10 New Hobbies To Try Out This Summer 2024
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Do you want to have your most productive, empowering, and creative summer yet? The warm weather provides the perfect opportunity for personal growth and self-exploration. Now is the time to experiment with new hobbies!
From nail stamping to flower arranging, there are countless creative skills you can sample. You don't need to be a distinguished artist to dive deep - you just need some free time!
At a Glance
- Up Your DIY Manicures With Nail Art Stamping
- Refine Your Self-Care Routine
- Start An Indoor Herb Garden
- Try Your Hand At Photography
- Brighten Your Living Space With a DIY Flower Arrangement
- Spend a Few Hours in the Great Outdoors
- Perfect Your Favorite Recipe
- Work Your Way Through a Cookbook
- Reorganize and Revamp Your Home or Bedroom
- Join or Start a Book Club
Keep reading to learn more about the eight best hobbies for this summer.
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#1. Up Your DIY Manicures With Nail Art Stamping
Though the summer poses the perfect opportunity for outdoor activities, you can still enjoy some hobbies indoors. Whether you're planning a cozy self-care day or a tranquil night in, it's a good idea to have some at-home hobbies up your sleeve.
The best hobbies aren't just about filling up your free time. The best hobbies should encourage self-expression and creativity while allowing you to enhance your personal style. That's where nail stamping comes into the picture!
This innovative approach to nail art has been all the rage in recent years. Instead of taking costly trips to the nail salon, you can enjoy flawless DIY nail art at home. All it takes is a couple of trendy nail stamping plates and a dash of inspiration.
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The nail stamping process is simple and only involves a few steps. It'll streamline your DIY manicure and make the whole thing last just a few minutes. Not only is it incredibly easy, but it'll also leave you with a flawless manicure!
Here's what you can expect to do when you use a nail stamping plate to DIY your at-home nail art:
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Step 1: Pick out a design on your nail plate. Paint a thin layer of polish over the top.
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Step 2: Grab your scraper card and, holding it at a 45-degree angle, swiftly scrape off the excess polish.
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Step 3: Using your silicone stamper, transfer the design to the squishy part in a fluid rolling motion.
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Step 4: Use the stamper to delicately place the design over your nails in a smooth motion.
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Step 5: Seal your art with our Smudge Free Top Coat and enjoy your newest creation!
The sky is the limit when it comes to nail art stamping. There is no limit to what you can create, especially when you have hundreds of different plate designs and stamping polishes to choose from.
Ready to learn more about the process? Watch this YouTube video for a quick intro to the world of nail stamping and creative self-expression.
#2. Refine Your Self-Care Routine
There's something innately relaxing and rewarding about following a ritualistic self-care routine. Yours might involve seriously skilled makeup each morning or a soothing steamy shower every night. If you're not already setting aside some time every day for self-care and self-love, this summer is the perfect time to start.
If you want to learn some new skincare techniques or cosmetic how-tos, there are plenty of resources online on YouTube. Before you know it, you'll be an expert at anything self-care-related!
The best way to kick off your summer is with an at-home spa day. This will also be the perfect gateway to a more self-care-centric lifestyle. Check out our quick start guide below:
6 Steps For A Perfect At-Home Spa Day
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Slather on a hair mask. If your hair is dry, fragile, and breaking, you can't miss out on the moisture and nourishment that a hair mask provides. Pick out a product and apply it generously to the ends of your hair. Leave it on for five to fifteen minutes before you step into the shower. Feel free to try yoga or meditation as you wait!
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Pick out a face mask. Just like your hair, your skin needs some TLC. This is a key step in any DIY spa day. The nutrients of a face mask help to reset, rebalance, and restore your skin. It'll help you maintain the radiant and glowing complexion you deserve.
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Kick back and relax in a steamy bath (Or shower). Make sure it's not too hot, as too much heat can strip the natural oils from your skin. Enhance your tub with bath salts, and don't forget to light a few candles and brew yourself a cup of green tea.
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Apply body lotion from head to toe. Even if you don't struggle with dry, rough skin, it's a good idea to indulge in a creamy lotion every now and again. This helps to support your natural skin barrier and reintroduce some much-needed moisture. Finish it off with a glossy body oil.
