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Businesses & Hobbies Buymode Expanded - Unofficial Addon

There was a lot of potential with the items that came with the Businesses & Hobbies EP, so after taking some time to recover from burnout, I come back with an unofficial addon for the buymode portion. Hopefully these will fill in some of the voids while offering a bit more variation and usability from the items. 

Home & Hobbies Aspiration Pack

Hey everyone, I finally have a new mod for you - a pack of aspirations!

This pack adds an entirely new aspiration category to your game: Home & Hobbies, designed for Sims who find purpose and joy in the simple, creative, and comforting parts of life. Whether they’re chasing coding side projects, writing sweeping epics, or just enjoying a cup of tea in peace — these Sims thrive where comfort meets creativity.

I really wanted to create aspirations that focus less on career, money, or romance and are more laid-back while still offering plenty of activities, so here are some of the features:

🧸 New Aspiration Category: Home & Hobbies

Includes a custom trait — Comfort-Oriented — granting unique moodlets and a love for calm, cozy living. These Sims are happiest, and do their best work when they're at home!

✨ 4 Fully-Fleshed Aspirations:

🔸 Home & Hearth

This Sim wants to balance family, friendships, and flawless homemaking.

Features:

Custom gift-giving by mail

New family-focused social interactions

Reward Trait: Heart of the Home

🔸 Fiction Fanatic

This Sim lives for storytelling — from world-building to wild plot twists.

Features:

New Historical Fiction book genre

Creative-focused social interactions

Reward Trait: Master Storyteller (reward unlocks writing Historical Fiction)

🔸 Cozy Introvert

This Sim thrives on quiet comforts, soft routines, and peaceful self-expression.

Features:

Custom blogging and journaling interactions (with a new journal object!)

Peaceful walk interaction

Reward Trait: Inner Calm

🔸 Tech Hobbyist

This Sim loves to build, tinker, and code for the sheer fun of it.

Features:

Side project coding gigs

Unlock custom websites, special gigs, and awards!

Reward Trait: Digital Architect

🧩 Every aspiration includes:

Fully custom goals

Exclusive interactions and social options

Unique reward traits

Base Game Compatible—no packs required!

📦 Whether your Sim wants to curl up with a good book, delve into coding, or pour their passion into a personal blog, this pack opens up new ways to play — all grounded in the simple joys of staying home and geeking out. I worked on this for over a month, ensuring that I'd covered every detail, so I really hope you love it.

So, let your Sims get cozy, get creative, and feel right at home. 💻📖🕯️

⚠️REQUIRED⚠️ 🌐Lot 51's Core Library 📁midnitetech_modlibrary 🎮DLC: None/Base Game Compatible mod

📋Optional: 📖Write Books Overhaul for publishing the new genre (no need to redownload that mod if you already have it—I included the tuning in its last update)

We recently promised you a selection of NPCs for all occasions. If you’re interested in the method of controlling townie generation through the MC Command Center but don’t yet have your own base of 100 gorgeous sims, the huge list below is for you :)

We made great efforts to find beautiful, unique and well-crafted characters. We want these NPCs not only to enhance your game but also to inspire you with new storylines through their hobbies and appearances. Maybe one of your dynasty members will find their soulmate among them! All characters are available for free download and are in the public domain.

Authors mentioned in the article:

@alienbabygamer   @blackpanda-ts4 @fridaikala   @helloavocadooo   @ice-creamforbreakfast  MAYAsnooze  @polarmoon  nicohesdude23  Nocturne   @nunamoona  pptichka  @rutasha-sims  @simsontherope  @simkhira  soulsurrender  @the-usual-stories

Let's start with large sets of NPCs that are easy to download, add to your game and forget about the problem of generation.

NPCs, IF YOU PLEASE

Author: helloavocadooo

NO CC

Nordhaven residents makeover

Author: the-usual-stories

NO CC

June 2023 CC-Free Sim Dump

Author: ice-creamforbreakfast

NO CC

AAAHH!!! REAL TOWNIES!

Author: helloavocadooo

NO CC

32 VANILLA SIMS WITH SKILLS AND JOBS

Thai friends | Base Game & For Rent EP

Author: the-usual-stories

NO CC

Sims have skills, careers, preferences,outfits in each wardrobe category.

