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🐈‍⬛ The Hobby Zone Taglist!
by MistyMagic
Last post
 August 23rd
...See more This thread controls an auto-updating taglist. The current list is pasted below. To add yourself to this taglist, press the Reply button in this post and write the exact words “Please add me.” To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Reply button in this post and write the exact words, “Please remove me.” UPDATED 27 October 2025 by Cassie @adaptableOcean4193 @Aileen1114117 @AJ1232005 @Aliceiin3rdwonderland @AquaNyo303 @beachyone @Bella20 @BelovedMe @butdoesanyonenotice @butterlycow @calmmoon2104 @calmSky3414 @charmingSky5972 @confidentrabbit7311 @CosmicMiracle @daydreammemories @DipityEnigma @EchoicEternity @EmotionsListener @FallandWinterPlease00 @Fristo @hiraxx @iloveyouxx @Interestingkiwi @interlligentshawzk @intoxfantasy @jujubears @Katieinbloom @LadyOrgasma @Liv125 @Lou73 @LoveMyMoonflowers @lyricalAngel70 @MarinaLexi @Merliah001 @MilaAvery @Mishka1599 @MistyMagic @Mrunal11 @MunchieTaters @mytwistedsoul @NicholasW @Paisleykaat @Paprika001 @practicalTree3613 @PurpleLady568 @sadcat13 @SerenitysFire @shiningBeauty72 @SleepyShyCat @SmileSravani @SomebodySpicy13 @SparklingSeashells @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @sweetrosa1987 @ThadSterling @theboymoana @thetoastgod @tidyHickory3283 @victoriousblue17 @warmheartedCamp3360 @WarmLightXO @wisly03 @WorkingitThrough2 @WorriedMagpie
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Introducing our brand new category: Crocheting and Knitting!
by Heather225
Last post
 August 12th
...See more Inspired by a discussion with @SafeEmbrace, I have added a dedicated category for the knitters and crocheters to talk about their WIPs, show pictures, share tutorials, ask for help, and more! In honor of this new category, please share: What are you currently working on? What is a project you're proud of?
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2026 Is coming . . . .
by CocoaCassie
Last post
 December 25th, 2025
...See more 🎉 Wrapping Up the Year & Dreaming Up New Hobbies! 🎉 As we roll toward the end of the year, it’s the perfect time to look back, reset, and maybe even try something new in the year ahead. Not just resolutions, or getting fit etc etc. One of the best ways to do that? Picking up a new hobby! New hobbies aren’t just fun, they can boost our mood, spark creativity, reduce stress, and even help us meet new people. Here are a few ideas to get the inspiration flowing: 🌱 Gardening or Plant Care Great for mindfulness, patience, and a little daily joy, plus plants! Take pride and photograph them and share with us here. 🎨 Creative Hobbies: drawing, painting, crafting, writing Perfect for self-expression, creativity, and giving your brain a break from screens. Just relax into the pure joy of the brush or pen. 🏃 Movement-Based Hobbies: walking, yoga, dancing, sports, football Fantastic for physical health, energy levels, and stress relief. 📚 Learning Something New, a language, instrument, singing, or skill Keeps the mind sharp, builds confidence, and gives you something exciting to work toward. 🍳 Cooking or Baking A fun way to unwind, save money, and enjoy delicious results you can share with others. Share your recipes with us here! 🎮 Games & Puzzles, board games, chess, puzzles, casual gaming Great for connection, problem-solving, keeping your mind active, and having just plain fun. The new year doesn’t have to be about big resolutions, sometimes it’s just about adding a little more joy to everyday life. 💬 So, let’s hear it: What hobby are you thinking of starting, or restarting, in the new year? What benefits are you hoping it brings, relaxation, creativity, fitness, connection, or something else? Can’t wait to see everyone’s ideas and maybe steal a little inspiration! ✨ What will 2026 bring for you?  Or, what will Father Christmas bring for you?  New paints, new yarn or wool, or perhaps a gym membership? Or was it a new saucepan? You can help to plan your own future, guide your own path and walk your own steps. Let hobbies help support your mental health and open your mind to new possibilities! Need help with your knitting?
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Famous Classic Toys!
by Remina
Last post
 August 19th
