If you are an ADHD babe like yours truly, you know what it is like to hyper-fixate on hobbies. It can be a rush finding something that you are super interested in and just going with the flow. So, I have put together a collection of my favorite hobbies that I have tried and that stuck with me the longest.

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.

I spend a lot of time looking for new fonts to try out as part of my design work. I think font makes all the difference in projects whether you're working on a tshirt design, website, or flyer! These fonts are some of my current favorites (keep an eye on my profile for new lists as I look around more and new fonts release).

I love these Bridgerton-inspired cross stitch patterns—they’re romantic, elegant, and full of that regency charm. If you enjoy soft florals, vintage vibes, and a little drama, these are such beautiful pieces to stitch.

If you love Minecraft as much as I do, especially the thrill of digging up treasure, then you’re in for a treat! This curated list is packed with pixel-perfect gems, coins, and magical potions that are perfect for creating DIY loot boxes and hours of imaginative play. Whether your kids are crafting their own adventures or building the ultimate treasure chest, these Minecraft-inspired items bring the game to life. I’ve also included some of my favorite creative resources to help you level up the fun!

Finding hobbies as an adult can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! These are my favorite creative hobbies that keep me inspired and relaxed. From hands-on activities like pottery and painting to cozy hobbies like puzzles and baking, this list has everything you need to spark creativity and romanticize your life.

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.

Plants bring me joy. I thoroughly enjoying caring for them and watching them grow. Here’s some things that help me do just that.

My craft room looked like a fabric store exploded. Ribbons tangled around buttons, thread spools rolling off shelves, and I could never find the right color when I actually needed it. If you're a crafter who spends more time searching for supplies than actually making things, this is the setup that got everything into one rolling cart and gave me my table back. Took me two years of failed bins and baskets to land on these, so save yourself the headache.

As someone who works at a quilting shop, here are a few necessities that make sewing a lot easier!

Friday rolls around and everyone's posting group dinner pics while you're standing in your kitchen wondering if cereal counts as a meal. Been there — spent months dreading solo weekends before I accidentally built a routine that made me start turning down plans. If you're someone who feels guilty about staying in or just doesn't know what to do with yourself after 7pm, this is the exact stuff that flipped the script for me.

Staring at wilted tomatoes wondering if you overwatered or underwatered is the worst guessing game. If you've killed more plants than you've harvested and you're tired of winging it, this is the gear that turned my brown thumb green. Took me three seasons of dead basil to figure this out so you don't have to.

I'm a sucker for a good game night, it's such a fun and underrated way to spend time with friends and family. There are so many different vibes a game night can give. You can be ultra competitive, play get-to-know-you card games, or simply play just for a good laugh

I read Tarot for a living! Here are some of my favorite decks - find a new fave for yourself!

journaling doesn't have to be a boring hobby! here are some tools and ideas to level up your journal/scrapbook game! the most important tool is your creativity and these supplies will help you elevate your journal and make it YOURS! have fun!!

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

Etsy can yield some interesting collectibles, secondhand stuff, and downright unusual items (and I am always curious to know how much something is worth (aren't you?) 😉) Here's what's up for grabs online: everything from merchandise for iconic brands (like Coca Cola and Disney), to movie props, celebrity signatures, rare and unusual plants, mushroom lamps, ugly pillows, unusual candles, and more. Note: These lists may contain affiliate links, which means that I may receive a commission (at no charge to you) if you make a purchase using these links.

Some of my favorite creative minds across multiple mediums: film, photography, painting, music, graphic design, fashion styling, art direction, and more! This is one of my hyperfixations lol! And also what I got my degree in so 🤷🏼‍♀️

cozy fall essentials and thoughtful little surprises he’ll actually use. Perfect for making his spooky season special!

Is life handing you a big pile of shiitake? Do you just need a feel good escape from life for a couple of hours? I feel you. Here are some of the ones that make me feel better and hopefully will for you too. 🫶

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

A few nostalgic items from past decades. Mostly 80s and 90s but a few older too.

Settle in with your favorite person, pour a drink, and grab some snacks, these are my favorite two-player games for a cozy night in. From competitive showdowns to cooperative adventures, there’s something here for every kind of couple.

Gifts are sometimes hard to come up with. These are my favorite gift ideas that I have gifted and have gotten excellent value from. :) *This list contains Amazon affiliate links at no extra cost to you

These are some of the tools and supplies that help with embroidery projects, from setup to finishing. Having the right essentials on hand makes the process smoother and helps produce better results.

