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How to Get into the Holiday Spirit in a Sunny City
Even without snow and fireplaces, here are some ways to feel the Christmas vibes.
Things No One Tells You About Gardening
Bloom where you’re planted, indeed.
Crochet Your Way to a Boost in Self-Confidence
This small business owner believes crafting is about a whole lot more than a tangible finished product.
Tips for Discovering Fulfilling Pursuits Outside of Work
Participating in enjoyable pastimes in your personal life will fend off burnout at work, increase your sense of fulfillment, and contribute to your overall health.
Immersed in Imperfection: The Thrill of Learning a New Language
Insights from Jhumpa Lahiri’s book 'In Other Words'
The Joys of Keeping a Commonplace Book
A historical method for collecting things you love
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If You Want to Learn to Knit, Don’t Start with a Scarf
Advice for newbies from a crafter with nearly a decade’s worth of experience
Cultivating Meaningful Connection with a Victorian-Era Parlor Game
Having fun with Proust’s Questionnaire
Writing Letters: A Meditative Hobby
Enjoying the process of writing out one's thoughts
Old-Fashioned Scrapbooking As an Artistic Style of Memory-Keeping
Tips for getting started on this hobby
Five Textile Projects for Beginners to Get Crafty at Home
Break out the sewing supplies!
Lessons from Quarantine: Learning How to Do What I’m Bad At
I had already done enough of the things I’m good at
Why It's Good to Try (and Be Bad At) New Hobbies
Struggling at knitting or painting might be the key to increased self-efficacy.
10 Perfect ‘Little House on the Prairie’–Inspired Hobbies You Oughta Try This Fall
If Laura Ingalls Wilder were a Millennial, this would be her go-to list of homespun pleasures.
Audrey Hepburn’s Favorite ‘Workout’ Should Be Reason Enough for You to Try It
But here are all the reasons why you should take up ballet as an adult.
Belle Would Totally Be Friends With These 10 Book-Loving Instagrammers, and So Would You
These women know there are few things in life more satisfying than a good book.
10 Old-School Hobbies That Are Cool Again
Trading screen time for these old-school pastimes never looked so good . . . until now.