Books
The Complete List of Books in Armchair Excavations Book Club

Explore the complete List of books in the Armchair Excavations Book Club dating back to 2020

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Hobby Hunter Interviews
Discover Steve’s passion for tinkering with the best electronic mods

Learn about Steve’s modding hobbies I’m excited to talk to Steve about his experiences tinkering with iPods, PSPs, Gameboy, and controllers to mod them with incredibly cool enhancements. I’ll be honest, I didn’t even know this was a thing, and now I’m wondering if this is one more hobby to add to my own list. […]

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Hobby Hunter Interviews
Elegant and Amazing times at Diner en Blanc with Jennifer

Learn about Jennifer’s crafting hobbies I’m excited to talk to Jennifer about her experiences at Diner en Blanc. You’ll love to hear how she has gone all in on a white wardrobe, the special experiences created at Diner en Blanc, and even some of her other hobbies. She lives in Escondido, California, United States. Coachable […]

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Hobby Hunter Interviews
Erin relieves anxiety and boredom by dabbling with crafts

Learn about Erin’s crafting hobbies I’m excited to talk to Erin about her acrylic painting and DIY projects and can’t wait to show you all of the crafts. You’ll love to hear how she dabbles in all the things, learning, and creating as she goes. She lives in Haddam, Connecticut, United States. Coachable Heart: How […]

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Hobby Hunter Interviews
30 years of Fiber Arts and Craftivism with Kelly

Learn about Kelly’s fiber arts hobby and the intersection with Craftivism I’m excited to talk to Kelly about her cross-stitch and can’t wait to show you some of her fiber arts. You’ll love to hear the stories behind the different pieces she’s chosen to share with us. I think you’ll be as touched by Kelly’s […]

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Hobby Hunter Interviews
An Interview with Jessie of Holly Art Studios

Learn about Jessie of Holly Art Studios’ hobby of painting pet portraits using acrylic paint I’m excited to talk to Jessie about her painting hobby and can’t wait to show you some of her paintings. You’ll love to hear how she got into painting and how and when she finds the time. I especially love […]

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practice
Why self-reflection is the secret sauce to achievable goals

Growth happens whether we see it happening or not. Like a flower planted from a bulb, it turns to a beautiful bloom, the change is gradual. If you don’t look, you may miss it. This applies to many things. Celebration. Growth. Completion. Learning new skills.  The Alchemist archetype is one I strive towards. Something is […]

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habits
Find creative ways to look at getting value

Do you remember when you could buy a candy gram to spend a special treat and message to your friends? It was always a fund-raiser for some year-end party, but you didn’t care about that. You just liked to send a message to your friends or that person you had a crush on.  Years ago, […]

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practice
Focus or Explore? How you should spend your discretionary time?

I don’t know about you, but I struggle with exercise and fitness. I know it’s important. I know it will make my life better, longer even. I know I need to counter my work-at-home sedentary lifestyle. I know that if I don’t do it, I won’t be able to go on all the adventures I […]

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goals
Have More Fun Achieving Your Goals With A Bucket List

Does goal-setting (and managing) make you feel overwhelmed? Have you ever made a goal because you felt you should? Does looking at your to-do list bring up feelings of anxiety? Some days, goals feel pretty “Type A”. You have your goal, a list of measurable actions to accomplish it, and a timeline you’re working towards. […]

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