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10 Must-Try Hobbies for Women in Their 30s: Rediscover, Recharge, Reimagine

Your 30s are a season of self-discovery where personal growth finally meets intention. If you’ve been craving new energy or want a hobby that feels like both therapy and adventure, here are 10 ways to reconnect—with yourself.


🧘‍♀️ 1. Yoga & Mindful Movement


Build strength and flexibility while cultivating mental clarity. Whether it’s Vinyasa flow or restorative yoga, this hobby is a sanctuary in motion.


📖 2. Book Reviewing & Literary Journaling


Turn your reading habit into powerful reflections. Track themes, characters, or life lessons—and maybe launch that blog you’ve been thinking about.


🍳 3. Culinary Adventures


Explore cultural recipes or master the art of mindful eating. Cooking becomes a canvas, not a chore, especially when paired with storytelling or heritage.


🪴 4. Gardening & Indoor Plant Care


A hobby that literally grows with you. It’s grounding, therapeutic, and filled with metaphorical beauty about nurturing life and patience.


🎨 5. Watercolor or Acrylic Painting


No need to be a pro—abstracts, florals, or mood-based art offer a creative outlet that soothes the soul and ignites joy.


🧵 6. DIY Crafts & Upcycling


Give old objects new life. From fabric crafts to furniture makeovers, it’s a hobby that combines sustainability with satisfaction.


📷 7. Creative Instagram Captions & Visual Storytelling


Elevate your online presence. Blend personal insights, aesthetics, and audience engagement to craft your digital brand—one post at a time.


🎼 8. Learning a Musical Instrument


It’s never too late for melodies. Guitar, keyboard, or even digital music production—this hobby balances discipline and emotional release.


💼 9. Financial Literacy & Personal Investing


A hobby with long-term benefits. Dive into books, workshops, or apps that decode financial freedom and empower you to take control.


✍️ 10. Blogging or Vlogging


Whether it’s wellness, skincare, food, or personal growth—your voice matters. Share your journey, educate others, and build a community around your truth.

Your hobbies don’t need to be productivity-driven. Choose what sparks curiosity or calms your mind. In a world that constantly demands output, make space for wonder.

This blog post is part of ‘Blogaberry Dazzle’
hosted by Cindy D’Silva and Noor Anand Chawla.

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Creative Ways Moms Can Engage Kids Post-Exams During Holidays

School exams can be a whirlwind of stress and study for kids, and when holidays roll around, it’s a golden opportunity for relaxation, fun, and creativity. Mothers can use this time to not only unwind but also foster exploration, learning, and bonding.

Here are some delightful and engaging ways to make the most of the post-exam holidays:


1. Start a Mini Project

Get creative with projects that kids can truly immerse themselves in. From DIY crafts to building models, they can:

  • Design and create a family photo scrapbook.
  • Build a birdhouse or garden trellis.
  • Make homemade soap or candles to gift family members.


2. Host a Theme Week


Each day of the week revolves around a different theme:

  • Science Monday: Experiment with simple physics or chemistry projects (like making slime or mini volcanoes).
  • Foodie Tuesday: Cook a new dish or bake together.
  • Adventure Friday: Plan treasure hunts or backyard camping experiences.These themes add excitement to routine activities and give kids something to look forward to!
  • These themes add excitement to routine activities and give kids something to look forward to!


3. Explore Local Gems


Dive into the unexplored corners of your city or neighbourhood. Take them to:

  • Local museums or art galleries.
  • Nature trails or botanical gardens.
  • Heritage sites or quirky cafes.


These outings are enriching and often leave children with fascinating tales to share! Let them plan the day and meals to pack.


4. Unleash the Artist in Them


Provide materials like paints, coloured paper, and clay, and let them express their imagination. Ideas include:

  • Painting murals on walls or old pieces of furniture.
  • Writing short stories or poems based on their holiday experiences.
  • Creating jewellery or trinkets to wear or gift. A lot of kits are now available online that have materials and designs for kids to start learning.


5. Organize a Skill Swap with Friends


Invite other mothers and their kids for a fun day where everyone shares a skill. For example:

  • One child teaches origami.
  • Another demonstrates basic dance steps.
  • Mothers can also join in, sharing their cooking, knitting, or crafting skills.


It’s collaborative, educational, and perfect for boosting their social skills.


6. Plan a Charity Drive


Engage kids in activities with purpose by organizing:

  • A donation drive of clothes, toys, or books for local shelters.
  • Volunteer sessions where kids can visit animal shelters or orphanages.
  • Crafting items to sell at a garage sale, donating proceeds to charity.


