https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 26 May 2026 01:57:28 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-hobbies-what-do-you-do-in-your-free-time#post-914171 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 21:10:55 +0000 mrbee 914171@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travelingnanny: it wasn't the iPad!! I moved your thread into the "you/your so" message board... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-hobbies-what-do-you-do-in-your-free-time#post-914131 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 20:47:24 +0000 Mrs. Pen 914131@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@fancyfunction: I've considered it! I just have soo much else going on- like trying to get into nursing school- that I don't have the time to commit to it! That's awesome you found such a great outlet! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-hobbies-what-do-you-do-in-your-free-time#post-914124 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 20:43:32 +0000 fancyfunction 914124@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: Nice! I played since grade school and wanted to keep it up after college, so I found a community orchestra in NYC and have been with them for about 8 years now. You should give it a try again - I'm sure it's just like riding a bike! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-hobbies-what-do-you-do-in-your-free-time#post-914048 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 20:07:17 +0000 Mrs. Pen 914048@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@fancyfunction: I played violin for about ten years! I loved it! I kind of dropped it after I stopped taking lessons. I miss it sometimes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-hobbies-what-do-you-do-in-your-free-time#post-914046 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 20:05:36 +0000 blackbird 914046@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Crossfit, photography, and sewing/quilting! And reading </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-hobbies-what-do-you-do-in-your-free-time#post-913993 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 19:45:37 +0000 winniebee 913993@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have not had free time in ages - since my son was born 14 mos ago. But I love to cook and I do run (with lo in jogging stroller). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-hobbies-what-do-you-do-in-your-free-time#post-913989 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 19:44:11 +0000 fancyfunction 913989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I play the violin in an orchestra, I love to shop, take classes at the gym, I volunteer. This fall I'm looking to take an interior design class at my local community college. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-hobbies-what-do-you-do-in-your-free-time#post-913855 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 18:20:09 +0000 Mrs. Pen 913855@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NorCalWayfarer: @lisamarieloves: I always feel that way in my classes at the gym - all the girls are so much smaller than me! I hate it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-hobbies-what-do-you-do-in-your-free-time#post-913828 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 18:01:58 +0000 deactivated_account 913828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NorCalWayfarer: Right on, friend. You are so correct. Cheers to that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-hobbies-what-do-you-do-in-your-free-time#post-913787 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 17:50:37 +0000 NorCalWayfarer 913787@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lisamarieloves: Well I was always the fattest person there too and I always felt a little self-conscious since it was the flagship studio and the founder often took classes there. But then I remembered how much I love baking and eating and how much I enjoy that "hobby" too and would never be willing to give up baked goods and booze just to be a size 2. Then I felt much better :-) I figure it's all good as long its in moderation! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-hobbies-what-do-you-do-in-your-free-time#post-913753 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 17:39:01 +0000 deactivated_account 913753@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NorCalWayfarer: You were smarter than me. But I did bring a bottle of wine to the library every Friday night during bar study. (IT was the school library... not the public library with kids..as if that makes a difference...) And I did pass first time. </p> <p>I tried a Pure Barre class a few months ago. I cramped up immediately and seriously was the fattest person in the class. So I am so very impressed with anyone who takes those classes. I do take spin classes a few times a week. I really love them so I suppose I could count that as a hobby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-hobbies-what-do-you-do-in-your-free-time#post-913748 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 17:35:42 +0000 NorCalWayfarer 913748@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lisamarieloves: I felt like that during law school too but HAD to find something to do during bar studying or else I would have gone mad, so I did Bar Method every morning before sitting down for 9 hours of bar studying. Oh and some imbibing every once in a while -- lots of different types of "bar" going on that summer ;-)</p> <p>I've recently got back into yoga/bar/pilates, so that's been a nice change from my regular workout routine (biking and running). I also love baking, doing arts and crafts, sending snail mail, decorating the house (both general decor and also decorating for the holidays), gardening, flower arranging, photography, spending time out on the patio, taking day trips/weekend trips, playing with the dogs, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-hobbies-what-do-you-do-in-your-free-time#post-913725 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 17:25:52 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 913725@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love creating, and I honestly find my work so relaxing. I could sit at my computer and design for hours. Chloe's birthday is four months away &amp; I'm having so much fun planning her second birthday party!</p> <p>I also enjoy reading, and have been carving time our each evening after she goes to bed to sit outside on the deck with my husband. We both grab a book and read. It's been very relaxing!</p> <p>I rarely get a chance, but I also like to go for walks by myself. I turn my headphones way up &amp; tune out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-hobbies-what-do-you-do-in-your-free-time#post-913712 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 17:21:39 +0000 Mrs. Pen 913712@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lisamarieloves: I wish we lived near the beach! What I love about bike riding is how easy it is to do with my son - he loves to sit in his seat on the bike. He would be content for hours! I love hobbies that transition well into parenthood. