National Hobby Month Is A Good Time To Pick Up A New Interest

Hop aboard: If tinkering on long-term projects gets your engine running, hit up Ormandy’s Toys and Trains in downtown Medina. The model train store is stuffed with starter sets, train cars, extra track and scenery elements such as trees, buildings and people to bring your new hobby to life. While you’re there, check out the Medina Toy & Train Museum upstairs to get inspiration. 10 Public Square, Medina, 330-722-1019, ormandys.com

Jot it down: If 2020 is going to be about slaying your goals all day, pick up journaling to keep track and hold yourself accountable. Plenty of studies have shown that journaling can improve your mental health, reduce stress, stoke creativity and keep your memory sharp. But if you’re still unsure where to start, hit up Oh Pink! Party Shop’s Jan. 29 Journaling Workshop, where $10 will get you guided instruction and a copy of Free Period Press’ Noodle Notes notebook. 2138 W. 25th St., Cleveland, 216-314-4255, ohpinkpartyshop.com

Shoe-in: If you simply must get outside, picking up a new winter activity might fill your restless soul. The Cleveland Metroparks offer snowshoe rentals ($8-$10 for the first hour, $3 per extra hour) at Big Met Golf Course, North Chagrin Nature Center and Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store. The low-impact exercise is a great (and easy) way to take in winter’s majesty at a leisurely pace. If you’re inspired to get your own pair of shoes, any Cleveland Metroparks reservation’s hiking, bridle or all-purpose trail (that has not been plowed) are open to snowshoers. clevelandmetroparks.com