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850+ ways to beat boredom
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What’s a girl to do? Well, we’ve got more than 850 ideas…
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Perfect for…an afternoon in the kitchen
What you need: Sugar, flour—you know, the usualWhat’s better than a cupcake? A cupcake that’s so cute, you kinda sorta really can’t bring yourself to eat it. Well. Almost.Bake Me I’m Yours… Cupcake Fun, $12, amazon.com
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Perfect for…15 minutes after school
What you need: A jump ropeSometimes ya just need to blow off a little steam. Grab the jump rope that’s been languishing in the garage, pick a rhyme and hop to it, hunnie!
Anna Banana: 101 Jump Rope Rhymes, $8, amazon.com
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Perfect for…your next sleepover
What you need: Your cosmetics bagBobbi Brown is pretty much the be-all and end-all of natural makeup, making her our role model for easy, everyday looks we can totally pull off. But this beauty bible is way more than a how-to manual. Sit back and soak it in, glamazons!
Bobbi Brown Beauty Rules, $17, amazon.com
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Perfect for…a rainy day
What you need: A deck of cardsBetween the covers of this book are easy-to-follow instructions for more than 350 card games. Some are simple—solitaire, anyone?—while others we’re betting you’ve never even heard of before.
Ultimate Books of Card Games, $15, amazon.com
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Perfect for…a babysitting gig
What you need: A captive audienceNot aspiring to be the next David Copperfield? No sweat. This book is perfect for beginners since it’s packed with thousands of illustrations that show ya how 300 different tricks are pulled off. Rabbit and hat not included.
Mark Wilson’s Complete Course in Magic, $14, amazon.com
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Perfect for…getting creative on the weekend
What you need: A pile of art suppliesArt class at school inspiring ya to get crafty on your own time? Pick up this book for an easy intro class to all sorts of different art techniques, from painting to papermaking to pro-quality collages.
Art Lab for Kids, $16, amazon.com
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Perfect for…Sunday night R&R
What you need: A bottle of nail polish removerThis Klutz book is an oldie but a goodie. Now that nail art is totally in vogue, we’re digging detailed DIYS…but sometimes we’re clueless about how to do them! Follow this guide and you’ll have ‘em down in a snap.
Nail Art, $15, amazon.com
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