# Who else collects as a hobby? šŸ¤ŽšŸ¤— **URL:** \ **Category:** MomToMomRelay\ **Tags:** stillme\ **Created:** [July 8, 2026, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/who-else-collects-as-a-hobby/17760 "2026-07-08T15:58:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Alyssa10](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/user_avatar/community.momcozy.com/alyssa10/32/4205_2.png) [@Alyssa10](https://community.momcozy.com/u/Alyssa10)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2026, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/who-else-collects-as-a-hobby/17760/1 "2026-07-08T15:58:03Z")
One thing about me is that I hold myself close to my heart. I journal. I cook. I fish. I collect. I livestream. Like so many mothers, Iā€™ve learned that throughout motherhood we constantly evolve. We go through seasons of remembering who we were while discovering who weā€™re becoming. For the longest time, I naturally put everyone else first. It wasnā€™t until after having my second baby that I realized something had to change. Taking time for myself isnā€™t selfishā€¦ itā€™s necessary. If I want to be fully present, patient & the best mom & wife I can be, I have to pour into myself too. When we leave ourselves behind while carrying the weight of everyone else, we slowly become unhappy. We feel like something is missing. We lose pieces of ourselves without even realizing it. One thing that keeps me connected to _me_ is collecting. Itā€™s a hobby that brings me so much joy, & I love sharing it through my livestreams where we hang out, play games & build a little community together. Motherhood is one of my greatest blessings, but so is remembering that Iā€™m still a person outside of it. šŸ¤ Still me. ![IMG_7993](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/original/2X/e/e9e895a9a1b201c05232761e448cd26049286416.jpeg) ![IMG_4198](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/original/2X/6/6488edaa19b08b0b5f72f58681f2a4af994db902.jpeg) ![IMG_4289](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/original/2X/c/c652e49fe8a42a7ee4f40ef257d3e6b803d974eb.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Chantel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/user_avatar/community.momcozy.com/chantel/32/111_2.png) [@Chantel](https://community.momcozy.com/u/Chantel)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2026, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/who-else-collects-as-a-hobby/17760/2 "2026-07-08T17:46:00Z")
I love this mama! We need to take care of ourselves without mom guilt! ---
**Author:** ![Alyssa10](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/user_avatar/community.momcozy.com/alyssa10/32/4205_2.png) [@Alyssa10](https://community.momcozy.com/u/Alyssa10)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2026, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/who-else-collects-as-a-hobby/17760/3 "2026-07-08T18:17:52Z")
Yes! I run into that not always but enough to know there are mamas out here that truly feel guilty for doing something for themselves. I want to try to normalize making us mamas a priority too. We can still love and take care of our babies without leaving ourselves behind. šŸ¤Ž ---
**Author:** ![Jessica2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/user_avatar/community.momcozy.com/jessica2/32/2282_2.png) [@Jessica2](https://community.momcozy.com/u/Jessica2)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2026, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/who-else-collects-as-a-hobby/17760/4 "2026-07-08T18:25:32Z")
Oh yes keeping our hobbies is so important ---
**Author:** ![Alyssa10](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/user_avatar/community.momcozy.com/alyssa10/32/4205_2.png) [@Alyssa10](https://community.momcozy.com/u/Alyssa10)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2026, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/who-else-collects-as-a-hobby/17760/5 "2026-07-08T18:56:02Z")
So important. My kids also learned to love my collectibles. So much they think they can play with them šŸ˜­ ---
**Author:** ![mama216](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/user_avatar/community.momcozy.com/mama216/32/3918_2.png) [@mama216](https://community.momcozy.com/u/mama216)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2026, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/who-else-collects-as-a-hobby/17760/6 "2026-07-08T19:57:53Z")
Best decision is staying True to yourself and combine all aspects of you in one ---
**Author:** ![Alyssa10](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/user_avatar/community.momcozy.com/alyssa10/32/4205_2.png) [@Alyssa10](https://community.momcozy.com/u/Alyssa10)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2026, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/who-else-collects-as-a-hobby/17760/7 "2026-07-08T20:27:57Z")
Absolutely. Agreed! ---
**Author:** ![Tori3](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/user_avatar/community.momcozy.com/tori3/32/4600_2.png) [@Tori3](https://community.momcozy.com/u/Tori3)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2026, 6:54am UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/who-else-collects-as-a-hobby/17760/8 "2026-07-09T06:54:01Z")
I love your collection! Have you heard of teddy blocks? I just finished building one! ---
**Author:** ![Alyssa10](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/user_avatar/community.momcozy.com/alyssa10/32/4205_2.png) [@Alyssa10](https://community.momcozy.com/u/Alyssa10)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2026, 11:31am UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/who-else-collects-as-a-hobby/17760/9 "2026-07-09T11:31:39Z")
Actually I have! Those take a while to build right? Thank you ā˜ŗ ---
**Author:** ![Tori3](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/user_avatar/community.momcozy.com/tori3/32/4600_2.png) [@Tori3](https://community.momcozy.com/u/Tori3)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2026, 7:40am UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/who-else-collects-as-a-hobby/17760/10 "2026-07-10T07:40:12Z")
Yes! Me and my sister sat for hours every night for about 2-3 weeks building it. Granted I had to keep stopped to tend to my baby lol ---
**Author:** ![Alyssa10](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/user_avatar/community.momcozy.com/alyssa10/32/4205_2.png) [@Alyssa10](https://community.momcozy.com/u/Alyssa10)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2026, 11:58am UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/who-else-collects-as-a-hobby/17760/11 "2026-07-10T11:58:06Z")
honestly that so impressive! Especially with 4 little ones lol. Iā€™d love to see it!! ---
