Finding a New Hobby

Home From Christina Donnelly, your About Home Editor If you've wanted to try out a new hobby, why not choose one that improves your home? Picking up a new hobby doesn't have to be difficult—and luckily, the About.com Home Experts are some of the craftiest folks out there. So, read on for four fun hobbies that'll keep your mind entertained and keep your home feeling fresh. How to Quilt Express your creativity and get a comfy, cozy blanket out of it? Sign me up! Making a quilt can give your space a homey, comfy vibe and it's incredibly easy to design a quilt that matches your home's décor. Whether you're new to quilting or a pro, we've got tons of free patterns and step-by-step instructions to make your new quilting hobby a breeze. How to Cut Fabric on the Grain How to Calculate the Right Amount of Quilting Fabric The Best Tools for Beginner Quilters How to Make Candles and Soap Not only is making your own candles and soap super relaxing, but it can save you some dough, too! Once you've mastered the basic melt-and-pour soap making method, try making your own liquid soap or bath salts. You can use the same skills to make your own candles … and totally impress your dinner guests when you tell them you handmade the lighting. How to Make Soap The Basics of Candle Making The Best Essential Oils to Use in Soaps How to Container Garden Did you know you can grow an entire garden in a few containers? Container gardening is an awesome alternative for those of us who just have too little space for a large garden or prefer a lower maintenance garden. All you need is a few containers, the right plants and a little creativity; we've got the tips, tricks and advice to help your container garden thrive! Growing Vegetables in Containers Pretty Flowers for Your Container Garden Avoid These 10 Seeding Mistakes How to Keep a Small Farm Even if you live in the city or suburbs, you can start a small farm! With a little bit of space (and some dedication), you can raise chickens or rabbits, learn how to make delicious maple syrup from scratch or start keeping bees. How to Brew Your Own Kombucha How to Sell at the Farmers Market Delicious Elderberry Recipes Related Searches Homemade Soap Beginner Quilting Small Farming Apartment Gardening Featured Articles Follow About Home on Pinterest! 6 Outdoor Decorating Trends We Love 18 Places to Watch Free Movies Online Why You Should Use Vinegar in the Garden 6 DIY Mid-Century Modern Lamps 9 Things a Contractor Won't Tell You How to Make a Small Room Feel Bigger   More from About.com Sign up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! Want More From About.com? Check out our social channels tailored to every interest! Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Healthy Eating newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com