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As of this writing, it is 99 degrees outside my home, and I am in *no mood* to go out there.

I'm a Shopping editor (and mom to two toddlers) who covers a variety of topics, including helpful parenting/kids products, exciting gadgets, cozy products (think: home goods and fashions that'll make you want to snuggle), and any magical Disney item that crosses my path.

It is just SO DAMN HOT that if the idea of taking on a new outdoor hobby like rollerblading or, gasp, RUNNING, sounds like a punishment to you, we're very much on the same page. Instead, might I suggest picking up a cute coloring book, looking into a DIY sushi-making kit, investing in a foldable yoga mat, trying your hand at flower pressing, or any other one of these lovely *indoor* activities. Like the great Demi Lovato once said, we should all try to stay "Cool for the summer."

If you somehow breeze your way through the first edition, there are two more you can check out!

Promising review: "Great quality book. Thick pages with beautiful color. Engaging problems to solve (and so many of them!!!). I am almost halfway through the puzzle book within my first week of having it, and I came back to Amazon to see if there were other volumes available for purchase. I will be buying all future volumes. Great fun!" —Daniel

This game is brand new, so there are no reviews just yet! The goal of the game is to be crowned the hottest Islander in the Villa (duh) by completing challenges, coupling up, and avoiding "Red Flags." The game has a set of "Villa Life Cards" with recognizable moments from the show, like the Fire Pit, the Hideaway, Stand on Business, and Vibe Checks that help progress play. If you get too many "Red Flags," you could be banished from the island (but, fear not, you can come back as a new Bombshell!)

Pre-order it from Amazon for $16.99 and check out this Love Island-themed version of the Never Have I Ever card game while you're at it!

Promising review: "Amazing. Works wonders. The tube that makes the rice roll is amazing and produces a perfect roll each time. Makes the world of creating sushi much easier. It also comes with other molds for the rice, chopsticks, sauce bowls, chopstick holders, a very sharp knife, and more. The knife is great as it is very, very sharp but has holes on the side. I’m assuming this is to keep the rice from sticking to it while you cut the sushi. It’s a great kit. Really happy I bought it." —Jim

Get it from Amazon for $17.31+ (also available in a 27-piece set).

All you have to do is place one of the colored "dotz" onto the garment you want to dye and add water!

Promising review: "So easy for kids to do. You will need to purchase T-shirts separately. Great value too. Makes bright colors. Kids enjoyed making these and less mess than with other techniques. I recommend this product." —Rekindled Romance Reader

Promising review: "This mat is exactly what my partner and I need for our Hoboken apartment. It is built to support both yoga and HIIT workouts, and is sweat-wicking enough to let us use it back-to-back in our busy lives. This brand is exactly what we have been looking for!" —Eric Vishnevetsky

Get it from Amazon for $94 (available in six colors).

Promising review: "This was a great little kit. I recently started crocheting, and this kit really helped me learn to read patterns. There is a step-by-step video tutorial, but by about halfway through making my koala, I didn’t need it anymore and was able to just follow the pattern. This kit was very helpful in teaching me how to also increase and decrease rows as well." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $19.97 (available in 12 animals).

Promising review: "Beautiful hardback. Each page is bright and colorful! Well put together." —Dee Wilson

Promising review: "My girls love playing this even if it is not being played as intended on the instructions!" —Amazon Customer

Get them from Amazon for $37.50+ (available in two other styles).

Promising review: "I just got my mini pool table in the mail yesterday, and I already played a few matches with my family! This is more fun than I expected; it is definitely worth the money. It is super quick and easy to set up; you don't even need the manual. It is very easy to store and of good quality. The attention to detail was something that I appreciated and the little pool balls look so cute! They have a nice weight to it." —Yelinett camejo

Get it from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in three colors).

The kit includes wooden pressing plates, tweezers, scissors, a craft knife, instructions, five bookmarks, five self-adhesive, semi-transparent films, and five ribbon tassels.

Promising review: "My kids love to pick me flowers, and I love to keep them forever. We have made bookmarks for teachers, and I have even purchased some for other moms whose kiddos 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).

Promising review: "This model has been such an enjoyable build. As of now, I am not completely finished. Having put in around 20 hours, I'd say I have another 8 hours to go. The pieces are all vibrantly pre-painted, except for one large base piece. The glue and tweezers that come with it are perfect for the job. The cloth I had gotten for the couch was not large enough, but I improvised by using another color cloth (that also came with the kit) for the seat. The attention to detail in this little study is just first-class. I even recognized books that I have read/purchased in the past within this model! I have no experience building wooden kits, and I still managed to do this one perfectly with minimal struggle. I will certainly be buying more Robotime models in the near future; the greenhouse one is next :)!" —B.R.J.G.

Get it from Amazon for $41.99 (available in eight other styles).

Make it Cute is an eco-conscious family lifestyle brand co-founded by Amanda Seyfried and her childhood besties, Anne and Maureen!

