12 Must-Try Hobbies for Moms to Keep Their Sanity When Staying at Home

Are you trying to figure out the best hobbies for moms, so you can stay sane while staying at home? Read this article to learn more.

10:38 28 May 2020

Under normal circumstances, working mothers spend twice as much time, on average, on housework and childcare than their husbands. Although in many households, both parents are now working from home full time, this gap has not changed.

If you're a mom who has been quarantining, helping children with school from home, cooking, cleaning, and working remotely, you probably need some serious me-time. 

Picking up a fun and expressive hobby is a great way to wind down and set some personal boundaries.

Read on for 12 awesome hobbies for moms that will help you maintain your sanity in these uncertain times.

1. Meditation

When you take up meditation, you have a very clear reason to say, "This is Mommy's time." Give your family a head's up and shut yourself into your bedroom or out in the backyard. Then, check out the plethora of free guided meditation videos on YouTube and tap into your inner peace.

2. Drawing

One of the most important things to remember when you pick up a hobby is that you don't have to be brilliant at it. Maybe you're not impressed with your own drawings. So what?

Drawing is a great way to express your emotions in a safe and healthy way. Your drawings are for you and you alone, so no subject matter is off the table.

3. Gardening

Feeling cooped up? Why not try gardening?

If you don't have a massive yard, there are a number of flowers and even vegetables that you can grow in pots out on your patio. Start out with easy-to-grow veggies like tomatoes or cucumbers. You'll love cooking with the fruits of your labor!

4. Sewing

When you know how to sew, the creations are limitless. Create new curtains for your daughter's bedroom or a new tanktop to prepare for the coming summer months.

Make it easy on yourself and purchase the right tools. For example, a good overlocker machine will elevate your sewing game with almost no effort!

5. Scrapbooking

How many pictures of vacations and birthday parties sit on your computer unseen by the world? Scrapbooking is a great way to memorialize the special moments in your life. Plus, the patterned paper and fun stickers make a delightful finishing touch!

6. Knitting

Looking to learn a new skill that doesn't require a massive investment? Knitting needles and yarn are inexpensive and there are tons of free tutorials online. You can keep this hobby as simple--knit a trivet--or complex--knit a sweater--as you'd like!

7. Photography

With our impressive cellphones, you don't need a professional camera to take amazing pictures! Experiment with different angles, lighting, and subject matter to learn new techniques. You might be surprised at what your eye is drawn to!

Photography also opens up the door to editing, which is a great way to take your pictures from amateur to professional. Most computers come up with free editing software that you can play around with until you find the editing style you like the most.

8. Writing

Writing is the perfect hobby for any mom. You can try out different genres and styles, from poetry to fiction to songwriting. If you find that you're passionate about it (and have a knack for words), you can even try submitting your work into different online contests or sharing your writing on a blog!

Even if you don't go the route of creating literary masterpieces, keeping a journal or diary isn't a bad idea during this stressful time. Journals are private spaces where you can talk about anything you want. Sometimes, getting down your thoughts and feelings in writing is the healthiest way to process them.

9. DIY Creating

If you're drawn to homemaking and find yourself stifled by the inability to hit the home goods stores, why not take matters into your own hands? There are tons of DIY tutorials that can walk you through the process of upcycling an old piece of furniture. Plus, you can create awesome wall hangings and art with the junk lying around your house!

10. Genealogy 

You've probably always wondered where your family comes from or what your great grandfather did for work. Why not take this time of stillness to trace your genealogy? 

In the past, this would have required trips to archives all over the country. Now, you can access plenty of this information online from the comfort of your own home.

11. Home Learning

Sometimes, we start to imagine that our learning days ended when we graduated from school. However, there are free articles, podcasts, and documentaries on just about any subject imaginable! Pick a subject you've always been curious about and spend some time each day building your knowledge.

12. Biking

Feeling absolutely stir-crazy? Maybe it's best to pick a hobby that gets you out of the house and gets your blood pumping.

Biking is a safe activity you can do outside of the home as long as you remain aware of your surroundings. Consider hitting the road on off-hours, like weekday mornings or evenings. That way, you'll have the bike path all to yourself!

Hobbies for Moms Can Improve Your Day

When your the mom in the household, a lot of responsibilities fall on you. It can feel like every two seconds, someone needs your help or attention. Hobbies for moms can give you the opportunity to step back from it all and focus on your own needs.

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