10 Perfect Hobbies for Stay-At-Home Moms

It’s no secret that being a stay-at-home Mom is hard work. It is important to keep your wellness (and sanity) in check with fulfilling hobbies and pastimes.

Check out our full list of hobbies for stay-at-home Moms below!

1.) Photography

Hone your photography skills and capture magic moments at home with the kids with a new photography hobby.

Photography is an excellent hobby to learn while you are busy with your daily schedule and taking care of the kids! However busy you may be, you’ll be grateful looking back on beautifully captured memories…

We recommend the Sony RX100-IV Available here from Amazon to get started. This camera packs a punch while still being small, durable and easy to use…

photography hobby for stay-at-home moms woman in yellow sweater aiming camera towards viewer
photo: Marco Xu

2.) Reading

Reading may be the perfect at-home activity.

Cuddle up with a classic or a best-seller when the kids go down for their afternoon nap.

Tracking your reading with apps like Goodreads can be a great way to read reviews, see what your friends are reading and set reading goals.

Check out this week’s 20 Best-Selling Books on Amazon here to get started with your reading hobby!

woman on a pink couch reading a book
photo: Lenin Estrada

3.) Yoga

With thousands of yoga videos available on YouTube, it’s more accessible than ever to get a quality guided yoga session from home.

Sneak in a quick yoga session in the morning before the day gets roaring!

Check out this Yoga Starter Kit from CleverYoga available from Amazon in 5 different colors!

hobby for stay at home moms yoga, close up view of woman with hands together and eyes closed
photo: Madison Lavern

4.) Watercolor Painting

Watercolor painting is a great hobby for stay-at-home moms looking to foster relaxation, creativity and artistic expression!

The hobby of watercolor painting has a low barrier to entry and can be a fun activity for the whole family to practice together.

We have a full article on watercolor painting including supply recommendations, techniques and benefits available here…

Check out this simple watercolor painting set available from Amazon to get started on your watercolor painting hobby!

tabletop view of woman watercolor painting a flower on white paper

5.)Discover New Podcasts

Be a fly on the wall of an adult conversation,  learn something new or get lost in a crime-thriller.  With so many popular podcast out there today, there is something perfectly suited to your passions and interests.

Listening to podcasts is a great hobby for stay-at-home moms to relax, and learn throughout the day.

photo: Karolina Grabowska

6.) Organizing

While organizing may feel like it comes with the territory of being a stay-at-home mom, that’s no reason for it to boring!

Learning more efficient systems and organizational methods to make your life simpler and smoother is a useful hobby for stay-at-home moms.

Check out Marie Kondō’s Best-Selling book “The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing” available on Amazon Prime here…

photo: Sarah Brown

7.) Knitting

Winter is coming! Start making those hats, scarves and mittens for the kids to bundle up in something homemade from Mom…

Knitting is a wonderful year-round hobby for stay-at-home moms with creative minds and hands that just need to stay busy.

Check out this Blanket Knit-Kit from Calm Club available from Amazon Prime here to get started with your first step-by-step project…

close up view of knitting needle and yarn.  knitting hobby for stay-at-home moms
photo: Nelly Karina Lopez

8.) Investing

Watching the markets move and growing your investments is a great hobby for stay-at-home moms to stay on top of finances.

With apps like Robinhood or Coinbase it’s easier than ever to invest in the stock market or cryptocurrencies right from your mobile device!

cell phone in hand with robinhood investment app open showing stock chart. A hobby for stay at home moms includes investing

9.) Gardening 

What better way to spend time in the yard, then tending to your own garden growing your own vegetables?

Teach your kids patience, compassion and practical life skills by making gardening an activity for the whole gang!

Check out the “Beginner Gardening Step by Step: A Visual Guide to Yard and Garden Basics” available from Amazon to learn gardening basics and best practices…

woman outdoors trimming plants in a tall planter
photo: Lettuce Grow

10.) Canning / Pickling 

Want to preserve the vegetables from your garden?

Teach your kids how to preserve vegetable and the importance of planning ahead with a new hobby of canning and pickling!

Canning and pickling is a great hobby for stay-at-home moms looking to prep for the future and preserve delicious foods.

Check out the Ball “Complete Book of Home Preserving” available from Amazon to learn the essentials of canning and pickling…

hobby for stay at home moms includes canning and pickling. image of canned vegetables on a wooden table

Thank you for checking out or list of hobbies for stay-at-home moms! Check out our other blog posts and articles to aid in your search for your next favorite hobby 🙂

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