Creative activities to do at home

Choose some of your kids’ favourite tunes and turn up the volume. Ask them to dance until the music stops. When it does, they have to freeze in whatever position they find themselves in – even if they have one leg up. To make the game more challenging, ask the kids to freeze in specific poses: animals, shapes, letters or even yoga postures. Toddlers in particular love this game.

27. Do a puzzle

Exercise those creative, cognitive and problem-solving muscles with a good puzzle. You can use a store-bought variety or have the kids make their own. Have your children draw a picture on a sturdy piece of cardboard or Bristol board. Then use a pencil to outline puzzle pieces directly on their drawing. Cut out the pieces with a good pair of scissors, mix them up and get solving. Indoor games and craft in one fun activity!

This indoor game is ideal for larger families.  Divide the kids (and adults) up into groups. Give each group a bag filled with props, such as a spoon, toy jewelry, a sock, ball or ribbon. Then give them 15 minutes to construct a skit around the props. This game is so much fun that it doesn’t have to be competitive. If the kids want, though, they can vote on a winning skit.

If you have masking tape on hand, why not make your own balance beam? We all know how much kids love walking in straight lines every chance they get. Put on some music, and one at a time the kids can take their turn walking one-foot-over-the-other across the straight line of tape. Make the game more challenging by having the kids walk backwards or balance with one foot on the line.

A great way to reuse water bottles (or you can purchase an indoor bowling set). Line six-10 water bottles up at the end of your hall or living room. Place a line of duct tape at the starting line. Grab a medium-sized indoor ball and start bowling! If you want, keep score and give out trophies at the end. (Note: if you need to stabilize the water bottles or make the game more difficult, simply fill them up with some water. Don’t forget to screw the tops on tightly!) Learn how to make a classic set of pins here, or find instructions for some cute cactus-themed bowling pins here.

31. Play

This game will have everyone giggling. Ask the kids to sit on the floor in a circle. Turn on some tunes and have them pass the potato (a bean bag or soft ball) around the circle as fast as they can. When the music stops, the player holding the potato leaves the circle. Keep going until only one player is left and wins the game.

This game is sure to both educate and delight little ones. Take out several miscellaneous items. Have the children look at all the items, and then take them away. Next, ask one child to hide his or her eyes and listen as you pick up an item and make sounds with it. Ask the child to guess which item made the sound. Examples of items might be a comb (run your fingers along it), a glass (gently tap it), cymbals, shakers, sandpaper, blocks rubbed together, a pot and spoon. Be creative and have fun!

This traditional favourite will never get old. To start, choose one player (probably a parent for the first round) to be Simon. The rest of the players will gather in a circle or line in front of Simon as he calls out actions starting with the phrase “Simon says”: “Simon says…touch your toes.” The players then have to copy Simon’s action, touching their toes. If Simon calls out an action without uttering the phrase “Simon says,” the kids must not do the action. If a child touches his toes when Simon didn’t say…, he or she is out of the game. There are lots of great ways Simon can trick players into doing actions when Simon didn’t say: Simon can perform an action without uttering a command, for example, or he can perform an action that doesn’t correspond with the command. Fun! The last player left in the game wins and becomes the next Simon.

34. Set up a game of i

You can’t be too little for this version of basketball. All you need is a bucket and a rolled up sock (or a small, light ball). Each player takes a turn at throwing the sock-ball into the bucket. When a player scores a bucket, he or she takes a step back and throws again until missing. The player who shoots the ball in the bucket from the farthest distance wins.

35. Learn some classic hand-clapping games

These classic hand-clapping games are sure to pass the time with your little ones. Just make sure everyone washes their hands before and after!

36. Make an emoji magic 8-ball

Who knows what the future holds during this uncertain time? Your little ones will after the make this adorable craft. Get instructions here.

37.Take to the skies in cardboard planes

Fly in style with this colourful plane. Find it here.

38. Make a mini city out of toilet paper rolls

Save up your empty toilet paper rolls and once there’s enough, have your kiddies make a city out of them! Get the instructions here.

