Then just add water!
4.Cardistry and card tricks.
Its easy, its fun, its everywhere, and on an app thats super cheap.
Hatice Yardım
My insurance stopped paying for OT, so this seemed like a good DIY alternative.
I really enjoy it, so it worked out.
Box gyms often offer cheap memberships, and all you really need besides that is some determination and consistency.
There are a ton of great resources and communities online and its free and really helps your brain.
Youve gotta be willing to lose a couple games to keep moving forward but its incredibly gratifying.
I recommend Chess.com and all the YouTube channels on it.
It is both a nice way to de-stress and a way to help the environment.
All you need are some rocks, a few polishing cloths, and a rock hammer.
Seven dollars in any rock-and-gem shop.
Not just for senior citizens!
If you have access to the outdoors, you’re free to be a birder.
Even urban areas have birds.
The common ones might not be all that interesting (pigeons), but theyre still birds.
Ive always liked birds, but I didnt get really into it until a few years ago.
Its a very rewarding, low stakes hobby!
Then just add water!
Will cost you less than $20 to get started.
There are free patterns all over the internet too.
Its amazing how calming this is.
Thread and needles are pretty inexpensive.
15.I love to paint rocks!
You find the rocks yourself and acrylic paint and brushes are extremely inexpensive.
16.Bullet journalling it doubles as a hobby and a really useful organizational tool.
Insanely fun and a guaranteed way to be the center of attention at any party.
18.Antkeeping, everyone has ants near them and it is super rewarding to get a colony going.
Reading doesnt have to be 500 pages of words.
Reading can be whatever you want.
Its like paint by numbers but with these tiny little faceted beads.
Super relaxing and the canvases can be purchased off Ali Express pretty cheap.
No greens fees, sometimes suggested donations, and little equipment needed to get started.
A starter disc set is like 30 bucks and well worth it.
People drop an assload of cash on discs but you dont really have to.
24.Collecting trash I mean there are things being thrown away that can make some pretty nice decorations or collections.
One that I found interesting is collecting bottle caps.
Just collecting different brands or a huge bundle helps.
If you want to collect cans that is profitable and can be fun too.
Growing your own fruit is cheap and easy.
I grow Guava, peaches, and Figs.
Also peppers and veggies.
25.Stand up comedy!!
Look up some options!
Itll keep you occupied and when you watch stand up in free time its research.
I learned by juggling three socks filed with stones and have been going for a few years now.
Tons of YouTube tutorials, local groups, and different props to try too.
I went to Yosemite a couple months ago, literally the most beautiful thing Ive ever seen.
Its not even the first time Ive gone.
I could go a million times and not get tired of the place.
Its changed my life.
29.Honestly, watercolor painting if youre not going for the professional stuff.
Its really easy to paint pretty landscapes with watercolor and there are copious videos on how to.
31.Tennis is pretty affordable especially if you play local, free courts at parks and schools.
Its literally as cheap as owning a decent length pen.
Theres a pen spinning reddit too.
Seriously its not too expensive to get a starter guitar!
Its really been a lot of fun and its cost me less than $50.
May not seem much but its very therapeutic for me.
36.Improv, especially if you live in a big city.
Its not just for people with a desire to perform.
I take classes once a week for personal/professional development.
Shits done wonders for my anxiety.
Youll need some privacy in the beginning though.
I am an instrumentalist but I have always had trouble with string instruments.
Youtube has tons of courses, tutorials, play alongs, etc.
It is very fun to play and quite inexpensive.
You dont even need a gym membership and the equipment lasts.
Oh, and difficulty can be moderated to your level of strength.
All you need is a writing stick of some sort and paper.
Starts cheap just go to your local train station or stations in your area.
All you need is a logbook and a pencil.
Obviously theres the accommodation and food too.
Id say its a very good way to get about and see places and things you otherwise wouldnt have.
Its thanks to trainspotting that my dad has seen as much of England and Scotland as he has!
A utility knife ($1) and a stick of wood.
Ive spent hours making shavings and ended up with wooden toy knives and swords.
43.If you already have a computer, try programming.
A small startup cost, but the ammunition is reusable except for the occasional lost or broken arrow.
46.Creating friendship bracelets with Embroidery string!
47.Fruit and vegetable sticker collecting.
Peel the labels off fruit and vegetables and collect and display them on wax paper pages in a binder.
Initial investment $0, since you are buying fruit anyway.
Check local laws to verify its legal to own the tools first and only pick locks you own!
Not sure about every language but as a native English speaker learning Spanish there are lots of free resources.
Its time consuming but very fulfilling and doesnt ever have to cost a dime.
50.Tabletop Role Playing Games.
My personal favorite is Mouse Guard.
