While I fully embrace these slow living hobbies as a homesteader, you by no means need to homestead in order to live a relaxing and calm life! In fact, I think it is so important for everyone to have hobbies like these in their lives, no matter where you live.
When you choose these hobbies, or similar ones, over binge-watching a show, for example, you are making wise decisions for your health, both physical, mental, and spiritual! I have to admit that when I feel drained, I often resort to watching podcasts or YouTube videos. But it’s the times that I am intentional about picking up my hobby that I feel fulfilled, productive, and energized!
Slow living hobbies like these can be difficult to start because there is often a learning curve. The struggle to learn something new can cause us to give-up or put it aside for a while. It takes a level of resilience and diligence to first learn them, and then enjoy them. But, that’s what makes them so fulfilling in the end!
Here are some ideas of slow living hobbies you can pick up and start today…
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Reading
Reading is so good for our brains! Our family takes weekly trips to the library, and we pick up new books every time. Each time we read something new, whether fiction or non-fiction we are sparking creativity or a new thought.
Reading relaxes you, and is better for you than screens, especially at night time. Try just reading 15 minutes before bed every night. Or, read something like your Bible or a devotional each morning when you wake up to start your day right. You can even read books about simple living like this one!
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Researching A New Project and Blogging
I had to include this on the list because I am a researcher at heart. And, as a homesteader, I am always researching something new to try. It could be a new animal to raise, a new food preservation method, or an old-fashioned hobby. I find that I do this so often that it really is one of the slow living hobbies I enjoy most!
In fact, I consider my blog here my favorite hobby. I simply do it because I love it. I love researching topics, trying them out, and then sharing the results with my audience. I also blog a lot about the books I’ve been reading, the first hobby I listed here! If you want to start your own blog, check this page out.
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Doing Something New
After I’ve researched something new, I have to try it out! Trying something new is one of the best slow living hobbies because you are expanding your knowledge, getting out of your comfort zone, and experiencing more of what this world has to offer.
If you need ideas, try volunteering somewhere new, signing up for a new sports league, or attending a new event in your community. Even host a new weekly game night at your house! Don’t be scared to try new things and embrace the uncomfortable.
You never know who you’ll meet or what you’ll learn. Just sitting at home and being lazy is not good for you and does not help anyone else. Let’s be people who make a difference in our communities!
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Being Outside and Exercising
Going for a walk every evening after dinner is a great way to burn those calories and have a new healthy hobby in your day. It’s so simple yet it makes a world of difference. It’s also so beneficial to get the morning sunlight thirty minutes after waking up.
This is hard for us to do in our long winters, so instead we have to be intentional about embracing winter sports and activities. That includes ice skating, cross country skiing, or snowshoeing. It can be easier to stay cooped up inside, but getting outside certainly makes us happy people in the end.
As a homesteader, I would also include animal husbandry, foraging, and selling at the farmer’s market as outdoor hobbies I especially enjoy!
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Gardening
Gardening does not have to be overwhelming! In fact, it can be as simple as tilling the ground and putting a few seeds in. It can also be just growing pots of plants on your porch or deck. Even herbs on a windowsill are wonderful to grow all year long! Once you grow something and its fresh flavor you will love this hobby!
Here are some gardening books I recommend for beginners and those with some experience.
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Knitting
This past winter, I found my old knitting needles with an unfinished project on them. I decided to finish the project and remembered how much I loved just sitting around and knitting as a child. Knitting is quite simple and a fun way to make hand-made gifts for the whole family. You can find many tutorials online to get started. Plus, there are easy crochet and knitting kits to try, too!
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Sewing
On that same note, I also pulled out my sewing machine to fix some of my clothing items. I also made aprons for my children to wear while we cook together. It was fun and a great way to stay busy and productive. Plus, there are so many other fun things I have in mind to sew next.
You can quickly get started sewing with a sewing machine like this, fabric, and an online tutorial!
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Board Games
We don’t play enough board games anymore. They are so fun and a great way to connect with others. Have you tried a new board game lately? Invite a group of friends over and host a board game night instead of just staying home by yourself!
My husband and I also enjoy playing board games together regularly. It’s especially nice that many board games have versions available for two players. We play Splendor Duel or Code Names Duet, for example.
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Playing Piano
I haven’t played piano much since I was a child, but now that I’m older this is one of the slow living hobbies I want to pick up again. Once we have a piano in our new house I will start taking simple lessons again on Hoffman Academy. It will be a fun way to learn a new skill while also bringing joyful music to our home!
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Cooking From Scratch
As a new wife and mom, I had to practice cooking from scratch a lot. I didn’t have a lot of experience so each day I would have to try something new and allow myself to fail. Over time, I learned the kitchen skills I needed and now I make nearly everything from scratch!
In the winter, I especially love trying new recipes from cookbooks and baking more than normal. It’s a delicious way to stay busy and create something meaningful with your hands!
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Warm Shower or Bath
Lastly, I consider just relaxing without stimulation one of the slow living hobbies we need to encourage others in. Taking time for yourself doesn’t have to be crashing on the couch in front of the T.V. Instead it can be taking the time to take care of yourself, such as a warm bath with candles and Epsom salts.
Allow yourself the time to relax after a busy day in the quiet, without media, news, and advertisements constantly grabbing your attention. Pray, meditate, and just be still. Our culture is always so busy that we need to be reminded that taking time to ourselves and letting our mind wander is beneficial to our health as well!
This is certainly not an all-inclusive list, so let me know, which slow living hobbies do you enjoy? Leave a comment below!
Kelsey at GoodPointGrandma
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