39. Make rainbow crayons

Collect all those broken crayons and melt them down into moulds to turn them into exciting multicoloured crayons in fun shapes! Get the instructions here

40. Make a pair of paper roll binoculars

These binoculars are powered solely by your kids’ imaginations. Have your kids go on an epic safari right there in your living room. No need to worry if they ever rip or get sat on, it’s super easy to whip up a new pair. Get the instructions here.

50. Make a foosball table

See that empty shoe box? With some wooden dowels, paint, and a handful of clothespins, it is now the home of your awesome DIY foosball table. Game on! Get the instructions here.

 51. Make a desk caddy

Help your kids get their desks organized with these cute desk caddies! Made from a shoebox, toilet paper rolls and newspaper, your kid can design it however they want. Get the instructions here.

52. Make a jetpack

Want to send your kids on an imaginary adventure in outer space? Have them make a jetpack out of empty pop bottles and watch them travel the galaxy. Get the instructions here.

53. Have sensory fun with this lady bug sensory box

A few basic supplies are all you need to make a cute and educational sensory box. Get the instructions here.

54. Make a holiday tree

Got some old cupcake liners lying around? Depending on their colours, this paper tree craft can be used to make decorations for different holidays throughout the year. Red and green liners? Christmas! Orange and black? Halloween! Pink and white? Valentine’s Day! What holiday will your family be celebrating next? Get the instructions here.

55. Make a basketball pennant flag

The NBA season may have been suspended but you can still celebrate your kid’s favourite sport. Get the instructions here.

56. Craft some cozy critters

Make these cozy little critters to keep your kids’ hard-boiled eggs nice and warm. When eggs aren’t on the menu, they do double as tiny puppets! Get the instructions here.

57. Make some fancy felt hairpins

Turn plain bobby pins into your child’s new favourite accessory with some felt shapes, glue and glitter. Try different shapes to match the season: snowflakes for winter, flowers for spring, a beachball for summer and leaves for fall. And stars work for every season. Get the instructions here.

58. Make some owl eye pillow masks

Get your little night owl excited to sleep with this charming eye mask. Do this craft with your kids in the morning before lunch so it’ll be ready for naptime! Get the instructions here.

59. Play pretend with these Yoda ears

These ears will instantly turn your kiddo into a wise, old jedi master. Round out the ends and use black and pink felt to make easy cow ears. White and pink felt will give you the cutest lamb ears. Now who wants to play pretend?  Get the instructions here.

60. Make pipe cleaner crowns

Speaking of dress up, what princess (or prince) would be caught without their crown? We have three adorable (and bejewelled) crowns you can make with just a few supplies. Find the instructions here.

61. Make mini hockey sticks

Who’s up for a game of mini hockey? These mini hockey sticks are quick and easy to make, just use a plastic bottle cap or small circular piece of cardboard as a puck! More instructions here.

62. Print out some fun pencil and paper games

These fun, simple pencil and paper games will keep kids occupied while parents try to get some work done. Get the printables here.

63. Whip up some edible playdough

This craft is perfect for little ones who love sticking everything in their mouths. (I’m looking at you, glue-eating Tommy.) This edible, dye-free playdough can be made with ingredients you likely have on hand. Make it before the party and then set out cookie cutters and rolling pins on a craft table. Then the kids can get their dough on! Learn how to make it here.

64. Make matching heart headbands

Some people like to wear their heart on their sleeve. But we prefer to wear our heart on our head! Make matching ones for everyone in the family and share what you love most about each other. Find out how here.

65. Create some braided accessories

These colourful braided accessories are fun to make and great for playing dress up. Kids can experiment with new patterns and colour combinations. Let the creative juices start flowing! Learn how to make them here.

66. Rock out with some disco microphones

Your little disco stars can sing their hearts out with these easy DIY microphones. Let them can choose a disco ball, glitter or sequins to decorate their very own mic for a karaoke showdown! Learn how here.

