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What would you get for bored 14 year old self isolating?

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Thisisnotnormal69 · 14/09/2020 20:33

My 14 year old sister (big age gap!) is having to self isolate for two weeks in her boarding school dorm as one of them has tested positive. Any idea for relatively inexpensive things I could send to keep her/them entertained??

Games, activities, food, etc?

Thanks! Smile

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LupinsNotLilys · 14/09/2020 20:38

Something crafty? Paint by numbers? Felting (you can make stuffed toys) sequin art?

Thisisnotnormal69 · 14/09/2020 20:40

Anyone know good companies than do pick n mix that isn’t awful value for money?

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Thisisnotnormal69 · 14/09/2020 20:40

@LupinsNotLilys

Something crafty? Paint by numbers? Felting (you can make stuffed toys) sequin art?
Thanks will look these up!
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thatwouldbeanecumenicalmatter · 14/09/2020 20:47

A mini dolls house kit (they're like a mini bedroom or lodge with led lights), sounds babyish but if you have a look on Amazon there's loads for about £15, the glue in them is rubbish, so worth buying a slow-ish setting super glue. The mini, tiny tin versions are super sweet but I glued myself, to myself, more times than I care to remember Grin

Diamond picture kit, you use a 'dabber' to pick up tiny rhinestones to stick on a self adhesive numbered picture.

inforapennyinforapug · 14/09/2020 20:47

I used sweetzy for sweets during lockdown! Those mindfulness colouring books are often quite cheap. UNO? Cross stitch? A big 1000 piece jigsaw?

SimpleComforts · 14/09/2020 20:48

Steam vouchers

LionLily · 14/09/2020 20:55

Yes, the mini dolls house kits are quite popular amongst dd and her friends, they spent a lot of lockdown comparing their constructions. They also worked on these little kind of 'fairy environments' which look a little like terrariums.
Rock painting and hiding (once they're allowed out). This would be a great ongoing project if the school has grounds. Paint the rock or pebble and then seal it with a clear varnish. This has become a big thing in our town.
The diamanté picture thing - ours have been making key rings, zip hangers and things to give as birthday presents etc.
Giant knitting kits, there are plenty of tutorials online.

mollibu · 14/09/2020 20:58

I got a pick n mix from Sweetzy! I think it was £10 for a kilogram and the sweets were lovely.

Thisisnotnormal69 · 14/09/2020 22:33

Thank you all, these are really great suggestions!

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Leeds2 · 14/09/2020 23:29

Rubik's cube.
Pack of cards, and a rule book for card games for one player.
Cross stitch kit.
Suduko/wordsearch/crossword book.
Delivery of a pack of Krispy Kreme doughnuts!
Sachets of different flavour hot chocolates.
New tracksuit, or loungewear for daytime.
Lush bath bomb or shower gel.

feliciabirthgiver · 14/09/2020 23:48

Audible subscription?

lakesidefall · 14/09/2020 23:51

The mini tins are really good for a crafty teen, but as @thatwouldbeanecumenicalmatter says you need to buy better glue.

AlwaysLatte · 14/09/2020 23:56

My son absolutely adores the Sherpa hoodie I bought him a year or so agO

Snug Rug The Eskimo Blanket Hoodie Sweatshirt Hooded Blankets Super Soft Warm Premium Sherpa Fleece – Oversized Adults One Size Fits All Unisex Mens Women Hoody Jumper Sweater https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Z85SVX6/ref=cmswwrcppapiii_8t.xFbPBTKWY6

SparklingLime · 14/09/2020 23:57

Mini USB disco light:

tinc.co.uk/products/mini-usb-boogie-light-micro-usb-lightning

Stocked in WHS.

tinselvestsparklepants · 15/09/2020 00:00

Audible and a modern cross stitch kit (more the 'what would Beyoncé do' motto kind than 'home sweet home') mind and hands occupied.

Thisisnotnormal69 · 15/09/2020 01:12

You lot are great, thank you!!

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