About Today: Bored? Start a New Hobby

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor This is the best time of year to start a new hobby. Most of us (in the northern hemisphere, at least) are spending the bulk of our time indoors these days, trying to avoid the cold weather, and shorter days mean longer evenings to fill up. How to Start Collecting United States Stamps One of the most fun hobbies to start, in my opinion: Collecting something. For one thing, it gives you an excuse to nerdle around on the internet looking for the things you collect. And nerdling is the best hobby of all. What Do I Need to Get Started Beadweaving? 4 Reasons Your Teen Needs a Hobby Start Collecting Coins I like the idea of collecting coins, because you can start by going through your own pockets. Hobbies for Empty Nesters How to Get Started Scrapbooking Get Started Collecting Comics Comic book collecting brings you back in touch with your inner kid. Provided your inner kid enjoyed storing things in acid-free boxes. 13 Ways to Sell Your Collection Learn to Play Chess Get Started Collecting Dolls Most of us collected dolls at one time or another, whether it was Barbie or GI Joe. I tied my Barbies to the tracks of my model trains and gave them bizarre haircuts, but maybe you were kinder to yours. Easy Quilt Patterns for Beginners Learn to Sew Today Ads Sell Coins Appraise Coins Hobby Coins Buyers Sign Up Ezines Featured Articles Gabrielle Giffords On Sunny Side of Many Causes Southern Sudanese Vote on Secession BCS National Championship Game Preview Baby Boomers Turning 65 Optimistic About the Future Protect Yourself from Identity Theft Follow Us on Facebook   More from About.com Over the Counter Cold Medications How to choose the right medication for your cold and flu symptoms. More> Should Kids Get Flu Shots? Think your child is too healthy to need a flu shot? Think again. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement