Welcome to Homemaking Hobbies!

We're Johan and Sarah at Homemaking Hobbies and we share simple, satisfying homemaking hobbies you can enjoy in real life — even in suburbia, with limited space and busy workdays.

We believe you don’t need a farmhouse, acres of land, or the “perfect” schedule to create a more hands-on, homemade life. You can start where you are, use what you have, and learn as you go.

Here you’ll find practical inspiration for making cheese, baking sourdough, gardening in small spaces, crafting handmade soap, and other everyday skills that bring creativity, self-reliance, and joy into daily life.

We’re glad you’re here, and we hope this site encourages you to begin before everything feels perfectly in place — because the real joy is in doing.

Edited J&S

A little bit about us - we both work outside the home and live in suburbia, but we’ve discovered that a handmade, home-centered life is still possible with limited space and a busy schedule. Through Homemaking Hobbies, we share the simple skills and creative projects that help us bring more joy, self-reliance, and satisfaction into everyday life.

What Would You Like to Explore?

Cheese in Js hand

Cheese Making – Learn how to make delicious cheese at home using everyday kitchen tools and supermarket milk.


Sourdough Starter

    Sourdough Baking – Discover simple ways to bake homemade sourdough bread and make the most of your sourdough starter.


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Small-Space Gardening – Grow fruits, vegetables, and herbs in a suburban backyard, even if space is limited.

Lavender Soap

Handmade Soap & Skincare – Turn simple ingredients into beautiful soaps, salves, and other handmade products at home.


What are the benefits of developing homemaking skills?

Cost Efficiency and Self‑Reliance

  • Making things from scratch, whether it’s soap, bread, or yoghurt, often costs less than buying pre-made or store-bought versions. Plus, it is so rewarding knowing that you can depend on yourself rather than always turning to outside sources.

Health Benefits

  • When you create your own products, you control what goes into them. This means avoiding harmful additives, preservatives, or chemicals. You can make healthier choices for you and your family.

Learn New Skills

  • Homemaking gives you countless ways to express your creativity. Whether you’re blending your own soap, testing new sourdough‑discard recipes, or nurturing a garden for your family, the process brings a sense of joy and fulfillment. 

Homemaking is a journey of creativity, confidence, and intention. If these ideas inspire you, please keep exploring — there’s plenty more on the website to discover and enjoy.

Explore Homemaking Hobbies

Whether you want to make cheese, bake sourdough, grow food in a small space, or create handmade soap and skincare, there’s a topic here for you. Choose the area that interests you most and start learning one simple skill at a time.