Do you love model building? From classic trains to intricate miniature cities, I've curated top-notch places for you to visit, books to read, and communities to join.

Photography is something I have recently taken a passion for. Here's my must haves to ensure any photo opportunity is successful!

My husband and I recently got a record player and we've loved finding good albums to listen to on vinyl! So here's my list of albums that are worth listening to on vinyl. Some of these we have, and some of them are on our list!

Want to explore the colorful, chirpy world of birds? Here's my list of essential tips to make your bird-watching journey an unforgettable experience.

We love to plan a game night with family and friends. Sometimes, it is just a spontaneous moment where we break out the games and choose what to play. Grab some snacks, drinks and you will laugh and have a great time while in your own home!

I'm not going to lie. I would rather stay home and play games. Daytime is for going out and night time is for being cozy, wrapped up in blankets with the dogs, eating good food and playing games.

I'm constantly listening to music, whether at work, in the car or just around the house. I listen to a variety of music from pop, folk, rock to musicals and even children's music (but I'll spare you my recommendation on The Wiggles 😂)

Because first impressions count! From an eclectic selection of designs that celebrate nature, gardening, to ballet, meditation, soccer, yoga and so much more, there's a journal (or planner) for that.

Whether you’re trying to lure teens away from their screens or just want a break from saying “no” to snacks every 10 minutes... these are the board games that actually bring everyone to the table. I’ve played (and survived) these with kids of all ages, and they’ve become our go-to picks for belly laughs, light strategy, and the occasional overly dramatic win. If you’ve got a loud, lovable crew like mine, these are the games worth keeping within arm’s reach.

I love sewing and if you want to get me something I’d love for the festive season there are all kinds of ideas here! Are you looking Hubby? You could use these to get your loved one some sewing Christmas gifts 🎁

Its not always easy buying gifts, especially for men. Let me give you recommendations for things I have, use, and offer as an option for the person in your life!

Here's some of the things that I want to give a try as a possible hobby or get back into doing. As an empty nester, I have more time on my hands and these all look fun. Ideally the goal is to try each one and then find one that I really like.

I love to DIY…cards, gifts, beauty products, cleaning products, stuff for the office & house…you nameit! Here are my best DIY Ideas for gifts, school, beauty & more

This is what I recommend/use for my guitars. Mainly Telecaster and Stratocaster.

Games I like to play during my free time! I also included gaming accessories!

I get tired of seeing the same old things recommended so I did some work and put together a list of unique items that I really think any lady would love ✨

If you’re starting out, here are the tools I use and recommend. 🎨

All my sewing recommendations, from materials I use to fabrics I am loving, tools and equipment recs and more. I’ve been sewing for years, and have also received all the advice and sewing expertise from my mom, so I’ll share her wisdom as well! If you’re new to sewing or a pro, hopefully these recs help you along the way.

Who didn’t love the 80’s and 90’s?? Here are some of my favorite throwbacks from my childhood from toys to food and drinks that are currently still available.

As an artist and art lover lover and enthusiast, I believe that paintings are the epitome of creativity and a beautiful form of expressing an important story or narrative. With these recommendations, I share not just art pieces in frames but things that are heartwarming for me and things that just SPARK emotions and warmth and excitement in me :) I hope you enjoy looking at these masterpieces as I enjoyed curating this list for you!

Professionally approved and industry standard tools and products performers use. Many of these are things I personally relied on during tour and on Broadway. 🎭

Okay so this is a small fandom and whenever I am looking for some merch, I have to search a lot, so I want this to be a space where the fans can find the best and all kinds of skipbeat merch, yayy!!

Do you need some background noise or some company? These are my essayist picks on the topics of the strange and unusual!

Legos from so many different collections that just so happen to be in my own. These are my top rated collection must haves

What I've found is actually useful when at a festival! I'm not a makeup person, so if that's something you're into, there might be some extra items you'll need

These are some of my favorite anime ranging from action to romance and everything in between.

This curated list showcases my most beloved crafting tools and supplies, each chosen for their versatility, reliability, and ability to inspire endless creation. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just starting your artistic journey, these items are sure to become trusty companions in your imaginative endeavors.

all my faves released in 2025 ‼️‼️ (yes i love female artists)

Markers, pens, brushes, and paper for creating beautiful handlettering art!