67. Marble-dye some eggs

These pretty marbled eggs don’t have to be just for Easter (although it’s coming up!). The kids can paint them to match a birthday theme, or turn them into their favourite characters (like red-and-blue for Spider Man). All you need are some eggs, food colouring and shaving cream. You might want to lay out a lot of newspaper—things might get messy! Get the instructions here.

68. Make sweet flower crown

Have a little flower-lover? Then this is the craft for your little one! She’ll be a true fairy princess this sweet flower crown. Learn how here.

69. Shake it out with these water bottle maracas

Feeling pent up? Let off some of that bottle up energy with these fun maracas. Learn how to make them here.

70. Make a kid-friendly terrarium

This easy DIY terrarium is the perfect activity for kids. We’ve got the how-to here. Got a mason jar? Make these terrariums instead!

71. Make some bath fizzies

These instructions may be for Halloween-themed bath bombs, but you can make them into any shape you’d like to add more fun to bath time.

72. Make cute plastic lapel pins

Yes, you can make trendy pins with your flair-obsessed kids at home. They look super cute on a denim jacket or backpack (for when school finally reopens) Learn how here.

73. Refresh some old sneakers with splatter paint

Create your own designer sneakers at home with this simple splatter paint craft. Get the instructions here.

74. Make an old-school whirligig fidget toy

Fidget toys are perfect for when the family is stuck inside. Try making your own version of the old-timey classic with this easy DIY whirligig. Find out how here.

75. Make an easy reversible felt playmat

This reversible playmat is such a cinch to make and will provide your little one with hours of fun. Get the how-to here.

76. Create some easy felt embroidered patches

What kid (or adult) doesn’t love a cute embroidered patch? Watch this tutorial and learn how to make one yourself with our easy-to-follow steps. See, you are crafty!

77. Dip-dye a watermelon T-shirt

This sweet t-shirt is a fun and easy project to take to the yard. If you know how to dunk, you already know how to dip dye. Find out how here.

78. Play a board game

Boards games are great for bonding time as a family (even when it gets competitive). Check out which boards games are perfect for what age group here.

79. 

Show your school-age kid how to use the digital recorder on your phone, then ask them to go around the house or yard recording 10 different sounds. Emphasize that they should take their time and try to stump you. (Variation: very close-up shots with the camera.) Then get them to return to the sound booth, aka the couch, and you try to figure out what the sounds are. Pro tip: To keep your phone out of the toilet, ban “flushing” sounds.

80. Play a game of

Get comfy on the couch, belly down. Your kids take turns finding things around the house and putting them on your behind. You ask, “What’s on my butt?” (feel free to add funny voices here) and then try to guess. Hil-ar-i-ous.

81. 

No, there are no clouds on the living room ceiling, but this is an imagination game. Lie down with your kiddo and whisper, “Wow, look at the beautiful clouds.”  You can take turns pointing out what you “see” and pretty soon, creative kids will be spotting elephants and waterslides.

82. 

Get a kitchen colander or two, a decent flashlight and some of your household’s thousands of little toys. Dinosaurs and horses are good. Lie down in a dark room and shine the flashlight through the colander onto the ceiling. Instant starry night! You can also shine the flashlight behind the toys to project shadows onto the ceiling and walls.

83. Play

Since you’ve got those little plastic toys out…lie down and ask your kids to arrange the toys on your back or belly. Urge them to use their imaginations to set up scenes like a village, the African savannah or a parking lot. But wait—they’ve actually set up everything on a sleeping giant! Stretch, scratch, shake, or maybe even stand up.

84. Just r

Little-known fact: rolling around on the floor is a great way for your preschooler or kindergartener to fine-tune all kinds of developmental skills related to balance, coordination and strength. How awesome that you get to lie on the couch to get the best view of their game. Ask if they can roll straight like a pencil (little kids tend to move their top half first then their legs) or roll in both directions. Ask them to put their arms above their heads and hold on to a stuffed toy while they roll (this requires more strength and coordination). More than one kid? Get them to form a “conveyor belt” with coordinated rolling to move a toy along from one kid to another.

