Studies have proven that having a hobby is good for your mental health as they can help you relax. However, some hobbies can be incredibly expensive and simply don’t fit with the frugal lifestyle. But, despite what you might think, there are plenty of hobbies which are actually pretty cheap or even free to start. For a few, you might need to borrow an item (like a fishing pole or tent) from a friend or family member, but the actual activity is pretty cheap to get started, and you can slowly build up from there.
Artistic hobbies
Write a poem, story, or blog- Learn calligraphy
- Try your hand at Photography or photo editing
- Sing or play a musical instrument
- Join community theater
- Draw or paint
- Color in a coloring book
- Try whittling or carving
- Knit or crochet
- Scrapbook your photos
Outdoorsy hobbies
Grow food or flowers- Hike at your local park or preserve
- Go camping with a friend
- Picnic at the park
- Fish with a friend
- Go spelunking
- Try Geocaching
- Take walks
- Go swimming in the ocean or a pond
- Go birdwatching
Active hobbies
Jogging- Exercise at home or a gym
- Try Yoga
- Join a sport team
- Go Dancing
- Go swimming at a local pool
- Bowl with friends
- Learn Tai Chi
- Play Pokemon Go
- Lift weights
Educational hobbies
Read a new book- Learn a new language
- Study an interesting topic
- Learn web design or programming
- Visit museums and art galleries
- Stargaze
- Follow current events or politics
- Play Sudoku or a crossword
- Play chess
- Improve your memory with brain training
Other hobbies
Learn to juggle- Play board games
- Play cards
- Volunteer in your community
- Go thrift shopping
- Plot your family history
- Find a pen pal
- Learn magic tricks
- Learn origami
- People watch in public spaces
What cheap or free hobbies do you have? Share with me below!!