Teaching kids the value of giving back instils empathy and a sense of community.


7. Dive into Digital Learning


While screen time should be monitored, plenty of educational apps and platforms offer fun, interactive learning experiences:

  • Try to learn coding online or through applications available.
  • Explore online music lessons or creative writing workshops.
  • Watch documentaries or virtual tours of famous landmarks worldwide.


8. Bond Through Cooking and Gardening


Get hands-on with activities that create lasting memories:

  • Cook a new recipe together every week—let kids measure, mix, and garnish. Baking is a great way for them to start cooking.
  • Start a small garden where they can plant and take care of flowers, herbs, or vegetables.


It’s a wonderful mix of fun and responsibility!


9. Challenge Them with Fun Competitions


Friendly challenges can keep their minds active:

  • Solve puzzles, riddles, or crosswords.
  • Organize mini sports tournaments in the community.
  • Set up LEGO-building contests with prizes for the most creative structure.


10. Reflect and Celebrate


Wrap up the holidays with a reflective activity where kids can:

  • Journal their favourite moments.
  • Create a “holiday achievements” display (like a chart of skills learned or places visited).
  • Plan a small party or get-together to celebrate their new milestones.

Holidays after exams are a chance for kids to relax and recharge, but they also offer endless opportunities for mothers to nurture creativity, curiosity, and connection. Whether through hands-on projects or exploring new experiences, this time can be as rewarding for mothers as it is for their children.

This blog post is part of ‘Blogaberry Dazzle’
hosted by Cindy D’Silva and Noor Anand Chawla.

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Unveiling the Top Must-Have Products at itokri: Your Shopping Wishlist

Shopping at itokri

Online shipping is a great way to buy products or services from your home. It’s popular and also a convenient way as well. However, not all platforms can guarantee a seamless experience regarding quality, services, and ethics. There are instances where products can be of low quality or after-sales support could not be satisfactory. Especially when it comes to sourcing local products from far-off lands the question of genuineness arises. Handcrafted products or weaves from local lands are predominantly some of the categories where people get scammed through online purchases. If you are looking for high-quality, ethical, and handcrafted products from all parts of India, iTokri is the platform that you should be checking out.


India’s most loved online store, iTokri is home to a wide variety of handcrafted products from Indian handloom. iTokri is known for curating a wide range of products that include crafts and weaves from across India. They work directly with artisans, self-help groups, and NGOs to ensure fair prices on time and build a respectable rapport. Education, health, women empowerment, and organic farming are some of the social and environmental causes that iTokri has been supporting which is commendable.


Why should you shop at iTokri?

  • iTokri offers you wide range to choose from over 200 crafts and 50 regions in India like Ajrakh, Kalamkari, Ikat, Chanderi, and Jamdani. iTokri blog will provide you a lot of information about the history, techniques, and stories behind each of the crafts.
  • You can support the community of local artisans who created these products for you and be a part of itokri’s initiative to support social and environmental causes like women’s empowerment, education, and organic farming.
  • You will have a hassle-free shopping experience with secure payment facilities. They also offer responsive customer care and an easy return and exchange policy.


What do I love to shop at itokri?


Stoles are perfect for every occasion and itokri will make you bust the myth that stoles are part of a winter fashion statement. Their stoles on a variety of fabrics, prints, and weaves will let you make them a part of your style statement for any season and any occasion. Here you can find a plethora of stoles online in India that are surely going to spice up your fashion game. Right from daily wear outfit to occasion wear these stoles will ace your dressing quotient. I picked a shibori tie dye one in my favourite shades black and white.



German silver-finished oxidized bracelets are a great way to accessorize your outfit. I purchased this lovely adjustable one that has a dragon motif. Not to mention some good pairs of anklets that will make your feet look even more beautiful and add that ethnic touch. Being a fan of ghunguroo I did not miss the chance to shop for some anklets with them as well.

German silver anklet
German silver adjustable bracelet
Patwa thread with ghungroo anklet
Epoxy resin tray


Epoxy resin trays can be a great addition to home décor and I picked one that will help me present products for my photographs with a better aesthetic appeal.


A sanganeri block printed cotton cushion cover to give that aesthetic look to your living space or sleeping space.

Sanganeri print cushion cover


I had a much wonderful experience overall shopping from India’s most favourite shopping destination, iTokri.