85. Make a r

Lie on the floor with one knee up and maybe an arm outstretched. Get your kid to set up their train track or car track all around you. You’re the landscape!

86.

Introduce the kids to the retro game, with you as the patient. Get the kitchen tongs and some small objects, which you arrange on your belly or legs. Hand your toddler or preschooler the tongs and ask them to carefully pick up each item. Older kids can use tweezers. Add sound effects, of course. (Bonus: using tongs and tweezers is a good way to develop small muscles in their hands. It’s educational!)

87. 

Explain that tattoo artists work very slowly and carefully. Then break out the washable, non-toxic markers (some pencil crayons work when dipped in water too) and get yourself a temporary tat.

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8 creative activities that will not let you die of boredom at home

The lack of an opportunity to go to your favorite place is not a reason to be sad. You can always create a favorable atmosphere at home and come up with an interesting activity. We have several ideas on how not to plunge into anxious thoughts during forced self-isolation, but to have fun at home:

1) Read a book about the history of painting and inspiring personalities
with a trip to the museum. Books will help you learn more about the world's masterpieces, as well as remind you of their true value. Stories about the lives of the greatest artists will inspire you to start or continue your own creative path.

2) Get creative with your loved ones
Creative work together is a great way to have fun with your family. You can create small compositions from polymer clay, assemble curly puzzles, paint a New Year's blank for a candlestick.

3) Watch the online master class
In the “Master classes” section, you can sign up for any online lesson that your creative nature will like. Stock up on the necessary art materials, pour delicious tea and plunge into the world of creativity.

4) Learn calligraphy
Having learned calligraphy, the letters will form a harmonious composition, and the process of writing them will bring real pleasure and peace. Beautiful fonts will be a real decoration of a holiday card or invitation. For training, you can purchase recipes that will help you smoothly move from easy lines to more complex elements. You also need to decide what tool you will work with: a brush, pen or fountain pen.

5) Make a gift with your own hands
Winter is coming, and with it the long-awaited holidays. Those who like to prepare in advance for important dates can already start creating gifts for loved ones. You only need to purchase a blank and decorate it with the selected materials. In this way, you can create unique badges, decorations, postcards. A handmade gift will definitely become the most original, and will also be especially appreciated by the recipient.

6) Draw a picture
Creating your own work will help you throw out the accumulated emotions, distract from reality, and realize a long-conceived creative idea. If you are especially worried about the result, then buy a painting by numbers. The future drawing has already been applied to it, and the canvas is divided into fragments for the convenience of filling with color.

7) Engage in decorating clothes
If you decide to sort out old things, then it is not at all necessary to throw them away or give them to someone. You can combine business with pleasure and paint, for example, a T-shirt. Acrylic paints, markers and outlines for fabric are perfect for drawing a picture. If you are worried about the accuracy of the created pattern, then use a stencil.

8) Plan your next trip or creative meeting
Nobody prevents you from dreaming about something big, even when the situation around you does not encourage it. The diary will be an ideal planning tool, and in the process of making notes, you will forget about pressing problems.

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25 new hobby ideas and 50 helper resources

January 27, 2018

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1. Calligraphy is the art of beautiful writing

If you think that calligraphy is only hieroglyphs, you are mistaken. It is possible to elevate alphabetic characters to the rank of art in Cyrillic, Arabic script, and Hebrew. And it's always more than drawing. Calligraphy is pure creation and zen.

Get better at calligraphy:

1. Ultramarine is an online magazine about graffiti, street art, design, art and street culture in Russia and abroad. A separate section is devoted to calligraphy.
2. Calligraffiti.nl is the site of one of the most popular calligraphers and street artists, Nils Mölmann, known as Shoe. He is considered the inventor of the calligraffiti style.

