Low cost and accessible hobbies you can do during the coronavirus pandemic (list)

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As people around the world continue to shelter-in-place in the hopes of reducing the spread of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many are left with an abundance of free-time that they may not have had the luxury of having before. 

As a result, many people decide to pursue new hobbies given the circumstances; often with a varying degrees of success. Here at Local Laguna News, we've complied a list of hobbies that are easily accessible, have an enormous amount of resources online for reference and that are possible to invest time into while at home. 

Some of the recommended hobbies may require a variety of investment in terms of needed tools or items, however LNN has picked these hobbies due to the availability of supplies and ease of access that they have in terms of online, in-store and used options. 

Learning to play an instrument:

Those seeking an opportunity to pursue music as a hobby are in luck, in what is perhaps due in part to our relative vicinity to the beach and the abundance of neglected guitars, ukuleles and drums that occupy endless garages and living room corners once children grow bored, Laguna Hills has a seemingly endless amount of cheap and easily available instruments just waiting for the chance at a second attempt. This abundance of instruments coupled with the incredible amount of online music courses results in a relatively wholesome hobby should you decide to commit some effort.Whether you choose a string instrument or perhaps something a bit louder, We're sure that you're bound to get at least a little fun out of it.

Starting a blog:

In the modern age, the rate with which we can share information and transmit data across far distances results in some very interesting observations. Chances are that if you write about something you're interested via a blog or social media, someone will read it. This type of organic exposure lends itself quite well to what many people around the world are experiencing currently in the way of daily blogging or in some cases vlogging. Consider blogging about your day to day, give your opinion on ongoing events or just share some photos of your pets! It's really that easy.

Learning how to play a trading card game or board game:

Arguably, the best part of playing games of any variety is the social factor that is involved. There's nothing quite like outsmarting an opponent sitting across from you. But several alternatives to the experience have been made available following the coronavirus pandemic. Whether you want to learn the intricacies behind ratios and card advantage or create some completely heinous sentences with friends. The possibilities are endless and in many cases, completely free.

Cooking or baking:

There are fewer callings in life as relatable as cooking. To some degree, most of us have fantasized about cooking up a delicious meal and enjoying time with families and friends. However, for some the act of cooking is an impossibly overwhelming task. Luckily, that's where the shelter-in-place restrictions come in handy.Learn how to properly cho an onion or perhaps try your hand at baking cookies. References for cooking exist everywhere and cooking guides as well as videos, podcasts and books are abundant. Let's admit it, if there's one thing we could all be a little better at, it's definitely cooking. 

Bonus: Jazzercise?

What is this? Whatever, it's free and if you shut the curtains, no one will see you doing it. 

Ultimately, regardless of the hobby you choose to pursue the goal is largely the same. If you can find something to commit to that interests you and inspires you to try something new while you stay inside to fight the curve, then it's likely a hobby worth doing. Good luck!