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-hobbies-what-do-you-do-in-your-free-time#post-913708 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 17:20:19 +0000 deactivated_account 913708@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: Thanks for the support. And I second the bike riding hobby. I love riding beach cruisers at the beach! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-hobbies-what-do-you-do-in-your-free-time#post-913703 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 17:18:44 +0000 Mrs. Pen 913703@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lisamarieloves: haha I approve of that hobby. When people ask me mine, I say going outside to the park with my kid lol!</p> <p>Right now a lot of my time revolves around my son. But I do love crafting - sewing, making things, scrapbooking, etc... I especially love making baby headbands and bowties! Whenever someone gets pregnant I get so excited cause I get to help planning baby showers- stuff like that I love.</p> <p>I also like to workout - well not *like to* but I spend several hours a week doing so. </p> <p>In the summer I really like bike riding as well. </p> <p>Oh and reading, but I generally find I do the other things more than reading. I need to make more time for it! I usually just end up watching TV instead. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-hobbies-what-do-you-do-in-your-free-time#post-913701 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 17:18:39 +0000 sunny 913701@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In my free time, I work on editing my LO's photos. I also have a few small business ideas that I'm working on as well! I also love crafting though I haven't had too much time for it lately. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-hobbies-what-do-you-do-in-your-free-time#post-913697 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 17:17:02 +0000 heffalump 913697@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like to make art and craft. Any free time is usually doing a DIY project for LO's birthday, the nursery (haven't started yet but have things on my mind), the house, gifts, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-hobbies-what-do-you-do-in-your-free-time#post-913682 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 17:08:47 +0000 deactivated_account 913682@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Somewhere during law school I lost any and all hobbies I had. I basically walk outside any chance I can get... Being outside.. is that a hobby? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-hobbies-what-do-you-do-in-your-free-time#post-913490 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 15:45:06 +0000 LuLu Mom 913490@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Reading, shopping, I want to get into photography again but need a new camera, &amp; we are planning on DIY around the house getting it ready to sell so I've been researching ideas to spruce it up &amp; upgrade! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-hobbies-what-do-you-do-in-your-free-time#post-913482 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 15:42:30 +0000 Cherrybee 913482@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have any hobbies and that really is to my detriment but I work full time, study for my degree part time, keep on top of the housework and we have a baby on the way so I'm not sure when I would fit hobbies in! I guess home projects are my hobby..? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-hobbies-what-do-you-do-in-your-free-time#post-913385 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 15:18:30 +0000 IRunForFun 913385@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Running, reading...sometimes baking. That's about it. I need more hobbies! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-hobbies-what-do-you-do-in-your-free-time#post-913380 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 15:18:05 +0000 BoogieBea 913380@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like baking, knit/crochet. I'm trying to see more. I like photography too but that's mostly just photographing the kids right now. I'm taking tennis lessons this year! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-hobbies-what-do-you-do-in-your-free-time#post-913372 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 15:15:43 +0000 Torchwood 913372@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Crocheting and cross-stitching! The crocheting is doubly nice because I sell baby hats so it makes me some money on the side. Not really enough to cover the cost of yarn that I use for personal projects, but it's something! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-hobbies-what-do-you-do-in-your-free-time#post-913349 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 15:12:03 +0000 lamariniere 913349@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Photography too! I need fun projects other than just shooting DS. I also love to cook. Reading is also something I wish I could do more of. I'm FINALLY caught up with my New Yorker subscription, but I don't read nearly as many books as I would like. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-hobbies-what-do-you-do-in-your-free-time#post-912770 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 12:49:30 +0000 travelingnanny 912770@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tinyperson- I imagine that is so relaxing. I'm terrible at art though :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-hobbies-what-do-you-do-in-your-free-time#post-912756 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 12:45:49 +0000 tinyperson 912756@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love to watercolour - but I'm really no artist...I do abstract colour washes or tape off patterns and paint. Nothing fancy. But it's fun!</p> <p>Wish I had free time to do it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-any-hobbies-what-do-you-do-in-your-free-time#post-912725 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 12:33:42 +0000 travelingnanny 912725@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm trying to come up with a giant to-do list to help keep me busy/ do something for myself. I work a ton and due to my unique situation some consider my job basically being a single parent. I can not stress enough how important it is to do things for yourself every once in awhile. One of the things I'm doing is getting certified to become a mentor to a foster child. I really can't wait to start that! I also am getting back into photography. I took a bunch of classes in the past but never felt like I was any good. A mom I previously worked for raved about my pictures and I'm starting to realize I can do it on the side. I just want to practice a little bit longer. Oh, and I shop a lot :) I'm trying to cut back and save more though! One never regrets saving! Some smaller things include snail mail, painting nails, a bubble bath, reading and writing something for hellobee :)</p> <p>Ok, I'm done babbling. What do you do for fun?</p> <p>Edit- I thought I clicked the hellobee catagory but apparently I didn't. I blame the iPad. </p>