2. Dudling and zentangle - irrational painting

This activity is suitable for those who begin to scribble as soon as they pick up a writing medium. Dudling is translated from English as “doodle” (doodle). This is an irrational style of drawing that develops memory and creativity, as well as an independent form of modern art.

Level up in doodling and zentangle:

• Tanglepatterns.com is a famous site with a huge number of patterns for creating zentangle tiles.
• Zendoodle is a large community for those who love doodling and zentangle.

3. Marbling - drawing on the water

Have you ever looked for bizarre figures from the clouds in the sky? Then this hobby is for you: a pattern is created on the surface of the water with insoluble paints, and then transferred to paper, fabric or any surface. It turns out very unusual and beautiful, and the process is truly mesmerizing.

There are two main marbling techniques: Persian Ebru and Japanese Suminagashi. The first one is dominated by abstract patterns, while the second one is dominated by circular patterns.

Level up in the art of marbling:

• Marbling.org is an international marbling community with a library, gallery and forum.
• Suminagashi.com is a site dedicated to suminagashi and other types of marbling.

4. Freezelight - frozen light

You may have already met strange young people who conjure flashlights in front of cameras. These are freezelighters. From English freeze - "freeze" and light - "light". The light really seems to freeze in the frosty air when it is shot at a slow shutter speed. With the help of this technique, both beautiful abstractions and solid figurative compositions are created. Most importantly, no computer processing.

Level up in freezelight:

• Lpwa.pro is a global alliance of light painters.
• Freezelight.ru is an author's Russian-language art project dedicated to painting with light. On the site you will find video tutorials and a gallery with cool works.

5. Mehendi - henna painting on the body

An ancient oriental tradition that is again on the wave of popularity in the 21st century. There are more and more artists developing in mehendi, and if you are also looking for new forms, then be sure to try painting with henna on the body. Another form of mehendi hobby is photographing in the images created on its basis, including in the nude style.

Pump up in mehendi:

• Mehendischool.ru - online training in henna painting.
• Nidhi's MehndiART is an author's YouTube channel with mehendi video tutorials for beginners.

6. Kanzashi - Ribbon Jewelry

Kanzashi is a traditional Japanese hair ornament that women wear with a kimono. With us, this term has acquired a new sound - kanzashi - and a new meaning. Kanzashi is a handicraft technique used to create beautiful hairpins, brooches and other jewelry. To try yourself in this direction, you will need a few satin ribbons, a candle or a lighter and a needle and thread.

Level up in kanzashi:

• Kanzashi.club is a site where master classes and literature on kanzashi are collected.
• "Fair of Masters" - in the section dedicated to kanzashi, there are many photo and video tutorials.

7. Felting - wool felting

Felting (felt) is a handicraft technique when three-dimensional drawings, toys, panels and other decorative elements are created from wool. There are several directions: dry, wet felting, nuno-felting. To work, you will need sheep wool, a special needle or soapy water. The hobby is ideal for women and children.

Level up in felting:

• Woolwares.ru is a site about felting for beginners with videos and master classes.
• Club.osinka.ru - a section of the forum about felting on the most popular site about needlework.

8. Isographic - embroidery on cardboard

We also call this activity thread graphics or simply isothread, and in English-speaking countries - embroidery on paper ("embroidery on paper"). All you need to create in this direction is thick paper and threads. Great for co-creating with kids.

Level up in isographics:

• "Country of Masters" - this site contains a lot of master classes and examples of finished works, including those in the technique of thread graphics.
• "Favorite lesson" - a series of master classes on isothread.

9. Patchwork - patchwork

A type of applied art with centuries-old traditions, when scattered pieces of fabric turn into a single mosaic canvas. Using the patchwork technique (quilt, quilting), you can sew not only a blanket, but a bag or, for example, a toy.

Get Patchworked:

• Jacquelynnesteves.com is the blog of Jacquelynnesteves.com who loves quilting.
• Loskut.handmadecrafts.ru — patchwork workshop with materials from the paper magazine of the same name.

