Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Blogging a hobby that teaches you a lot
I was introduced to blogging about 1 year ago. I started out by using the blog to showcase my art work and creative talent. I currently have 5 blogs and each one is linked to Google Analytics which is very valuable when you want to learn about what draws traffic to your site along with great information about everything you would need to know about setting up an E-commerce site.
Personal blogging has taught me a lot and what started out to be a hobby is now turning into an attempt to learn how to monetize my blog. This is a great way to learn a lot about the web before you set up a web page and pay for hosting. Recently I was banned from my Wordpress blogs due to allowing others to put their articles on my blog. This was a big mistake and unfortunately all my work is lost which taught me a lesson. Never allow anyone to be able to post their articles on your blog unless you trust them a lot.
Blogging on blogger has been a great experience and I would highly suggest you use it to supply others with information that you are passionate about. It is relaxing and you never know when the hobby of a personal blog may turn out to be a way to make money on-line. Everyone could use some extra money these days and with all the scams out there you need to learn that most of what they are trying to sell you can actually be done without paying a lot of money to purchase worthless products.
Start blogging with something simple like a how to or as a way to express your opinions that are appropriate then take it to the next level and add Google tools slowly. Learning each step is a great way to develop a web page that in the future could teach you how to make money on-line. what is even better free blogs cost you nothing but time and effort. that is why you should start a blog that is about your hobby or something you feel passionate about. People use the internet to seek out information and you can find a wealth of free information on-line from blogs. Try it as you might like it!
Personal blogging has taught me a lot and what started out to be a hobby is now turning into an attempt to learn how to monetize my blog. This is a great way to learn a lot about the web before you set up a web page and pay for hosting. Recently I was banned from my Wordpress blogs due to allowing others to put their articles on my blog. This was a big mistake and unfortunately all my work is lost which taught me a lesson. Never allow anyone to be able to post their articles on your blog unless you trust them a lot.
Blogging on blogger has been a great experience and I would highly suggest you use it to supply others with information that you are passionate about. It is relaxing and you never know when the hobby of a personal blog may turn out to be a way to make money on-line. Everyone could use some extra money these days and with all the scams out there you need to learn that most of what they are trying to sell you can actually be done without paying a lot of money to purchase worthless products.
Start blogging with something simple like a how to or as a way to express your opinions that are appropriate then take it to the next level and add Google tools slowly. Learning each step is a great way to develop a web page that in the future could teach you how to make money on-line. what is even better free blogs cost you nothing but time and effort. that is why you should start a blog that is about your hobby or something you feel passionate about. People use the internet to seek out information and you can find a wealth of free information on-line from blogs. Try it as you might like it!
A hobby on a budget-Challenge yourself
Making changes to your home or yard is exciting and a great hobby for many people today. Everyone needs some change or something that takes away the monotony of everyday life. With money being an issue for most people in this economy hobbies or collections can be expensive and can hinder you from ever starting. This story really inspired me and by sharing it with you I hopes it inspires you to not let money hinder you from starting a hobby that you really may enjoy.
I had some friends that wanted an in ground swimming pool but did not want to pay the price. They made a hobby of challenging themselves to build an in ground swimming pool by spending for the least amount of money as possible. By doing all the work themselves which included digging the hole they were able to put in a unique in ground swimming pool for $275. This price was about 10 years ago but don't let this stop you. The pool was beautiful and everyone thought it cost them a small fortune.
This project turned a hobby into a money making venture as now they tell others how to make major changes on a budget. This inspired me to remind you that you can do anything if you are creative and determined to make it happen. Of course doing a project this way took more time and energy than hiring someone to build the pool but the challenge was to show others that you could have a swimming pool without spending a fortune.
The husband and wife including enlisting a little help from their friends dug the hole by hand. In exchange for their help they promised them a free swim anytime or by exchanging helping them on a project when they needed help. By surfing the internet for free information on how to and going to auctions and sales they were able to purchase the materials like tiles and pumps for pennies on the dollar.
I know many people whose hobbies are to collect unique items like antiques. The excitement of this hobby is in the hunt to find the objects they are collecting. I have went through many different types of collections throughout my life and by using my home to showcase the items allowed me to make changes in my surroundings.
