@jserhal Welcome to the Ex and congrats on your upcoming quit.
I quit after 50 years of smoking and many attempts at quitting. When I found the Ex, learned how to quit for the first time and how invaluable support was for me on this journey to become an Ex. A big part of quitting is creating new associations to replace smoking. There's where you plan comes into play. This link is a great place to learn about tools, cravings and creating those associations. It's also educating yourself about nicotine addiction plays a big role in a successful quit.
https://www.becomeanex.org/guides/
We're here to support you, so reach out anytime we can help. Join many of us on taking the Daily Pledge. It's a great way to stay on track one day at a time.
I'm not a crafts person. Here are some more ideas for you.
100 Things to do instead of smoke - EX Community
I used Sour Patch Kids and chewing on straws. To keep busy and distracted, I walked, did work around the house, spent time on the Ex, spent time with my dog (pets are great quit buddies), kept something in my car to read and played video games. Walking is a great way to refocus your thoughts and get an added boost of dopamine lost when quitting.
Stay busy and stay close. Look forward to celebrating with you on the 28th!
Barb
