Topic 1. The best holiday destination :
tropical island vs. city (vs. bush)
Topic 2. 10 Inexpensive Hobbies You Can Start
This Year
(Originally from http://www.lifehack.org/articles/money/10-inexpensive-hobbies-you-can-start-this-year.html)
Everyone should have a hobby, but sometimes the
costs really outweigh the benefits of discovering one that’s best for you. Not anymore!
This post will show
you that there are tons of great, inexpensive hobbies and activities you can
pick up if you are looking for a change in your life. From hiking to
scrapbooking, you can learn a totally new skill or enjoy the outdoors for less
than than a few hundred dollars a year. Read on to find out more about them.
$100
or Less
1. Hiking – All you
need is the great outdoors. Well, you need that and some quality clothes of
course! When you go hiking, it’s important to get hiking boots that are fitted
correctly so that you can avoid blisters and unnecessary foot pain. If you are
hiking and camping on the same trip, that will get more expensive since you
will likely have to purchase a tent and other supplies. However, if you just
want to hike, you can spend less than $100.00 for a nice pair of hiking boots.
Oh, and don’t forget to look on the ground for an excellent free hiking stick!
2. Blogging –
Blogging is an awesome hobby to have that might also transform into part-time
income some day. All you need is a few dollars to buy your domain name and
hosting. For less than $100, you can start off with a smaller site and only spend
more for hosting as your site grows. Also, it’s completely free to market your
blog on social media and make new friends at the same time.
3. Reading – Reading is such an easy (and often free!) hobby. Whether you love
the newspaper or your e-reader, this is quite possibly the best hobby for
improving your brain. Reading can actually be 100% free if you’re devoted to
your local library.
$200
or Less
4. Tennis – Tennis
is one of those sports that can either be very inexpensive or very costly
depending on how much time you want to devote to it. If you just want to hit a
ball with a friend, all you need to purchase is a racket and tennis balls.
However, if you really, truly want to make this a hobby for the long term,
investing in some instruction is a wise idea.
5. Scrapbooking –
Anyone who loves scrapbooking can tell you that it can get costly. However,
with a little self control, you can make absolutely gorgeous scrapbooks for
your friends and family for under $200 a year. Remember to search for supplies
on places like eBay and resell the ones you aren’t using to get back some of
your investment.
6. Guitar – If
you’ve always wanted to learn a musical instrument, the guitar is a great place
to start. You can often purchase a used guitar to practice on until you gain
enough confidence to invest in a more expensive piece. Ask your friends for
lessons or search YouTube for great, free tutorials.
$300
or Less
7. Cooking – Some of
the best people in my life love to cook. They enjoy exploring new recipes on
free online sites and trying out new cuisine. The endless lists of ingredients
can definitely get expensive for cooking experts, but the satisfaction of their
family members is well worth it!
8. Ballroom Dancing – Ever since Dancing With The Stars came out almost a
decade ago, ballroom dancing has surged in popularity again. All you need to do
is sign up for a class and grab a partner. Most large studios even host dance
nights where you can practice your skills, making for a very fun night out.
9. Sewing – Sewing
is a great hobby to have. The biggest expense will be the machine. Some experts
can spend thousands of dollars on a machine, but if you are just getting
started, order a modestly priced one and ask your grandmother to give you some
lessons! While you may be tempted to buy all the supplies you will need at
once, just build your collection slowly as you add on new skills. This approach
will help keep sewing affordable and fun.
10. Video Games –
Video games can actually build a lot of skills, although it’s not advised that
you spend all your days playing them! For just a few hundred dollars a year,
you can purchase a game console and start enjoying time with your friends as
you try to beat them to the next level!
As you can see,
there are so many great, inexpensive hobbies that you can take up to fill your
spare time or learn something new. Remember, hobbies don’t have to be
expensive to be fun! With just a little bit of monetary investment, you can
learn a life-changing skill and make new friends along the way.
Talk
about what hobbies you want to start this year.
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