Looking for a cheap hobby. Any ideas?

jenn0021 · May 2011

So I've decided that I need to find a hobby. I need sometimes to help take my mind off of being TTA. Does anyone have any ideas? We are tight on cash because DH is laid off and we just bought a house so it needs to be cheap. I don't mind spending a little bit but nothing big. I want to explore and try new things, get out of my little comfort bubble. Thanks for your help!

MissAutumn · May 2011

What about painting or knitting?

ECHC829 · May 2011

I've been in the same boat sorta, so I started back up with yoga and running, but still looking for something else.

MH started volunteering at a local animal rescue. He goes once or twice a week, walks dogs, cleans bowls, washes towels, whatever needs to be done to help out (its a fairly large operation)... he's also really into reading, which I want to get back into.

Any book clubs near you or volunteer opportunities? (not very expensive)... what other interests do you have? cooking/baking, crafts?

mandarod · May 2011

Volunteering is a great idea. Reading? You could check out books from the public library. Knitting?

LDW80 · May 2011

jogging or biking?!?

1220winterbride · May 2011

Since you are TTA why don't you sign up for a 5k run? Running is cheap because all you really need are shoes.

or Fishing! I really want to start fishing. Meetup.com might be a good place for you to start.

Community service would be ideal because you might develop job skills & make friends. maybe something related to your major? I volunteer to teach adults to read throught the Adult Literacy League. they always need tutors!

https://www.literacydirectory.org/

jenn0021 · May 2011

These are all such great suggestions. I do currently knit although not faithfully. I started a baby blanket a year ago and its still not done. I'm just not motivated to work on it for obviousy reasons. I might try knitting socks though, those aren't baby related.

I might also take up jogging again. I started the Couch 2 5k challenge a couple of weeks ago but had a really bad week emotionally and quit. I should probably start again. And baking is always a great idea. Maybe I will challenge myself to try new recipes instead of falling back on the old faithful ones all the time.

Thanks ladies! I can do this!

jkfranklin · May 2011

mandarod:
Volunteering is a great idea. Reading? You could check out books from the public library. Knitting?

All of this! I have gotten so addicted to reading lately and I've always wanted to learn how to knit. Maybe knit stuff and donate it. Hats and scarfs to a shelter or something.

ECHC829 · May 2011

jenn0021:

These are all such great suggestions. I do currently knit although not faithfully. I started a baby blanket a year ago and its still not done. I'm just not motivated to work on it for obviousy reasons. I might try knitting socks though, those aren't baby related.

I might also take up jogging again. I started the Couch 2 5k challenge a couple of weeks ago but had a really bad week emotionally and quit. I should probably start again. And baking is always a great idea. Maybe I will challenge myself to try new recipes instead of falling back on the old faithful ones all the time.

Thanks ladies! I can do this!

A good way to keep yourself accountable is blogging. Say you want to try a new recipe for Sunday dinner, then make that your weekly goal, pick your ingredients during the wk, then blog your experience trying to make the meal (doesn't have to be fancy/expensive)... its just a good way to remind yourself.

jenn0021 · May 2011

EHayes1183:
jenn0021:

These are all such great suggestions. I do currently knit although not faithfully. I started a baby blanket a year ago and its still not done. I'm just not motivated to work on it for obviousy reasons. I might try knitting socks though, those aren't baby related.

I might also take up jogging again. I started the Couch 2 5k challenge a couple of weeks ago but had a really bad week emotionally and quit. I should probably start again. And baking is always a great idea. Maybe I will challenge myself to try new recipes instead of falling back on the old faithful ones all the time.

Thanks ladies! I can do this!

A good way to keep yourself accountable is blogging. Say you want to try a new recipe for Sunday dinner, then make that your weekly goal, pick your ingredients during the wk, then blog your experience trying to make the meal (doesn't have to be fancy/expensive)... its just a good way to remind yourself.

That is a good idea. I do have a blog although so far it is a blog for my babies. Although I'm sure my four readers wouldn't mind reading about what I'm cooking! Thanks for the suggestion.

jerryliljess · May 2011

I found that you can cross stitch pretty cheap, just depending on the fabric you use. You can also google "free cross stitching designs" and find some that are pretty good. Some libraries may have big cross stitching books as well. Regular embrodiery floss will cost you at tops $.65 at JoAnn Fabrics but I think AC Moore has them for $.35.

MarxieVonTrapp · May 2011

I'm in the same boat, so I'm going to start going to a yoga class more regularly. By more regularly, I mean not once in a blue moon.

Start a book club. Sign up to be a docent of a historical building or museum. Start a supper club or a movie club. Scrapbook. Pick up photographing. Garden.

busterbeagle · May 2011

I think all of the ideas here are really great! I try to be frugal with my hobbies, and I love to check out books from the library or borrow from friends, go thrift store shopping, work on craft projects, write in my journal or work on other writing projects, and spend time outside doing things like hiking with DH and the dog. I want to get into cooking and also vegetable gardening. I also spend more time than I'd like on the internet reading decorating and simple living blogs. In the past I have done some volunteering, and it really makes you feel great, so it might be worth a try, too.

I totally understand wanting to throw yourself into something to take your mind off TTA. Thinking about trying again can be so consuming. I hope you find something that you really enjoy!

PrincessVB · May 2011

jenn0021:
EHayes1183:
jenn0021:

These are all such great suggestions. I do currently knit although not faithfully. I started a baby blanket a year ago and its still not done. I'm just not motivated to work on it for obviousy reasons. I might try knitting socks though, those aren't baby related.

I might also take up jogging again. I started the Couch 2 5k challenge a couple of weeks ago but had a really bad week emotionally and quit. I should probably start again. And baking is always a great idea. Maybe I will challenge myself to try new recipes instead of falling back on the old faithful ones all the time.

Thanks ladies! I can do this!

A good way to keep yourself accountable is blogging. Say you want to try a new recipe for Sunday dinner, then make that your weekly goal, pick your ingredients during the wk, then blog your experience trying to make the meal (doesn't have to be fancy/expensive)... its just a good way to remind yourself.

That is a good idea. I do have a blog although so far it is a blog for my babies. Although I'm sure my four readers wouldn't mind reading about what I'm cooking! Thanks for the suggestion.

Everyone has already posted my ideas.... based on my own hobbies. ;-) I actually just started week 3 in C25k. As it's cheap and a great way to work out some of my emotions.

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