43 Genius Things Under $40 That Make Being At Home Way More Fun

If there’s one thing many of us have learned, it’s that cabin fever can reach levels you never dreamed possible. In a revelation that’s not at all surprising, making the rounds from your bedroom to your kitchen to your living room, and then starting all over again can get pretty… boring. So to add a little kick to your weekends and your day-to-day, I’ve rounded up some genius things that make being home more fun. Now, last I checked, putting a roller coaster in at your place is a fairly expensive endeavor, so I left that off, and to make things even more wallet-friendly, I’ve kept everything under $40.

A lot of the things you’ll find on this list are designed to upgrade the entertainment factor, which is why I’ve dug around on Amazon for games that have won huge fan followings (because there’s nothing better than cultivating a little healthy competition on Saturday nights.) And for my weekend warriors out there, I’ve included items that’ll make you feel productive in your down time, like a kombucha brewing kit that comes with everything you need to get started, including the actual yeast that gives you all those belly-friendly probiotics. And because we could all do with a little less stress these days, this list wouldn’t be complete without some tools to help you relax and unwind. (Hello, camping hammock you can string between two trees in the backyard.)

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