Eight Fun Hobbies That Adults and Children Can Start Today!

"Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody." - 1 Thessalonians 4:11-14

There is an old saying and proverb, "the devil makes work for idle hands". I believe this to be so true. When we find ourselves idle, we also might find ourselves overthinking, worrying, gossiping, and doing things that are not pleasing to God in Christ Jesus. This is why our Heavenly Father has instructed us to lead a "quiet life, to mind our own business, and to keep 'busy' using our hands". - 1 Thessalonians 4:11-14

Here are just eight fun hobbies that you and your children can start enjoying today!

1. Needlepoint: Needlepoint is a wonderful hobby to start because it is a relaxing and creative way to reduce your stress, boost your mood while providing you with a sense of accomplishment. It is a great way to unwind and focus. Needlepoint is also one of those hobbies that you can do anywhere and at anytime. Some of the things you can make with needlepoint are ornaments, pillows, bags, framed canvases, and even embellishments for clothing or accessories.

   Youtube video on How to Needlepoint.

   
   

2. Weaving: Weaving has many benefits: it enhances creativity, improves mental well-being, develops valuable skills, and promotes inner peace and relaxation. Weaving can also reduce stress and anxiety while also giving you a sense of accomplishment. You can make a wide variety of things with weaving, including, blankets, rugs, scarves, shawls, cushions, bags, fabric for clothing, and even wall hangings and tapestries.

   Youtube video on How to weave.

   
   

3. Basket Making: Basketry is a wonderful way to reconnect with your culture and to the environment around you; however, you should always be respectful to nature when selecting your materials or use plants and things that are no longer living. Basketry allows you to make functional containers like baskets and decorative pieces like chests, mats, and even cradles. Some common materials are willow, grasses, and rushes.

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4. Pottery: Pottery can be a rewarding hobby that fosters creativity, relaxation, and skill development. It allows you to create beautiful tangible objects that help you to connect with your inner gifts and creativity while also allowing you to reduce stress. Pottery is also rich in history and has cultural significance that offers insights into past societies and artistic traditions. Things you can make with potter include, bowls, pitchers, mugs, vases, planters, and even jewelry.  Youtube video on How to start pottery.

   
   

5. Sewing: Sewing is a valuable life skill to have, because it fosters creativity, problem-solving, and practical activities. It allows you to repair clothes, create customized items, and even helps you to save money while promoting inner peace and relaxation. With sewing you can make; clothing, bags, quilts, personal items, and more.

   Youtube video on How to Sew.

   
   

6.  Beading and Jewelry Making: What makes jewelry making so fun is that it is an art that you can wear! It is also relaxing and a form of self-expression making it a wonderful outlet for creativity. It's a safe space where you can craft your feelings, thoughts, worries and cares. Some of the things you can make with beading include: necklaces, bracelets, earrings, keychains, and so much more! The possibilites are endless. Youtube video on how to start beading.

   
   

7. Painting: Painting has may benefits including nuturing creativity, enhancing cognitive skills, promoting emotional expression, and providing a therapeutic outlet for anxiety and stress. Some of the things you can create with painting are murals, beautiful art scenes, and painted objects on canvas, pots, and water bottles just to name a few!

   Youtube video on how to start painting.

   
   

8. Music and Playing a Music Instrument: Learning to play a musical instrument is something that is good for all ages. It enhances cognitive function, improves memory, reduces stress and anxiety, and boosts self-esteem. It's a wonderful way for us to express ourselves and to praise God in Christ Jesus! Youtube video on selecting the right musical instrument.

   
   

   Some other hobbies you can start today are knitting, dancing, cooking, puzzles, bird watching, gardening, and photography. If you like the great outdoors, you might want to try cycling, running, fishing, hiking, snow boarding, canoeing, camping, and roller skating. Find something to do that you love and do it with passion!

   
   

   This concludes this list on Eight Fun Hobbies That Adults and Children Can Start Today!

   
   
   
   

   

   
   

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