...See more So I don't know about you but I subscribe to emails from Interesting Facts and today I got a link to an article I really wanted to share about toys. You can see the full article here [https://interestingfacts.com/toy-origins/]which goes on about fun-filled facts about 12 classic famous toys. From these list of toys, which toys did you have?  What's one of the facts that you didn't know about any of these toys!?  I had the frisbee, Mr. potato head, silly putty, barbies, slinky,  candy land, magic 8 ball, play-doh, and simon,  I found it quite interesting how silly putty was a happy accident due to two chemical engineers, one was trying to come up with a rubber substitute during WWII and produced a bouncy and stretchy material. It's just quite fascinating that Silly Putty was originally marketed towards adults and ended up being rebranded a child's toy.
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What's your most recent achievement?
by Anomalia
Last post
 April 23rd
...See more Have you achieved a goal recently? You rock! Tell us all about it!
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What’s your favorite song these days? 💕💞💗💗🎶🎶 Let’s share music that lifts, heals, or just vibes!
by M2122
Last post
 February 10th
...See more Hey friends! 🎧💗 Music really matches our moods. What song have you been playing on repeat lately? Drop your current favorite below — let’s share and discover! 💞🎵
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🌌❤️ONE GENTLE HEALTH HABIT CHAIN ✨✨🎉💕💕
by M2122
Last post
 January 1st
...See more ✨✨🎉🌌💕✨✨ Happy New Year, friends ✨🎉💖❤️💕🌌 Before thinking about the future, before judging the past — let’s take one quiet moment here, together and appreciate that you made it through the year 🩷✨❤️❤️❤️👏👏 🌌 ❤️  ✨✨🎉💕💕 🎉💖✨🥳 The Best Is Yet to Come — Through You✨🎉💕💖✨🩷  We try to keep many resolutions but ONLY few of them with discipline we do consistently till end of year So here in this thread let’s choose just ONE small health habit — that you're gonna do consistently till end of year ✨ It could be: Drinking warm water early morning ☕ A short stretch or exercise Yoga, breathing, or a walk A simple food habit Better sleep Anything small that cares for your health FINALLY, WISHING EVERYONE A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM MY HEART ✨💕💕🎉❤️🌌💖🩷
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2026 Is coming . . . .
by CocoaCassie
Last post
 December 25th, 2025
...See more 🎉 Wrapping Up the Year & Dreaming Up New Hobbies! 🎉 As we roll toward the end of the year, it’s the perfect time to look back, reset, and maybe even try something new in the year ahead. Not just resolutions, or getting fit etc etc. One of the best ways to do that? Picking up a new hobby! New hobbies aren’t just fun, they can boost our mood, spark creativity, reduce stress, and even help us meet new people. Here are a few ideas to get the inspiration flowing: 🌱 Gardening or Plant Care Great for mindfulness, patience, and a little daily joy, plus plants! Take pride and photograph them and share with us here. 🎨 Creative Hobbies: drawing, painting, crafting, writing Perfect for self-expression, creativity, and giving your brain a break from screens. Just relax into the pure joy of the brush or pen. 🏃 Movement-Based Hobbies: walking, yoga, dancing, sports, football Fantastic for physical health, energy levels, and stress relief. 📚 Learning Something New, a language, instrument, singing, or skill Keeps the mind sharp, builds confidence, and gives you something exciting to work toward. 🍳 Cooking or Baking A fun way to unwind, save money, and enjoy delicious results you can share with others. Share your recipes with us here! 🎮 Games & Puzzles, board games, chess, puzzles, casual gaming Great for connection, problem-solving, keeping your mind active, and having just plain fun. The new year doesn’t have to be about big resolutions, sometimes it’s just about adding a little more joy to everyday life. 💬 So, let’s hear it: What hobby are you thinking of starting, or restarting, in the new year? What benefits are you hoping it brings, relaxation, creativity, fitness, connection, or something else? Can’t wait to see everyone’s ideas and maybe steal a little inspiration! ✨ What will 2026 bring for you?  Or, what will Father Christmas bring for you?  New paints, new yarn or wool, or perhaps a gym membership? Or was it a new saucepan? You can help to plan your own future, guide your own path and walk your own steps. Let hobbies help support your mental health and open your mind to new possibilities! Need help with your knitting?
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Do your hobbies change in the heat?
by CocoaCassie
Last post
 October 19th, 2025
...See more It's been really hot here, Do you have hobbies specifically for hot weather? I paint but the pigments dry up too fast in heat. Sewing is too sweaty lol. Cooking changes to BBQ and outdoor recipes.  So help me find a hot hobby please.
