January is National Hobby Month - Start It Off Right!

If you’re a "Do-It-Yourself Nester" and love to do projects around the house, you’ll want to catch the annual Arizona Home & Garden Show in Phoenix at the Arizona State Fair Grounds, January 13 - 15, 2012. Exhibits, seminars, visiting celebrities, and plenty of give-aways - all to enhance your outdoor and indoor living lifestyle.

Need a place to stay while you’re in Phoenix? See Phoenix Vacation Ideas for hotels and year-round activities. Looking for something more permanent in the Phoenix area? Visit Phoenix Condo Mania for condos, townhomes, and lofts.

Atlanta Model Train & Railroadiana Show. North Atlanta Trade Center, 1700 Juergen Ct., Norcross, GA. January 14, 2012. See more on Model Trains.

Tristar Collectors Show at the Reliant Arena in downtown Houston, Texas January 20 - 22, 2012. 713-853-8000 More on Collecting Things.

Craft & Hobby Association Winter Convention & Trade Show at the Anaheim, CA Convention Center on January 29 - February 1, 2012 Conference on January 28. For more information, call 201-835-1200 (Elmwood Park, NJ).

The Sugarloaf Crafts Festival takes place at the Dulles Expo Center (near the Dulles Airport) in Chantilly, VA. 250 top artisans. Pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, handmade fashion, home décor and much more. Gourmet foods available, interactive craft demonstrations, and live music to round out the weekend. January 27 - 29, 2012.