10. Painting gingerbread

A hobby for those who love to cook and draw. This can be done at the same time if you start painting gingerbread cookies with icing (special sugar icing). If you really get carried away and fill your hand, you can even earn money with it.

Level up in gingerbread painting:

• The Fair of Masters is the most famous marketplace in Runet with handmade goods, where, among other things, there are master classes on baking and decorating gingerbread.
• Julia Mylle - author's YouTube channel for painting gingerbread.

11.

Brewing is a whole science. And many successfully master it right in their kitchens. First, the result incites: you will not find tasty beer with fire during the day. But then the process itself is delayed.

Master your brewing:

• The Home Brewing Guide is a complete guide for beginners.
• "Russian" Wikipedia "about home brewing" - all about how to brew a drink from malt and hops on your own.

12. The second life of old things

Recycle in translation from English means "reuse of things". This is the name of the ecological direction, which implies waste separation, responsible consumption and energy saving, as well as the direction of applied art. Why throw away Grandma's old chest of drawers, cargo pallets, plastic bottles or wine corks when they can be given a second life? Just show your imagination.

Recycle:

• Recyclemag. ru is an online publication about an eco-friendly lifestyle. The site contains news, articles and tips on how to take care of the planet and live in accordance with the philosophy of minimalism.
• Pinterest.com - In the most creative of all social networks, you will find a lot of workshops on reworking and decorating old things. Request - DIY recycle.

13. Customizing from jeans to bikes

Customizing is the alteration of clothes. Customizers turn jeans into skirts, shirts into dresses, and ordinary T-shirts into designer ones. A hobby for those who want to always be in style, but are not ready to spend a lot of money on clothes.

For men, customization is often expressed in the transformation of motorcycles and cars. Custom bikes are real works of art, and their creators are usually literally sick of their passion.

Level up in customization:

• "Second Street" is a site and community of the same name, where thousands of craftsmen post their work on remaking things and get inspired by each other's ideas.
• Customoto.com is the site where you can find everything about custom motorcycles.

14. Modding - the transformation of technology outside and inside

The term "modding", that is, modification, change, is traditionally used in relation to the alteration of computers. The peak of fashion for this hobby came in the middle of the 2000s. Now smartphones and tablets rule, so they modify them, as well as other gadgets. For modern modders, not only the appearance is important, but also the performance of devices.

Level up in modding:

• Modding.ru is a large modding portal with a forum.
• Topmods.net is one of the oldest Russian sites about this hobby.

15. Cultivation of butterflies

Beautiful and unusual hobby for biologists and romantics. In addition to special knowledge, you will need an insectarium, a humidifier, a thermometer and other devices to make the fluttering beauties feel good. But if everything works out, then breeding tropical butterflies can become a profitable part-time job.

Butterfly farming upgrade:

• Wikihow.com - A detailed tutorial on creating beauty from a cocoon.
• Raisingbutterflies.org is an English-language blog by a man who has been raising butterflies for over 30 years.

16. Contemporary — self-expression through dance

Contemporary is a dance direction that combines classical, modern jazz and oriental art of movement (qigong, yoga and taijiquan). There are no clear boundaries in it, the main thing is self-expression. Contemporary teaches you to understand your body, control it and express your inner world with movements.

Level up in contemporary:

• Contemporary.rf is a site about the history, theory and practice of contemporary. Lots of useful information about movements, methods and techniques.
• Contemporary-dance. org - a large English-language site about contemporary dance.

17. Dancehall - music and dance from the heart of Jamaica

This is a music and dance style that grew out of reggae. Dancehall dance is especially popular now. His dynamics and emancipation captivate from the first seconds. If you are tired of the routine, need a burst of energy and want to compete in dance battles, this hobby is for you.

Dancehall Pump:

• Dancehallreggae.com.au is an Australian site dedicated to Jamaican culture. There is a lot of music, videos and news from the world of reggae and dancehall.
• Dancedb.ru is a site that contains video lessons and information on various dance styles, including dancehall.

