Hobby kits perfect for reclaiming 'me time' and reducing stress

Feeling stretched thin? Juggling multiple roles can leave little time for yourself, but reclaiming that time for a hobby is a powerful form of self-care. Hobbies are more than just a pastime-they're a proven way to reduce stress, combat burnout and find a sense of personal fulfillment.

While traditional hobbies like knitting and baking are making a comeback, there's a whole world of new activities waiting for you to explore. Whether you want to learn a new skill, get creative, or connect with others, here are a few hobby kits to get you started.

This Adults and Crafts crate is full of new crafting techniques for you to explore. Each box comes with all the necessary tools, materials and step-by-step instructions for a single project. The projects vary each month, ranging from wood burning and resin art to mosaic making and candle crafting.  

The Sur La Table bread-making kit provides essential tools for home bakers to create artisan-style bread. The kit includes a round-proofing basket, a bench scraper for handling dough, a silicone bowl scraper, and a bread lame with five blades for scoring the dough before baking.  

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Original price: $15.99

Needle felting is a craft that sculpts wool into desired shapes by interlocking the fibers using barbed needles. The Mayboos needle felting kit has what you need to get started. It includes 20 vibrant colors of wool roving and various tools for needle felting projects. 

These elegant coasters feature a base of polished natural wood topped with hand-cut stained glass. The combination creates a bright, classic and modern look that protects and decorates your table.

Start a new hobby that gets you outside. This curated collection of flower seeds features rare and beautiful varieties you won't find in typical stores. The set includes distinct flowers, such as plum-colored sunflowers, cupcake-shaped cosmos and dusty gray-purple poppies. 

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Original price: $47.99

This all-in-one Yoga & Pilates equipment kit contains six essential tools for toning, stretching and building core strength. The set includes a Pilates ring, booty bands, a 10-inch yoga ball, a figure eight resistance band, a standard elastic band and a yoga strap. Add this deck of 108 yoga sequence cards to help you practice and plan with ease. Pair it with this essential oil diffuser to create a calming environment.

Original price: $54.99

Learn how to blend oils with wax and infuse the scent of dried flowers with this all-in-one candlemaking kit. It includes five bags of beeswax, a melting pot, a thermometer, essential oils and 20 candle dyes. The kit also includes all the necessary accessories, such as 10 black tins, 20 wicks and other essential tools to get you started.

Give space to your creativity with this DIY greenhouse kit, a miniature diorama that can be displayed on a bookshelf. It features laser-cut basswood pieces that assemble without glue to create a detailed greenhouse scene with tiny plants and tools.

The Moon Garden Mandala rock painting kit includes everything you need to create stunning mandala designs. This kit includes smooth river rocks, vibrant paints and specialized dotting tools that make creating intricate and meditative mandala patterns easy and satisfying.  

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These compact binoculars are essential for birdwatching. They are portable options that feature 12x magnification and a 25mm objective lens, offering a wide field of view that is ideal for birdwatching. Round out your kit with this bird-watching log book to note down the birds you recognize from this handy field guide.