I just finished baking a loaf of Friendship Bread this weekend. A few months ago I read the book Friendship Bread: A Novel by Darien Gee. The concept of Friendship Bread is that you make a starter, “babysit” the starer for 9 days and then bake on day 10. You will have grown enough starter…
Pursuing your hobbies can be a great way to relax, unwind, enjoy time with friends and family and improve your life. But there are basic safety procedures that all hobbyist need to follow. Even though I call this blog “Hobbies on a Budget”, there are some things you just can’t cut corners on. Being safe…
When you travel, you need a way to remember your trip. Many people like to collect souvenirs from their various vacations and travel destinations. There’s all the typical souvenirs that people collect: coffee mugs, state magnets, snow globes, thimbles or spoons. What are some souvenirs that are unique and original to you? Here’s some ideas…
Have you tried Letterboxing? Letterboxing is a scavenger hunt style hobby where you follow clues looking for little boxes out in nature. Once you find the box, you stamp your personal logbook and go looking for the next one. This hobby is a great family activity that doesn’t cost alot of money to start or…
It’s a cold January day in Kentucky – gray and dreary. So I just need a quick reminder of how good summer is! We opened up a jar of pickles to put on our hamburgers – pickles fresh out of our garden 6 months ago! Sure looking forward to starting the garden season again!
Are you an aspiring writer…. but don’t have the money or time to really pursue your passion? Here’s a few ways to pursue this hobby without spending money.
Hiking is the perfect “hobby on a budget”. To get started, you can get by with absolutely no equipment and no financial expense. All you need is a pair of tennis shoes and the great outdoors. Here are some tips from personal experience: Follow a well-marked trail. We once made the mistake of following a…
We found some beautiful seashells while on vacation in Florida a few years ago. And of course, we brought many of them home. So now what do we do with all these seashells? There are so many ways to display your seashell memories. Here are a few of my favorites. This post includes affiliate links….