18. Zumba - dance fitness

Zumba was born at the intersection of hip-hop, salsa, samba, merengue, mambo, flamenco and belly dance. This direction was invented by Colombian Alberto Perez at the end of 1990s. The maximum number of muscles is involved in Zumba - this is not only a great pastime, but also an effective way to lose weight.

Zumba:

• Zumba.com is the official website of the Zumba fitness brand.
• Zumba.pro - Zumba events online poster. Here you will find like-minded people, information about parties and master classes.

19. Bookcarving — book carving

Bookcarving is the creation of three-dimensional compositions from multi-page paper manuscripts. Carving in English means "carving", book - "book". Book carving is popular all over the world, but requires patience, diligence and accuracy. This is a hobby for diligent people with artistic thinking. Brian Dettmer, Nicholas Galanin, Guy Laramie, Kylie Stillman and Robert Te have reached the greatest heights in this art.

Level up in bookcarving:

• Briandettmer.com is Brian Dettmer's official site with photos of the great master's work and videos of his performances.
• Artifex.ru - a selection of articles about book carving in this creative almanac.

20. Bookcrossing — book exchange

Bookcrossing can be called one of the ways to beautifully get rid of old books. The bottom line is this: a person who has read a book leaves it in some public place (library, cafe, bookstore, subway, and so on). A random passer-by picks it up, takes it for himself to read, and in return he “loses” another book somewhere. You can track the movement of books on the project website. Its mission is to popularize reading and respect for nature.

Level up in bookcrossing:

• Bookcrossing.com is an international bookcrossing website.
• Ballycumber.ru is a Russian-language site in support of the international book exchange movement.

21. Postcrossing - a postcard from a stranger

Postcrossing is a global project, the essence of which is the exchange of paper postcards. The system gives you a random address, you send a postcard to a person, and you yourself receive it from someone else (one of the schemes). As of 2017, over 676 thousand people from all over the world are registered on the official postcrossing website. People exchanged more than 40 million postcards. Postcrossing is very popular in Russia and Belarus because it is romantic and helps to find new friends.

Level up in postcrossing:

• Postcrossing.com is the official site of the project.
• Postcross.ru is a Russian-language portal for postcrossing enthusiasts.

22. Geocaching - treasure hunt

This is an international travel game, the essence of which is the search for "treasure". Some players make caches, while others use GPS to find them. For almost twenty years of history, the game has gained millions of fans. The advantage is that this hobby can be done not alone, but with the whole family or a group of friends.

Level up in geocaching:

• Geocaching.com is the official site of the geocaching movement.
• Geocaching.su is the main site of Russian geocachers.

23. Survivalism is the mastery of survival

Survivalists are people who intend to survive in any emergency - from natural and man-made disasters to epidemics. Whether something similar happens to them or not is irrelevant. It's important to be prepared! Survivalists collect their alarming suitcase, arrange training games and acquire a number of useful skills (provide first aid, make fire, disinfect water, and so on).

Level up in survivalism:

• Odnagdy.com is a blog about the survivalist movement.
• Survivalbook.ru is a forum about survival and preparation for the post-apocalypse.

24. Historical reconstructions

Do you want to feel like a brave Roman legionnaire or a Russian combatant fighting for the prince? Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of historical reconstruction. It is both science and art. Some restore ancient equipment and restore armor, others arrange performances. To recreate everything authentically, you need deep knowledge and patience. The historical reconstruction has a lot of fans, clubs are created, various festivals are held.

Level up in historical reconstructions:

• Rushistory.org is the official website of the Russian Historical Society, a portal for professionals and history buffs.
• Reconlog.ru is a directory of historical reenactment clubs and events related to them.

25. Volunteering - free help

Volunteer activity is multifaceted. This is not only work in national parks and sports and cultural events, but also, for example, helping orphans or homeless animals. You can choose the area of ​​volunteering to your liking and every day, through good deeds, receive a portion of new knowledge, experience and love.

Level up in volunteering:

• The European Volunteer Service is an international volunteer program.

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