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The Cupmaster's riddle
by CubicCube42
Last post
 October 5th, 2025
...See more Hello everyone! I am Cube, and I love puzzles. Both solving puzzles, and designing puzzles. I had an idea for a little puzzle that is 7cups themed, so I designed the following puzzle. Can you solve it? The Cupmaster has placed 7 cups of tea in a 4x4 grid on the table as follows: 🟫☕☕☕ ☕🟫🟫🟫 ☕☕🟫☕ 🟫🟫🟫🟫 One of the seven cups is special and secretly contains extra tasty tea. Albert and Belle are two perfect logicians. The Cupmaster tells Albert in which column the special cup is located and tells Belle in which row the special cup is located. They then have the following conversation: Albert: I know that you know that I don't know where the special cup is. Belle: Now that I know that you know that, I know which cup is the special cup. Can you now determine which cup is the special cup?
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Choosing a New Hobby!
by MistyMagic
Last post
 June 17th, 2025
...See more Choosing a hobby can be an exciting and fulfilling endeavor! Here are some steps to help you find a hobby that suits your interests and lifestyle: * Reflect on Your Interests: Think about activities you enjoy or have always wanted to try. Consider your passions, talents, and things that make you curious. Reflect on activities that bring you joy or relaxation. * Consider Your Personality: Your personality can play a big role in determining what hobbies you might enjoy. For example, if you're outgoing and social, you might enjoy team sports or group activities. If you're introverted, you might prefer solitary hobbies like writing, painting, or gardening. * Try New Things: Don't be afraid to try something completely new! Attend workshops, classes, or events related to activities you're interested in. This can help you discover hobbies you never knew you'd enjoy. * Assess Your Resources: Consider the resources you have available, including time, budget, and space. Some hobbies require specialized equipment or materials, while others can be pursued with minimal investment. * Explore Different Options: There are countless hobbies to choose from, so explore a variety of options before committing to one. You might find that you enjoy a combination of activities or that your interests evolve over time. * Think About Long-Term Benefits: Consider the long-term benefits of potential hobbies. Some hobbies, like learning a musical instrument or practicing a craft, can provide a sense of accomplishment and personal growth over time. * Listen to Your Gut: Ultimately, choose a hobby that feels right for you. Trust your instincts and select an activity that aligns with your interests, values, and goals. Remember that hobbies are meant to be enjoyable and fulfilling, so don't put too much pressure on yourself to find the "perfect" one right away. Experiment, have fun, and be open to new experiences! If you were looking for a new hobby what might you choose and why? Is there a hobby that you would like to try but feel unable to?
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💟SHARE 🎵AN 😊AFFIRMATION!!👍
by juliak1968
Last post
 May 12th, 2025
...See more I'll start😊 I MATTER
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Let's have a little fun!
by LunarTheTherian
Last post
 March 31st, 2025
...See more Hiya guys! So I was thinking... how about we have a little fun?! (only if your comfortable with it tho!) Let's all use this Post to show each other some things we have done, or made with our hobbies! I'll start! Recent re-Drawing:  
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What was one of your weirdest/ funniest phases?
by LunarTheTherian
Last post
 March 27th, 2025
...See more Mine was thinking I was a Magical and Pretty princess. My mom would always tell me that I was magic and would always make me levitate or make other things do it too. (Picking me/it up), Going fast like flash (Let me win all the races and running), and having healing powers with kisses (Mom basically hiding the pain when I kissed it). I also had a Rapunzel dress I never took off and very long hair that I would not cut. This phase left when I was 8 years old. I miss those days, love ya mom. T^T I'm a frickin pretty princess
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STRANDED ON ISLAND GAME (What 3 items would you bring?)
by juliak1968
Last post
 March 4th, 2025
...See more 1 A Lighter 2 A Blanket 3 A Radio