When my taste changed I would go on a search for a new theme. I started new collections purchasing many of my pieces at stores and garage sales. By having a yard or garage sale and selling my old items I would then use this money to begin my new adventure into collecting new items for the room I wanted to change.
Unless you are really attached to any of the items this is great way to update your surroundings without spending a fortune to do. With a little paint, creativity and from a simple idea you can transform a room that showcases off your collector items and your flair for being an interior designer. You never know when a hobbies and/or collections can actually turn out to be money making ventures and wouldn't it be great to make money doing something you love.
Check out the cost of a above ground swimming pool. Could you challenge yourself to do this by spending as little as possible.
I had some friends that wanted an in ground swimming pool but did not want to pay the price. They made a hobby of challenging themselves to build an in ground swimming pool by spending for the least amount of money as possible. By doing all the work themselves which included digging the hole they were able to put in a unique in ground swimming pool for $275. This price was about 10 years ago but don't let this stop you. The pool was beautiful and everyone thought it cost them a small fortune.
This project turned a hobby into a money making venture as now they tell others how to make major changes on a budget. This inspired me to remind you that you can do anything if you are creative and determined to make it happen. Of course doing a project this way took more time and energy than hiring someone to build the pool but the challenge was to show others that you could have a swimming pool without spending a fortune.
The husband and wife including enlisting a little help from their friends dug the hole by hand. In exchange for their help they promised them a free swim anytime or by exchanging helping them on a project when they needed help. By surfing the internet for free information on how to and going to auctions and sales they were able to purchase the materials like tiles and pumps for pennies on the dollar.
I know many people whose hobbies are to collect unique items like antiques. The excitement of this hobby is in the hunt to find the objects they are collecting. I have went through many different types of collections throughout my life and by using my home to showcase the items allowed me to make changes in my surroundings.
When my taste changed I would go on a search for a new theme. I started new collections purchasing many of my pieces at stores and garage sales. By having a yard or garage sale and selling my old items I would then use this money to begin my new adventure into collecting new items for the room I wanted to change.
Unless you are really attached to any of the items this is great way to update your surroundings without spending a fortune to do. With a little paint, creativity and from a simple idea you can transform a room that showcases off your collector items and your flair for being an interior designer. You never know when a hobbies and/or collections can actually turn out to be money making ventures and wouldn't it be great to make money doing something you love.
Check out the cost of a above ground swimming pool. Could you challenge yourself to do this by spending as little as possible.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Collection of Ant Eaters
You make think that Ant Eaters are a silly thing to collect but I had a teacher that loved Ant Eaters and had all forms of them she brought to class on show and tell days. I really learned a lot about Ant Eaters but even more she inspired me on to develop my own unique collections that taught me more than just collecting items. I found something to focus on and be passionate about which brought me enjoyment and enjoyed the journey.
She helped me to discover who I was when looking back today. I started out with teddy bears and built up quite a collection when I was young. As I grew older it changed to collecting rocks and driftwood from all over the United States. I had friends that traveled abroad and brought me rocks from Spain, Italy, Greece and many other countries from all over the world.
I marked each one with a permanent marker and when I look at them today they take my mind on a journey into the past and all the memories of where I had been and where I was today. Today I still look for rocks and driftwood but I also collect other things. I will share other collections that helped me grow and learn a lot.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Finding and developing your hobby
When people think of hobbies art and crafts is one of the first that comes to mind. Being an artist that can actually draw pictures makes this an excellent hobby for me. Not all people can draw but enjoy different types of crafts. Hobbies also can be climbing mountains, fixing watches, bird watching, etc., etc., etc... The ideas will be limitless and I will attempt to add the unusual and unique on future posts.
Art can be an expensive hobby but by slowly adding new tools this can change your hobby into a money making venture. Turning a simple idea into a hobby means exploring all options and finding something that you really enjoy and can expand on as you grow.
I already have a blog dedicated to art that includes drawings, photography, writings, ideas and how to draw on http://anunknownwriterartistandphotographer.blogspot.com/. I will add any new information about different hobbies that involve art both sites. We are in the brainstorming stages of this new blog so stay tuned for more.
Since crafts include anything from woodworking to crafts for children we will explore some individual crafts that can be turned into a hobby that you can expand on. Sometimes it is better to purchase a specific craft from a store that you want to learn initially to give you an idea of how to do it and get some of the tools you will need.
