THe Sims 2 FreeTime

The Sims 2 FreeTime is the seventh expansion pack for The Sims 2. Your Sim has been working hard and now they deserve some free time to enjoy the hobby of their choice, the trick is figuring out which hobby that is. Some new features in this expansion include making custom clothing, creating pottery, restoring cars, and playing sports like basketball and soccer.It was released in late February of 2008 and has a secret preview of The Sims 3 in it.

Hobbies

This is a list of all the hobbies in the game. All descriptions come from the in game descriptions of the Sims 2 Free Time.

Cuisine

Cuisine Sims enjoy creating and savoring food, as well as pitting their creations against a Food Judge's palate. Being good at cooking will help keep their Cuisine enthusiasm high.

Cuisine Enthusiasm Levels

Level	Description	Title	Bonus
1	Talk about Cuisine	Uninspired Underling
2	Read Food and Dining Section in Newspaper	Tasty Appetizer
3	Serve Chips Platter	Tasty Appetizer	Hello! You have been selected to try out our new magazine. Would you like to subscribe to the Cuisine magazine?
4	Browse Web About Cuisine	Tasty Appetizer
5	Server Cheese Platter	Talented Palate	Secret Society - Sue's Kitchen
6	Share Hobby Tips about cuisine	Talented Palate
7	Blog Tips about Cuisine	Talented Palate
8	Serve Appetizer Platter	Delicious Dish
9	Instruct in Cuisine	Delicious Dish
10	Be in the Zone	Master Chef	Plaque of Cuisine(can be sold for 120)

Music & Dance

Music and dance are great pastimes. Sims can play instruments, listen to music or try different types of dances, all of which will increase their enthusiasm for this wonderful hobby. High creativity makes it easier for Sims to gain enthusiasm in this area.

Music & Dance Enthusiasm Levels

Level	Description	Title	Bonus
1	Talk about Music & Dance	Uninspired Underling
2	Read Music and Culture Section	Foot Tapper
3	Read Music and Culture Section	Foot Tapper	Hello! You have been selection to try out our new magazine. Would you like to subscribe to the Music and Dance magazine?
4	Browse Web About Music & Dance	Foot Tapper
5	Browse Web about Music & Dance	Rhythm Junkie	Secret Society - My Muse - Music & Dance Studio
6	Share Hobby Tips about Music & Dance	Rhythm Junkie
7	Blog about Music & Dance	Rhythm Junkie
8	Blog about Music & Dance	Groovemaster
9	Instruct in Music & Dance	Groovemaster
10	Be in the Zone	One with the Beat	Plaque of Music & Dance(can be sold for 120)

Tinkering

Tinkering with electronics and mechanical items is some Sims' favorite pastime. They love upgrading their electronic items, playing with train tables and even restoring vintage cars. Sims with high mechanical skill will be more into tinkering.

Tinkering Enthusiasm Levels

Level	Description	Title	Bonus
1	Talk about Tinkering	Uninspired Underling
2	Read Technology Section	Fixer Upper
3	Read Technology Section	Fixer Upper	Hello! You have been selection to try out our new magazine. Would you like to subscribe to the Tinkering magazine?
4	Browse Web About Tinkering	Fixer Upper
5	Browse Web About Tinkering	Eager Engineer	Will's Garage
6	Share Hobby Tips about Tinkering	Eager Engineer
7	Blog about Tinkering	Eager Engineer
8	Blog about Tinkering	Talented Tinkerer
9	Instruct in Tinkering	Talented Tinkerer
10	Be in the zone	Master of Machines	Plaque of Tinkering(can be sold for 120)

Nature

Nature is one of the great mysteries in life. Interacting with animals like fish, birds or bugs will increase your Sim's enthusiasm for nature as will going for hikes, gardening or camping. Sims who are good at cleaning will gain enthusiasm for mother nature faster.

Nature Enthusiasm Levels

Level	Description	Title	Bonus
1	Talk about Nature	Uninspired Underling
2	Read Home and Garden Section in Newspaper	Leaf Picker
3	Go Hiking	Leaf Picker	Hello! You have been selected to try out our new magazine. Would you like to subscribe to the Nature magazine?
4	Browse Web About Nature	Leaf Picker
5	Collect More Bugs	Hugger of Trees	Secret Society - Peerless Park
6	Share Hobby Tips About Nature	Hugger of Trees
7	Blog About Nature	Hugger of Trees
8	Collect Even More Bugs	Force of Nature
9	Instruct in Nature	Force of Nature
10	Be In the Zone	Elemental	Plaque of Nature Plaque(can be sold for 120)

Fitness

Staying healthy is particularly important to Sims who care about fitness. Exercising by jogging or swimming and things like yoga and tai chi make them feel good. Sims with high body skill will gain Fitness enthusiasm faster than normal.