As a person who's incapable of living without creating and takes Junk Journaling/Scrapbooking very seriously, I feel obliged to share my personal favorite supplies on this list 🩷🩷

Crochet goodies that make crafting easier 🧶🧵✨

Shopping for a needlepoint lover? 🪡 This gift list is filled with thoughtful finds for stitchers, from beautiful canvases and colorful threads to fun accessories and little extras that make every stitching session even better. Whether you're shopping for a seasoned stitcher or someone just getting started, these picks are sure to inspire their next project!

As a photographer, these are all the things I use and recommend. Many of these things stay in my camera bag for every event! This list includes camera equipment, accessories, and other things I have found over the years

A compilation of pretty much all the games I play on switch, most of them are super relaxing, cozy, and anti anxiety inducing 😊💝 (some you may think are incorrectly labeled, that's okay! A lot have mixed gameplay styles and I just did my best to give them a category)

A collection of my favorite Disney finds on Etsy from stickers to wearables! Looking for even more Disney content? Visit me on Instagram @emilyeverafter55

Tv shows I wish had unlimited episodes. Today there are so many options on television that it’s hard to find anything. This list is just a few shows that I can spend hours watching!

I’m a huge fan of stickers and I love to journal specifically kpop journalling and decoing!! I’m here to share some of my favorites!!

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.

Everything you need to survive the final leg of the parlay.

In my opinion, one of the best ways to spend time together with friends and family! Some options for all age groups

I’m a lifelong STAR WARS fan who grew up watching the prequels. Here’s a list of some of my favourite merchandise from a Galaxy far, far away…

I've made similar list for Indonesian, and I think it'll be helpful for my fellow international friends to acces cheaper art supplies with decent quality for beginners, and especially for those goods which could be shipped world wide. Though our standards for beginner and student grade may differ, I hope it'll be a lil help for you

Everything a beginner needs to start crocheting with confidence. From beginner-friendly hooks and yarn to must-have tools and accessories, these are the supplies I had when I first started. Perfect for learning the basics, practicing new stitches, and creating your first handmade projects.

One of my favourite activities to do with friends is to get together for a games night. I play in 3 separate rpg campaigns on a regular basis. These are some of the games and rpgs that I enjoy most. And some dice, because shiny math rocks!

I’m a sucker for Halloween, but I don’t usually go do anything. Typically I hyper-fixate over what I want to be ALL YEAR, then go run errands in costume all day and play video games at home the rest of the night. Anyway, here are some of my past costumes with item links and future costume plans with item links!

My kid asked for a rock tumbler for his birthday two years ago and the first one we bought was louder than a lawnmower and polished exactly nothing. We tried three different models before landing on a setup that actually works. Now he tumbles rocks from every hike, polishes them up, and hands them out to teachers, neighbors, and basically anyone who stands still long enough. If your kid is rock-obsessed and you want a tumbler that won't collect dust after a week, this is the lineup that stuck.

I've been healing my inner child lately 💕 and here are my favorite ways I have been doing just that. This is a list of games and toys that I have gotten recently that I'm obsessed with

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.

I love journaling, so I wanted to share a few of the things I use to journal (on a budget) with.

my favourite albums and songs, i prefer listening to this while driving or heading out

I've been a fan of farming simulation games for a long time, and was introduced to them thanks to the Harvest Moon series. These games are my personal favorite farming simulations, and ones that I keep going back to time and time again to escape the real world.

These are my all-time favorites — the sci-fi classics that still hold up decades later, the Broken Lizard movies I can quote end to end, and absurdist satires that get more accurate every year. This is the stuff I actually rewatch, and I've seen every one of them way too many times.

Every December we'd argue about what to watch, someone would fall asleep, and the popcorn was always stale by movie two. This year I built out a whole system with ranking charts, cozy gear, and snack stations that turned our chaotic movie nights into the one tradition nobody wants to skip. If your family needs a reason to put the phones down and actually hang out together, grab these before the holiday rush clears shelves.

The Best Open World and Role-Playing Games

As a self-taught artist, I've spent many happy hours exploring YouTube, books, and online shops in search of inspiring artists, great learning resources, and affordable art supplies. These are the creators, books, courses, and products that have genuinely helped me on my creative journey. I hope they'll inspire you too.

Everything you need to create your one of a kind felt frames.

