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The A-Z List of Hobbies
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Make a hobby out of trying new hobbies! The A-Z List of Hobbies supplies you with a list of activities that you may not have even considered, prior. I've tried to include as many hobbies as I can but welcome any interesting suggestions for a new hobby!
A is for Auctions
Once you catch the auction bug, you are hooked! Going to auctions and bidding for items is exciting! It is also a great way to find furniture and household goods at discounted amounts that will surprise you. There are auctions for most anything from collectibles to vehicles to property. It might seem a bit overwhelming at first but by your third auction you are going to be a pro. You'll be shouting out your bid and scowling at other bidders in no time.
B is for Blogging
Blogging, writing, keeping a bullet journal, keeping a diary are all excellent ways to organize your thoughts. If you enjoy writing then you will love blogging. The chance to share your thoughts, interests and meanderings with the world is irresistible. There is lots to learn and many people share your passion for writing. Blog and you will be making online friends almost from the start that share this passion.
C is for Collections
Start a collection of items that interest you. People collect everything from coins and stamps to cars and boats. Any item that interests you can be considered a collectible once you start accumulating several types of the same thing. Start a seashell collection or find toys from your childhood to keep or sell. Collectibles can re-sell for a pretty penny. Lots of collectors will buy low and sell high. Ebay and other online buyer/seller marketplaces have exploded with goods for sale. Check out Facebook groups dedicated to sharing updates about the best finds and what price their collectibles have fetched.
D is for Dancing
Ballroom dancing, the tango, the salsa, the hustle, ballet, belly dancing and even burlesque dancing have become very popular over the last ten years. Local recreational centers are offering classes in almost every style of dance. Get those tap shoes out and prepare to shuffle off to join in on the fun!
E is for Education
If you have the time to update your education then go back to school or take on some night school courses. Learning new skills is fun and there is a huge variety of interesting classes taught in high schools and colleges in the evenings. Learn about everything from small business accounting to motorcycle repairs. Meet new people and make new friends that are interested in furthering their education. Learning should never end. Learn something new every day.
F is for Flowers
Flower growing, flower arranging, pressing flowers, making everything from scented sachets to soap using flowers from your own garden is not only a frugal way to make your own items it is also a passion that many people share. Gardeners are a tight-knit group of people that love to get down and get dirty. This hobby is shared by a wide variety of people that are interested in planting anything that will grow. Grow flowers for cutting, cooking and decorating. Visit your local flower garden or take tours of gardens. There are clubs to join and flower shows to attend. Flowers are big business!
G is for Geocaching
If you enjoy treasure hunting and travel then this is a hobby that you can enjoy anywhere in the world. There are an estimated 3 million geocaches. Players are given GPS coordinates to help them locate and find a stashed item that they retrieve for themselves. The searcher then replaces the item, logs their initials into a cached logbog, then replaces the item with one of their own. This is a real world quest for the gold or whatever trinket has been hidden for you to find. There could be a geocache located right in your neighborhood. Download a geocaching app today to start searching for cached treasures.
H is for Hunting
Hunting as a hobby is different than hunting as a sport. Grab your camera and start stalking your prey! You are looking for exceptional shots of animals in their natural habitats. This past time can be a good excuse to go camping, canoeing, backpacking or 4-wheeling into remote locations to capture your prize!
I is for Investigating
Indulge your passion for clue solving by becoming a participant in online sites that attempt to solve decades long mysteries. You can find everything from murder mystery games to virtual crime scene investigations. Investigate your own family history by conducting searches for information about your family tree. Indulge your inner sleuth and find a field of investigation that interests you! Your local science center runs courses on investigating everything from the life of ants to how machines function.
J is for Jewelry Making
Jewelry making, designing and even rock polishing have become more of a mainstream hobby. There are suppliers everywhere for this hobby. Online tutorials on beading and even creating your own jewelry from rolled up newspaper are easy to find through Youtube. Craft items for you and your friends or turn this hobby into an online business through Etsy. If you are creative and would enjoy shopping for gems and beads then you have to give this hobby a try.
K is for Knitting
Knitting is not just for grandmothers these days! Movie stars, both women and men, have shared their passion for this pastime. Knitting, crocheting, weaving, looming, corking, tatting, string art designs, sewing and embroidery are all hobbies that have made a come back with the younger generations.
L is for Loving
Make a hobby out of love! Join special causes that are close to your heart and become a fund raiser or someone that raises awareness for that cause. Get involved with your community through community civics clubs or start your own drive to spread love through random acts of kindness!
M is for Metal Detecting
Metal detecting can be an expensive hobby or a one time thing where you rent the equipment to scan the beach for metal objects. Check for clubs to join in your area or have fun watching YouTube videos of "metal detectives"! People find everything from ancient coins to modern Gucci sunglasses.
N is for Nail Art
Get interested in creating fun and dazzling nail art using nail polishes, nail wraps, gemstones and tiny decorations to make your nails a conversation piece. People love designing and hobbyists that include nail art in their list of interests may also be into tattoo art or piercing. All forms of art can become a hobby for you. Pick up some charcoal and a sketch pad, or set up an easel in the park and get painting. Maybe hand painting teacups is something you would enjoy or maybe creating clay or porcelain bowls. The arts offers a wide variety of potential hobbies. Dress designing, leather crafting, upholstery, graphic designing...the list is endless!