I'm a crochet Queen 👸This is what i would recommend to make crochet go smoother for beginners 🫶

If you’re not familiar: An "analog bag" is a tote or carryall bag filled with non-digital items for screen-free activities. The goal is to help people engage in hands-on hobbies to combat digital fatigue.

Here are a few ideas of fun activities you can do instead of getting sucked into scrolling on your phone all day! (Guilty)

Un espacio dedicado a historias cinematográficas capaces de conmover, inspirar y despertar profundas emociones. Estas películas destacan por sus narrativas intensas, personajes memorables y situaciones que invitan a reflexionar sobre el amor, la vida, la superación y los vínculos humanos. Aquí encontrarás producciones que logran conectar con el espectador a nivel emocional, dejando mensajes significativos y experiencias cinematográficas inolvidables que permanecen en la memoria mucho después de terminar la historia. 💫📽️

I love the outdoors. Hunting and fishing are two of my favorite hobbies. It’s hunting season and these are some of my must haves.

As an Etsy seller and avid crafter, I’ve tested countless tools and supplies, and these are the ones that truly elevate your DIY projects. From portable Cricut machines to sticker papers, holographic overlays, and magnet sheets, these are the products I rely on to create professional-quality crafts that sell and wow customers. Perfect for makers, small business owners, or anyone who loves creative, polished projects.

Crystals help with energy flow. I recommend you find your local crystal shop when purchasing crystals. Sometimes you need to hold it in your hand to see if that crystal is a good match with you. Every crystal is different, so holding one moonstone might feel different than holding another one.

The things that a chronic class skipper likes to take to class

I'm a self-taught artist. These are some of the different supplies and places that have inspired my creative works.

Here’s a list of all the items my golfing fiancé has approved! A majority of these I gifted him a while back and he continues to use to this day!

Ok I'm obsessed with Rose Quartz (along with Amethyst is one of my favourite crystals). Rose quartz properties are linked to unconditional love, emotional healing, inner calm, and strengthening self-worth. It's a supporter of your journey that helps open your heart gently. If you feel the pull, let it support you in your journey. 💗 Use it by keeping it close (desk, bedside, or on you) as a gentle reminder to soften and stay grounded. Clean it by rinsing with water, smoke (like incense), or leaving it under moonlight. Avoid harsh sunlight for long periods.

As a crocheter, it was hard to decide which items to make to bring to my markets that would sell! Here are some of the crowd favorites that I have brought to my markets. I always suggest having a variety of items in different price ranges to appeal to all customers. While bringing larger more expensive items may feel intimidating, I have had great success with selling some of those items as they are unique and stand out vs. other tables/booths.

I paint kindness rocks and am building a platform that will change how people view painted rocks, and how art can impact others. Rock painting is an art niche that really took off during covid when people were cooped up inside but longed for that human connection. Artists painted messages of inspiration & hope and left them “hidden in plain sight”. That niche has steadily grown over the years with no signs of slowing down. Rock painting is affordable, accessible and lets artists share their art with others (on the sly).

Being fortyish, and having Peter Pan syndrome. I love to occupy my time with individual brain activities! I am a dreamer and a Mystic so I love to color and read as well! Activity books are my favorite because it lets you explore sides that you never would about yourself!

I've been sewing for over a decade, I've had a lot of different tools and set ups during this time. Here's my top recommendations from my experience so you can jump in without as much trial and error! Happy sewing!

The best stocking stuffer ideas that are both fun and creative! Whether you're shopping for a quiet mind or a rambunctious friend, this group of gifts will make your holiday shopping easy!

Whimsical Small Businesses I love and recommend 💖 Love adding magic into my life while shopping locally! A lot of these businesses are artists, crafters, and makers. Please be kind when placing orders especially since these are usually owned by the same person crafting the items. Hopefully you will be able to shop and gift those you love some of these high quality, sustainable and/or handmade items! Happy Holidays ❄️

Dive into epic adventures, challenge your strategic prowess, and banish boredom. From suspenseful mysteries to laugh-out-loud party games, discover a world of entertainment that turns every moment into a thrilling tabletop experience. Elevate your game nights and bid farewell to boredom with our handpicked selection!

