Hobby News

• Veteran-owned soap company gives back by helping the homeless
  
  After serving in the Navy, combat veteran Maxwell Moore was told to find a hobby to help with his PTSD. That hobby turned into a soap company that gives back by donating to the homeless.
  ABC News.  Tuesday, 19 Jan 2021.
• Your pictures on the theme of 'my hobby'
  
  A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "my hobby".
  BBC News.  Saturday, 16 Jan 2021.
• Warhammer sales surge for Games Workshop despite shop closures
  
  Sales of Games Workshop's fantasy game have jumped as people spend more on hobbies in lockdown.
  BBC News.  Tuesday, 12 Jan 2021.
• Should You Turn Your Hobby Into a Second Business?
  
  Weighing the pros and cons on profiting off personal passions.
  Entrepreneur.  Tuesday, 5 Jan 2021.
• Florida man laid off by Disney starts making handcrafted flags in garage
  
  After being laid off by Disney, a man turned his hobby of making hand-crafted wooden flags into a source of income.
  Fox News.  Tuesday, 29 Dec 2020.
• SIMON MILLS: The joy of sewing for men
  
  More men are turning to sewing and needlepoint for hobby, necessity, or pleasure, no doubt encouraged by Patrick Grant and Joe Lycett on BBC's ratings-busting The Great British Sewing Bee.
  Daily Mail.  Wednesday, 23 Dec 2020.
• Etsy: Connecting creatives with buyers by the millions
  
  The e-commerce site has allowed more than three million artists, designers, craftspeople and hobbyists to find markets for their work.
  CBS News.  Sunday, 20 Dec 2020.
• Etsy: Connecting artists with buyers by the millions
  
  With more people shopping at home these days, the e-commerce site Etsy has allowed more than three million artists, designers, craftspeople and hobbyists to find markets for their work. ...
  CBS News.  Sunday, 20 Dec 2020.
• Toy stores urge government to 'save Christmas' and ease chaos at UK ports
  
  The British Toy and Hobby Association (BTHA), the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) want the Government to intervene at Felixstowe and Southampton.
  Daily Mail.  Thursday, 17 Dec 2020.
• Wheel good fun: How old-school roller skates became the perfect pandemic pastime
  
  Social media skaters, stylish gear helped shine a new spotlight on an old hobby.
  Los Angeles Times.  Friday, 11 Dec 2020.
• One Lady's Super Couponing Hobby Helps So Many Others
  
  You've probably heard of 'super couponing.' It's when people use coupons to buy in bulk for free or next to nothing. ...
  NBC.  Wednesday, Nov 25 2020.
• How To Turn Your Hobby Into A Successful Career
  
  Although the climate remains in limbo, now could be the perfect time to shake things up and do something you love.
  Forbes.  Sunday, 22 Nov 2020.
• Fender sales boom as guitar playing surges during the pandemic
  
  Fender guitar sales have grown 17% during the pandemic and are expected to top $700 million this year as housebound consumers look for new hobbies.
  CNBC.  Saturday, 21 Nov 2020.
• 15 Amazing Gifts to Get the Ultimate Binge-Watcher in Your Life This Holiday Season
  
  We all love binge-watching TV shows from our homes, but some love it more than others. This year why not get your favorite ultimate binge-watcher some gifts that speak to their hobby.
  Mental Floss.  Friday, 20 Nov 2020.
• He Paid Off a $44,000 Debt with This Side Hustle
  
  A financial advice blogger talks about how he turned his hobby into a full-time job.
  Entrepreneur.  Wednesday, 11 Nov 2020.

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