Show Notes
This week on the Females Thriving Over 30 Podcast, we’re back with Part 2 of the hobbies and low-cost activities that have been bringing us joy, peace, and sanity lately — especially after a wild, exhausting weekend at the International Ms UK finals! From pottery to hand-knitting chunky blankets to rediscovering old diaries (and the chaos inside them), this episode is full of nostalgia, laughter, and plenty of “we are definitely getting older” moments. We also talk MOT fails, murder mystery pageant drama, getting colder with age, and the hilarious reality of becoming the kind of adults who get excited about sewing boxes and warm coats. If you’re looking for new hobbies, relatable girl chat, or just a reason to laugh… this episode is for you. ✨ What You’ll Learn: Affordable and calming hobbies perfect for women over 30
Why hand-knitting chunky blankets might be your next obsession
The surprising joy of community involvement and PTA life
How childhood diaries are basically adult therapy
Black Friday shopping ideas for practical grown women
Why being warm is officially more important than being cute
How pageant weekends can feel like three nights out in a row
📚 Resources & Mentions: Hand-knitting chunky blankets (arm knit tutorials all over TikTok!)
Uniqlo extra-warm winter coats
Blue light glasses
Massage guns & feet massagers
Secret Santa gift ideas under £30
Sewing boxes & William Morris prints
Kindle deals (AKA: Kindle Day!)
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