November Pinterest insights: DIY indoor garden ideas, fun for the whole family, and the best gear for the great outdoors
Cold grey days and winter weather don’t have to bring you down. In fact, spending time indoors can present the perfect opportunity to try something new. From DIY indoor water gardens to trending workouts and family friendly activities to enjoy inside, Pinners are looking to put a fresh twist on the things they already love. Already planning 2020 bucket list adventures and dreaming about the great outdoors? We pulled together the top gear and gifts to save, shop and give now — especially if you can catch them on sale this holiday season.
Indoor Water Gardens are on the rise
Greenery can help liven up any space, and caring for plants can produce feel-good effects, like a more relaxed mood. Pinners are looking for creative ways to take their love of gardening inside and add a little water — searches for “indoor water garden” are up 334%. Want to take your houseplants to the next level? Here are six popular plants you can either propagate in water or grow entirely underwater.
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Fiddle leaf plant +2476%
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Pothos varieties +531%
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Succulents +236%
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Snake plant varieties +220%
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Lucky bamboo plants +185%
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For an extra twist, add some fish! Searches for “indoor water garden with fish” are +163%
Tip: See a plant you like, but don’t know what it’s called? Use Pinterest Lens camera search to take a photo and Pinterest will tell you what it is and where to buy it. We recently shared that our visual search technology is smarter than ever and can identify more than 2.5 billion objects across Pins.
Fun and creative indoor activities your kids will love
Whether you’re stuck inside on a cold day or looking to fill your downtime at home with fun, here are some trending activities (activity for kids indoor +81%) to try with your kids.
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Find creative ideas to build the ultimate fort (indoor tents +89%)
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Who says you need to be outdoors to go camping? (indoor camping ideas for kids +58%)
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Send the kids on an epic at-home adventure (indoor kids scavenger hunts +52%)
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Find endless entertainment with a pack of balloons (indoor balloon games for kids +51%)
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Create a climbing wall that your little monkeys will love (indoor kids climbing wall +31%)
Effective exercise you can do at home
Home workouts are one of the best ways to stick with your fitness routine when you can’t get outside, make it to the gym, or have to miss your favorite class. From workout videos for women to exercise that doesn’t require equipment, here’s what Pinners are searching for.
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Weight training exercises +1423%: Simple weight training is a sure way to improve your strength.
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Exercises for core exercises +694%: Core exercises build balance, help stability, and are great for good posture.
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At-home HIIT workout videos +290%: Need a quick sweat sesh? An at-home HIIT workout will do the trick.
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Yoga for glowing skin +148%: Get your glow on with the right yoga routine.
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Indoor workout with no equipment +91%: No equipment? No problem! These indoor workouts don’t require anything more than motivation.
Gear and gifts for people who love the great outdoors
Pinners are already planning trips to fulfill their wanderlust in 2020. It’s an ideal time to shop for outdoor essentials on Pinterest as you plan active adventures for the upcoming new year.
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Water bottle survival kit (Harrys Army Surplus, $20)
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Big Haul 40 Duffel (REI, $45 and up)
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NEMO Helio Pressure Shower (Moosejaw, $100)
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Hydro Flask 32-ounce bottle (Nordstrom, $45)
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Yeti Rambler Mug (DICK’s Sporting Goods, $25)
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Rumpl Original Puffy Blanket (Evo, $99)
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Camp Chef Cast Iron Set (Target, $90)
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Stanley Coffee Percolator (Target, $35)
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Fanny pack (Cotopaxi, $30)
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Meal Kit to the Woods (REI, $38)
When you’re done treating yourself, find additional shopping inspiration and trending gifts for the people you love in our 2019 Holiday Shopping Report.
Methodology:
Percent increases are calculated using normalized searches from Sept ‘18 to Sept ‘19.