10 Things to Distract You from the American Election

There’s no escaping it. No matter where you turn, the US election has weaseled its way into every facet of our daily lives and we’re pretty tired of it. Yes, it’s important. Yes, you should vote. Yes, the future of humanity might depend on it. Yes, to all of this.

But we all need a break, don’t we?

So in the spirit of sanity, we found a few things to distract you from the haircuts, the email scandals, the superdelegates, and the rest of it. Whether you’re residing in America-land or not, we hope these can remind you of better things and brighter days.

1. Plan your trip to Canada, or New Zealand, or Italy, or Norway, or Brazil… on your newly skinned laptop.

2. Turn off CNN and sip some warm, calming, chai tea.

3. Escape the debates by building a pillow fort. A really zen pillow fort.

4. Instead of building walls, decorate walls. (We have some artwork for that).

5. Imagine cool, calming ocean noises while you snuggle under this duvet cover. Also great for the aforementioned pillow fort.

6. Let this sunset iPhone case take you to a happier place.

7. This freedom-flavored travel mug can accompany you on some adventures. Adventures that take you away from politicians, and closer to beaches.

8. Plot your own world domination in this hardcover journal.

9. Is election-mania still too close? Eat your feelings, then pack your bags and escape it with this drawstring bag.

10. And finally, put on this graphic tee and daydream of some places that are far, far, far, far away.