and its quiet!
ONO Roller - Handheld Fidget Toy for Adults
Extra Tech & Ideas
keep the memories alive!
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fujifilm cameras are amazing. i got one in 7th grade and i still use it to this day. its so much fun to have physical memories and to think deeply about what you’re capturing
Fujifilm instax mini 12 Camera - Blossom Pink
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here’s a disposable one if you’re unsure about going all in on the instax mini!
Fujifilm QuickSnap 135 Flash 400-27exp Camera
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i’ve been journaling for years but have only become consistent in the last few months. this one is great because it’s ruled and has a ribbon to keep your place!
240 Sheet College Ruled Journal 7.75"x5.5" Bookbound Floral
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perfect for small bags and keeping all your reading material in a pocket sized book!
Amazon Kindle 16 GB (newest model
The Bag Itself!
where you’ll put all your stuff!
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giant lulu tote bag, perfect & sturdy
Daily Multi-Pocket Tote Bag 20L
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stylish and the perfect size for work days or on the way to your uni class. they also come in endless colours
Large Le Pliage Original Shoulder Bag
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i find this essential for the longchamp bags. adds some structure to it too
D.DUO Bag Insert Organizer
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puffy fabric bags are just so adorable and the pastel colours are muah
Aja Tote Bag In Floral Print
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this bag is popular for good reason. the leather is high quality and the bag itself is huge with many pockets
We The Free Emerson Tote Bag