O is for Origami
Fold 1,000 origami cranes to have a wish granted by the gods! Paper folding, paper crafting, paper making, paper dolls, paper mache and even toilet paper crafts are all over Pinterest! This can be a dirt cheap or slightly expensive hobby to get into. I like to use paper folding instructions to create cloth napkin designs for my supper table.
P is for Palm Reading
Palm reading, tarot card reading, numerology and learning how to read an aura are all psychic hobbies. Check out a class in the psychic arts to learn these skills and get a whole new reading on your friends and family for fun!
Q is for Quilting
Learn to quilt and you will be sleeping comfortably under one of your own creations! Quilting is not just making blankets, You can make purses, place mats and more to keep or sell if you find that this hobby is something that you enjoy doing. Very well-made quilts sell for high prices and at auctions you may find that an antique quilt has many bidders fighting to be the new owner.
R is for Restoring
Imagine being able to give something from a bygone era a new lease on life! Restoration as a hobby can be very rewarding. Keep your restored item or sell it. This hobby can become quite expensive but you may be able to support this hobby by buying items, restoring them and selling them at a much higher price. Then, you are on to your next item that just needs some new loving! Restore anything from old furniture to old homes and you will stay busy, always. Maybe start by restoring an old chair. Join a woodworking, carpentry, glass making, stained glass making or cabinet making, or mechanical engineering class to gain the skills that you may need.
S is for Survival
Learning survival skills is not only fun and entertaining it is prudent. You never know when the skills that you learned playing paint ball, capture the flag or laser tag will come in handy in the real world. Survivalists go on retreats to hone their skills and meet other like-minded individuals. Survival is big business with companies selling everything from vitamins to weapons of warfare. Build your own bomb shelter and stock it full of items in case you have to hide out. If you are interested in taking some easy steps then build your own bug-out/emergency kit to keep at home or build several for your home, car, camper, truck, boat or tree fort. Better to be safe than sorry Here is a hobby that will have you caching items for the just in case moment. Serious survivalists learn how to make their own preserved foods, how to cure their own meat and how to survive in the wild.
T is for Travel
T is for Travel
Travel becomes a hobby when you find that you are planning your next vacation before the one you are on is over. You're in good company with this hobby. World travelers are literally, everywhere. Want to make new friends, experience different cultures and see things you don't get to see every day? Then travel is the hobby for you!
U is for Ultimate Sports
U is for Ultimate Sports
Ultimate and Extreme Sports offers the thrill of often fast-paced and dangerous activities. Ultimate frisbee, water-skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, parasailing, mountain climbing, sky diving, bungee jumping and a ton more of these type of "place your life in danger" activities give the brave (read slightly crazy) individual an adrenaline rush that is hard to match until the next extreme activity. Taking up any of these sports is an addictive hobby and there are tons more of this type of sport to choose to try. Personally, I can vouch for bungee jumping which is TOTALLY AWESOME!! A TOTAL RUSH!! (Oops, my 80's slipped out, pardon me) Try any extreme sport to perk up your day! (for sure)
V is for Volunteering
Type "volunteering " into google and you are going to be swamped by a host of volunteer opportunities not just in your own neighborhood but across the globe. Everything from teaching English abroad to walking animals for the local pet shelter is going to pop up. You literally have your pick of the litter or picking up litter to choose from as a volunteer activity. Make a habit to volunteer and get your family in on the fun and good feeling that comes from giving back.
W is for Wine
Wine making, wine tasting, beer making, spirit making, the home brewing hobby is one that has become a lucrative business for plenty of home brewers. Classes on home brewing are offered by community colleges as night classes and home brewing suppliers are equally as wise to offer instruction in this popular home hobby. If you are making that brew out in the bush and in a still then you are home brewing on a whole different level and I doubt it is a legal one. Stay legal and stick to the beer and wine making and you won't have to worry about some federal agency not taking a "shine" to you.
X is for Xeriscaping
Xeriscaping and guerrilla gardening are the extreme sports of gardening. Xeriscaping is creating a landscape that requires little watering or irrigation and is loaded with drought resistant vegetation. Guerrilla gardeners are much like tagging (street graffiti) artists. They both sneak into an area and ply their artistic talents to create a new visual landscape. I doubt that guerrilla gardeners run the risk of fines or charges, for adding pretty flowers and plants to an area, as long as they are not trespassing.
Y is for Yoga
Yoga, meditation, boxing, exercise classes, running or the plethora of "in style" exercise available today offer the ability to tone your muscles, get fit, work off stress, have fun and make new friends. Trying new fad fitness routines can be a healthy hobby!
Z is for Zombie
Zombie walks, power walks, walk for the cure, walk for ALS are all great reasons to take up walking as a hobby. Zombie walks are a chance for you to slather on fake blood, wear ripped up clothing while sporting wild hair and frightening make up then walk through the city streets. There are many zombie walk enthusiasts! Join the fun and get in on walking!