I'm a self appointed knitting junkie! I picked up the hobby when I first started homeschooling. I needed something to do during my downtime when my kiddo was occupied. I didn't want to spend that 20minutes during speech therapy or 45 minutes during dance class mindlessly scrolling on my phone. So I taught myself to knit and 4 years later I'm absolutely in love! These are some of my go to items.

Step into the world of extraordinary creativity with our list of boundary-pushing innovative art installations! These installations will challenge your perspective, provoke thought and leave you in awe.

Explore my selection of hobby products tailored to adults seeking creative pastimes. Find the perfect tools to enrich your leisure time and explore new passions. It's time to create!

I am a singer that married a musician! Music is a huge part of our lives. I mainly listen to gospel & Christian music, and recently I've gotten into Lo-Fi music as well. I also love Disney soundtracks and Christmas albums. Here are some of my favorites!

Shopping on Etsy should be considered a hobby. It may not be in terms of normalcy, but I decided it is one and decided, why not share the wealth of unique items I come across when I spend hours scrolling through this site! It never ceases to amaze me, the things I find on there! Plus, the ability to support small businesses is something I believe in strongly! I'm constantly adding to this list so feel free to check back regularly for new items added!

The best gifts for bird lovers in 2026: Birdfy smart bird feeder cameras, Nocs binoculars, a Squirrel Buster feeder, a Coveside window feeder, backyard bird puzzles and a chickadee crochet kit. Gifts for birders and backyard bird watchers, from $14. Partnerships disclosed.

Bob Ross is one of our all time favorite artists! His teaching style greatly influenced the way we teach our own classes! Find everything Bob Ross here, materials, videos and more!

Countdown to Christmas, horse-lover style! 🎄🐎 These horse-themed advent calendars are the perfect way to add a little equestrian magic to your holiday season — whether you’re gifting to a rider, a kiddo, or treating yourself to something festive. From cute toy figurines to horse-care surprises and even edible goodies, there’s a little joy behind every door.

My go-to crochet and knitting essentials that I actually use for my own cozy projects. These tools are perfect for quick, beginner-friendly patterns like potholders, dishcloths, and simple gifts. I use these exact items when I’m making my crochet projects for My Tasteful Threads.

With most of us addicted to our screens, we all need activities and crafts that will stimulate our brain and save us from mindless doomscrolling! I hope these recommendations help you to find a new craft or activity that you love!

I love having friends over for a chill pizza-and-board-games night, so here are the games I've found over the years that people keep loving and coming back just to play them! Hope it’s helpful

Whether you’re watching solo or with the whole family, this list will keep your holiday spirit shining bright. This is a great combination of my wish list and movies I have seen or will rewatch this holiday season! Disney Plus has a ton of classics everyone will love! Let me know of any great ones I'm missing!

My favorite tools and yarn to use for crocheting!

I’m 25 and yes I still want Minnie Ears

If you’re into scrapbook, junk journaling or any type of journaling these are my favorite stationary to make this activity just a little bit more fun 💌✨

If you’re anything like me, one game night is never enough…so I went a little wild and pulled together a haul that covers every mood. Murder mysteries, deduction challenges, fast-paced party games, and even a little retro chaos. Whether you want strategy, silliness, or something your teens will actually agree to play, this collection’s got it. Perfect for family nights, friend hangouts, or just adding to your shelf so you can say “yeah, I’ve got a game for that."

Etsy is my first stop when I am buying gifts for family and friends. I love supporting small businesses, and adore unique, handmade goods. If you want to make sure you're buying someone a gift they don't already have, check out this list! If you stopped by this board and saw the preschool tee board, I am sad to report I noticed the shops I recommended, also sold Pro-Trump/MAGA apparel, and thus can no longer recommend the shops or items.

My favorite brands and craft supplies for scrapbooking, making mini albums and other paper crafts. Some of these may be affiliate links and I may earn a small commission after purchase.

This list is for your pottery studio at home, Small or big you will find it here!

