How can I be use my spare time to advance a scientific cause? [more inside]
posted by adverb on Oct 6, 2009 - 16 answers

OK, I've searched all over the internet, MeFi and tons of blogs. I've learned a lot, but I haven't found what I'm looking for. I want to carve a simple ring design for my girlfriend, out of jewelers wax, then send it to a professional silversmith and have it cast. Now I could do it myself, but I neither have the space nor the equipment to do it properly. So yes I have seen and read just about every tutorial about DIY casting. So...anyone out there know where I could find an actual silversmith, only found one, they want a minimum of 25 pieces....
posted by tropikal on Oct 4, 2009 - 11 answers

Real life hobby for someone who enjoys building structures in computer games? [more inside]
posted by wastelands on Jul 8, 2009 - 11 answers

Ms. Quizicalcoatl is looking for an artistic hobby, but she is very goal-oriented. Help! [more inside]
posted by Quizicalcoatl on Jul 5, 2009 - 23 answers

I seriously need to meet some new people and get out of the house. Can you help me develop some new hobbies that will enrich my life and put me in social situations? [more inside]
posted by mintchip on Jun 27, 2009 - 22 answers

We have turned into my parents: What do housebound couples do for kicks in the evening, besides the obvious? [more inside]
posted by lottie on May 5, 2009 - 30 answers

Santa and Mrs Claus need a storage system(s) for a million tiny parts... [more inside]
posted by rokusan on May 5, 2009 - 15 answers

Where can I press a penny in Marfa, Texas? [more inside]
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints on Apr 6, 2009 - 4 answers

How am I suppose to decide on a major when I have no real hobbies, interest, or passions for anything. Other than sleep or a good book I don't really do anything. I'm not the greatest writer and you can't support a family with sleep so what so I do to find something I truly enjoy. Something that actually will make me look forward to the day while I'm wasting away in minimum wage jobs while I decide on a major; After 60 semester hours at my school you have no choice.
posted by isopropyl on Mar 11, 2009 - 31 answers

Need ideas for outside play area that is super windy! Hi, my daughter will be five soon and our back yard has nothing in it because it is super windy. We bought a trampoline last year and had it for two weeks, then it became a pancake due to the wind. My husband is reluctant to get a swing set, sand box or another trampoline. What ideas do you have that will secure these items to the ground? [more inside]
posted by lynnie-the-pooh on Feb 27, 2009 - 19 answers

Help me find something to DO before I drive myself crazy. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 26, 2009 - 22 answers

I am looking for an active hobby that isn't time restricted or seasonal. [more inside]
posted by phrakture on Feb 26, 2009 - 34 answers

[HobbiesForKidsFilter]: Hobby suggestions for a bright 11 year old boy who doesn't like sports. Familiar story probably for many as he is bright, considerate, thoughtful and somewhat outside his mainstream classmates obsessed with football and the like. [more inside]
posted by Funmonkey1 on Feb 14, 2009 - 29 answers

My girlfriend is suffering really badly from RSI. If she's going to heal she needs to avoid using her hands... but this is leaving her bored to tears. What hobbies are suitable for RSI sufferers? She's not too keen on sports, although she has recently taken up yoga.
posted by simonw on Dec 18, 2008 - 22 answers

What's the simplest way to create a series of paint-by-number patterns from digital photos? I have access to Photoshop and Illustrator. My Photoshop skills are a bit rusty (it's been a few years) and my Illustrator/vector understanding is pretty lame. [more inside]
posted by macrowave on Dec 4, 2008 - 7 answers

Is there such thing as "spare time" during maternity/paternity leave? [more inside]
posted by Alabaster on Nov 2, 2008 - 25 answers

What are some physical jobs or hobbies that I can get involved in to be more healthy, but also something that will be regular enough to require me to keep going? [more inside]
posted by jkl345 on Oct 27, 2008 - 23 answers

I want to take horseback riding lessons. I'm 24 years old. Oxymoronic? Details follow. [more inside]
posted by Meifa on Oct 10, 2008 - 15 answers

I am trying to duplicate a unique trophy any way possible. [more inside]
posted by Flying Saucer on Sep 28, 2008 - 9 answers

I'm looking for the most creative use of my time from 9 AM to 1 PM, Monday through Friday, that will result in me making an extra $500 per month. [more inside]
posted by (bb|[^b]{2}) on Sep 1, 2008 - 37 answers

I work at a call center, and have very short breaks in between calls, but it's frequent enough to get a little boring. What kind of productive ideas do you all have for something I could do? [more inside]
posted by macsigler on Jul 17, 2008 - 31 answers

What is "living life to the fullest"? How to do it? [more inside]
posted by mintchip on May 23, 2008 - 18 answers

Applying for a job with a non-profit based in Kenya. Amazing opportunity, I'm very excited about it. Biggest concern I have is spending 2+ years living in a very isolated community, with only half a dozen other native English speakers. How can I stay happy and sane there? [more inside]
posted by lbergstr on May 17, 2008 - 8 answers

Guitarist looking for other string instruments to play around on... [more inside]
posted by fire&wings on Apr 19, 2008 - 19 answers

What is the iconic (or just "your favorite") dead-tree product catalog (listing of merchandise for mail-order sale) for your hobby, industry, or trade? [more inside]
posted by cadastral on Apr 1, 2008 - 74 answers

What are some activities that are like 'going to the gym' for your profession? [more inside]
posted by mullingitover on Mar 27, 2008 - 90 answers

