The Art of Hobbyness

Do We Actually Need Hobbies?

Erin & Tam discuss an article from The New Yorker that asks whether hobbies still fit into modern life. Why can hobbies feel harder to claim as adults and when did they start feeling like something we have to justify?Do We Need Hobbies? New Yorker Article
 

Spring Is for Starting

Spring makes everything feel possible again. Erin & Tam talk about the gentle urge to try something new this time of year and why hobbies can be the easiest place to begin.@theartofhobbynesswww.artofhobbyness.com

From Crows to Cookbooks: Niche Hobbies People Are Trying

Erin & Tam dive into a list of unexpected hobbies people are picking up lately. From silent book clubs to mastering one recipe at a time, we explore what makes these hobbies appealing and why niche hobbies are having a moment.“12 Of-The-Moment Hobbies To Try This Year” by Jolie Kerr The Washington Post

How Hobbies Help Us Through Hard Times

Not every hobby season is full of excitement and inspiration. Sometimes hobbies meet us during the harder moments in life, offering a small anchor when everything else feels uncertain. Erin & Tam explore how hobbies can create space for rest, creativity, and processing emotions during difficult seasons, and why having a place to put your feelings can be more powerful than we expect.@theartofhobbynesswww.artofhobbyness.com

Spontaneous Hobbies Count Too

Millennial moms are great at planning. But what about the hobbies that sneak up on you? Erin & Tam share how a spontaneous kitchen experiment became a reminder not to overthink when trying something new. We explore how saying yes in the moment can bring connection, creativity, and a little spark back into everyday life.  @theartofhobbyness
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Letting Organization Clear Space and Energy

Tam tries organization as a hobby during a season of change and finds it’s about more than bins and labels. We unpack the “new year, new me” urge to reset, borrowing systems from friends, and how cleaning out a drawer can sometimes feel like cleaning out your life.@theartofhobbyness
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Hobby Hangover: The Hobbies We Loved and Left

You started the hobby. You loved the hobby. You stopped the hobby. Now what? Erin & Tam unpack the guilt that can follow abandoned hobbies and explore why millennial moms feel pressure to turn every interest into a long-term identity, and how releasing a hobby can be just as meaningful as starting one.
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Why Doing Social Hobbies Together Matters More Than We Think

Erin & Tam talk about how social hobbies, like walking, games, and creative groups, support well-being and even longevity, especially during seasons of motherhood that can feel isolating. We explore why doing something together can feel safer than trying to “make friends,” and how small, consistent connections can quietly improve our health and sense of self.
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Erin Tries a New Hobby: Candle Making

When a candle making kit shows up as a gift, Erin lets herself try a hobby without expectations, allowing creativity to meet her where she is in this season of life.
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Let Yourself Have a Snow Day

Snow days shrink the world and soften expectations but why do we only allow that when the weather forces it? Erin & Tam talk about using hobbies to pass the time when you’re snowed in and how to carry that same low-pressure, cozy energy into regular life. No productivity required.@theartofhobbynesswww.artofhobbyness.com