As a music blogger, I know what makes an immersive album, but having the right physical packaging can take that to a whole new level. These are some of my favorite K-Pop albums when we're talking about the physical product, inclusions, and aesthetics! I might earn a small commission if you make a purchase with one of these links - thank you for your support <3

I'm someone who's seen every Star Wars movie and spin-off ever made. I've carefully curated this collection of the most Christmas-y Star Wars items out there. Luckily none of these objects reside in a galaxy far far away, they can all be delivered right to your home, just in time for the holidays. From charming ornaments, holiday-spirit housewares, and cozy Christmas clothing, there's something here to delight any member of a Star Wars loving family.

Here are some thoughtful and whimsical Halloween themed gifts to put a boo basket together for your loved ones!

Started my first garden last spring and killed every single seedling within two weeks. Soggy soil, leggy stems, mystery mold. I almost gave up and just bought grocery store herbs forever. After a full season of trial and error, these are the kits, lights, and supplies that finally got something green and alive out of my dirt. If you're a total beginner who's already failed once or is terrified of failing, start here before planting season hits.

These are all gifts I have received and they are some of my favorite and most memorable things I have gotten. I always tell everyone to not spend a lot of money on me so they have gotten creative finding me amazing things that are affordable for all.

These are some of my favorites and most memorable board games I've played. As someone who has played all kinds of board games since the age of 20 when I could really buy my own and not just random ones family buy. This list is a combination of my personal collection combined with board games ive played that stood out to me and loved from game nights with my friends who are also big board game nerds.

I hope you enjoy this curated collection that dives deep into the heart of my personal viewing history, sharing the shows that have left an indelible mark on my heart and mind. This list is more than just a compilation; it's a journey through the comforting embrace of my favorite shows that have been like friends in times of need, the captivating draw of one-season wonders that left me wanting more, and the nostalgic warmth of childhood classics that shaped my early love for television.

The best places to find and download free public domain vintage ephemera. Most of these sites offer unrestricted usage but be sure to check terms.

This is a fun and easy DIY magnet to create, especially if you love the ocean, beach, and seashells. It is a perfect craft for most ages and will require adult supervision for younger kids. Have fun! ****Note I am an Amazon Affiliate and will earn a small commission off of Amazon purchases.****

Being with a LEO is a whole different world. Hopefully I can recommed a few things that might help you!

Hey there 👋 I'm a practicing mural painter in MI. Starting with brush to canvas, then eventually having the opportunity to practice doing bigger projects on store front windows. Over the years I have tried a plethora of products and can't wait to share what I've learned along the way! 🎨

I didn’t know that coloring was going to be a hobby for me but it has been the best decision I have made! I look forward to taking a few minutes at the end of my night to color. I love exploring new colors and markers(ask my husband and they all look the same), finding new coloring books and learning new techniques. I like watching the picture finally come together and I am always so proud after every one I color. I hope you love these recs as much as I do✨

I journal every single day. These are the items I use most in my journaling.

Shows that you can rewatch multiple times and never get sick of. These shows are the ones that make you watch multiple episodes in one sitting either because they are such an easy watch or you need to watch what happens next!

My random playlist of girls night out to worshipping and family dance parties.

I’ve been a musician for 30 years. These are my favorite music items, accessories and tips!

I used to be a TA and specialized in printmaking! For anyone looking to get into printmaking or has tried printmaking and is ready to start creating a mini-studio at home :)

Craft night just got serious — these are the machines, presses, and supplies makers reach for again and again. Heads up: some links may earn me a commission.

The best Star Wars gifts for 2026: a Darth Vader helmet popcorn maker, lightsaber salt and pepper mills, a Mandalorian coffee maker, Mandalorian and Wookiee cookie cookbooks, a Death Star puzzle, Grogu socks and a Stance box set, Kitsch pillowcases, Diamond Art Club kits and a vintage Tatooine tee. Gifts for dads, kids and lifelong fans, from $8. Partnerships disclosed.

