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(+) Will show you how to create your own unique collectable/gift (-) Not the hobby for everyone, takes time and concentration (*) (On Ciao since: 09/2002)
17 reviews
(+) Pleasure in the making and for the recipient (-) Can become addictive! (*) (On Ciao since: 10/2002)
16 reviews
(+) Time for some more presents… (-) None that I can think of! (*) (On Ciao since: 09/2000)
15 reviews
(+) Is fun, can win money, play from the comfort of your own home (-) can be addictive (*) (On Ciao since: 06/2001)
25 reviews
(+) Great atmosphere, see your idols (-) Can be expensive, may get a bum view! (*) (On Ciao since: 09/2001)
(+) A way to lay your problems out and tackle them (-) beware of fakes (*) (On Ciao since: 10/2001)
13 reviews
(+) Fantastic opportunities, Enjoyable. (-) Lots of waiting around! (*) (On Ciao since: 01/2007)
1 review
(+) Great fun, easy to learn, rewarding (-) Can be expensive, time consuming (*) (On Ciao since: 09/2001)
14 reviews
(+) Educational, recreational, and loads of fun (-) You might come across Angus (*) (On Ciao since: 07/2000)
(+) Relaxing, entertaining, a fantastic hobby that can enrich your life (-) Takes a lot of time and possibly some money (*) (On Ciao since: 09/2006)
7 reviews
(+) The music, lights, company (-) High prices (*) (On Ciao since: 05/2001)
12 reviews
(+) Mary mary, quite contrary. How does your garden grow? (-) With slime and snails and puppy dog tails!! (*) (On Ciao since: 11/2003)
(+) reveals the story behind your family, there's always something unusual to know (-) it's a seriously addictive hobby, requires time or money or both! (*) (On Ciao since: 11/2003)
10 reviews
(+) good aerobic exercise that all can partake in (-) Roads are simply not made for bikes (*) (On Ciao since: 09/2002)
9 reviews
(+) Keeps the bird population going. (-) If you aren't careful you can encourage cats!! (*) (On Ciao since: 11/2003)
6 reviews
Advantages: Great fun and self satisfying Disadvantages: Time consuming
For the past 18 years i have been making jewellery. I started with a tuperware box of beads and some jewellery supplies and fiddled about until i eventually made some earrings. Im not artistic in any way and had no training and now have a full time business making decent money out of it. Its a great way to meet people, days out at craft fairs and events and make a bit of money while there. I thought if anyone was interested in making a bit of money, ......they could do it too. To start making earrings you need hardly any items to start all you need is Equipment - A decent pair of scissors Small round nosed pliers Some beads Headpins 2.4mm silver plate beads Fishook earwires (i find these earwires the best ones but there is hundreds on the market) MAKING EARRINGS Starting with a 2 inch headpin (these are just like dressmaking pins but not sharp) you need to put a small 2.4mm bead as your starting ... Read review
Advantages: Good pasttime, Fun to make. Disadvantages: Can sometimes be expensive.
I've been browsing Ciao for the past half an hour or so, trying to think of a suitable review then it came to me; card making! Something i have a bit of experience in, and that also interests me. I had always made the odd card when i visited my grandparents, but never thought of it as a hobbie until my grandparents aunt and uncle bought me a card making gift set from Lakelands. I experimented a bit, realising it was a good pasttime and that I enjoyed ......lot of card making equipment from blank cards to different types of glues to use in order to stick things on. I have made cards just for the fun of it when I find myself sat at home with nothing to do, but i have also made them in the hope of selling them to friends and family. I don't always make cards for a specific occasion, but now and again I get asked to make one for a birthday or other occasion so thats what I do. At christmas time i've started ... Read review
Advantages: Time for some more presents… Disadvantages: None that I can think of!
...(if not the most important) festivals in the Hindu religion. It is celebrated passionately in India and by Indians outside of India the world over. It is commonly known as the "festival of lights" and marks the end of ignorance and beginning of enlightenment. The lights signify driving away the darkness in our lives and welcoming the light. It is also considered as the Hindu New Year. Diwali (also commonly known as Deepavali) is celebrated over several ......each year as they're slightly different depending on the Indian calendar months, but usually Diwali falls around late October/early November. The meaning of Deepawali (a Sanskrit word) - Deepa means light and Avali means a row - a row of lights. ~*~*~ SOME STORIES SURROUNDING DIWALI ~*~*~ Some of the stories of how Diwali came about follow: 1. One belief is that Diwali commemorates the return of Ram, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, the eldest son ... Read review
Advantages: You can win jackpot prizes Disadvantages: Getting addicted and loosing money
In my opinion when you join bingo sites Always try them free first before spending any money. In my opinion there are only a couple of online bingo sites that do offer huge payouts but your chances of winning it is unlikely unless you buy max tickets and they can be costly. Dont get me wrong the jackpots are out there. My opinions and advice is from experience only. I have played on lots of bingo sites and spent a lot of money. Please be carefull ......100% on your first depoit. What happens is once you have spent your money then they give you their money, if you win with their money, you are unable to withdraw until you have met wagering requirments so what is the point in the offer then? In my opinion they are pulling you in to get you hooked on bingo. Please be careful and never deposit more that £10.00 if you do not win on that £10.00 get off straight away and trie again another day. ... Read review
Advantages: Great Atmosphear, Great fun and music at the same time Disadvantages: Can Get A Bit Crowded And Hard To Breath
Gigs are great fun for every1 dosent matter if ur old or young or even if ur not into the music its the experiance. The gigs are great especialy if you go crowd surfing. The advantages of going to a gig are .Good for socialising and meeting new people .Get the comfort of listening to music while you have a great time .Crowd surfing is one of the funest things you can do there that is whre people lift you up and the crowd pass you backward or fowards. ... Read review