September 2022 Sims Dump

Author: ice-creamforbreakfast

NO CC

32 CC FREE TOWNIES

Author: polarmoon

NO CC

Townies for your game

Author: Nocturne

NO CC

From cas with all the preferences

FAMILIES

Families - Pack II

Author: simsontherope

NO CC

Сaliente + Don Lothario 

Author: FRIDAIKALA

NO CC

YUKI & CANDY BEHR MAKEOVER

Author: FRIDAIKALA

NO CC

TEEN SIMS

Teenagers NPC pack

Author: blackpanda-ts4

NO CC

All outfits

Have preferences

No skills

STUDENTS

3 Newcrest Students (Gallery search by ID)

Author: nicohesdude23

NO CC

Foxbury Institute students (NO CC & CC)

Author: NunaMoona

NO CC

OCCULT CHARACTERS

Sages for Realm of Magic

Author: simsontherope

NO CC

Faba

Author: alienbabygamer

NO CC

Werewolves from Moonwood Mill

Author: simsontherope

NO CC

ALIENS

Author: the-usual-stories 

NO CC

CAREERS

High school staff for Copperdale

Author: simsontherope

NO CC

Ranch hands (NPC)

Author: soulsurrender

NO CC

Small Business Employees

Author: the-usual-stories 

NO CC

Medical Staff

Author: the-usual-stories 

NO CC

144 Service Sims

Author: the-usual-stories 

NO CC

・Hireable Services for Your Home: Maids, Professional gardeners, Emergency repair, Grocery and food delivery, Pizza delivery, Pet shelter worker 

・Community Service Roles:Gardener, Market stall vendors, Living statue, Café barista, Bartenders

・Other Services: Firefighters, Mail carriers, Landlord in San Myshuno and Evergreen Harbor apartments, Recycler, Manufacturer, Skilled manufacturer, City maintenance, Horse trainers

・Movie Studio Staff: Producers, Camera operators, Makeup artists, Other crew members, Paparazzi 

・High School Staff

・Secondhand Shop Owner

・University Professors

・Selvadoradian Locals 

・Henford-on-Bagley Locals: Mayor, Garden and grocery shop owners, Creature keeper, Grocery and prepared food delivery

・Forest Ranger

・Strangerville Locals: Military personnel, Conspiracy theorists, Scientists Men in Black

NPC Maids

Author: alienbabygamer

NO CC

Catering and Bartenders

Author: the-usual-stories 

NO CC

GROUPS OF SIMS BASED ON INTERESTS 

Lovestruck Sim Dump

Author: Simkhira

NO CC

32 (cc-free) singles who are based on the new relationship dynamics: "wholesome", "steamy", "strained", and "unpredictable".

MENTORS - only Base Game & EP 18 (&EP4)

Author: the-usual-stories

NO CC

Sims have skills, mentor-trait, careers, bonus traits, base preferences and likes-dislikes.

And don't forget to check NPCs in the Gallery using hashtags of your favorite bloggers. For example, you can find a lot using hashtags like #abarrington, #summerannj, from the player with the username UsualStory.

You'll find even more NPCs for your game in our article

🌱 Create your family tree with TheSimsTree

Tiled Backsplash

Including swatches from Base Game, Batuu, High School Years, Courtyard Oasis Kit

20 swatches

BGC

Wall Decoration & Wall Sculpture Category

Download Here

-New meshes

-All LODs

-Custom maps

-HQ compabitible

This is a set of 3 functional 4-tile gates and matching fences converted from Sims 4.

Absolutely Marbleous:

Iron Victorian:

Estate:

The gates function as normal gates: make a cutout in fence and are lockable BUT are not animated (despite all my efforts, this would require making an animation skeleton from scratch and believe me, no modder wants to touch that stuff...), so sims just pass through it. Locking the gate will prevent sims and pets from passing (this is a standard function for all gates, nothing new here).

The last wrought iron gate/fence set is converted from here (selected colors only).

Compressed, clearly labelled, picture and collection file are included.

Old Sweet California

40x30, CC free

DOWNLOAD

I burst in after long break with a sudden build in Oasis Springs. Summer is leaving but the mood for palm trees, pink sunsets and red sun remains.