If it is something you enjoy then let your imagination go and get your creative juices flowing. Going beyond the box directions is how you take a simple craft and turn it into your hobby. A less expensive way of finding a craft is to purchase a large book of many ideas so you can zone in until you find something that will interest you.
The Big-Ass Book of Crafts
is a great way to start so you do not waste a lot of money on something you cannot expand into a hobby. Doing a paint by number picture is just a craft that could stop unless you feel that painting was fun and want to take it to the next level and paint your own picture with the leftover paints. This is when a simple craft could help you find a hobby or niche. It is not how well you paint but if you enjoy doing it.
Art can be an expensive hobby but by slowly adding new tools this can change your hobby into a money making venture. Turning a simple idea into a hobby means exploring all options and finding something that you really enjoy and can expand on as you grow.
I already have a blog dedicated to art that includes drawings, photography, writings, ideas and how to draw on http://anunknownwriterartistandphotographer.blogspot.com/. I will add any new information about different hobbies that involve art both sites. We are in the brainstorming stages of this new blog so stay tuned for more.
Since crafts include anything from woodworking to crafts for children we will explore some individual crafts that can be turned into a hobby that you can expand on. Sometimes it is better to purchase a specific craft from a store that you want to learn initially to give you an idea of how to do it and get some of the tools you will need.
If it is something you enjoy then let your imagination go and get your creative juices flowing. Going beyond the box directions is how you take a simple craft and turn it into your hobby. A less expensive way of finding a craft is to purchase a large book of many ideas so you can zone in until you find something that will interest you.
The Big-Ass Book of Crafts
is a great way to start so you do not waste a lot of money on something you cannot expand into a hobby. Doing a paint by number picture is just a craft that could stop unless you feel that painting was fun and want to take it to the next level and paint your own picture with the leftover paints. This is when a simple craft could help you find a hobby or niche. It is not how well you paint but if you enjoy doing it.
Hobbies and Collector's from A to Z
Having a hobby or being a collector is a great way to relax and this blog is to explore all hobbies and collection's from the ordinary to the odd. I would like to inspire everyone to find a hobby or become a collector so they can enjoy the world and take you away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
By sharing a wealth of ideas and information that you feel passionate about may expand the realm of what is impossible to possible. By connecting ideas from people all over the world we will find that hobbies can go beyond the ordinary even though these will be included to help others move their hobby to the next level.
What spurred this simple idea was when I saw a woman that collected hubcaps from cars. She searched high and low for hubcaps of any kind and had the most unique collection. It was like a work of art and she enjoyed this. To some it may seem silly to some but to her it was a lot of fun.
Another more expensive hobby is flying remote control airplanes and helicopters. In the parks you find many people out enjoying the day by flying these remote controlled flying machines. these are just a few topics we will explore and the world of hobbies and collections are endless.
I have seen replicas of the State Capital in Washington made from toothpicks, Lego's turned into works of art, toy train and railroads, rock and butterfly collections and much, much more. The possibilities are endless in the world of hobbies and collections.
I would like to invite other people to share anything about their expertise about specific hobbies, collections and how tos' making this a community blog where we can learn, grow and have fun. Leave me a message or comment on anything that fits this topic and I will gather information and post it.
By sharing a wealth of ideas and information that you feel passionate about may expand the realm of what is impossible to possible. By connecting ideas from people all over the world we will find that hobbies can go beyond the ordinary even though these will be included to help others move their hobby to the next level.
What spurred this simple idea was when I saw a woman that collected hubcaps from cars. She searched high and low for hubcaps of any kind and had the most unique collection. It was like a work of art and she enjoyed this. To some it may seem silly to some but to her it was a lot of fun.
Another more expensive hobby is flying remote control airplanes and helicopters. In the parks you find many people out enjoying the day by flying these remote controlled flying machines. these are just a few topics we will explore and the world of hobbies and collections are endless.
I have seen replicas of the State Capital in Washington made from toothpicks, Lego's turned into works of art, toy train and railroads, rock and butterfly collections and much, much more. The possibilities are endless in the world of hobbies and collections.
I would like to invite other people to share anything about their expertise about specific hobbies, collections and how tos' making this a community blog where we can learn, grow and have fun. Leave me a message or comment on anything that fits this topic and I will gather information and post it.
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