Hobbies

This "Snail Mail Swap" Is Rewriting Adult Friendships

Jul 9, 2025

This "Snail Mail Swap" Is Rewriting Adult Friendships

At 42, Lacey Richter's social life almost stalled out.

TikTok's "Chaos Party" Is For Mischief-Makers Only

Jun 25, 2025

TikTok's "Chaos Party" Is For Mischief-Makers Only

With so much chaos swirling around us today — political chaos, climate chaos, "Love Island" chaos — it's time to take some chaos into our own hands.

My Book Club Swapped Wine For Weed — Here's How It Went

Apr 4, 2025

My Book Club Swapped Wine For Weed — Here's How It Went

I've smoked weed exactly once in my life, and I hated it.

The $5,092 Cost of Being a Formula 1 Fangirl

Mar 14, 2025

The $5,092 Cost of Being a Formula 1 Fangirl

Welcome to Show the Receipts, a series where we ask interesting people to share exactly how much it costs to get shit done.

"Granny Hobbies" Are Finally Having Their Moment

Mar 5, 2025

"Granny Hobbies" Are Finally Having Their Moment

It used to be the case that the moment you hit retirement, you officially became a part of an exclusive club — a club filled with plenty of life wisdom, Werther's Original candies, and perhaps most importantly, "granny hobbies."

The Inspiration You Need to Start Junk Journaling

Jan 31, 2025

The Inspiration You Need to Start Junk Journaling

Seeking a new, screen-free hobby?

What the Palestinian-Israeli Group As1One Means For the Future of Boy Bands

Nov 27, 2024

What the Palestinian-Israeli Group As1One Means For the Future of Boy Bands

In October 2023, the starry-eyed boys of As1One boarded a plane in Tel Aviv bound for Los Angeles, buzzing and ready to record their first full album as the world's only Palestinian-Israeli boy band.

The $13,854 Cost of Being a Disney Adult

Nov 14, 2024

The $13,854 Cost of Being a Disney Adult

Welcome to Show the Receipts, a series where we ask interesting people to share exactly how much it costs to get shit done.

I Don't Have Hobbies — So I Asked Experts If That's a Problem

Sep 17, 2024

I Don't Have Hobbies — So I Asked Experts If That's a Problem

To be fair, I thought I had everything prepared for my first proper attempt at crocheting.

It's Sonny Angel's World, and We're Just Living in It

Sep 5, 2024

It's Sonny Angel's World, and We're Just Living in It

The tension at the Sonny Angel trade events Jackie Bonheim attended last year rivaled a championship poker match.

14 Affordable Hobbies to Do at Home

Jul 31, 2024

14 Affordable Hobbies to Do at Home

Being able to separate work time from relaxation time is important, but so is finding things that you truly enjoy doing in that time.

How I Quiet My Anxiety With Alcohol Markers

Jul 26, 2024

How I Quiet My Anxiety With Alcohol Markers

The trendy "adult coloring" of yesteryear (as in, the 2010s), while marketed as a stress-relieving hobby, is actually anxiety-inducing for some.