I'm freshening up the podcast. Listen to this episode to know what to expect this season. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hobbies101/message

Season 1's final episode is a little meta: podcasting as a hobby. If you're thinking about starting a podcast, this episode is for you. I synthesize what I've learned in the last year and half of having a podcast. Spoiler alert: There are a lot of pieces. And it's a learning process as you'll be able to tell from the hiccups still present in my audio. Also in the episode: polls and questions are now available on Spotify podcasts, so you can let me know what you think! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hobbies101/message

There are so many hobbies that fit into this category of "textile art/needle craft" including crochet, knitting, sewing, needlepoint, embroidery, cross stitch, macramé, punch needle, and weaving. With so many choices, how do you choose which one is for you? Which one will you try first? In this episode, I walk you through three major factors to think through as you decide. You can also check out my pinterest board to see different examples of these crafts https://pin.it/1p12rqh --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hobbies101/message

Are you wanting to try gardening? When I started my first garden in 2021, I had no idea how many different factors went in to planning a garden (or how much planning was required period)! Whether you are planting a vegetable garden or a flower garden, keep in mind you hardiness zone, sun, water, type of soil, and what plants grow well together as you plan out your garden. Happy planting! https://pin.it/30WrZpT --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hobbies101/message

I tried waterbath canning tomatoes in 2021. When I only got 5 jars of tomatoes after 5 hours of work, I discovered canning is not for me! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hobbies101/message

As humans we are wired for connection. Unfortunately connection is not always easy to do. Hobbies are a great catalyst to connect us with others. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hobbies101/message

Crossword puzzles are not just about knowing lots of obscure vocabulary. Even though the "rules" are never printed, crosswords have guiding principles that will make solving them a lot more fun. In this episode, Emily interviews Dave to learn more about these guiding principles. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hobbies101/message

Sixty-six percent of American households have at least one plant, but that doesn't mean, they are all good at it. The average plant parent has killed seven plants! In this episode, I'll give you pointers in picking a plant as well as how to help it thrive. You'll be well on your way to having a healthy houseplant hobby! You can check out my favorite resources on pinterest.com/hobbies101podcast. Referenced in this episode: gardenpals.com/houseplant-statistics and Houseplant Homebody podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hobbies101/message

Hear how Zoe learned to knit and what she views as the pros and cons of knitting.  For quick links for help for beginner hobbyists, check out my Pinterest page www.pinterest.com/hobbies101podcast.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hobbies101/message

In this episode Emily interviews Montana math teacher and woman of diverse hobbies, Zoe Holscher.  Hear how Zoe taught herself to play the ukulele and the advice she gives to those interested in learning to play. Spoiler alert: she played the ukulele for years before she spent a cent on this hobby! For quick links to resources to teach yourself the ukulele, follow the Ukulele 101 board on my Pinterest page at https://www.pinterest.com/hobbies101podcast/ukulele-101/ Also mentioned in this episode is the website https://ukutabs.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hobbies101/message

Welcome to Hobbies 101: a podcast for beginner hobbyists. Starting a new hobby can be overwhelming. There is so much information and many hobbies have a start up cost. Whether you're starting your first hobby, or just looking for a new one, this podcast will give you the basics you need to know  in audio format before you spend money to start it yourself. I'm your hostess, Emily, and I'm looking forward to exploring new hobbies with you! Music by D. Havens, 2021.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hobbies101/message

A SCOBY (used in brewing kombucha) just showed up on my doorstep one day. So I had to learn to brew it!  In this episode, I give you a list of all the equipment and the steps you'll need to know in order to brew kombucha. After this episode, you will have very few excuses to not brew your own batch! Before you listen, take a guess of how much it costs to get started. I'll make you a bet, it's less than you think! For quick links and resources, follow the Kombucha 101 board on my Pinterest page at https://www.pinterest.com/hobbies101podcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hobbies101/message

Learning to play the ukulele made me way more interesting on dates! In this episode, I give you everything you need to know to decide if you want to start playing. I even give you a few pointers to get started.  For quick links to resources to teach yourself the ukulele, follow the Ukulele 101 board on my Pinterest page at https://www.pinterest.com/hobbies101podcast/ukulele-101/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hobbies101/message

This is the introductory episode to Hobbies 101! A hobby is something that you do voluntarily and methodically. When you find something you like doing, just for the sake of doing the thing, it's important to make time for it!  There are so many hobbies out there. While it's a wonderful thing to have so many choices, choices can be paralyzing. That's where this podcast comes in. I will tell you pros and cons, equipment necessary, basic steps for getting started, and my personal experience that I hope melt away your excuses for trying something new. You can follow my Pinterest board for quick links to my favorite resources at www.pinterest.com/hobbies101podcast In this episode I quote two books: The Mindful Hobby, A 30-day Journey into the Power of Hobby as Self-Care by Stephanie Jean Andrews and Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hobbies101/message