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    What’s a frugal hobby that you consistently enjoy?

    I was talking with close friends the other day and they said I don’t really have a hobby besides going on my phone or watching tv and it made me realize how kinda boring that is LOL…

    but seriously are there any frugal hobbies out there that you guys consistently enjoy? I thought about working out/exercising but I can’t afford a gym membership. I need any and all ideas. 😅

    What’s a frugal hobby that you consistently enjoy?
    byu/QuietOrbit2875 inFrugal



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    25 Comments

    2. jaedence on

      Hiking and listening to audio books.

      Video games – I’ve played 4000 hours of Valheim and I bought it for $20.

    3. Enough-Reindeer1033 on

      Rock collecting, fishing, hiking. All can be done very frugally, but as with most things you can go overboard too.

    4. bullitt-rider on

      Cycling.

      I have a cargo bike that can get 60-80niles of range depending on the use and terrain.

      I use it as my general ride, fun ride and everything.

      Just been out today for a 30 mile spin and can carry everything easily

    7. SplendorLife on

      You don’t need a gym membership to work out. There’s so many other options to exercise at home especially with YouTube and social media resources for free. There’s so many classes on YouTube for Zumba, dance, yoga, tai chi, etc f

    9. milkman2500 on

      Exercising is a great one. Pretty easy to go for a run, do calisthetics at a local park, or buy a cheap set of weights for home.

      Reading is pretty cheap too. Check out the local library.

      Video games can actually be pretty cheap if you go retro. Can grab an old console or even emulators + roms.

      Basic woodworking like whittling or wood burning can be cheap. Stay away from furniture making though.

      Drawing is cheap. Paper, pencil or charcoal set, you tube videos.

    10. FrenchRevolution2028 on

      Most creative activities, such as writing and painting (you can start just with a pen and paper, no need for expensive equipment in the beginning), are free. Also, you can learn and play chess using a phone or computer. It’s a great hobby that benefits both your brain and your wallet. 😉

    11. high_throughput on

      > I thought about working out/exercising but I can’t afford a gym membership.

      You don’t actually need to pay a corporation to use your own body. The Internet has a ton of no-equipment workout tips.

    12. KCPRTV on

      First and foremost: reading.

      Second: writing.

      Third: existing outside.

      For social ones: ttrpg and board games. There are two shops that have tables and many games in my wee 200k ppl town.

      I specifically picked non screen ones, since I play a lot of video games.

    13. ambientocclusion on

      Your local YMCA may be significantly cheaper than a commercial gym and may have discounts based on income.

    15. otter_759 on

      Running outside is free other than a good pair of running shoes! I’m a distance runner who runs six mornings a week.

      It *can* become expensive if you decide to enter races, but that’s not at all necessary.

    16. Old_Mix9735 on

      Disc golf. Discs are cheap and most courses are free, then you get cardio while walking th course 

    18. BackgroundVibes1199 on

      Reading (get books from the library), walking, hiking, listening to podcasts, crafting…

    19. Spare-Shirt24 on

      Reading 

      Library cards are free and offer access to thousands of books, music, movies, and even other hobby equipment that can be checked out. 

    20. UtahDarkHorse on

      If you have a small amount of room to fit a weight bench, and a used weight set, that’s a fairly low cost entry point.

      I play disc golf. You can get a starter set of discs used for $20. I play in a league handicap event that’s $6 all in every week and $20 per year membership. However, on most courses, you can just go and play for free.

      My wife and I like nature hikes and bird watching.

    21. sohereiamacrazyalien on

      I like to draw

      paint

      board games with friends

      picnics

      hiking

      swimming in nature

      taking pictures

      just walking around

      planting stuff is cool

      I love visiting art galleries

      also dancing can be done anywhere!

      sports can be outdoors or at home. some parks have equipment too

      and more

      ideas here

      [https://www.reddit.com/r/povertyfinance/comments/15a5qlf/free_or_low_expense_activities/](https://www.reddit.com/r/povertyfinance/comments/15a5qlf/free_or_low_expense_activities/)

    23. eggbunni on

      Making sourdough. Sketching. Taking pictures. Gardening. Any type of cooking, really. Reading.

    24. ProgrammerNo3423 on

      I don’t know if it’s considered a hobby, but my wife and I regularly go to the rooftop of our building and blow bubbles from a toy that costs like 0.30 USD (converted from our currency). We get endless joy from it and it’s a form of destressing for us.

    25. flowerpanes on

      Gardening but it’s frugal because we do mostly raised bed veggies, have some perennials like peonies and don’t spend much money on annuals or bedding plants due to seasonal water restrictions. Once everything is up and growing, it’s my favorite hobby outside of reading (mostly library books these days) or walking the dogs.

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