Hobbies Articles (Sorted by date)

GI Joe - The Real American Hero

In 1964, Hasbro played with the idea of creating a new toy figure for boys to play with. The G.I. Joe action figures were created with the intention of creating more than just another " green army man".
Evelyn WilliamsFebruary 20, 2006

Cactus Grafting: Lophophora williamsii to Trichocereus candicans as a Rapid Propagation Technique

A host cactus such as Trichocereus candicans can be used for grafting purposes to accelerate growth patterns for cactus such as Lophophora williamsii. Once a person gets the hang of it, it is very easy. A single graft can be done in under 5...
River's Source BotanicalsFebruary 20, 2006

Chinese Astrology Explained

Are you confused about the meanings of Chinese astrology? Would you like to know more about this 5000 year old art?Chinese astrology is based on the lunar calendar.
Michelle AndersenFebruary 20, 2006

10 Tips In Better Photography

Taking a good photo isn’t as hard as you may think. You don’t need the most expensive camera or years of experience, just 10 simple tips.Enjoy!Tip 1 - Use All Your Available SpaceDon't be afraid to use all the space in your photo.
Michael ColucciFebruary 20, 2006

Bird Watching - Writing What You See

No bird watcher is complete without his or her bird watching journals. When you go bird watching, you need to keep your life list.The Life ListIf you are or become an avid bird watching enthusiast, you’re going to need to keep records.
Rick ChapoFebruary 18, 2006

Beginners Guide on Acrylic Painting – How to Set Out Your Equipment for Easy Acrylic Painting

OK you have all the things you need to begin acrylic painting, right? You have acrylic paints, brushes, painting surface, palette, and a container of water.
Catherine CalderFebruary 17, 2006

Make Money With Embroidery

People are all ages are looking to make extra money. Whether you are planning to supplement your current income or looking to replace an income totally, consider using a hobby like embroidery to make some fast cash.
Doug MahopacFebruary 17, 2006

Post-Holiday Shopping: The Best Time to Buy

Did you know that shopping after the holidays is the best time of year to buy? When retailers set high sales expectations in December they need to maintain momentum even after Christmas to meet their numbers.
Steve LassoffFebruary 17, 2006

Orchid Pot - How To Choose The Right One

The choice of orchid pot you use, the potting medium, watering, fertilizing and location will all have an impact on the success of your orchids. Let us have a look at different containers that you can choose from.
Helen WallFebruary 15, 2006

Scrapbook Layouts - Putting Together The Perfect Page

Designing scrapbook layouts plays a key role in the appearance of your pages and it's worth spending some time organizing your layouts before you start. How you choose to layout your photos on a page is entirely up to you.
Caroline SmithFebruary 15, 2006