It’s the New Year, time for all sorts of resolutions, reflections, improvements, and changes. Why not try a new hobby, too? New hobbies are a great way to make new friends and uncover new talents! Not sure what hobby is right for you? Checkout my list of ten new hobbies to try, and see if there’s something here that piques your interest!

1. Geo-caching

If you’re something of a tech-head, or have ever dreamed of being a treasure-hunting pirate, then this is the hobby for you! Geo-caching is a high-tech treasure hunt with two main components, the hide and the seek. Some hobbyists hide treasure capsule, others find them. Geo-cachers use their GPS devices and a series of clues in an online logbook to hunt down caches, then add new clues and return the cache to its original location for someone else to find! To get started, check out the official global GPS cache hunt site at geocaching.com. So much fun, so addictive!

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2. Knitting

Knitwear is a definite winter must-have. And knitting is not just for grandmothers anymore! I’ve noticed flyers and message boards for knitting clubs in junior high schools, and have wondered what’s made this hobby so attractive to a younger crowd. According to my cousin, who is an avid knitter, it’s relaxing, and when she finishes a project, she has an incredible sense of accomplishment. I’m clumsy, all thumbs, so this isn’t the hobby for me, but it might be perfect for you! To learn more, check out knitty.com or ravelry.com. Both are active sites for knitters of all ages and skill levels.

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3. Blogging

It seems like everyone has a blog these days, from my 85-year-old grandmother to my seven-year-old cousin. Some blogs focus on particular hobbies or interests, and others are just online journals for the world, or just a select few, to read and enjoy. My personal favorite are celebrity blogs. If you’re too shy to reveal your thoughts, feelings, and experiences with others, keep your blog private and use it as a diary. Try to make an entry at least once or twice a week, and add photos and links to things you find interesting. At the end of the year, you’ll be amazed as you read back through everything you’ve written.

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