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!

here’s a list of musicals that i have watched and loved so much that i have had over a one week phase hyper fixating over it. warning: this is my opinion and if you disagree than that’s fine with me

There's nothing like a night in with friends creating cute girly things. My friends and I are always looking for new crafts to do together while we catch up on life. These are a few of my current favorites.

I have been a cosplayer since 2012! I have had so many trials of building costumes, wigs and props to full armor there’s a lot of exploration and experimentation with this hobby! Here is some tips and tricks in my list!! Everything I use (or wish I had sooner) for cosplaying—from beginner basics to full slay transformation. This is your glow-up starter pack ✨ we got all sorts wig stuff what I use on stage how I build variety!

the little things that accompany me through journaling, memoir edits, and late-night writing sessions.

I LOVE creating projects with my cricut machine!! I would love to share some ideas and tips to help inspire you to also get started and learn how to make something great with your machine!

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

This is all of my go-to stuff for live performance and studio recording. We're a two person band on a budget, but we like to get the good stuff where and when we can.

I'm a huge Diamond painting fan! I've been in this hobby for years. I think the products on my list are must haves for an easier experience with Diamond painting. My list has Storage,pens,trays and more!

Gift ideas for the guys on my list, from whiskey nights to garage projects to dressing a little sharper. Everything here is practical enough to get used and nice enough to feel like a real gift.

As a mixed-media artist, gold mediums are the focus, the moment, and the spark of my work, and here are some of my favorite mediums after so much trial and error! They're timeless, elegant, and give my work it's signature look. This list contains affiliate links, I may earn a small commission that supports me if you purchase through them, at no extra cost to you.

My favorite cross stitch supplies that I keep reaching for

Everything I used to set up my raised garden beds, from beginner-friendly gardening tools and soil essentials to watering supplies, gloves, plant supports, and outdoor favorites that made the process easier and more enjoyable.

Its spooky season! I'm saying this as if I don't watch horror all the time, its my absolute favourite film genre and its always so much better when they ace a soundtrack. A lot of older horror movies have some absolute gems and I always pay so much attention to the music used. Here are some of my favourites…

A guide to my favorite lures, lines, rods, reels, and other helpful equipment!

Great finds for the guys whether looking for a gift or just because. I often struggle to think of great gift ideas for my husband. These are my proven winners…his favorites over the years and a look at what he has stashed in the toolbox. 🧰

BIG NEWS for the chronically online. As someone who has been on TikTok for every chapter, this is my personal collection of the biggest updates, random internet moments, and “wait, did that actually happen?” stories I can remember from this year. Basically a recap for anyone who blinked and missed a season of the internet.

Every single project started with ten minutes of pawing through a ziplock bag of tangled bobbins, pulling thread tails apart, and squinting at colors that all looked the same under bad lighting. If you've ever threaded the wrong shade of blue into your machine and didn't notice until three seams in — this list is for anyone who sews regularly and is tired of the chaos eating into actual creative time. Took me a full year of frustration before I finally sorted this out.

These are shops that I have ordered from (or possibly bought from at a market if they are local) and feel I can vouch are actually good shops, run by real people.

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.

I had a phase where I played a TON of indie RPGMaker games! Mostly horror ones. I hope you find something you love here!! Please check the content warnings for each game. Most of these games have remastered paid versions now, but you can play the original translated versions for free still!

A collection of things that sometimes serve a purpose- and sometimes serve no real purpose other than joy. Sometimes impractical, eccentric, and a little excessive, but that’s exactly the point. Each item is a reminder that not everything has to be necessary to be worth having. Sometimes the pull of the strange, shiny, or delightfully absurd is reason enough. This list celebrates impulse, curiosity, and the thrill of owning what you don’t need but absolutely wanted.

If your group has that one player who stares at the board for 15 minutes deciding whether to trade a sheep for wheat, you know the pain. Game nights that start at 7 and somehow end at midnight because nobody can make a decision. This list is for the host who loves board games but dreads the slow spiral into boredom. Took me two years of hosting weekly game nights to land on the stuff that actually keeps things moving.

A curated mix of binge-worthy true crime documentaries, must-watch TV shows, cozy comfort movies, and creators I can watch on repeat. Perfect for when you want something thrilling — or just something comforting.

When you are new to watercolors, it can be so overwhelming figuring out what to invest in. Always remember that the best isn't always the most expensive, try supplies out and see what works for you! Here are some things that you can get to have the full quality experience with watercolors!

