Whether you’re being frugal in an effort to attain financial independence or because the economy keeps getting worse and worse, one of the first things people tend to sacrifice when slashing personal budgets are their hobbies.
That’s because hobbies can be legitimately expensive. Any time you’re collecting something or engaging in an activity that requires special equipment or regular payments, it adds up fast.
It’s easy to think that if you’re broke you simply can’t have a hobby, but there are a ton of hobbies you can participate in that don’t cost much (or in many cases anything at all), and some can even generate income.
Here are a bunch of suggestions for hobbies that are either completely free or very low-cost that will help you use your free time in ways that nourish your spirit without draining your bank account.