Hobby

A hobby is a recreational pursuit or passionate pastime which is practiced outside of working hours. Some examples of indoor hobbies include baking, sewing, furniture restoration, practicing a musical instrument, painting, antique collecting, and playing video games. Outdoor hobbies such as playing sports, fishing, boating, bird watching, gardening, hiking, historical reenactments, and swimming are also popular. Many indoor hobbies have been linked to the development of greater eye-hand coordination and increased creativity. Among other things, outdoor hobbies are often associated with the development of an increased appreciation for nature as well as enhancing teamwork skills.

Many dream of turning their hobbies into a business, while others use their hobbies to help them deal with the stresses of the working day, as a form of creative expression, or as a way to bond with others.

Some interesting hobby blogs are Strobist Photography Blog, Cold Climate Gardening, Eric's Origami, and South Carolina Birder.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Hobby”

• Great Christmas Gift Ideas For The Grandchildren Posted By : Patricia A. Jones

  
  Hobby Ideas — Authority: 146
  When I was a youngster it used to be a standing joke (in a nice way) in many families that you could almost guarantee that grandmas would believe that socks and handkerchiefs were ideal Christmas gift ideas for their children and grand children. /> Disappointing for the youngsters if their grandparents gifts were ...
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• A Look Into the History of the Lionel Model Train

  
  Hobby Ideas — Authority: 146
  A look into the history of the Lionel Model Train is fascinating. Lionel trains got their start in 1900 when Joshua Lionel Cowen created his first toy train, the Electric Express. Joshua was already a successful inventor at the time. He created the toy train as a nod to his childhood growing up around the rise of ...
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• Two True Freaks! Classic – Episode 8

  
  The Comics Podcast Network — Authority: 145
  PLEASE NOTE:This episode is a rerun that originally aired September 29th, 2008. Episode 8 – Trailer Trash Talk In this classic and much more free-form show, The Freaks discuss the teasers and trailers for such then-upcoming films as Frank Miller’s “The Spirit”, “TR2N” (now retitled “TRON: ...
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• New Release: Warlord Starter Armies

  
  Warlord Games — Authority: 119
  Because we know there’s a recession on and everyone is looking for a bargain we’ve come up with some absolute belters! Our Warlord Starter Armies provide a great start to a new army or reinforcement to your existing force. More than that though - they provide exceptional value! Get ‘em while they’re hot ...
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• Now Available: Victrix Metals

  
  Warlord Games — Authority: 119
  Yet more from those lovely chaps at Victrix! Not content with making lovely Napoleonic sets in plastic for both 28mm and 54mm they’ve now added 28mm metal miniatures to their range. Check ‘em out below, you ‘orrible little man! First off we have two British Peninsular War Colonels . This set also comes ...
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• Army Gallery: Stephan Huber’s Celts

  
  Warlord Games — Authority: 119
  Not long ago we showed off Stephan’s talent with a paintbrush when we showcased his Romans. Now, we’re happy to bring you Stephan’s glorious Warlord Celts : First off we have the might and majesty of Stephan’s Celt Chieftains . These models are perfect for leading any barbaric horde to ...
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• Radio-controlled cars - not just for children | ArticlesBase.com

  
  Hobby Ideas — Authority: 146
  Radio-controlled cars are a classic toy, the source of many happy childhood memories for millions of people. Yet radio-controlled cars aren’t just a nostalgic item: they’re also a great toy for the children (and adults) of today. Read more
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• Alternity Bumblebee Review by Hinjaku

  
  winterheim|hdd — Authority: 127
  Saw this on Ngee Khiong’s blog. I own an Alternity Convoy and still considering getting the Diamond Black ver of Alternity Megatron but after seeing this Alternity version of Bumblebee, I’m keen towards getting him too! I like the old school head design and I’m also fond of the Suzuki Swift design. Click on the ...
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• SCF Member Hits Grand Slam with 2007 SP Legendary Cuts

  
  Sports Card Forum Articles — Authority: 131
  By Don Sturm aka stewart20rulzI have spent the last twenty three years collecting, trading, buying and every now and then, selling baseball cards. Growing up in rural Southeast Missouri, I naturally collected any St. Louis Cardinals cards I could get my hands on. I’ve never really owned any high end cards until ...
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• 2009 TriStar Prospect + Product Review

