I play board games occasionally and probably learn a new one once a month thanks to one of my closest friends, so when I think about what’s important for a board game, I think about the one night a month I get to play it. I’m a big fan of Root, I love Flamecraft, and…
DIY Yarn Wall: Easy Storage for Your Yarn Stash
It’s official, my hubs and I have conquered yet another DIY! Most of the DIY projects end up on my motherhood blog because they’re, well, more themed towards motherhood and kids—but, I think yarn being the feature of this, I wanted to put it on the Hobby Mom to love!! Let’s get into how we…
A Camper’s Guide to Poinsett State Park in Wedgefield, South Carolina
When we first got the camper back in April, there was one campground I had my eyes on: Poinsett State Park in Wedgefield, SC. For some reason, the picturesque views and abundance of trails seemed like the perfect stay for my family of five. While I’d adventured throughout the state parks of South Carolina (and…
Buttery French Bread Garlic Knots (That You’ll Obsess Over)
This recipe was pulled together on accident while making our usual French Bread (what we now use 24/7 as sandwich bread) and usually, we would use the second loaf for garlic bread – but this time, I wanted to do something different!! And so, the french bread garlic knots were born. Also, we’re absolutely obsessed…
“This Chick is Two” A Chicken-Themed 2nd Birthday Party
If there’s one thing I’m absolutely obsessed with, it’s throwing a birthday party that’s themed based on something my littles ones love in the moment. Sure, it could be considered slightly extra, but, honestly, I don’t go all out and they absolutely love it. Have you ever seen a toddler light up surrounded by what…
Is Coloring a Hobby? Here’s What to Know
Maybe you spend an hour or so coloring each day – or maybe you’re just thinking about it at the moment. Either way, you might be wondering “is coloring a hobby?“ First of all, yes, coloring is a hobby. If coloring is done regularly in your free time or “leisure time” and you enjoy it…
7+ Botanical Paint by Numbers Kits to Try Today
Are you interested in painting but realize that your skill level is not quite there to create something from scratch? You’re not alone. Luckily, the world has created plenty of options for painters that are not quite so talented in painting and you can find them in pretty much any style you want! My personal…
21 Hand Embroidery Patterns for Beginners
When you’re just starting out with any hobby, you need a kit or guide that matches your skill level. It’s just an extra benefit when it doesn’t feel boring and you actually get to enjoy the first steps of your new-found hobby. The same goes for embroidery, which is why we hand-picked our favorite hand-embroidery…
28 Mom Hobbies You Can Start in 2026
2026 is the year of starting hobbies for moms – myself included. The question is, what type of hobby should we start? Of course, earning a little extra money can be an excellent motivator for choosing the right hobby, but ideally, you’ll pick a hobby that is actually interesting to you – and not just…
21 Mom Journal Prompts to Feel More Confident
You’ve decided to start – or continue – your journaling journey but you’ve run out of prompts to get you started. Well, luckily, we’re here to help! Feeling insecure as a mom is normal, honestly, it’s more common than it should be (considering how amazing we are). That’s why the first set of journaling prompts…