**Author:** ![mama91](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/user_avatar/community.momcozy.com/mama91/32/2253_2.png) [@mama91](https://community.momcozy.com/u/mama91)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2026, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/who-else-collects-as-a-hobby/17760/12 "2026-07-10T13:19:31Z")
That is so true! I find myself constantly taking care of everyone else, and I let even my own basic needs slide. Iā€™ve been trying to get better about it. Iā€™ve been trying to make time for my hobbies too. You have a very unique collection going! šŸ˜Š ---
**Author:** ![Alyssa10](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/user_avatar/community.momcozy.com/alyssa10/32/4205_2.png) [@Alyssa10](https://community.momcozy.com/u/Alyssa10)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2026, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/who-else-collects-as-a-hobby/17760/13 "2026-07-10T18:42:21Z")
Thatā€™s one big thing I want to bring more awareness to in our mama community is **mom guilt** and moms forgetting to give them the time they deserve. šŸ¤Ž Itā€™s so common but I donā€™t want that to be normalized. Do you have an hobby you absolutely love? ---
**Author:** ![mama91](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/user_avatar/community.momcozy.com/mama91/32/2253_2.png) [@mama91](https://community.momcozy.com/u/mama91)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2026, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/who-else-collects-as-a-hobby/17760/14 "2026-07-10T20:20:23Z")
Mom guilt is so common!! I feel like things would be so different if we didnā€™t live in modern times. With all the technology and amazing products we have to help us, we still struggle to care for ourselves and meet our basic needs. Like why is this a thing? Especially for the mamas who have to work. My hobby was cross stitching and diamond painting. I havenā€™t really gotten back into either of them since having my daughter. I think it would make more sense to be crafting while watching my daughter instead of being on my phone sometimes. ---
**Author:** ![Alyssa10](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/user_avatar/community.momcozy.com/alyssa10/32/4205_2.png) [@Alyssa10](https://community.momcozy.com/u/Alyssa10)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2026, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/who-else-collects-as-a-hobby/17760/15 "2026-07-10T21:11:07Z")
Maybe what I share can be helpful in what works for you so you can start to make time for yourself.šŸ«¶šŸ¼ Iā€™m such a planner and try to stay as organized as possible my husband and I prioritize family time, couple time & individual time. For us, that means intentionally scheduling. We share a calendar on our phones that are linked so we always know when there is a doctorā€™s appointment, work and events. So weā€™re always on the same page. My husband fishes every Wednesday, I plan monthly lunch dates with my girls and self care day, we take a family trip every other month & at the end of every month my mom or MIL watches our kids so we have date night. It works for us but it took time, communication & adjusting as our family grew. I think sharing a calendar has been one of the biggest things that motivated us & kept us on the same page. No surprises and peace of mind. & yes! I totally agree, due to modern times itā€™s so hard to parent & live a lifestyle where we can enjoy ourselves in between motherhood and figuring out our livelihood. šŸ˜• ---
**Author:** ![mama91](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/user_avatar/community.momcozy.com/mama91/32/2253_2.png) [@mama91](https://community.momcozy.com/u/mama91)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2026, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/who-else-collects-as-a-hobby/17760/16 "2026-07-11T20:29:17Z")
Those are some great ideas! I donā€™t know if we are ready for the date night part yet, but I know we could definitely do a day for him and a day for me to each do what we enjoy. I just love the idea of a family trip every other month. We want to travel so my daughter doesnā€™t become small town minded. We live in an area where most people donā€™t go within 50 miles of their homes. Itā€™s mind blowing that they donā€™t travel the country! ---
**Author:** ![Alyssa10](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/user_avatar/community.momcozy.com/alyssa10/32/4205_2.png) [@Alyssa10](https://community.momcozy.com/u/Alyssa10)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2026, 9:47am UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/who-else-collects-as-a-hobby/17760/17 "2026-07-12T09:47:39Z")
Honestly, The fact that you recognize what youā€™re realistically capable of right now is such a big step. I truly hope & pray you both find a balance that allows each of you to have your own time while continuing to support one another. You both deserve individual time šŸ¤Ž We love taking mini trips, we want the kids to have the best memories! & no way really?! Where are you from if you donā€™t mind me asking. I love to traveling. ---
**Author:** ![Barb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@Barb](https://community.momcozy.com/u/Barb)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2026, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/who-else-collects-as-a-hobby/17760/18 "2026-07-12T13:21:36Z")
Very cool collections! ---
**Author:** ![mama91](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/user_avatar/community.momcozy.com/mama91/32/2253_2.png) [@mama91](https://community.momcozy.com/u/mama91)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2026, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/who-else-collects-as-a-hobby/17760/19 "2026-07-12T13:52:09Z")
You are so sweet for saying that! ā¤ Mini trips would be so much fun! My husband and I used to do that kind of thing all the time before my daughter was born. One of our favorite things to do is to go to one of the dams about an hour away from us to go fishing. Itā€™s massive and thereā€™s some cool spots to hike to for fishing Iā€™m living in a small town in Arkansas. Iā€™m originally from Houston, Texas so itā€™s a major change!! ---
**Author:** ![Alyssa10](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/momcozy/user_avatar/community.momcozy.com/alyssa10/32/4205_2.png) [@Alyssa10](https://community.momcozy.com/u/Alyssa10)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2026, 12:15am UTC](https://community.momcozy.com/t/who-else-collects-as-a-hobby/17760/21 "2026-07-13T00:15:10Z")
Thank you!! Itā€™s a labor of love tbh lol hard to continually dust everything šŸ«  [Next page](https://community.momcozy.com/t/who-else-collects-as-a-hobby/17760.md?page=2)