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February 6, 2018January 25, 2022

101 Frugal Hobbies

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Frugal Hobbies

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.  

Healthy Hobbies

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.

Benefits Of Hobbies

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.

Types Of Hobbies?

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. 

Hobbies You Can Make Money From? 

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.  

Profitable Hobbies

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. Being frugal and being cheap. 

What Are Cheap Hobbies? 

Frugal cheap 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.

Cheap Hobby Supplies

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.

Hobby Supplies

Supply sales are also popular for saving money on craft based hobbies.

Hobbies On A Budget

Below you will find a list of 101 frugal hobbies. Some of these might work great for you and your budget others may not. 

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Hobbies are based on individual interests. What works for one, may not work for everyone.

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101 Frugal Hobbies:

  1. Baking
  2. Scrapbooking
  3. Tennis
  4. Drawing
  5. Knitting
  6. Walking
  7. Bowling
  8. Crocheting
  9. Reading
  10. Blogging
  11. Yoga
  12. Meditation
  13. Volunteering
  14. Painting
  15. Gardening
  16. Canning
  17. Weaving
  18. Beadwork
  19. Hiking
  20. Biking
  21. Swimming
  22. Writing
  23. Boating
  24. Cross Stitch
  25. Teaching
  26. Running
  27. Couponing
  28. Budgeting
  29. Antiquing
  30. Martial Arts
  31. Sewing
  32. Playing An Instrument
  33. Singing
  34. Learning
  35. Listening To Podcasts
  36. Watching Television
  37. Listening To Music
  38. Open Mic Night
  39. Landscaping
  40. Carving
  41. Pottery
  42. Paper Crafts
  43. Photography
  44. Quilting
  45. Harvest Preserving
  46. Pet Care
  47. Cooking
  48. Meal Planning
  49. Cake Making
  50. Bug Collecting
  51. Puzzles
  52. Geocaching
  53. Massage
  54. Glass Work
  55. Collecting
  56. Camping
  57. Geneology
  58. Digital Design
  59. Napping
  60. Farming
  61. Soap Making
  62. Grilling/BBQ
  63. Board Games
  64. Card Games
  65. Video Games
  66. Skating
  67. Crossfit
  68. Running After The Kids 🙂
  69. Drama
  70. Wood Working
  71. DIY Fixer Upper Renovations
  72. Home Staging
  73. Organizing
  74. Planning
  75. Card Making
  76. Furniture Refinishing
  77. Social Media
  78. Homesteading
  79. Suduko
  80. Bingo
  81. Bible Study
  82. Wood Burning
  83. Piano
  84. Videography
  85. Upcycle Crafting
  86. Floral Design
  87. Bird Watching
  88. Sculpting
  89. Wreath Making
  90. Growing Indoor Plants
  91. Mentor & Leadership
  92. Beach Combing
  93. Junking
  94. Linguistics
  95. Group Activities
  96. Calligraphy
  97. Interior Design
  98. Dancing
  99. Metal Work
  100. Mechanical
  101. Ceramics

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