Antiquerra Blog » Hobbies and Games http://antiquerra.com When a blog is not enough! Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:08:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 Collect and Play: Have Fun With a Toy Hobby http://antiquerra.com/2009/02/21/collect-and-play-have-fun-with-a-toy-hobby/ http://antiquerra.com/2009/02/21/collect-and-play-have-fun-with-a-toy-hobby/#comments Sat, 21 Feb 2009 06:11:17 +0000 admin http://antiquerra.com/?p=52 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> Some adults never seem to grow up. They seem to retain their childlike wonder at the world around them. These are the adults who have started a toy hobby. Kids like to hang around with these adults because they seem more like kids. Sometimes having a child or a grandchild can spark an interest in toys. Be that as it may, a toy hobby will keep a person young at heart.

Many women love dolls and never outgrow them. Some prefer baby dolls, some fashion dolls, and still others go for antique or decorative dolls. Often an interest in dolls will spill over into a craft interest, as the doll lover begins to craft clothing and accessories for favorite dolls. Sometimes the hobbyist becomes skilled at crafting the dolls themselves. Some types of dolls that are often hand-crafted are rag dolls and cloth bodied dolls with ceramic heads. It is not uncommon to find older women who have an entire room of their homes filled with special dolls on display.

Older men, on the other hand, (and sometimes women, too) often like cars and trucks. Antique metal cars are hot collectibles, with some older ones being quite valuable. Matchbox cars have always been loved, but so have the large Tonka dumptruck, road grader, and bulldozer. You can bet the grandkids will want to play with your trucks and cars.

A toy hobby that is extremely popular is collecting Beanie Babies. These small velour animals, made by the Ty company, each have a personality all its own. You can find Beanie Babies in every type of animal you can think of. A similar hobby is collecting teddy bears. There are many Beanie Baby teddy bears, but a teddy bear collector will probably want to branch out to collect other types of bears. In fact, many bear collectors have figurines and other items collected in addition to their teddy bears.

Wooden toys are popular among adults, both to craft and to collect. There is something quaint and pleasant about a child playing with a handcrafted wooden toy. Wooden toys make attractive home accents wherever they get dropped, which is not something you can say about the latest plastic gizmo. People who like country decorating often prefer wooden toys for their kids.

You don’t have to outgrow toys! A toy hobby will keep you young at heart and make you a favorite among the kids in your neighborhood. Whether you collect toys or craft them, a toy hobby is something you can play around with!

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In many parts of the world, people head for their beach holidays in the family car. When planning a trip, it’s always a good thought to give the car a gratifying cleaning out first. This will give you more room for your luggage. Stock you glovebox, too, with a few first aid and comfort items, such as sunblock, acetominiphen for headaches, a roll of antacids, a few cough drops, and a few bandaids. Don’t forget a pair of scrunchies or pony-tailers for long hair. Get the tires checked and replace any that are likely to go flat. Get an oil change if it’s getting close. Road trips are not much fun when they include breakdowns. And whatever you do, make certain you have a map and a space to keep it handy.

Traveling with minors is ever a challenge. They may be particularly excited and impatient when they know they are going on beach holidays. Make sure they have cool body of water bottles and healthy bites to munch. Try a easy car game to make the time pass. Many minors like looking for letter of the alphabets on marks. If several people get involved it can be quite fun.

With beach holidays particularly, there is always a need to provide for skin safety. Be particularly careful about being in the sun for long stretches of time between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Use a sunblock with a high SPF rating and replace it after getting wet or drying off with your towel. The towel you choose can make a difference too. Thick towels get heavy and tend to trap a lot of sand. You may find you like thin towels at the beach. Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes and some sort of foot protection to keep your feet from being burned on the hot sand.

With a little planning your beach holidays can be gratifying and trouble-free. When you get home you will be loosened, refreshed, and available for work. Take a minute to unpack and get your laundry going. It won’t belong until the minors will be cheering, “When can we go on beach vacations again?”

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