One way to pay for your hobbies is to shop online. You can often find better deals online than in store. But when you shop online, make sure you are earning rebates to pay yourself back for the next purchase. If you already shop online, why not have the companies pay you some of that…
I think African Violets are really pretty, but I have a horrible history with indoor plants. They always die! I have been able to successfully kill English Ivy, Vines, peace plants and many other indoor plants. (In my defense, anything that grows outside usually does awesome!) But this past weekend I was admiring my Mother-In-Laws…
Gardening takes on different forms in late August/early September. There’s still time to enjoy what’s in bloom, but it’s also time to start getting ready for next year’s plantings! Many flowers are dying and are forming seed heads. That means it’s time to grab a pen, envelope and jar and head out to the gardens….
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!