Promising review: "This is the cutest craft kit! I recently gifted one to my niece and she loved it so much that I decided to buy one for myself! The kit uses the best quality material and I love the detailed illustrations. Not only will my son and I have fun playing with it, but it is also the perfect decoration for my bookshelf. I will definitely buy more as gifts this holiday season." —Anthony Cammarata

I was gifted a BOTM subscription many years ago and I've stayed loyal since! It's the only subscription service I've kept up with and gifted to several people. Each month your gift recipient will be permitted to choose from a selection of books (and more recently, audiobooks!), all of which are different genres. Then the book they select will be delivered to their door. Half of my beautifully color coordinated bookcase is filled with books from BOTM and I couldn't be happier!

Get three months from Book of the Month for $59.99.

Check out a TikTok of the mini Kindle in action. 

Promising review: "This is such a great Kindle! It’s lightweight, the perfect size for going in a purse or bag, and the matcha is SUCH a great color. I already have a Paperwhite SE that I love, so I decided to get this Kindle for travel purposes. The battery life isn’t as great as my Paperwhite, but it still lasts me a while with daily reading! It fits perfectly in my hands and makes reading very comfortable. The only thing it is missing is the warm light option, but that is not a deal breaker for me. If you are looking for a lightweight and comfortable Kindle, this is the one for you." —Christine Heath

Get it from Amazon for $109.99 (available in black and matcha, and with or without an ad lock screen). 

This comes with hoops, pre-printed patterns, thread, needles, and a guide. 

Promising review: "I used to do embroidery when I was in sixth grade, and now I have decided to pick it up again and do it with my mom. She loved the surprise. This kit has helped me a lot in remembering and learning new stitches." —Reyna B

Get it from Amazon for $20.98 (available in three sets).

Promising review: "This is such an amazing creation. You can tell the illustrator put in SO MUCH WORK into researching the Tay universe and capturing absolutely every detail possible of her entire career. I gasped at the 'No, it's Becky' reference! A job very well done. I am so happy I purchased this!!" —Alexia Pitman

I bought this kit ahead of attending The Eras Tour and would recommend also buying an additional letter set. For reasons I cannot explain, this one doesn't come with any vowels. 😅 However, the rubbery beads are perfect and very easy to slide onto the clear string that comes with the kit. I loved adding the gold star and circle dividers to add some extra pizzazz to my bracelets. The small scissors in the kit were also great for cutting the string with ease. They were rather soothing to craft, and I had a blast sharing them with other fans at the concert. Definitely get it!

Promising review: "I received this kit yesterday, and so far my friend and I have made five bracelets — one anklet and a necklace. Would 10/10 recommend getting one of these kits for yourself, a friend, or someone with a birthday coming up!" —Gail

Galison has tons of summer puzzles if you're looking to stay on-theme! And, if you're ready to commit to puzzling as your new hobby you should absolutely snag a puzzle board! This one can hold up to 1,000 pieces, has six sorting trays and a cover.

Basically, instead of adding the color to these, you draw lines to create images within the colors. Fun! Pair it with these fabulous black fine-point pens for $9.99 on Amazon to complete the gift.

Promising review: "Kendra Norton’s beautiful art books, Reverse Coloring books, have changed my world! My whole life, I thought I was not creative and, therefore, had zero artistic ability. Now this has become my favorite form of artistic expression. I turn on music and/or an audiobook and allow myself to go for an adventure outside of my mind, beyond my mind, if you will. This has become my favorite way to process through difficult emotions and experiences I’m working through." —K. DeWitt

Coco Wyo is a TikTok-famous brand known for creating adorable, easy-to-color books! I own Coco's Cozy Corner coloring book and love using it to unwind after a chaotic day of chasing around my toddlers. 

Promising review: "Love this book so much. It is paper, so expect the markers to bleed, but I put a separate page behind so it doesn’t. The pages are not double-sided, so that helps as well. I’m excited to get another book when I finish this one! There is so many pictures in here!" —Jenna E.

Get a set of 40 from Amazon for $29.99+ (also available in sets of 60 or 120).

Promising review: "Bought this as soon as I got the email that it dropped on Amazon! Love this series and will continue to purchase them. Was it the most challenging puzzle? No, but that didn't take away from the fun of putting it together. Great artwork, wacky pieces, two posters, you just can't go wrong with a magic puzzle!" —Jennifer Lawton

This is one of many puzzles from the Magic Puzzle Company, so there are lots of other ~puzzling~ possibilities once this one's finished!

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 to 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 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

It comes with 6 sewing feet, a 3-piece needle set, a twin needle, 4 bobbins, a manual, and more.

Promising review (from a beginner): "So simple and easy to use and thread! I have three other machines that were given to me, but they are much too complicated for me. I saw a review on YouTube for this machine and absolutely fell in love with it. Buy it, you won't regret it." —Bodega Bwin

Promising review (from a sewing machine veteran): "Easy to thread, great selection of stitches. Over the years, I have gone through a few Singers. So this time I wanted to try Brother. I’m so happy I did! Definitely worth the price. It’s on the cheaper end and does well! My niece is 13, and it’s easy enough for her to start on as well." —tanya c

Get it from Amazon for $129.99+ (available in five bundle types).

