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Take time to stress less and enjoy more
How do you spend your down time? What interest do you have? Discover over 100 frugal hobbies you can start today.
Having a hobby is important for a multitude of reasons
The human body can only work and stress so much. In our current day and age we need to be here, there, calculate this and pay that, wash the laundry and so much more. We are so busy as a society.
Having a hobby allows our bodies down time. Time to de-stress, time to rest. Time to step away from the busy day to day.
What is a hobby?
A hobby is an activity that one enjoys and is done during leisure time. Reading and gardening are great examples of hobbies. Checkout the list below for over 100 different frugal hobbies.
Did you know you can make money from your hobbies?
For example maybe your a crocheter and you love to create hats and blankets. You can sell these items to your friends and family or at local crafting markets and make a great side income.
Making an income from your hobby isn’t limited to crocheting. Maybe your a photographer, or painter or soap maker. All great hobbies you could earn income from.
What is frugal?
Frugal is the act of living simple, making smart choices with your money and living below your means.
what are frugal hobbies?
Frugal hobbies are hobbies that cost you next to nothing or a budgeted amount of money. Some hobbies will be free, others may cost you supplies or equipment.
If your hobby requires supplies and equipment there are ways to save on the costs. Such as thrift store supply purchases or borrowing equipment or taking a class where the supplies are included.
Supply sales are also popular for saving money on craft based hobbies.
Below you will find a list of 101 frugal hobbies. Some of these might work great for you and your budget others may not.
Hobbies are based on individual interests. What works for one, may not work for everyone.
101 Frugal Hobbies:
- Baking
- Scrapbooking
- Tennis
- Drawing
- Knitting
- Walking
- Bowling
- Crocheting
- Reading
- Blogging
- Yoga
- Meditation
- Volunteering
- Painting
- Gardening
- Canning
- Weaving
- Beadwork
- Hiking
- Biking
- Swimming
- Writing
- Boating
- Cross Stitch
- Teaching
- Running
- Couponing
- Budgeting
- Antiquing
- Martial Arts
- Sewing
- Playing An Instrument
- Singing
- Learning
- Listening To Podcasts
- Watching Television
- Listening To Music
- Open Mic Night
- Landscaping
- Carving
- Pottery
- Paper Crafts
- Photography
- Quilting
- Harvest Preserving
- Pet Care
- Cooking
- Meal Planning
- Cake Making
- Bug Collecting
- Puzzles
- Geocaching
- Massage
- Glass Work
- Collecting
- Camping
- Geneology
- Digital Design
- Napping
- Farming
- Soap Making
- Grilling/BBQ
- Board Games
- Card Games
- Video Games
- Skating
- Crossfit
- Running After The Kids 🙂
- Drama
- Wood Working
- DIY Fixer Upper Renovations
- Home Staging
- Organizing
- Planning
- Card Making
- Furniture Refinishing
- Social Media
- Homesteading
- Suduko
- Bingo
- Bible Study
- Wood Burning
- Piano
- Videography
- Upcycle Crafting
- Floral Design
- Bird Watching
- Sculpting
- Wreath Making
- Growing Indoor Plants
- Mentor & Leadership
- Beach Combing
- Junking
- Linguistics
- Group Activities
- Calligraphy
- Interior Design
- Dancing
- Metal Work
- Mechanical
- Ceramics
And the list goes on
I’m sure I have missed a few if not more. What are your favorite hobbies? How do you like to spend your free time?
Updated April 17, 2020