Galentine's Day is one of my favorite traditions, when my closest friends come over in pajamas for face masks, snacks, and way too much laughing. After hosting it for years, I have found the pampering treats, snack pieces, and games that make the night feel special without much effort. Tell me how you celebrate your best friends in the comments! (This list contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.)

You spend twenty minutes arranging flowers and then watch them slowly drift into a sad clump in the center of the vase. Tape grids look terrible, chicken wire is a pain, and those cheap foam blocks crumble everywhere. If you actually like arranging flowers at home but hate fighting gravity every time, this is the lineup that finally solved it. Took me two full seasons of trial and error so you can skip straight to the good stuff.

I started doing hand embroidery about three years ago as a way to keep my hands busy but try and distract my mind. Really, it was something I could do while I watched TV without feeling like I was absolutely rotting. Since then, I've branched out to custom projects like aprons, napkins, sweatshirts, and more. These are my favorite products, and a lot of what helped me get started.

A handpicked collection of films that made me laugh, reflect, cry a little (or a lot), and feel more alive. Real gems, no fluff.

Printmaking is a never-ending adventure. There are always more tools that you can experiment with! Here are some that I have started collecting after just over 3 years of printmaking.

New to Formula 1, or shopping for someone who is? This starter pack covers the essentials: the shows and books that explain the sport, the best way to watch every race, team gear for race weekend, and LEGO builds of real F1 cars.

As someone who mostly watches Old Hollywood movies and shows these are my favorites, I will add in my favorite recent shows as well

A collection of Australian made TV shows that gained popularity in the United States. A collection of enjoyable watches, with recommendations for all ages.

Before I was a mom I loved to craft and make art. Now it’s a little harder to find the spare time so here are some quick crafts.

Top-rated parts, upgrades and accessories for Toyota 5th Gen 4Runners (2010–2024). Perfect for off-road, daily driver mods, and accessories that enhance function and style.

Cabbage worms were shredding my broccoli and kale faster than I could pick them off. I spent two full seasons hand-squishing caterpillars before I figured out the barrier approach. This list is for backyard vegetable gardeners who are tired of sharing their harvest with every moth and beetle in the zip code. Took me a lot of trial and error so you can skip straight to what works.

Things that your can gift that special someone for them to do or for you to do together! My personal favorites are the craft sets, they let your inner child out and spark your creative side!

These are my top must-haves for crocheters and amigurumi makers! It includes items that I personally love using and whole-heartedly recommend as a crochet designer since 2011.

When my son joined his fraternity at the College of Charleston, I finally learned what reveal week really means, baskets on baskets, each one a clue. These are the sweet little gifts I would tuck into a reveal week basket for a Big, cute, useful, and easy to match to any chapter.

The foundation of so many beautiful macrame pieces! These are the wooden elements I reach for constantly - from sturdy dowel rods that hold weight beautifully to those perfect wooden O-rings that add such a polished touch. I've tested plenty of wooden beads and findings over the past year, and these are the ones that consistently deliver on quality without breaking the budget. Whether you're creating wall hangings, plant hangers, or getting into jewelry-style macrame, having reliable wooden components makes all the difference.

I bet your collection is oversaturated with rock albums. No problem with that, except you're missing out! Here are the pop albums your record collection is crying for.

Stickers for those of us radicalized by common decency. We prefer our drinks without ICE, didn't vote for a king, thanks, and smash the patriarchy for daily exercise.

If your sewing room has turned into a tangled mess of thread buried in drawers and shoeboxes, and you waste ten minutes hunting for the right shade of blue every single project, this list is what finally fixed my chaos. I went from digging through plastic bags of tangled bobbins to walking into my craft room and seeing every color lined up like a paint palette. Whether you sew daily or quilt on weekends, grab these before your next big project turns into another scavenger hunt.