Promising review: "Great beginner's deck! Original imagery, detailed guidance on the card including the meaning in the upright and the reverse, yes/no/maybe, the planet, the astrological sign, the Chakra, and more!" —Shawnna

This book is brand-new! So there are no reviews just yet. 

There are over 1,000 Spanish words and phrases to be found throughout the book, each with the correct pronunciation and definitions alongside them!

Promising review: "Not only is this introductory book beautifully put together, but the author also helps you to build your own beautiful style! She provides easy-to-follow guides and plenty of room to practice. Overall, she provides the tools a new hand lettering artist needs in their toolbox and references for different alphabet styles that I continuously look at to practice lettering. I’ve been practicing lettering for a while and have picked up a couple of books here and there to practice with, but this book really took my hand lettering to the next level, physically and with confidence. I also really appreciate that the author used good quality paper to practice on, as I’ve used other books with poor quality paper that has ruined some of my pens. Definitely recommend this to any and especially new hand letterers!" —Melissa

Each comes with 12 posters and the stickers to complete them, including beautiful iterations of a lighthouse in Maine and the Monaco Grand Prix.

Promising review: "I had never even heard of paint by stickers. I’m so glad I purchased it. It’s so nice to do and relaxing. And I love the travel posters that I’m making." —Patty Z

Reviewers also love using it to help kids relax.

Promising review: "This little cloud guy is adorable and squishy! His face is very sweet, and the color morphing is great. I really like it’s calming, and even if you don’t use it for meditation, it’s a cute night-light." —RgHound

There are 100 puzzles total, and four different levels of difficulty to tackle —each puzzle features a logic grid to help you solve it!

Promising review: "The puzzles are a lot of fun, but the characters, story lines, and other details take the Murdle experience to another level. I have no idea how the author came up with such creativity! 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

If you want to keep the fun going you can *also* snag Murdle: Volume 2 and Murdle: Volume 3 for more puzzling.

Promising review: "I absolutely LOVED this book from the creative activities to the photos of the art — chef's kiss!! The photos of the crafts and trinkets were so well thought out and just so visually appealing. The breakdown of each activity was also very easy to understand and insightful." —lepetit

The kit's three paint-by-number canvases include two landscapes and one portrait of Bob. They'll also get an instruction sheet and a mini book all about Bob!

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 and check out the coloring book version!

Each kit includes two wood carving blocks (one cherry and one basswood), a carving knife, sharpening supplies, a template, and three types of sandpaper.

Promising review: "The company is very supportive and their kit is great. It has everything you need to start working with wood. Additionally, I have really appreciated the professionalism and customer service received from them." —Sam

Promising review: "Came with all the gems 💎 and supplies needed to get this done! I only used one of the red sticky pads and hand-placed them one by one. It took me about a month and a half to complete because I did it on and off during my free time. It is truly therapeutic and good for mental health, and super satisfying when completed! 👍" —Allyssa Allison

Promising review: "The designs and colors are the same as shown on Amazon. Finished coasters sparkle, and the vibrant colors create eight very cute cats. There were plenty of beads to complete the project, and adhesion was excellent. Letters and numbers were sharp and easy to follow. I am delighted with these coasters." —PackLeaderJ

Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in five styles). 

Tina's House is a Sydney, Australia–based small business. 

Promising review: "Really cute kit to try punch needle crafts. I like that the kit came with everything I could need to complete the project, and the tools are of good quality. Fun and easy!" —Christie

Get it from Tina's House on Etsy for $51.66+ (available in three colors).

BuzzFeed Home and Garden Editor Sally Elshorafa has and loves this book! She said, "This book rules! There are SO MANY STICKERS of all sizes, so you never really run out of ways to use them. J'adore!"

Promising review: "The stickers are unique and beautiful. The pages on the back of the stickers are equally as stunning. Get it!" —k80

Get it from Amazon for $16.62 (also available in a second version).

Also check out a Taylor Swift Eras-inspired sticker book.

It has 25 projects that'll each take less than 30 minutes to complete. Heads up that you'll need to grab a watercolor paint set, too.

Promising review: "This workbook is perfection. So well made and explained for beginners in the world of watercolor. So entertaining yet challenging for more advanced watercolor enthusiasts. I ordered this book and some new watercolors to practice with, and from the moment I opened it, I was obsessed. I absolutely love Sarah’s designs. As someone who hasn’t painted in years and has little experience, I found this book very helpful. It was so easy for me to start painting again and remember how much joy I feel while I am doing so. Its instructions, tips, and stunning color combinations definitely helped awaken my creativity a little more each day. 10 out of 10! 🎨🫶🏼" —Ale

There's enough clay to make 20 projects. Make It Real is a small business that sells kid-friendly art kits. 

Promising review: "This mini pottery wheel was great for my daughter, and we had a blast playing with it. It was a bit of a learning curve at first, but we figured it out. I wish the pottery we made could be bigger. Maybe this is just a beginner's kind of device, but it sparked my interest so much that I want to get something larger now and do some real pottery. Overall, it was worth it." —Jason Custodio

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in two styles). 

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