19 items that can help you start new hobbies this year
2024-03-30
Category: world

If you want to get off your phone and away from the television more this year, developing a new hobby is the perfect thing to do in your free time. Whether you’re looking to cook more, develop a new side hustle or make beautiful works of art, there’s a hobby out there for everyone. For example, you could dedicate the new year to learning a new language. You could purchase a subscription to Babble, which has 60,000 lessons across 14 languages such as Spanish, French, German and more. The company says its method is designed to have users speaking the language in just three weeks. Use the code LEARN40 through Feb. 2 to get Babble for $130, its lowest price ever. You can get started on your new hobby with a few key items, all of which are fairly low cost. Try out one or all of these hobbies and learn a new skill in the new year! Cooking Gardening Knitting Photography Woodworking Painting and drawing Cooking McCook knife set: on sale for $90.98 Original price: $129.99  If you want to start cooking, the first thing you need is a good knife. This 10-piece knife set gives you a chef’s knife and multiple other knife sizes, so you can be ready to prep any ingredient. You can also find it in various color options from Walmart.&nbsp; To get everything you need to start your new hobby, make sure you sign up to become an&nbsp;Amazon Prime member. The benefits include fast, free delivery, access to invite-only deals and the option to&nbsp;Buy With Prime. You can&nbsp;join or start a 30-day free trial&nbsp;to start your shopping today. Meal prep stainless steel mixing bowls: $24.99  Whether you’re baking a cake or preparing a salad, a set of mixing bowls can help make cooking a little easier. Stainless steel mixing bowls are easy to clean and are exactly what professionals use in their kitchens. The set is also available for those wanting to use their coupons from Bed Bath &amp; Beyond.&nbsp; "Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking": $36  Now a Netflix show, "Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat" is the perfect cookbook for beginners and experts alike. It explains the complexities behind the main ingredients in all our foods and how to pair them together to make delicious meals. Think of it like a textbook and a cookbook mixed into one. For those who prefer eBooks, Barnes &amp; Noble also has this option available for $19.99. COOK LIKE GORDON RAMSAY: ALL HEXCLAD POTS AND PANS ARE CURRENTLY ON SALE, UP TO 41% OFF Gardening 9-piece gardening hand tools set: $46.59  If you’re looking to turn your backyard into a gardener’s paradise, you need to start with a few must-have tools. This nine-piece tool set has everything you need in one convenient kit, all with a storage bag to keep everything organized. 10 gallon grow bags: on sale for $21.99 Original price: $24.99  You don’t need to grow in raised beds or the ground. Plenty of vegetables and herbs can be grown in these 10-gallon grow bags. The bags have flaps on the front you can lift to check on your potatoes, carrots or anything else you may decide to grow. Home Depot also sells a five-pack of five gallon grow bags for smaller plants.&nbsp; MAKE GARDEN UPKEEP EASIER WITH THESE 7 GARDEN ACCESSORIES 5-tier vertical stackable planter: $39.99  If you don’t have a lot of space to grow, a vertical, stackable planter can help. Plant flowers, herbs or some veggies in these planters and easily stack them as high as you’d like. Or you can use each planter individually. Knitting Knitting needle set: $12.99  Knitting needles come in a variety of sizes, depending on what you’re trying to knit. This set can help you make socks, blankets and everything in between. You get 11 pairs of needles and a storage case to keep them organized. CRAFTISS knitting bag yarn storage: $37.99  Conveniently store all your yarn, needles and any other accessories you need in this knitting storage bag. There are plenty of oversized pockets to keep your half-finished projects in as well. Acrylic yarn mini skeins: $22.99  For beginners, acrylic yarn is the perfect, affordable yarn to use for all your projects. This set of mini-skeins offers every color of the rainbow and then some. Photography KODAK Printomatic digital instant print camera: $59.99  Getting into photography doesn’t have to be expensive. If you’re looking to go more old-school with your pictures, a new polaroid camera offers everything you need, at an affordable price. This vintage-looking camera prints photos instantly and is easy to use. The camera is also available from Walmart and Best Buy.&nbsp; 8 ACCESSORIES TO TAKE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY HOBBY TO THE NEXT LEVEL Canon EOS 2000D / Rebel T7 DSLR Camera $449.99  If you’re ready to commit to your new photography hobby, this semi-professional Canon camera is on nearly every list of the best cameras for beginners. It takes some getting used to, but before you know it, you’ll be taking professional-level photographs. If you are looking to start with just the camera without added accessories, it is available at Walmart for $339.&nbsp; G-raphy camera backpack: $49.99  When going on location, you want to make sure your camera is properly stored so you don’t risk breaking it. A camera backpack has special storage spaces for every part of your camera, including your tripod. Woodworking Wood carving kit: $79.99  Wood carving is a fun hobby that’s relatively easy to learn. This carving kit comes with every tool you need to carve small, simple projects. You’ll also get a pair of carving gloves to keep your hands safe when you work. Rotary tool kit: on sale for $39.99 Original price: $51.97  A rotary tool helps you carve small, precise pieces. You can sand, carve and even wood burn. This kit has everything you need all in one convenient carrying case. DEWALT orbital sander kit: on sale for $74 Original price: $83.01  For larger projects, an orbital sander is often necessary before you stain or paint. This electric Dewalt sander is professional-grade and comes with a case to store the sander when you’re not using it. The sander is also available at Lowe's. Painting and drawing ARTIFY paint brush set: on sale for $23.99 Original price: $38.95  When you first start painting, you need to get a feel for the brushes. This 24-piece paint brush set gives you nearly every brush you'll need for your next work of art. Plus, you get a storage case and pallet knives, too. 76-pack drawing set: on sale for $25.99 Original price: $39.99  If you’ve always wanted to teach yourself to draw, this 76-pack drawing set comes with sketching pencils, colored pencils, a couple of sketchbooks and charcoal pencils, so you can try out every form of drawing. For more Deals, visit www.foxnews.com/category/deals. Stretched canvas multi-pack: $28.99  Whether you paint or draw, a set of canvases can help you create a masterpiece you can hang right on the wall. This ten-pack offers canvases in all different sizes.