Hobby Zone

Welcome to Hobby Zone! This is where you can discover and explore how our hobbies can help us maintain good mental health. Hobbies can be therapeutic and promote healing. The purpose of this community is to provide a supportive and inclusive space and to share your hobbies.


What are the different forum topics for Hobby Zone?

Community Space: A place for discussions, check-ins and introductions.

DIY & Upsycling projects: A place for all those DIY discussions and home projects.

Events & Announcements: A place for discussions and events.

Food - recipes to share: A place to share your favourite recipes.

Food - all about food: A place to share your favourite foods.

Gaming: A place to discuss all things relating to games and gaming.

Gardening & other outdoor hobbies: A place for discussions relating to the outdoors and gardening.

Hobby Journals: A place for discussions relating to your hobby journals.

Other hobbies or interests: A place for discussions relating to any other hobbies or interests that you might have.

Pets and Animals: A place for discussions relating to your beloved pets or other animals.

Photography: A place for discussions relating to photography and videography.

Sports & Fitness: A place for discussions relating to your physical fitness and hobbies.

Using hobbies as therapy: A place for discussions relating to your hobbies being used as therapy.


How can I help?

You can help us by simply responding to threads and sharing your story (if you're comfortable). Check-in with us, join a discussion, or start one! Alternatively, you can join us as a Forum Leader. Check out this thread for more information.


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Taglist: Do you want to stay up to date with our community? Then join our tag list to be notified whenever there is a new discussion or update within the community!


Hobby Zone FAQ

Q: Are there any sub-community-specific guidelines that we need to adhere to?

A: You can find Sub-community-specific guidelines below, which you should follow in addition to the general forum guidelines.


Help! I still have a question! 

If you need help, feel free to contact a community leader or post here, and someone will contact you!

Community Guidelines

Please note that adding a 'Trigger Warning' or [TW] does not make any content acceptable. So please think carefully before posting.

Hobby Zone is a friendly, relaxing, and safe space where we do not expect to have triggery, or triggering artwork, writing, poetry, or other contributions.

  • You can start a Hobby Journal or join in with seeing what others are up to.

  • You can post your artwork but please make sure it is teen suitable and adheres to 7 Cups guidelines so appropriate attire and content. Please start your own thread and keep ALL artwork in that thread. This will mean that your thread gains upvotes/hearts and will notify everyone when a new post is made.

  • You can share your poetry or writing but again please make sure that it is suitable for an emotional support site and is not triggering. If in doubt then please ask a community leader, the names can be found under this 'About' tab below. Please start your own thread and keep ALL writing & poetry work in that thread. This will mean that your thread gains upvotes/hearts and will notify everyone when a new post is made.

  • Be wary of clicking on any unknown links as they are not vetted or checked by Hobby Zone or 7 Cups.

  • Please avoid giving links to other sites such as YouTube or Spotify for music or video content instead please give the name and song title so that people can safely do their own search and find the content.

Please ensure that ALL content is appropriate for teens as the site is open to members as young as 13.

Inappropriate content will be removed. 

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