
29 Things To Put An End To Your Search For A New Hobby
A beginner's guide to calligraphy because you're tired of the chicken-scratch handwriting on your ~fancy~ cards, and it's about time you have penmanship that actually screams, "Why yes, I *am* a sophisticated adult."
"The Secret Soup," a whimsical, colorful addition to the TikTok-famous Magic Puzzle series that has taken social media by storm. This isn't just any regular ol' puzzle but an adventure with optical illusions, a ton of Easter eggs, and a ~magical~ twist at the end! This has 1,000 pieces, so you'll certainly be occupied during your evenings at home.
A beginner's embroidery kit for adults, because you would love for your hands to have a task to do as you marathon the latest season of 90 Day Fiancé. And nothing says "relaxing night at home" like stitching a vase full of flowers as one of the characters on the show throws a real vase during an argument with their S.O.
A National Geographic geodes science kit that'll make for a ~smashing~ hobby. People, young and old alike, will have so much fun discovering the hidden beauty inside each and every unassuming rock.
A gorgeous pastel paint-by-number so you can create an artist-level masterpiece even if you're a complete painting novice. Time to open a museum in your honor — or, you know, you can display your works of art on your fridge like every other budding talent.
A copy of The Book of Myself: A Do-It-Yourself Autobiography in 201 Questions, perfect for recording those precious experiences and memories that have defined your life. This is a soothing activity to do on your night off if you're looking for something that is sure to bring a smile to your face.
A mushroom growing kit you can grow right there in the package, so you can add some earthy flavors to that meal you've got whippin' up in the kitchen. Your fresh pasta dish will now finally have that extra flavor kick it's been missing.
Or a beginner-friendly Click & Grow Indoor Herb Garden Kit — in other words, a smart garden so you can grow the plants you've always wanted, even if you live in a teensy tiny (and somewhat gloomy) apartment. You can select grow pods for cilantro, basil, lavender, wild strawberries, thyme, chili peppers, and more!
A small DIY cheese kit so you can learn how to make creamy, delicious batches of cheese in just half an hour — perfect for that date night dinner you plan on whippin' up.
A copy of Burn After Writing, a guided journal that has gone viral across all your fave social media platforms, thanks to the deep prompts and series of questions that help people truly examine their feelings in new and unique ways. Get ready to change your perspective — this book will help you view your life through a completely different lens.
A beginner's sushi-making kit to fulfill your nigiri dreams of making your own personalized sushi Every. Single. Night. Now you can experiment with all types of weird, creative flavors without having to deal with the waitress at your favorite Japanese spot side-eyeing you. Do you think honey goes with crab and avocado?? Time to find out.
A set of Shrinky Dinks sheets, because you've been looking for a craft hobby lately, and making tiny works of art is just about quirky enough to really get your attention. Pretty soon, you'll be making enough to start handing out cool lil' knick-knacks to all your friends. "You get a keychain! And you get a keychain!! EVERYONE GETS A KEYCHAIN!!!"
A beginner-friendly diamond painting coaster set to add a bit of ooh là là to your coffee table. You know what's better than colorful coasters? Sparkly colorful coasters! Time to order a pack (or two or three) ASAP.
A beginner-friendly vintage-style tarot deck that's so much cooler than a regular old deck thanks to the sophisticated design, large size, and nice weight. You're gonna be reading the future for everyone — from your neighbor to your cat.
The newest version of the (waterproof!) Kindle Paperwhite to carry an entire library's worth of books, so you're always entertained during that eight-hour flight, that poolside vacay, or just lounging around the couch as you wait for all your chronically late kids to finally get dressed to go out for the evening. You can even customize the covers and fonts so you can finally have the library of your dreams. 📖
PLUS a bright, oh-so-cheerful "Book Club" reading journal perfect for tracking all of your adventures and the characters you've met along the way. You can review up to 80 of your fave (or absolutely despised) books, load up on the details, and even complete reading challenges. The next time you're racking your brain tryna figure out the name of that one book you read with a dragon, all you need to do is thumb through this journal! And it even has bonus pages, like TBR lists and reading goals.
A ridiculously fun Tiki Toss ring game so you can flaunt your athletic ability and completely school all your friends when you debut this game at your next house party. This game is super-duper easy to set up and learn, so you can quickly teach your buddies and have an even easier time turning it into a proper drinking game.
A flower press kit to preserve a rose from the bouquet your special someone gave you. 🌹 Don't be surprised if you start saving any and every petal and leaf that catches your eye for scrapbooking, decorating, and gift wrapping.
Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking — the beloved cookbook that has cemented itself in the Cookbooks Hall of Fame. This'll teach you how to whip up pure, Italian recipes so authentically delicious, the local Nonna's will give you their stamp of approval. Some people spend all day thinking about the Roman Empire, you'll spend all day thinking about Roman ricotta.
Or Small Batch Bakes, a baking book with a bunch of delicious recipes that use a minimum amount of ingredients and equipment — perfect for those of you who wanna learn how to bake without dealing with the tons of extra dishes you definitely don't want to tackle on your night off. Plus, these tiny treats are great if you want a sweet snack, but don't want a bunch of leftovers taking up space in the fridge.
A DIY hot sauce making kit to help you experiment with 🔥🌶️ spice levels 🌶️🔥 and create the perfect sauce tailored to your palette. This comes with guided instructions and ingredients so you can get started on making delicious sauces right from your kitchen.
Wreck This Journal, a guided journal full of prompts such as "eat some candy and lick this page," and "poke holes in this page using a pencil." Write, shred, tear, and create by following the instructions, and allow it to guide you to throw caution to the wind and have fun wrecking everything.
A Stealth core trainer to turn core training into a game, so you can focus on beating your high score on games like "Speed Gliding" and "Galaxy Adventure" — instead of the burning of your abdomen.
A starter's weaving loom kit so you can create beautiful pastel tapestries, coasters, and bookmarks. Coziest. Hobby. Ever.
A spin and paint art set techinicallyyyyy made for kids, but trust me, you'll end up having way more fun with it than you thought. Plus, when you display your genius neon splatters on your wall, your dinner guests are gonna think you managed to get your hands on a real Jackson Pollock.
A unicorn slime-making kit so you and your kiddos can spend some quality time together crafting a big ol' glop of glittery slime.
A 5-pound bucket of Crayola Air Dry Clay because you've always wanted to try pottery, but actually taking classes and cleaning up the mess is... a lot. Instead, can just pull out this clay, shape it, and let it air dry — no oven or heavy cleaning required! After it dries, you can even paint it to make a truly unique work of art.
A string art kit so your hobby can generate some unique wall art that'll definitely impress your friends when they come over for dinner.
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