We all need a hobby or two.
Both as a past time activity, but mostly to take our minds off of things that are stressing us, or we don’t really want to think about.
See, hobbies are great, but sometimes we just can’t afford to do those things, mostly because they’re too expensive.
But, if we’re smart about it, hobbies shouldn’t be something that breaks the bank, even if it’s trying to play bingo for real money. The monthly family budget shouldn’t suffer for the sake of it, oh no.
You should tackle them smartly. Think of them as the little gem that makes your day better. It doesn’t have to be expensive. It should be personal. It should be something that excites you.
And while we can’t say what’s exciting to you, we decided to create a list that focuses on hobbies that are accessible to everyone. So, let’s take a look at pastime activities that won’t break the bank.
Collecting baseball caps is a fantastic hobby that if done correctly, won’t break the bank!
Collecting baseball caps is one of the few hobbies that allow you to acquire something that may increase in value with time. The great thing about collecting baseball caps is the fact that you’ll have to pick up a few other skills along the way. Cleaning baseball caps, and most importantly, washing and drying them properly is key for creating a collection that looks good and stays protected with time.
Furthermore, you will have to learn how to negotiate and inspect baseball caps on websites like eBay. Collecting is a great way to polish your negotiation skills, as you want to make sure you’re getting caps at the best possible price for you.
Sewing is both a pretty inexpensive and quite a valuable hobby to have, especially if you want to save money on clothes.
But if collecting baseball caps isn’t exactly your thing, then consider sewing. Sewing is an especially awesome hobby for people who love dressing up and more importantly, love clothes with fits that you can’t find in every store.
The good thing is that sewing is a fairly inexpensive hobby. The cost of entry is fairly low too, as you can start with a simple sewing machine, or even a second-hand one off of eBay.
The bad thing is that you’ll have a learning curve. In order to become good, you’ll have to spend some time practising until you get the hang of it. But you’ll be able to make your own clothes though, which makes up for it.
Hiking is both amazing for your mental and physical health, as well as an accessible hobby.
Yet, not all hobbies should be done inside. In fact, you can try out something that takes you out of your comfort zone, and more importantly—it’s healthy for you. Hiking is a tremendous way to go into nature and just remove yourself from the big city environment.
Moreover, hiking is one of the best ways to destress after a long week or month or even a year at work. While it can seem a little daunting at first, especially if you aren’t particularly active, our advice is to hit the trails and see how you feel.
At first, you may not feel like you’re in your domain, but surely you’ll start seeing the beauty of hiking shortly. The fresh air, the picturesque views and the lack of car pollution make it extra worth it. And, if you’re smart about it, you can pair hiking with another hobby of yours. More below.
Photography shouldn’t be expensive, and if you’re terrific, you can even make money from it.
Photography!
Having the ability to capture moments beautifully is one of the most incredible powers you can have. And, photography allows you to do it. The best thing is that photography can be paired with another hobby of yours, like hiking.
If you’re business-savvy about it, you can even make an extra income photographing those special moments for others—like weddings and birthdays and anniversaries. The initial cost of photography is, hard to believe, meager. I’m saying this because you can do some amazing picture-taking on your iPhone right now!
As long as you have a modern mid-range smartphone, you can start practising. Once you’re sure photography is your thing, you can acquire more expensive equipment.
Puzzles are great if you’re looking for something to challenge you mentally.
Finally, puzzles are a great way to take your mind off things and continue flexing mind muscles. The big kind is a bit more expensive, but you also spend longer periods of time-solving, making up for the price.