Family game night used to end in tears or boredom. Either the questions were so easy the adults zoned out, or so hard the kids gave up after two rounds. If you've got a mixed-age household and you're tired of someone always feeling left out, this is everything I tested over the past year that actually kept the whole table engaged. Grab a few before the holidays sneak up on you.

Beginner junk journaling and scrapbooks recs!! I use all of these for creating spreads in my notebook weekly

Hanukkah Photo Cards and greeting cards designed by myself and fellow designers

Video essays that’ll make you say ‘just one more’ until it’s suddenly 3AM.🖱️🎬😅

The songs that will make you get the work done, dance and sing along - all of them are on this list. I've been listening to kpop since as far as i can remember myself 😭 here are the songs that are the best to defeat procrastination!

Nashville based watercolorist and instructor. This is where I would start if you want to begin playing with paint.

Halloween can be a hard season for Christians, but with the things from these lists it can be wonderful for you and your kids while still praising our Lord and Savior.

I find the best gifts for the people who have it all are things that are personalized. So many of these finds are things that can be made personal to fit whoever you are buying for.

A roundup of my favorite purchases from our school PTO fundraisers and events.

This list has some great items for planner lovers! I love the Happy Planner range, their stuff is excellent quality. I have also listed my own planner items which are my favourite designs from my Etsy shop. I recommend them because I made them and a lot of love went into illustrating the art and thinking of how to put the designs together to be both functional and aesthetic. My designs come in 5 different planner sizes.

I prefer cozy games and hobbies that are relaxing and don't cause too much stress or anxiety since I have enough of that in my life already.

I love fonts and use them for creating products and websites

Finding the right lighting for your crafting space can make a world of difference. If you're tired of not being able to see your project and you don't want anymore surprises, try some of these craft lighting options. This list showcases some of the best options available, from LED desk lamps to hands-free neck lights. Whether you're working on detailed projects or need bright, natural light for color accuracy, these lighting solutions will help you create with ease and precision.

All the things that make yarn crafts easier and more fun

Here are a bunch of my favorite pieces of media! Don't judge too harshly, i'm a sucker for nostalgia

A collection of my top RPG adventures: from tactical grid‑based brain burners to the legendary worlds of Final Fantasy. These are the games that always give me a critical hit of nostalgia, boost my XP in joy, and keep my backlog permanently over‑encumbered in the best way! I hope you can love them just as much as I do <3

Here are my favorite supplies and tools for creating coastal-inspired oil paintings, especially oysters, water, shells, and soft light effects. These are products I actually use or would recommend to beginner and intermediate artists who want a beautiful, painterly studio setup without feeling overwhelmed.

All of my favorites for painting banners, from brushes to paint to paper- you name it, and it's on this list! Looking for the perfect full-coverage paint while staying within budget, or the perfect lettering brush? This list has it all!

All the products I, as a lover of gouache, use when working on a gouache piece! 🎨

My Charlotte favs I love doing with my little one. All family friendly activities to do in Queen City. And some activities for just Mama💕

it is finally fall so here are lots of art stuff that have been making my creative life so productive! these are my fav things that keep me going when im pulling long nights finishing up projects (while also watching gilmore girls)

As a Lego lover since a kid these sets are some of the coolest in my opinion, and my favorites. They also make amazing gifts! There’s so many varieties, to choose from. I would recommend legos for all ages, as they make something for everybody to enjoy. These sets are more centered towards adults!

I'm sick of resorting to doom scrolling when I am bored. But it's hard to find other ways to use my time sometimes. Here, I have created a list of some of the things I have been finding joy in lately when I'm feeling bored.

I love being creative and I think everyone should be a little creative once in a while, so here's a list of hobbies to try out!

I consider myself a music festival vet! This list of music festival must haves must be studied!

Here are vintage retro paper dolls from television shows in the 1960s and 1970s. The costumes are usually pretty colorful, funky and sometimes wacky. I've tried to include actual vintage items, not reproductions made for laser printing or PDFs. Have fun with these vintage memories!