How do I take a song off a regular cd, add viewable lyrics (and whatever else is necessary) and turn it into a karaoke disc that I can hand to the kj at a karaoke joint? I already have evil lyrics and some other audio software, but I can only find reference to working with songs that are already on a cdg ... no references in my audio programs to exactly how to make one myself. [more inside]
posted by thewhynotgirl on Mar 27, 2008 - 3 answers

How do I make semi-professional, waterproof labels for handmade lip balm tubes? [more inside]
posted by starsnstars on Feb 22, 2008 - 13 answers

What's the best way to sell a bunch of old Magic: The Gathering cards? [more inside]
posted by Who_Am_I on Feb 17, 2008 - 23 answers

What are your suggestions for fun and interesting hands-on, craft-type entertainment for a young married couple? [more inside]
posted by Lownotes on Nov 27, 2007 - 23 answers

With the joyous event of the election of a Rudd Labor Government here in Australia, I'm thinking of commemorating the win by taking the front page of a few newspapers and turning them into one of those hard wood posters you can buy from some music stores and poster shops. I am reliably informed that this process is called 'poster boarding' and from the few places I've looked at who do it professionally, this is going to set me back anywhere between $100 to $300 per poster. So I'm wondering if this is something I could do myself. If so, what do I need to buy, what do I need to do (a step by step process would be nice) and, importantly, how easy/hard will this be for a first-timer to do?
posted by Effigy2000 on Nov 25, 2007 - 7 answers

What are some activities in Los Angeles that I could sign up for and take part in on a regular basis with a group of other people? Some kind of weekly thing, maybe. The best example I can think of is something like a knitting club... but not specifically a knitting club because knitting just ain't my thing. I am thinking of something creative/arts-related, though. I just don't know of anything in particular that I could check out. Anyone in LA involved in or know of something like this that they can recommend? [more inside]
posted by katillathehun on Nov 14, 2007 - 15 answers

DIY blogs that don't require you to be a goddamn logic board-soldering wizard? [more inside]
posted by middleclasstool on Oct 16, 2007 - 7 answers

About six weeks ago I moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida for work. I'm just about completely settled in and now have the difficult task of meeting people. What can I do? [more inside]
posted by Green With You on Sep 23, 2007 - 9 answers

What kinds of activities can a couple enjoy together (besides the obvious)? We're engaged, early 30s, no kids, together for 3 years. A lot of that time has been fairly busy - grad school, different jobs, moving. Now we're settled down to an extent, and we're getting bored. Well, at least I am. [more inside]
posted by desjardins on Sep 19, 2007 - 29 answers

How can I use my focus for good (either directing it towards something useful, or to maintain interest) ? [more inside]
posted by drezdn on Aug 8, 2007 - 6 answers

Not-enough-hours-in-the-day-filter: Any advice on developing/maintaining skills which require daily practice/effort, while balancing other priorities and time commitments (heath, family, creative pursuits, etc.) ? (specifics inside) [more inside]
posted by Alabaster on Aug 4, 2007 - 20 answers

Help a teenager make the most of his summer [more inside]
posted by zenja72 on Jun 16, 2007 - 35 answers

I need suggestions for evening activities that don't focus on drinking. [more inside]
posted by mjbraun on Apr 13, 2007 - 31 answers

i'm trying to increase participation and membership in the (free) adventure racing website i built, what can i do that i haven't already done? [more inside]
posted by dolface on Feb 16, 2007 - 4 answers

I am going back from college back home. I have a job for the 6 months for the time I am there. The problem is I want to do something other than the job, I am one of the people that needs to do stuff.. not a workaholic!. Specifically Central New jersey princeton area Is there a club I can get involved in? Is there a specific skill that needs 6 months to master. Basically stuff I can do after work or during weekends.
posted by radsqd on Feb 15, 2007 - 10 answers

What things are worth the time and cost of doing/making myself? For example, tomatoes from the store are miles below the ones I grow in my garden. Fresh-baked bread is amazing. But knitting socks or a sweater seems hardly worth it, despite the fact that I can customize it, because of the high cost of the time and materials. [more inside]
posted by sLevi on Sep 20, 2006 - 48 answers

There have been lots of posts on depression, so I know some of you have dealt with it firsthand. Do any of you have advice on short-term ways of dealing with depression while waiting for longer-term methods (meds & talk-therapy) to take effect? [more inside]
posted by tastybrains on Jul 3, 2006 - 35 answers

Where can one download simple or "obsolete" games for little/no money? I'm having a hard time finding anything decent. [more inside]
posted by scaryblackdeath on May 23, 2006 - 22 answers

I'm going to backcountry Alaska to work for 3 months. What should I do in my spare time? [more inside]
posted by joshuaconner on May 10, 2006 - 26 answers

I have a lot of free time now that I'm single again, but I don't really know what to do with it. Help? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 18, 2006 - 22 answers

What do you and your significant other like to do together? [more inside]
posted by justonegirl on Apr 14, 2006 - 36 answers

Help me love Miami. [more inside]
posted by bilabial on Apr 12, 2006 - 7 answers

Hobbies are supposed to occupy your time, right? I feel guilty unless I am being productive. What hobbies are there that are fun and productive? [more inside]
posted by dking on Mar 26, 2006 - 38 answers

Help me decide on a project... [more inside]
posted by jackofsaxons on Dec 22, 2005 - 12 answers