Popsugar Living Activities 15 At-Home Hobbies You Can Start Right Now 15 Fun and Creative At-Home Hobbies You Can Start Right Now April 17, 2020 byEmily Weaver Image Source:Unsplash / Evan Dvorkin Being able to separate work time fromrelaxation time is important, but so is finding things that you truly enjoy doing in that time. Picking up an at-home hobby will not only allow you to tap into your more creative side, it can help release any bottled up energy. Hobbies can help youdecompress after a long dayand can be great forspending quality alone time with yourself. And the good news is that most at-home activities don't require breaking the bank. If you're having a hard time coming up with an at-home hobby or are itching to try something new and just aren't sure where to start, try revisiting topics you enjoyed in the past. Maybe you regret not taking another year of language in school, or maybeyour grandmother tried teaching youhow to knit but it didn't peak your interest at the time. We've compiled a list of at-home hobbies you can start right now, so keep reading to see them all now. Related: Discover a Whole New World With These 30 Disney-Themed Jigsaw Puzzles 1Baking or Cooking Image Source:Unsplash / Rai Vidanes Some people are born with the baker or chef gene, but for the rest of us, it takes a lot of trial and error. If you're interested in baking or looking to cook more to save money on takeout, now's your chance! There are tons of online classes you can take, or you can just dive head first into a cook book and learn as you go. 1 / 15 2Journaling Image Source:Pexels / cottonbro The best part about journaling is that it can mean so many different things. From bullet journaling to writing prompts to journaling about your day to writing poems, your journal can be completely customized to fit your personality and style. And definitely don't be shy about using all the colorful pens and cute journals out there! 2 / 15 3Reading Image Source:Pexels / fotografierende Always see tons of book recommendations on Instagram but never get around to reading any of them? Or maybe you're tired of hearing your friends talk about a book that's being adapted for TV and you haven't read it yet? Escape from the world around you by digging into a good book. There's so many categories out there — romance, mystery, adventure, thriller — that you'll never run out of options. And bonus: reading strengthens your vocabulary and comprehension skills, too! 3 / 15 4Candle Making Image Source:Unsplash / Swabdesign_official If you're a candle addict like me, you know they can get expensive. In your free time, try making your own homemade candles. There are lots ofgreat tutorials onlinethat break it down into easy steps, and the ingredients are pretty simple. Who knows, maybe you'll be quite good at it and open a shop on Etsy! 4 / 15 5Restoration Image Source:Unsplash / Camylla Battani Buying new furniture can come at a lofty cost, so instead of getting a new bookshelf or table, restore an old one! If you're looking for a piece you don't already own, try thrift shopping or garage-sale hunting. Sand it down, stain or paint it, and ta-da! You've got a brand new piece of furniture. 5 / 15 6Calligraphy Image Source:Pexels / cottonbro Not only is your writing game about to go up several notches, but your friends will be jealous of how amazing your homemade cards look come next holiday season. Calligraphy also complements other at-home hobbies, like painting. There are tons of greatonline classes and tutorials for calligraphy, and it's superrelaxing. 6 / 15 7Meditation Image Source:Unsplash / Madison Lavern Staying calm and relaxed is important for your overall mental health. Try to mediate for a few minutes everyday to feel restored and replenished. Don't know where to start? You can downloadguiding mediation appsor try listening to a soothing playlist. 7 / 15 8Embroidery Image Source:Pexels / Magdaline Nicole Embroidery is an at-home hobby that'll tap into your creative side. You can eitherpurchase kits with stitch outlinesor you can make one completely from scratch. With so many designs and yarn colors, you'll be set for a long time. 8 / 15 9Scrapbooking Image Source:Unsplash / Vladimir Proskurovskiy Although most pictures are stored online these days, there's nothing stopping you from printing a few out and turning it into a scrapbook. Scrapbooks are great for vacation or school memories, weddings, births, etc. They also make a great sentimental gift! 9 / 15 10Brewing Beer Image Source:Unsplash / Evan Dvorkin Whilebrewing your own beermight not be the easiest at-home hobby on this list, it is one of the more brain stimulating and rewarding options. Your home will quickly become your new favorite hangout to enjoy an ice-cold beer. 10 / 15 11Knitting or Crocheting Image Source:Unsplash / Les Triconautes If you're like me, knitting was always that activity your grandma tried teaching you when you were younger, but at that age all you cared about was playing outside. But there are so many great garments you can make like gloves, scarves, beanies, and even blankets! Plus, they make a great gift when holidays and birthdays roll around. 11 / 15 12Learning a New Language Image Source:Pexels / Retha Ferguson Did you enjoy learning a new language in school or while you traveled abroad? Brush up on your vocabulary and verb tenses or use learning a new language as a motivator for your next trip. 12 / 15 13Learning How to Play an Instrument Image Source:Unsplash / Clem Onojeghuo It's never too late to learn how to play an instrument, and with the help of online tutorial videos, it's never been easier. This could be your new party trick or even better, maybe you'll join a community band. 13/15 14Gardening Image Source:Pexels / Huy Phan Gardening is a great at-home hobby for green thumbs. Whether it's flowers, fruit trees, vegetable trees, or bushes, go get your hands dirty! You'll feel rewarded when you see buds blossoming. 14 / 15 15Painting Image Source:Unsplash / Steve Johnson For beginners,paint-by-number kitsare a helpful activity to ease you into painting. Or if you're more advanced, try painting objects in your house, popular landmarks, or family members. 15 / 15 Activities