Don’t forget ‘bb.moveobjects on’ cheat to place the lot correctly!

TOU: don’t reupload or claim as yours!

LOVE IS IN THE AIR... WIN A FREE COPY OF THE LOVESTRUCK/AMOUR FOU EXPANSION PACK!

You have until July 31st to participate (Midnight CET time). To be considered in this lottery, you have to follow these easy steps : 

1. FOLLOW MY BLOG (@redhotchilisimblr) - I check every time ;)

2. REBLOG THIS POST

Like previous giveaways, I’ll reblog this post on August 1st with the winner tagged in and join you through private message. If you don’t claim your reward by August 7th, another player will be drafted.

LOVE IS IN THE AIR... WIN A FREE COPY OF THE LOVESTRUCK/AMOUR FOU EXPANSION PACK!

You have until July 31st to participate (Midnight CET time). To be considered in this lottery, you have to follow these easy steps : 

1. FOLLOW MY BLOG (@redhotchilisimblr) - I check every time ;)

2. REBLOG THIS POST

Like previous giveaways, I’ll reblog this post on August 1st with the winner tagged in and join you through private message. If you don’t claim your reward by August 7th, another player will be drafted.

SIMS 4 COZY BISTRO KIT GIVEAWAY!

You have until June 3rd to participate (Midnight CET time). To be considered in this lottery, you have to follow these easy steps : 

1. FOLLOW MY BLOG (@redhotchilisimblr)

2. REBLOG THIS POST

Like previous giveaways, I’ll reblog this post on June 4th with the winner tagged in and join you through private message. If you don't claim your reward by June 10th, another player will be draft.

SIMS 4 RIVIERA RETREAT KIT GIVEAWAY!

You have until June 3rd to participate (Midnight CET time). To be considered in this lottery, you have to follow these easy steps : 

1. FOLLOW MY BLOG (@redhotchilisimblr)

2. REBLOG THIS POST

Like previous giveaways, I’ll reblog this post on June 4th with the winner tagged in and join you through private message. If you don't claim your reward by June 10th, another player will be draft.

You CAN particpate in the Cosy Bistro giveaway too. I'll just pick two different people at the end.

#AD | Play In Color | Dark & Lovely x The Sims x Ebonix

Hi my loves!

I am INCREDIBLY excited to announce the biggest and most exciting collaboration of my career so far! I have partnered up with Dark & Lovely and The Sims as part of the Play In Color Campaign! This collaboration is not just a venture; it's a movement toward greater diversity and inclusion within the gaming world.

I am beyond proud to be a part of this transformative initiative. This is more than just a partnership; it's a testament to what we can achieve when we focus on purposeful representation. I am feeling so motivated and empowered to continue to break barriers and create a more inclusive gaming universe for everyone.

I am a part of a documentary about the campaign, which you can watch here!

My part in this campaign is the Dark & Lovely x Ebonix Hair Collection! I have created 6 hairstyles (plus some extra versions) all in Dark and Lovely colours free to download! All of these styles were made to showcase just how amazing the D&L shades look on locs, curls, silk presses and braids!

Head over to my website to download and find out more!

Thank you for all of your support, please share this with anyone you know who loves simming!

Download now @ Ebonix.com!

Enjoy and happy simming!

This version (3.2.1.6) will fix the slot editor, which was inadvertently broken in the last version.

Please note, no update is needed for Aurora, as this problem did not occur in the Mac version.

SIMS 4 CRYSTAL CREATIONS STUFF PACK GIVEAWAY!

You have until March 3rd to participate (Midnight CET time). To be considered in this lottery, you have to follow these easy steps : 

1. FOLLOW MY BLOG (@redhotchilisimblr)

2. REBLOG or COMMENT THIS POST!

I’ll reblog this post on March 4th with the winner tagged in! 

@simsplayhouse !

SIMS 4 CRYSTAL CREATIONS STUFF PACK GIVEAWAY!

You have until March 3rd to participate (Midnight CET time). To be considered in this lottery, you have to follow these easy steps : 

1. FOLLOW MY BLOG (@redhotchilisimblr)

2. REBLOG or COMMENT THIS POST!

I’ll reblog this post on March 4th with the winner tagged in!