9 Boomer Habits Gaining Popularity Today

Vinyl Records

Once nearly extinct due to CDs and digital streaming, vinyl records have made a remarkable comeback, becoming the highest-grossing physical format for music.

Handwritten Letters

In the age of technology, there's a growing fascination with handwritten letters, offering a personalized touch that digital communication lacks, especially in postcard form.

Home-Cooked Meals

Rediscovering the joy of cooking at home, particularly during the pandemic, has led to a resurgence in home-cooked meals, seen as healthier, cost-effective, and enjoyable.

Knitting

Knitting and crocheting have gained attention on social media platforms like TikTok, attracting both men and women to this traditional hobby.

Communal Living

With rising housing costs and a desire for low-carbon living, communal housing has become more popular, echoing the spirit of hippie communes from the 1960s.

Thriftiness

Following economic challenges, there's a return to the thrifty attitude of previous generations, with more young people embracing frugality.

Foraging

Seeking to live sustainably and connect with nature, foraging has become a popular food trend, involving activities like mushroom hunting and gathering wood.

Buying Local Produce

The trend of buying local produce has gained momentum, driven by concerns about carbon footprints and a desire to support local farmers and markets.

Reading Print Newspapers

Despite the digital age, there's renewed interest in reading print newspapers, driven partly by concerns over excessive screen time.