Fall has officially arrived, bringing the cold air and early sunset with it. One thing I always struggle with during the colder months is finding hobbies to keep me entertained when my favorite outdoor hobbies are no longer an option. Pickleball after dinner and hot girl walks with friends are some of my summer and spring staples that are not as enjoyable in the snow.
For those of us working a 9-to-5 office job, we begin to get home after the sun has already set. This leads to doom scrolling on TikTok and binging Netflix. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good rot night, but not every night after work.
This post is all about easy, at-home hobbies to try this fall and winter. Let’s put down the screens, get a little creative, and make the most of this cozy season! Some of the links on this blog are affiliate links, which means that I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links — at no extra cost to you. This helps support the blog and allows me to continue creating helpful content. Thank you!
1. Embroidery for Beginners
Embroidery is something that I’ve always wanted to try, and am determined to actually try it out this winter. I’ve been exploring different options, and these kit are at the top of my list to try. There are so many beginner kits out there that will be able to help guide you during journey. Not only is it a relaxing way to spend your time, but learning embroidery can also open up opportunities to customize your own clothing and designs.
Check out these products to start:
2. Water Color Painting
Water color painting is also on the top of my list to try more this winter. This is an easy clean up art option, making it easy to pull out when you have some spare time and put away quickly. If you’re feeling extra creative, you can even sketch and paint your own designs. Watercolor is also perfect for making DIY cards for special occasions to make some gifts more personalized for loved ones.
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3. Air Dry Clay Crafts
Air dry clay is such a fun option to get started on DIY crafts. There are so many design options and inspiration on google and Pinterest to start creating some pieces. You can choose from classic white air-dry clay or pre-colored options. The white clay gives even more creative opportunity because you can paint your creation once it’s dry.
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4. At-Home Yoga/Pilates
I love going to my yoga and Pilates classes during the week. I utilize ClassPass, which gives me the opportunity to try out new studios every week in my area. That said, I don’t always have the time to make it to the studio every day. Luckily, there are plenty of affordable items you can keep at home for those days when you’d rather stay in or your schedule’s too busy to get out.
Some of my must-haves for at-home Pilates workouts include a yoga mat, a pair of 2–3 pound dumbbells, a good resistance band and ankle weights. If you’re just getting started, there are tons of great beginner-friendly workouts on YouTube you can follow along with.
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5. Propagate New Plants
Plants have always been a passion of mine, and I recently discovered that many of the ones I already own can be propagated. Propagation is the process of taking a cutting, whether a stem or leaf, from an existing plant and allowing it to grow new roots in water. This is such a fun way to start or build your plant collection, without having to spend money on new plants every time.
I personally love thrifting for unique vases and finding new ways to propagate my plants while also decorating my space. This is such a thoughtful gift option as well for the holidays. You can plant your propagations and give them to loved ones as new plants.
Check out these products to get started:
6. Cooking and Baking
Cooking and baking are great ways to spend time in a productive way instead of scrolling on TikTok. When you’re just starting out, the endless options of recipes can feel a little overwhelming. One thing that’s helped me is choosing just one or two new recipes to try each week. This allows you to explore new recipes each week and see which ones you want to add to your own recipe book. There are so many beginner-friendly cookbooks out there that will help inspire you on your cooking journey.
Learning to cook doesn’t have to be stressful. It’s all about enjoying the process, one recipe at a time!
Check out these products to get started:
- Bakeware Set
- Beginner’s Baking Cook Book
- Beginner’s Cook Book
- Favorite Recipes Book
- Cooking Utensils
7. Paint by Numbers
Paint by numbers is such an easy and affordable way to start a painting hobby, especially if you have never painted in the past. There are so many options and designs to choose from and most kits come with all necessary supplies- canvas, brushes, and all of the paint colors needed for the picture. This makes it so simple to get started when one purchase.
Paint by numbers is a great way to come out creative ruts. It is such a great opportunity to frame your work and display it in your home as well. There is no need to have previous artistic ability and gives you a way to focus on creating something instead of scrolling.
Check out these products to get started:
- National Park Paint by Numbers
- Scenery Paint by Numbers
- Christmas Paint by Numbers
- 4-Pack Paint by Numbers
8. Reading
Reading is such a productive way to spend time instead of being on your phone. There are so many different genres to try out until you get a feel for what really interests you as you begin to read different books. In the day and age of the kindle, I am still someone who enjoys to read the physical book as it gives me a sense of disconnecting from technology for some time.
This is such a great opportunity to get into some cozy clothes and bundle up on the couch. This is also a great way to educate yourself on anything that you have been wanting to try. There are so many books even on all of the hobbies that I have touched on above. If you want to learn more about yoga and pilates before getting into it, grab a good book to educate yourself on the practice more.
I’ve included some of my favorite books recently:
- The Housemaid Series
- Throne of Glass Series (My FAVORITE)
- Think Like a Monk
- Daisy Jones & The Six
- The Book Thief
Thank you for reading and going through some of my hobbies that I am looking forward to getting back into and trying the winter season. I hope that you were able to get some inspiration from these ideas and find some good products to help you get started. I will be continuing to post all about lifestyle tips and tricks and every day things that influence my daily life!
Hearth & Willow 
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