Hobbies are something which you don't engage in just to kill some time. They are in fact activities that you enjoy doing and helps you relax after a long, tough day. What with a hard day at work and then coming back and looking after the family, some women may need something to divert their minds. If you too are searching for some ideas, but don't wish to spend a lot of money for it, here are some ideas you can try. Inexpensive Hobbies for Women After a busy day, some women like to sit in front of the TV, or browse through the Internet for something to kill time before going to bed. But that shouldn't be the case every night. Just look around, ladies, and you will find a variety of hobbies that are enjoyable and relaxing at the same time. Cooking If you love to experiment with different cuisines, then you should definitely take it up. Get together with your other female friends, family members, or neighbors, and try new recipes from a cookbook. Try your hand at baking, preparing fun appetizers, breakfast items, or delicious cocktails. Reading Nothing beats sitting on a comfortable chair or sofa, with a real good book to read. Grab hold of some books of your choice and start reading them. Trust me when I say that reading a good book really refreshes your mind a lot, and you also get to learn something new. While reading a book, if only for sometime, you can forget all your worries and be one of the characters from the book. Learn a New Language Learning something really difficult, like a new language, is a great way to relieve stress. Learning a foreign language helps you know more about their culture as well. The more difficult the language is, the more you get involved with it. So, enroll yourself in a community college or grab a few CDs to practice at home. Jewelry Making Jewelry making is another favorite hobby that women enjoy doing. If you have got some old jewelry around the house, you can use them to make something new; i.e., you can use the beads of an old necklace to make new earrings or perhaps a bracelet. Stitching and Knitting Knit a sweater for your friend or kids, and they are sure to love that more than the ready-made sweaters that you get in the shops. Use your imagination to create something new. If you do not know how to sew or knit, you can enroll in some classes or view YouTube videos as well. Swimming One is never too old to learn how to swim, and if you or a friend have an outdoor pool, then what's stopping you from going there and taking a dip? It sure is a healthy hobby and you will enjoy it a lot. If you do not know how to swim, then you can learn anytime and enjoy yourself as well as keep yourself fit. Other Hobbies Given below are some more fun hobbies for women which you will love doing. These hobbies are great for relaxing ones body and soul. These hobbies will keep you busy and will also help you relax. Of course, you too can come up with something different and you can share them here with us.