Every week looked like a crime scene — appointments bleeding into each other, no visual separation between work and personal stuff, and I kept missing things because my planner was just walls of identical handwriting. If you're someone who's tried color coding with pens but still can't scan your week at a glance, this is the washi tape system I built over two years of trial and error. Grab what speaks to your planning style before the new year sneaks up on you.

These are the lego sets that I consider to be more decoration/display piece than toy and that would look amazing on bookshelves, desks, windowsills etc. Please drop a like if you find something you like :)

The best part of owning a Ford Bronco is all the ways you can customize and accessorize it! Here are some of my favorite purchases for my 2023 Bronco.

All shows I have seen and would recommend. Your fun, fast guide to must-watch theatre shows—discover dazzling dramas, musicals, and comedies lighting up the stage! 🎭✨

These are guaranteed to make your game night a success. I’ve tested and loved every single one of these.

Transform favorite memories into heartfelt, handmade treasures with easy at-home photo crafts. Personalize spaces and delight loved ones with DIY projects like photo magnets, custom ornaments, and unique photo-transferred décor that turn snapshots into lasting keepsakes. Here are several DIY photo craft ideas to try at home: Custom Photo Magnets & Jewelry: Print photos on sturdy paper, cut to size, and glue onto magnets for the fridge. Alternatively, create double-sided photo necklaces or charms for a unique, wearable keepsake. Photo Transfer Candles & Glass Blocks: Use packing tape or sticker paper to transfer personal images onto glass surfaces, creating personalized candles or decorative blocks in under 5 minutes. Explosion Box & Memory Album: Create an "explosion box" from cardstock that unfolds to reveal hidden photos and notes. Similarly, assemble DIY photo albums or collages for a personalized gift. Decorated Photo Frames: Enhance a simple frame by gluing on items like buttons, seashells, or beads from special trips to add a 3D, personal touch.

Things I've bought as gifts, or for myself from Menkind. A lot of time they were bought for father's day, but otherwise — just for fun.

Sitting through a 90-minute budget review without something in your hands is a special kind of torture. If you're the person who clicks pens, shreds napkins, or bounces your leg until your coworker gives you the look, this list is what finally saved me. Took a lot of awkward desk drawers full of duds to land on these.

If you are wanting to start making beautiful handmade polymer clay jewelry pieces and don't know where to start.. this list is for you boo!

Staring at another generic Target shelf wondering why your apartment looks like everyone else's? Yeah, that was me for years — buying the same mass-produced wall art and candles as literally every other person on my block. Took me about 14 failed Pinterest attempts and one very ugly hot glue incident before I found kits that actually produce things worth displaying. If you're someone who wants handmade-looking decor but doesn't have time to source 47 separate supplies, scroll through before your next impulse buy at HomeGoods.

During or after a panic attack, when I want to drink tea, settle down with some crochet, or lay in bed and play some games these bands help me relax. These musical options have gentle or little to no vocals. The calming riffs help soothe anxiety and lift you from stressful moods. I've included my favorite album or playlist for each recommendation.

Warning! This list contains spoilers. 💖 I love a good slow-burn romance. Some of my favorite TV shows feature characters that take a bit of time (and drama) to fall for each other. Here are all-time favorites! Note: this list contains affiliate and cashback links.

Everything you need to start your coloring adventure is here!

Know someone who can’t go five minutes without cracking a joke? Or someone who is constantly swearing and has a potty mouth? This list is full of hilarious, unexpected, and slightly ridiculous gag gifts. These gifts are perfect for their birthdays, white elephant parties, or just because they make you laugh.

I love pointed pen calligraphy and sometimes dabble into brush lettering or just experimental contemporary writing. This list provides you with the basics to start and evolve your calligraphy practice - from pen to paper to tutorials. Happy scribbling!

Some affordable, fun mods for the 4th-gen 4Runner that add personality, function, or both. None of these are over-the-top builds — just simple upgrades that make daily driving and weekend adventures a little better. Most of these are on my own short list and will be going on my 4Runner soon.