I've created my favorite board and regular games that make our family nights unforgettable. These games bring us together, spark laughter, and create lasting memories. Check out my top picks within my list and find your next family game night favorite!

These items are for fans of board and card games, such as Monopoly or a special deck for solitaire.

As someone who loves to plan and journal, here are the tools that I use in my planning routine right now!

These are the supplies I reach for over and over when I want to create. I love mixing textures, colors, and unexpected materials, and each item on this list helps me layer, play, and explore without rules. From paints and papers to the tools that keep everything together, these are the tried-and-true favorites that make mixed media fun, messy, and endlessly inspiring.

Journals, creative resets, self care as an artist/designer

Every month new board games come out which expand beyond the traditional games of monopoly, checkers and Risk, and in many ways are more complex. Board games have become one of my favorite past times with friends and family and this list includes several of my favorites. If you're looking for something new for your next get together with friends or family board game night, look no further than this list!

Want to start a new hobby but don't know what you want to do? Here's a list of random hobbies you could try at home! 😁 Scroll down and find cute materials for you next new hobby!

Honestly, watching these movies feels like a warm hug when I'm totally drained. They don’t just make me laugh out loud, their energy is genuinely contagious and makes my worries vanish.

The gifts that will earn you the best gift giver title! All of my favorite things I've gotten for myself &/or family and friends over the years

The materials I use to create my graphite and charcoal drawings.

Everyone and their mother loves stained glass pieces, though it costs SO MUCH. This is a GREAT alternative!!! You can make glass mosaic out of any broken plates or stained glass or even windows!! There is no limit to what you can do with mosaic!! You can mosaic nearly everything!! Tables, chairs, mailboxes, water bottles, backslash, windowpanes. There's so many possibilities.

🎄 Shopping for your husband doesn’t have to be stressful—this list rounds up the best Christmas must-haves he’ll actually love. From practical everyday essentials to fun surprises he never knew he needed, these gifts are perfect for making him feel appreciated this holiday season.

I LOVE Anime! 👏 I have been watching anime since I was little, getting my first taste by watching Sailor Moon after school for years 😂 and Dragonball, Naruto- you know, the classics 👏❤️✨🫶 My love for Anime has only grown and I’ll spend as much time as you want going over all the different animes 🥰 I have watched pretty much every genre and man- the people who create the stories, the animators, everyone part of each series are all so incredibly talented 👏🏆 and I feel like they need to be celebrated more ❤️♥️

Who says luxuries have to be expensive… these are are a few things I've purchased recently or are on my wish list of things that just make life a little more fun or a little easier, without spending a ton of money.

This list is full of options for gifting a yarn lover in your life! I’ll add a variety of gift ideas to choose from!

A beginners guide for a musical journey through the cult albums of the late 60's and early 70's.

With any occasions I like to give presents that are very useful and I have find several items that I feel like any men would appreciate, This gifts are great for the dad or brother or any special guys in your life.

There are way too mamy classic RPGs on PC to list here but I'll try to show some restraint.

When you need to get some culture from your sofa, here's a list for you of international TV shows:German, Italian, Spanish, French, Korean, Portuguese and Indian series.

I love oracle decks because they can really shed light on what you should be doing and focusing your energy on. I personally own all of these and recommend all of them for different reasons.

The holidays are among us. And that means it's time to rave about my favorite small businesses in Chicago. But don't worry, these small businesses are around all year long. :)

As a millennial myself, I love an item that brings me back to my childhood. The 90s were peak everything except fashion LOL. If you're looking for good gift ideas for your millennial friends that they'll cherish in a special, nostalgia sort of way, here are my top recommendations. Please note that any Amazon links I share are affiliate links where I earn a small commission percentage of sales.

For one reason or another, I keep coming back to these same videos a couple times a year! From a full-time YouTube video editor who is obsessed with YouTube, enjoy this random mix of amazing vlogs, music, commentary, education, and video essays!

some fun hobbies to spend less time doom scrolling

Do you need to buy anything on this list? Well I can't make you, but it would be gneiss. Check out my list of 20 rocks and minerals that would be a great addition to anyones collection, whether you're just starting if you're a certified rockhound. Check it out!

