Hobbies

80s Pop Culture Collectables

8 May 2013

If you were born in the 1970s or 1980s, you may remember things from your childhood which are now a part of  the 80s pop culture. There are iconic toys that many adults now collect because they remember them fondly from growing up at that time. As with any other decade, there are clothing styles, [...]

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Addicted to Scrapbooking

9 January 2013

There are estimates that over 4 million people, almost all of them women, gather for “crop-alongs” or “power layouts” every month! All these people are on the lookout for new and exciting scrapbooking ideas and to share their thoughts and techniques on how to create that perfect keepsake. Many who suddenly get the scrapbooking bug [...]

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Action Computer Games

14 August 2012

It isn’t just players who do the button-pushing in action computer games While most video games get made for wholesome family entertainment, there are a few titles that come out every year that do walk a thin line. There’s a scene in the movie Singin’ in the Rain where when a movie mogul gives a [...]

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Beginner RC Airplane

3 November 2011

Buying a beginner remote control airplane isn’t like buying your first guitar or your first bike. With something like a bike or a guitar, you want to buy as good a model as you can afford. A fancier guitar will have better action, a better sound and superior construction. A fancier bike will be lighter, [...]

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Action Figure Collectibles

26 June 2011

An Easy guide to Action figure collectibles as a Hobby Everyone has a hero in the flesh or a movie star they just adore. This can be in sport, music, from the films or animation movies. Whatever the case, it is always good to have an item to keep as a reminder of that character. [...]

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Model Fighter Planes

18 December 2010

Fun with Model Fighter Planes Back when I was younger, I remember spending long Saturday afternoons in my basement putting various plastic models together. At that time, I favoured racecars and ships, and my bedroom was filled with the finished products. I eventually grew out of the hobby, but now that I have kids of [...]

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Antique Cufflinks

1 June 2010

Antique cufflinks are classic gifts that are appropriate for any special occasion. These magnificent details are truly striking and it doesn’t take a trained eye to distinguish between a genuine piece of art and a regular old pair. Following are some examples of the best of the best in antique cufflinks. Let’s start with the [...]

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Elvis Doll

1 June 2010

It seems that there are dolls out there for just about anything. The most popular performers of our times are the ones that seem to have the most. If you look online for an Elvis doll, you are going to find more than you can handle. Elvis Presley is arguably the most popular singer ever [...]

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American Girl Doll Collection

1 June 2010

The American Girl doll collection is one of the most popular assortment of dolls on (and off) the market today. Whether you are looking for a brand new doll from this collection or whether you are an avid collector who wants to find a rare, discontinued item, there is no better place to shop than [...]

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Return to the joy of having a hobby

12 February 2009

In the past decades, many people have made the decision to pursue careers, but that trend seems to be changing. Home and hobby are calling to those who are willing to make financial and personal sacrifices in order to be the primary support for their small children. Many have returned to being parents at home, [...]

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