2007-11-10 13:34:18 · 14 answers · asked by Sophie H 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Sports, Knitting, Crochet, Sewing, Scrapbooking, Cooking, Writing, Reading, Volunteering, Instrument Player.
2007-11-10 14:00:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try coin collecting. It doesn't have to cost you a lot. You can go to the bank and pick of a box of coin (whichever denomination you like) for exactly face value. A box of pennies is $25, a box of nickels is $100, a box of dimes is $250 and boxes of quarters or half dollars are $500. You don't have to buy the whole box. The bank can pull out whatever amount you like.
Once you get a box, you can go through and pull out the better coins (there are books to help with this or websites). You can pick up a coin album and try to fill all the holes (get one for each year) or just search for interesting ones.
The coins that you don't want can be returned to the bank and put straight back into your account (though it's often better to return the coins to a different bank (not just a different branch but a different bank) so that you don't search the same coins over and over). Everything you find will have been obtained at face value. You'd be surprised what people have found. Check out these links to see:
http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1902&whichpage=1
http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=11494&whichpage=1
http://www.foundinrolls.com/
Also check your change for interesting finds.
Some things to search for: wheat pennies, silver dimes, silver quarters, old coins, error coins, coins with the "S" mintmark - it could be a proof coin etc. There's always the chance that you could find a real treasure!
It's also helpful to buy a red book. It can help you price your coins and will answer many of the questions you may have.
OR IF THAT'S NOT FOR YOU...
http://www.spacefem.com/quizzes/hobby/
2007-11-11 05:26:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take up crochet. It is the greatest craft form out there if you ask me. I have been crocheting for 23 out of 32 years. It is very relaxing and enjoyable and you can make some beautiful things from blankets and cloths to delicate doilies and art pieces.
I am going to give you a link to my favorite sight and you can explore crochet a little. There are tons of free patterns and a lot of how to information and everything else you need to know there.
about.com truly has something about everything.
Also, if you are interested there is a kit you can get to help you get started. Its called I Can Crochet. It is a book in a blister pack with 5 regular size crochet hooks, one aphgan hook, stitch markers, and tread bobins. The book has 13 patterns in it and how to lessons for both left and right handed people.
Check it out. It is loads of fun and a great use of your time. You could even make blankets and hats and scarves and donate them to the needy. Can you imagine how happy some little old lady at a nursing home would be if you gave her a blanket. Not to mention the joy your own parents and grandparents would take in having a gift you made for them yourself. If it is hand made, a gift means more than the most expensive thing at the store.
Happy crafting.
Nightshade
2007-11-10 14:01:05 · answer #3 · answered by nightshadetn 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Photography !
Digital cameras are relatively inexpensive now (and Christmas is just around the corner
It's not only a hobby, it's a social tool. You can use it for school projects, journalism, high school newspaper, high school yearbook -- all while getting to know lots more people. Not to mention college!
2007-11-11 04:53:29 · answer #4 · answered by skid porpoise 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know of a girl who does amateur journalism. She writes essays and sends them to local newspapers talking about teen problems, as well as doing normal news articles while doing all of her own photography. It has actually gotten her noticed with a book company. I think it's a great hobby with a lot of potential.
2007-11-10 13:47:13 · answer #5 · answered by Shawn 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Jewellery making!! (im from New Zealand and thats how we spell it). Its very addictive and so many options as to what to make and how much to spend on your equipment, Beads are the best!!! Its great because you can give it as gifts for friends and family's Birthday and Christmas. Also a neat idea to sell at markets and even online in Auction sites.
2007-11-10 15:12:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Photography, scrapbooking, story writing, keeping a journal, reading, volunteer work
2007-11-10 13:41:42 · answer #7 · answered by Diane B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make and design your own jewelry,
my daughters have been doing this
for the past 10 years & selling it, too.
An easy way to get started is by
visiting one of their favorite sites.
I buy all my supplies from these folks.
They have good, easy & free
designs for beginners.
http://www.firemountaingems.com
They will even send you a free catalog.
2007-11-10 15:52:08 · answer #8 · answered by ♫ Bubastes, Cat Goddess♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. Reading
2. Volunteering at a soup kitchen and/or shelter
3. Journals/writing
2007-11-10 13:43:49 · answer #9 · answered by Matava 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Volunteer at your local animal shelter.
Start a scrapbook of highlights from your high school life.
Crochet!!
2007-11-10 18:41:14 · answer #10 · answered by kiya419 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