Looking for the best Lego sets to buy? Whether you’re shopping for kids, adults, or collectors, I’ve put together a curated list of my favorite Lego sets that are trending right now. From classic Lego kits to exclusive limited-edition builds and must-have collectibles, there’s something here for every type of builder. This list includes Lego sets for beginners, challenging builds for advanced creators, and gift-worthy options perfect for birthdays, holidays, and special occasions.

Looking to make your Nintendo Switch experience extra relaxing? This cozy gamer guide is all about creating the perfect setup for calm, feel-good play sessions. I’ll share my favorite must-have accessories that make handheld gaming more comfortable—from grips and cases to cute storage options—as well as a curated list of the best cozy games on Switch, perfect for slow mornings, winding down at night, or escaping into a comforting world. Whether you love farming sims, puzzle adventures, or wholesome story-driven games, this guide will help you turn your Nintendo Switch into your ultimate cozy companion.

Because if people aren’t laughing AND fighting over your white elephant gift, what’s the point!? From hilarious crowd-pleasers to inappropriate/offensive, to funny but practical- you'll find a ton of gift ideas for different white elephant gatherings.

Fav Disney finds — From ears to shirts to your everyday park must haves!

Female oriented drama shows and movies

From hooks to sewing tools, needles, and anything I use to crochet or knit

If you are crafty and use a cricut machine, these are my must have items when using mine!

I love listening to music, but honestly it’s more likely for me to get ear worms stuck in my head now that I’m older than 30. So here’s a list of songs in my life that I either have to ban or just not listen to on 30x repeat. They’ve been categorized with levels of discomfort. If you enjoy any of these, I don’t want to put a damper on your fun, but please do it away from me. Or give me some sound-blocking headphones. I promise I will bite less if you do 😆

These are the sets that I had the most fun and/or were the most enjoyable to put together. I've added a couple of wishful thinking sets that I can't wait to build as well.

Have been watching anime since I was a kid! These are good for both avid anime fans and those who are looking to dip their toes into the genre of entertainment

Get ready to turn up the volume! This board highlights the best concert venues in Denver for every kind of music lover—from legendary spots to intimate indie stages and electric downtown arenas. Discover where to catch unforgettable live shows, enjoy great acoustics, and soak up Denver’s dynamic music scene. Let the music take you there! 🎶✨

Whether you're looking to launch a small business or just want a fun, creative outlet, sublimation is a super satisfying way to design and personalize everything from mugs to shirts to tumblers. I’ve put together this list of the exact products I used (and recommend!) when I got started. These are tools that work for both hobbyists and side hustlers alike—just be aware that sublimation isn’t the cheapest craft to start, but it's 100% worth it if you love making custom, high-quality items. If you're curious about what you'll actually need to get going, this list is here to help you hit the ground running with confidence.

I like gaming no matter if it's for the vibes, the coziness, the adventures, puzzle-solving, or the combat.This list contains all my favourite games, PC/PS/Nintendo Switch, single-player, and some co-op.

Hobbies that you can pick up easily, forget about, move on & come back to 😆🤟🏻

My favorite sewing notions to use for quilting and bag making that make projects seamless.

This is my recommendations for coloring books and supplies if you want to get fully immersed into ColorTok (aka: the coloring community)

Big fan of the cozy girl lifestyle here! I love to keep my mind and my hands busy and away from anxiety, and these are a few things I love to do, and things I want to do! Enjoy!

I am a grandma in my 20's, so here all the things you need to start your crochet journey plus some of my favorite patterns

the Pokemon franchise has some of the best music in video game history! here are all my favourite themes, and their composers!

I try and avoid buying mystery things too much because I like to know I'll like what I get. Sometimes, though, you just need that element of suprise! I buy pins mostly of cute animals and my fandoms. I hope you like what you see on this list!! I've separated them according to what website they're on (I tried to find good deals!).

Batman has been a favorite super hero since May 1939. He is still out there taking out the villains! Young and old love to collect Batman items!

I recently started refinishing/flipping furniture! Through some trial and error i think I've finally nailed down the absolute essentials for starting this hobby. All of these are a MUST to have on hand!