Photo by Unsplash Are you and your significant other interested in exploring a new pursuit or interest together? Looking to spend quality time without breaking the bank? Are you homebodies who enjoy the creature comforts of your personal space? Whether you’re stuck inside or trying to have a date night on a budget, check out […]
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5 Ways Families Can Relieve Self Isolation Tension
Staying home might be the healthiest option right now, but that doesn’t make it easy. Especially for families, tensions can be high with everyone in such close quarters. There are ways to make things easier, though. Here are five strategies for restoring peace at home. Learn a New Hobby For both children and adults, spending […]
The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Model Train Collection
Photo by Unsplash There are many reasons to start collecting model trains, but the most important (and most obvious) one is that it’s fun! Starting a model train collection is an entertaining hobby that can be enjoyed solo or shared with family, and it teaches useful hands-on skills. It’s also a great choice for anyone […]
10 Fun and Kid-Friendly Knitting Projects
Photo by Pixabay For decades, knitting was thought by many to be a hobby enjoyed only by older generations. Over the past several years, however, this hobby has shaken its reputation as being an activity exclusive to grandparents, and it’s now embraced by people of all ages — including children! Our guide discusses why parents […]
4 Safe Ways to Include Your Child in Your Boat Building Hobby
Photo by Pexels When it comes to sharing your love of boat building with your kids, you can never start too soon. But as their involvement and interest grow, you have to be mindful of what they are and are not capable of. Here are four ways to gently and safely guide your child […]
Hobbying at Home: The Ultimate Guide to Stamp Collecting
Image by Pexels Thinking about stamp collecting as a hobby? Be careful; many novice stamp collectors quickly become addicted. That’s because stamp collecting combines art, history, sociology and culture—not to mention it can be a sound financial investment. Stamp collecting can be a solo hobby you do to relax or one you share with […]
Hobbying at Home: The Ultimate Guide to Coin Collecting
Photo by Unsplash Coin collecting can start on a whim if you stumble across a really interesting coin or inherit a collection from a family member. It could also be a pursuit you started when you were young. However the journey starts, coin collectors are as interesting and diverse as the coins they collect. […]
How to Get Started with Making Music
Music is powerful. Not only can it help tap into feelings that are difficult to express with words, it can also bring people together. What is even better is that anybody with a certain amount of passion, curiosity and determination can learn an instrument. Here are some reasons to get started with making music and […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Swimming: A Healthy Hobby with the Family or Solo
Swimming is one of the most popular hobbies— and for good reason. It’s a low-impact, high-result cardio workout that is both physically challenging and mentally stimulating. It’s also an amazing family activity. Kids as young as six months old can take swimming classes. If you want to get yourself and your family in shape, some […]
Resources For The Beginner Gardener
Photo: Pixabay If you’re thinking about growing your first garden, you are in luck. Gardening is not only a fun hobby, but also an excellent way to reduce your grocery bill while ensuring that you and your family have access to healthy, whole foods. But it’s not enough to simply dig in the dirt and […]