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Hobby Suggestions

Twins Mom — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:24:57 GMT

Would appreciate suggestions for hobbys that might appeal to young adult female. Something that could be done at home.

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CelticCrafter — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:43:18 GMT

Sewing, quilting, embroidery work, knitting, crochet, painting, scrapbooking and card making.

It's hard to suggest something and hope she would like it because all hobbies are expensive even to just buy the basics for a try and see if she likes it.

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Dusty1 — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:48:35 GMT

Jewelry making is pretty fun.

Candles or bath bombs?

Hot Chocolate bombs are fun to make, too!

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kaydee50 — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:00:05 GMT

What is she interested in? How dextrous is she? I would suggest knitting or crocheting. Minimal expense to get started and can be very creative or very simple and the items made are useful, i.e, hats, scarves, shawls, etc.

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CAcableGirl2 — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:02:17 GMT

Handmade candles. I made some many years ago, and I don't think it was expensive to start. You can start out small and see if she likes it. I believe they have oils now that you can make so they can be any fragrance you like.

Also, something she could sell on the side, or give-away as gifts.

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meem120 — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:04:41 GMT

Diamond Dots.

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newjersey — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:23:11 GMT

Reading.

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on the bay — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:24:18 GMT

The other day I made several birthday cards for little ones in our family. I had run out of all the nice cards I had from my mother's closet

and I didn't want to go to the store so I had to try.

I'm not an "oh I love making cards" person at all but it was fun and nice to think of each person and what they would like and think when they got their card.

I think you could use these for anyone and any kind of card.

All these could be gotten online at Michaels, Amazon, Walmart etc.

Sheets of pretty paper

envelopes

all kinds of stickers

colorful markers

and if you want, some kind of curly ribbon or even that sparkly Buffalo frosty snow.

You may need scotch tape for the ribbons or snow.

Knowing I was also making something that would make someone else happy,( I hope!) was an added plus.

Another idea is watercolors-very relaxing and encourages expression and creativity.

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ALRATIBA — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:31:47 GMT

Mine are all doable at home.

Reading

Knitting

Crocheting

Coloring Books (very relaxing and a great way to try/test different color combinations to use in knitting/crocheting/wardrobe selection)

Genealogy (you can do a lot of this online at home) - but may have to get to the library occasionally)

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skatting44 — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:51:15 GMT

How abt genealogy research ? Genealogy is like an exciting puzzle .

The FamilySearch.org website is free as it houses many records and you can build your own family tree . It provides opportunities to network with people all over the country .

There are other sites which cost fees such as Ancestry.com

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dsw503 — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:53:54 GMT

Not a hobby, but a fun project could be making a tie dye tee shirt. Check Michaels online for supplies. More choices than the past years of using Rit dye. Depending on other interests, a Circut machine offers lots of projects. Gives an opportunity to work with downloading images online, creating/designing projects. An investment to get started. Can make lots of things using lettering/words. My exp with this age group is they look at the projects as a way to express who they are. I believe it's more about that than learning a new skill (or finding what we would typically call a "hobby.") Have fun shopping for ideas!

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ScrapHappy — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:09:29 GMT

Scrapbooking/card making. Gets expensive, especially the better you become at it. Baking/cooking.

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feline groovy — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:13:22 GMT

* reading

* cooking

* baking

* gardening

* painting

* jewelry making

* blogging

* virtual volunteering

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Roscoe the Rascal — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:19:11 GMT

I used to do soy candles, bath bombs, salt scrubs and those kinds of

things with my daughter when she was younger. We even took some fun classes.

My grand daughter likes creating stuff and she does wind chimes, bird feeders, bombs, lip gloss. Ornament painting, sun catchers, sock monkeys or snowmen and can donate to children hospital wards.

I do not know how to knit or crochet but wished I had learned. I enjoy reading and coloring too.

Cooking is something she could do. All kinds of ways to go on that choice. Candy making or baking.

Painting is also a good one and lots of craft kits out there for things to do as well.

Right now where I live they are doing Valentine for vets.

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Sammijo10 — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:25:49 GMT

I'm sorry, folks, and I know I'm opening myself up to criticism for this, but how about something mechanical or science related. I'm thinking model building - there's lots of models at the craft stores and not very expensive - rocket building, simple car/bicycle mechanics,or computer programming or a chemistry set. Painting, stained glass (may be pricey) etc. Even exercize, like yoga or a martial art of some kind.

Except for gardening and geneaology, many of the suggestions are kinda sexist and put girls in the same box we've all lived in for the last 50 years.

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jackthebear — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:37:21 GMT

@Sammijo10 wrote:
I'm sorry, folks, and I know I'm opening myself up to criticism for this, but how about something mechanical or science related. I'm thinking model building - there's lots of models at the craft stores and not very expensive - rocket building, simple car/bicycle mechanics,or computer programming or a chemistry set. Painting, stained glass (may be pricey) etc. Even exercize, like yoga or a martial art of some kind.

Except for gardening and geneaology, many of the suggestions are kinda sexist and put girls in the same box we've all lived in for the last 50 years.

both genders enjoy crafts,

and I don't think you can buy a chemistry set these days (safety police)

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noodleann — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:41:54 GMT

@Sammijo10 wrote:
I'm sorry, folks, and I know I'm opening myself up to criticism for this, but how about something mechanical or science related. I'm thinking model building - there's lots of models at the craft stores and not very expensive - rocket building, simple car/bicycle mechanics,or computer programming or a chemistry set. Painting, stained glass (may be pricey) etc. Even exercize, like yoga or a martial art of some kind.

Except for gardening and geneaology, many of the suggestions are kinda sexist and put girls in the same box we've all lived in for the last 50 years.

GMTA, @Sammijo10 . I was going to suggest coding and making apps if she's got a geek bent, carpentry, furniture refinishing, wallpapering, house painting, etc. I was always into things like that. Rewiring lamps was one of my first hobbies.

I do textile arts so I'm not against them, but most of the suggestions seem suitable for someone much, much older. They seem boring for someone who's young, assuming she's active.

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fthunt — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:59:59 GMT

It would have helped if OP had given a little more information - i.e., example of what she's enjoyed in the past.

Everybody has given great suggestions; but think we've hit the end of the trail.

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SilleeMee — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:06:29 GMT

Indoor gardening. It sure has come a long way since I was in my 20s or 30s. I can only imagine how much fun it would be to grow stuff indoors, not to mention how healthy it would be to have fresh things growing inside your living spaces.

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Sooner — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:17:54 GMT

I'd suggest math puzzles, science related activities, building bird houses out of recycled materials, learning to identify birds, learning about technology and how it came to be. . . What's the history of that cell phone?

Steer her toward a wide variety of interests that might lead to a career. Look up STEM activities for kids! Sometimes companies will send out free learning kits. It is especially helpful for girls who might want to study the sciences.