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Pamper your feet. Your feet do a lot for you but usually don't get much love. Take this time to exfoliate your soles with a brush before following up with some leftover lotion.
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Get ready for a good night's sleep. Slip into some silky-smooth PJs and turn on your essential oil diffuser. Don't forget to apply some lip balm, and get ready for a fulfilling night's sleep!
#3. Start an Indoor Herb Garden
A small indoor herb garden can help you develop your green thumb, especially if you live in a cramped apartment or somewhere without extra acreage. Not only is it fun to upkeep, but it's also insanely practical. Now you can enjoy fresh basil with every meal!
If you want to really test your gardening talents, try creating a full-scale garden. Even if you're not a fan of eating your veggies, you can make a gorgeous flower nursery instead.
Gardening is one of the most fulfilling summer hobbies you can adopt. After putting in so much hard work, you can reap the rewards and harvest a fruitful crop.
You can easily tailor your greenery to your own needs and wants. Do you enjoy eating fresh snap peas or strawberries? Or perhaps you love the sight of sunny marigolds and pretty petunias?
#4. Try Your Hand at Photography
In the past, photography required an expensive camera and equipment. Nowadays, all it takes is your smartphone, as most cellular devices come equipped with a high-quality lens. So, now is the best time to try out photography!
One of the best things about photography is that anyone can do it. If you want to hone your skills, try watching some free tutorials on YouTube. Otherwise, simply grab your phone (or camera if you have one) on the way out the door to your next adventure!
#5. Brighten Your Living Space With a DIY Flower Arrangement
Did you have Miley Cyrus' "Flowers" song stuck in your head for days on end? While it's true that you can buy yourself flowers, making them look effortlessly beautiful isn't as straightforward. If you really want to make your centerpieces shine, try making your own DIY flower arrangement.
This way, you can enjoy a bouquet with your favorite colors and blooms. If you think roses are overused, then you don't need to include any. Is your favorite color purple? Add in some petunias or lavender.
#6. Spend a Few Hours in the Great Outdoors
There's almost no limit to the outdoor sports, activities, and adventures you can partake in during the summer. Whether you want to go roller skating with friends or enjoy a charcuterie board picnic in the park, let your creativity run wild.
Mother Nature welcomes you with open arms. Need more ideas on a fun outdoor adventure? Here are some:
- Hiking
- Rock climbing
- Outdoor club sports like softball or volleyball
- Hunting or fishing
- Camping
#7. Perfect Your Favorite Recipe
Cooking and baking might look easy, but it can be pretty hard if you're not Gordon Ramsey. If you have a favorite recipe that could use some work, use this time to make it perfect!
If you whip up a few extra servings in the process, feel free to hand them off to friends and family. We're sure they will love this summer hobby, too!
#8. Work Your Way Through a Cookbook
Another option is to work your way through an entire cookbook. This one might take the whole summer. And it might be inspired by the movie Julie & Julia.
Regardless, it will allow you to try new recipes and experiment with different flavors.
#9. Reorganize and Revamp Your Home or Bedroom
After living in the same space for a while, things can get bland and boring. However, you don't need to drop hundreds of dollars to revamp your home. A bit of spring cleaning and reorganization can help energize your room way more than you might realize!
If you want to really change things up, try thrifting some decor or buying used furniture on Facebook Marketplace. These cost-effective methods of interior design will make your home makeover much easier.
It's okay if you aren't ready to redo your entire home. Just pick one room that you dislike the most - maybe it's the creaky basement or the stuffy guest room. Give it some love, and feel how its energy changes!
#10. Join or Start a Book Club
The best summer hobbies are relaxing and rewarding. If you're ready to be swept away on a magical adventure, try reading some new books! Even better - join a book club and connect with other bookworms.
Try laying out in the sunshine in a grassy park and enjoy the fresh air as you read a book. It's the perfect hobby for those looking to unwind after a long winter.
If you've been slowly building up a "to-read list," now is the time to start chipping away at it.
Check out these recommendations if you need some more page-turners to enjoy.
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