  
  Sports Card Forum Articles — Authority: 131
  By Don White aka DoniceageDescriptionThis product was just released on November 27th so I was more than happy to receive a box to review. At first glance I see that the packaging states 11 hits per box, with the claim of “four autographs, 2 crystal ballers, 2 parallels, 2 short prints, and 1 Obak update [...]
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• Art of origami: folding a dollar or two

  
  dailyQi — Authority: 140
  What can a person do with a dollar or two nowadays? Won Park , a master of Origami,  also called the money folder , has a few ideas. Origami is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding – creating a 3-D representation of an object by making various geometric folds and crease patterns with a single sheet of ...
  15 hours ago

• Bakugan Toys For Your Kids Posted By : keywriterM

  
  Hobby Ideas — Authority: 146
  Kids today, and even the young teens, have this craze for anime-game spinoffs and the toys and accessories that come with them. Bakugan is one such anime and video game, and right now Bakugan toys are among the best-selling toys for kids. It was one of the hottest toys in 2008, as proclaimed by Time magazine, and the ...
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• strobist draws to make lessons learnable

  
  PICTURES — Authority: 134
  Before any studio assignment or one requiring location lighting, transferring your thoughts to paper in the form of a drawing is one of the best ways to sharpen skills and materialize preconceived lighting ideas. Just the process of drawing on…
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• Kokoro Wants To Help Build Your Dream Girl

  
  Botropolis — Authority: 473
  At iRex 2009, Kokoro was also showing off some new products based on the technology used in the field of humanoid robotics, like Actroid . She only looks as good as she does because of what’s beneath the surface. The Human-Type Head Basic assembly kit is meant for schools and education. With this kit, students ...
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• Wine Cork Boards - Could You Collect Enough Corks This Season?

  
  Hobby Ideas — Authority: 146
  The idea is that you buy the frame and the glue and then you collect enough wine corks to fill the middle. Amazingly enough there are loads of people who have a wish in life to complete a project like this. I hope that their friends are helping them to collect the corks though as can you imagine how much damage ...
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• How to Start an Herb Garden | ArticlesBase.com

  
  Hobby Ideas — Authority: 146
  Some people may think it’s difficult to start an herb garden but, in fact, it’s really quite easy. Herb gardens are actually a great way for those who are interested in gardening to get started because it is really much easier than growing other plants, such as roses or citrus trees. Read more
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• More pics from Dengeki Hobby January 2010

  
  SRW Hotnews — Authority: 132
  Cybaster 1/144  Production Model Gespenst Mk-II Custom (Albero) 1/144 - March 2010, 4,725 yenGranzon (non-scale) - January 2010, 6,090 yen  Rosenthal CR-HOGIRE + V.O.B
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• Cigar Cutter Lighter Combinations Posted By : Dave Sabot

  
  Hobby Ideas — Authority: 146
  Cigar cutter lighters come in several varieties which should suit the needs of any cigar aficionado. Many cigar smokers have a preference for a particular type of cutter. While the debate rages on among smokers, the preference usually comes down to what gives the user the most desirable results. Lighters are available ...
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• Start The New Year With A Flickr Self-Portrait Project

  
  MakeUseOf Directory — Authority: 723
  One of the most popular groups on Flickr is one aptly called “ 365 Days ” , a year-long creative Flickr self portrait project started by Flickr member, Chris Maverick . Chris was inspired by another member, Stephen Poff , who was doing the project before Chris started the group, which has grown tremendously over ...
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• jual style dan spareparts keyboard

  
  Iklan Baris Gratis & Forum Jual Beli Online - Promosi Bisnis, Lowongan Kerja & Info Harga Murah — Authority: 148
  JUAL STYLE DAN SONG MIDI YAMAHA PSR SERIES, S500, S700, S900, ROLAND, KORG, TECHNIK, CASIO KATEGORI MUSIK: DANGDUT POP CAMPURSARI BALLAD KERONCONG BARAT DLL DALAM BENTUK(FLASH DISK, DISKET, CD, SD CARD, SMART MEDIA) JUAL SOFTWARE STYLE CONVERTER ( FULL VERSION ) DAPAT MENCONVERT SELURUH STYLE FITUR STYLE WORKS: - ...
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