Here are some smaller artists who may have slipped under your radar. You might not know who they are yet but trust me (i'm a music reviewer) you'll want to! Plus if you like them now you'll have bragging rights when they get even bigger. These all fall into the indie and pop genre, enjoy.

Calling all Elder Millennials! Or anyone who prefers their hobbies indoors! Check out these curated lists for my favorite hobbies and crafts for those of us who need to recharge our social batteries inside!

This is the freshwater fishing gear I actually take to the lake and the river, from my Ugly Stik GX2 combo, St. Croix Triumph rod, and Shimano Sedona reel to the braid, fluorocarbon, Senkos, Rapalas, and spinners I keep re-tying. Add the pliers, net, fish grip, polarized Costas, headlamp, waders, and YETI cooler, and this is exactly the kit I'd buy again for bass, trout, and panfish.

These are my favorite journaling supplies! I like to use the softcovers for my junk journaling, and I like hardcovers for writing-style journaling! I will add to this list as I gather more favorites that are tried and tested!

From scrapbooking, to puff paint shirts, all the way to summer crafts with the kids. This list is the one you need

How do you maximize your DND experience? But getting shiny math rocks, fancy dice towers, and a dunce cap for your dramatic D20.

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 :)

I have been designing my art studio/craft room and finding storage solutions, furniture, and work space items to support all my creative pursuits. Sharing some of the inspiration I have found.

Must have tools, resources and accessories for artists who use ProCreate on iPad!

Somewhere between the third diaper blowout and the hundredth episode of Bluey, you forgot you used to have hobbies. Real ones. With silence and everything. This list is for the parent who occasionally locks the bathroom door just to breathe — here's how to reclaim tiny pockets of yourself without guilt or a babysitter budget.

As a family of Pokemon nerds, these are all fun gifts that aren't just games or cards. This list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them—at no extra cost to you.

I am absolutely eager handed! Crochet, knitting, drawing, beading, sewing, you name it! Here is just a dip into some interesting hobbies!

Perfect if you’re brand new to digital art. These tools helped me when I first started, and I still love how easy and beginner-friendly they are.

for all my mahjong beginners and lovers, here are some of my faves of the game from tiles to storage!

My personal favorite whimsical fantasy films! This list will likely grow with time. I have WAY too many movies to recommend, so be sure to keep this list bookmarked to see updates!

Everything you need to start a bullet journal, from dotted notebooks to brush pens and stencils — all on Amazon. Perfect for Kissimmee, Poinciana, and Orlando planners who want to get organized, track goals, and get creative on those rainy Central Florida afternoons.

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

I’m convinced I was an elf in my previous life because I love Christmas that much. Every year I search for hours to find the perfect ornament that makes me think of each of my kids & friends. This list contains quirky & fun ornaments for everyone in your life! Full transparency, As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases from Amazon. That does not increase the price for you & I only recommend things I have purchased or will purchase

I've been running a handmade business for 6 years and use these vinyl crafting tools and supplies regularly. This list includes my recommended cutting machines, cutting mats, vinyl, heat presses, weeding tools, and other vinyl personalization essentials that I use for custom clothing, gifts, decals, signs, and small business orders.

Grandpa-approved gifts under $30 — practical, cosy and a little bit fun, from warm layers to clever gadgets he will actually use in 2026.

It started with one weird bird on my fire escape last March. I Googled it, bought cheap binoculars, and three months later I had a life list, a vest with too many pockets, and strong opinions about warblers. If you've been looking for a hobby that gets you outside without requiring athleticism or coordination — steal my gear list before migration season starts.

You spent an hour on a handmade card and it still looks like a kindergarten project. The lettering smears, the ink looks dull on dark cardstock, and somehow your friend's Hallmark card from the gas station still wins. This list is for the crafter who wants their handmade stuff to actually look polished. Took me two years and a drawer full of dried-out metallic pens to narrow it down.

Streaming services are getting SO expensive, and these companies are using our money to harm others. I deleted all my streaming services, and I'm starting a DVD collection!! Here are some of the ones I have or am going to get. These could be a good start for you too!

Every holiday dinner ends the same way. Someone suggests a trivia game, the kids get bored after two rounds because the questions are impossible, and grandma checks out because she doesn't know any pop culture answers. Took me three Christmases and a pile of returned games to find ones that genuinely keep a mixed-age group laughing and competing. If your family gatherings need something better than arguing over the TV remote, scroll through before your next get-together.