These fun and nostalgic activities will help you rediscover your inner child.
Here are 15 intentional hobbies worth trying as an adultand you don’t even have to leave your house.
Gardening
Its no secret were a fan of gardening here atBetter Homes & Gardens.
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Its a practical, mindful, and timeless hobby with a handful of mental and physical benefits.
Plus, its super versatile!
It can also feed into other hobbies, such as cooking and flower arranging.
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Baking
You dont need a sweet tooth to enjoy baking as a hobby (although it certainly helps).
Theres something joyously intuitive about carefully following a recipe and producing something delicious to share with family and friends.
Youll be delighted at how simple and satisfying the process is once you get the hang of it.
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If the #adultcoloring content hasnt hit your FYP yet, it’s worth exploring.
Videos provide inspiration, tutorials, and product recommendations to get you started.
Embroidery
Embroidery is the hobby for you if you love detailed, intricate handiwork projects.
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Use it to add detail to clothing and accessories, create artwork, or evenmake your own embroidery journal.
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From blankets to stuffed animals to decor and more, there are endless possibilities with this fun handiwork hobby.
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Refinishing Furniture
If meticuloushandiwork hobbiesarent your thing, perhaps refinishing furniture will be more up your alley.
(Maybe you even have some lying around your house!)
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DIY Decor
Along the same lines, DIY decor is a natural hobby for interior design enthusiasts.
Its all about using bright, fun colors and hand-painted accents to rediscover your inner child.
In 2025, everyone will let their inner child shine.
Your space is officially your canvas, it reads.
Its a wholesome way to preserve memories and lose yourself in a therapeutic and relaxing process.
you could even try digital scrapbooking if printing photos feels too much work.
(Although we have to advocate for crafting the physical scrapbookstheres nothing like it.)
Magazine Collaging
Similarly, were officially calling thatmagazine collagingis making a comeback in 2025.
Cooking From Scratch
Making homemade meals is one of those hobbies that doubles as a practical life skill.
The key to enjoying cooking as a hobby is removing the pressurefocus on creating something delicious with your hands.
Enjoy the process without worrying too much about the final result.
A pen, a blank journal, and a little creativity are all you need.
Puzzles
Heres one for the logical thinkers!
Theres nothing like agood puzzleto clear your mind.
Throw on your favorite music, podcast, or TV show and start putting the pieces together.
