What should be on YOUR In Case Of Boredom List

Hi readers! As you might remember, I wrote an In Case Of Boredom post several months ago (if you're new to this blog, check it out here). Well, here's some stuff that should be on yours! (In no particular order, just so you know.)

• Note: always, always remember that you should never panic in the face of boredom.

• Tricky Triangle. This is a very fun puzzle game, in which there is a wooden triangle with several pegs in it. The object of the game is to jump each peg but one. Best time to use: anytime you need quick entertainment, such as while you're waiting for a parent to reach the front of a long, long line. Also good for long car trips/short plane rides if you're really persistent at puzzles and never quit until you figure it out.

How a Tricky Triangle game might start

Stuck? Here's a hint: if you can arrange your pegs into the position below, you've won!

Winning position

• Lots of origami paper. Learn the ancient art of origami! (At least, I think it's ancient.) It's fun, comes in different levels of difficulty, and is great to do with friends. Go here and here for two excellent instruction sites. Best time to use: there are some super-easy figures to fold, such as the frog and the lucky star. Have a boring class? You can easily make the star if you've got pre-cut paper strips, and the frog can be done with just a piece of rectangular paper. Just memorize the directions and fold away!

  

  Origami paper, probably available at your local craft store.

• A big ol' stack of books and magazines. Add a quiet, sunny corner, a comfy chair, and your favorite snack, and you've got instant non-boredom. Also works with an electronic reading device or an audiobook. Best time to use: On a bright but cold weekend, where you should be cleaning but want to relax. 

• A tablet of some kind. Play apps, text, and videochat with friends! Best time to use: when you've finished homework and chores but don't know what to do before bedtime. 

Now go out there and stop being bored! --Taryn