Fitness Enthusiasm Levels

1	Talk about Fitness	Uninspired Underling
2	Read Health Section in Newspaper	Workout Buddy
3	Go Jogging	Workout Buddy	Hello! You have been selected to try out our new magazine. Would you like to subscribe to the Fitness magazine?
4	Browse Web About Fitness	Workout Buddy
5	Make Protein Shakes	Trim & Tones	Secret Society - Platinum Gym
6	Share Hobby Tips About Fitness	Trim and Toned
7	Blog about Fitness	Trim & Toned
8	Blog about Fitness	Fit as a Fiddle
9	Instruct in Fitness	Fit as a Fiddle
10	Be in the Zone	Leader of the Pec	Plaque of Fitness (can be sold for 120)

Arts & Crafts

Painters, photographers, tailors and potters are all bound by their love of art. Creativity is key for Sims to remain enthusiastic about Arts and Crafts.

Arts & Crafts Enthusiasm Levels

1	Talk About Arts & Crafts	Uninspired Underling
2	Read Arts Section	Finger Painter
3	Read Arts Section	Finger Painter	Hello! You have been selected to try out our new magazine. Would you like to subscribe to the Arts & Crafts magazine?
4	Browse Web About Arts & Crafts	Finger Painter
5	Browse Web About Arts & Crafts	Crafty Creator
6	Share Hobby Tips About Art & Crafts	Crafty Creator	Secret Society - My Muse II Art Studio
7	Blog About Arts & Crafts	Crafty Creator
8	Blog About Arts & Crafts	Modern Artist
9	Instruct in Arts and Crafts	Modern Artist
10	Be In the Zone	Creative Champion	Plaque of Arts & Crafts(can be sold for 120)

Film & Literature

The television and the bookshelf are honored places for those Sims that thrive on stories. The film and literature Sim revels in the comedy and the mystery present in all intricate narratives.

Film & Literature Enthusiasm Levels

1	Talk About Film & Literature	Uninspired Underling
2	Read Entertainment Section	Regular Reader
3	Participate in Book Club	Regular Reader	Hello! You have been selected to try out our new magazine. Would you like to subscribe to the Film & Literature magazine?
4	Browse Web About Film & Literature	Regular Reader
5	Browse Web About Film & Literature	Book Club President	Secret Society - Desirable Discourse
6	Share Hobby Tips about Film & Literature	Book Club President
7	Blog about Film & Literature	Book Club President
8	Blog about Film & Literature	Movie Maven
9	Instruct in Film & Literature	Movie Maven
10	Be in the Zone	Media Mogul	Plaque of Film & Literature(can be sold for 120)

Sports

Some Sims love all things sport. Any kind of physical exercise from throwing axes or footballs to boxing or playing soccer and basketball gets them excited. Sims with high body skill are going to be more enthusiastic about sports.

Sport Enthusiasm Levels

1	Talk ABout Sports	Uninspired Underling
2	Read Sports Section	Backyard Athlete
3	Read Sports Section	Backyard Athlete	Hello! You have been selected to try out our new magazine. Would you like to subscribe to the Sports magazine?
4	Browse Web About Sports	Backyard Athlete
5	Browse Web About Sports	Stadium Sitter	Secret Society - Dreamy Fields
6	Share Hobby Tips about Sports	Stadium Sitter
7	Blog about Sports	Stadium Sitter
8	Blog About Sports	Season Ticket Holder
9	Instruct in Sports	Season Ticket Holder
10	Be in the Zone	Number One Fan	Plaque of Sports (can be sold for 120)

Science

The wonders of science are very appealing to some Sims. Studying the stars or ants, practicing or making medicine, will get them even more enthusiastic about it. Sims who have high logic will be more enthusiastic about science.

Science Enthusiasm Levels

1	Talk About Science	Uninspired Underling
2	Read Science Section	Baby Biologist
3	Search for Constellations	Baby Biologist	Hello! You have been selected to try out our new magazine. Would you like to subscribe to the Science magazine?
4	Browse Web About Science	Baby Biologist
5	Search for Planets	Telescope Whisperer	Secret Society-Aspirational Laboratories
6	Share Hobby Tips about Science	Telescope Whisperer
7	Blog about Science	Telescope Whisperer
8	Search for UFOs	Discoverer of Galaxies
9	Instruct in Science	Discoverer of Galaxies
10	Be in the Zone	Some Kind of Einstein	Plaque of Science - (can be sold for 120)

Gaming

Sims love to play, but some like it more than other, Game sims get lost in card games, board games or digital entertainment alike. Having high logic makes it easier for them to maintain high enthusiasm for games.

Gaming Enthusiasm Levels

1	Talk ABout Games	Uninspired Underling
2	Read Fun and Games Section	Casual Gamer
3	Read Fun and Games Section	Casual Gamer	Hello! You have been selected to try out our new magazine. Would you like to subscribe to the Gaming magazine?
4	Browse Web About Games	Casual Gamer
5	Browse Web About Games	Weekend Warrior	Secret Society- Games of Glory
6	Share Hobby Tips about Games	Weekend Warrior
7	Blog About Games	Weekend Warrior
8	Blog About Games	Hand-Eye Coordinator
9	Instruct in Games	Hand-Eye Coordinator
10	Be in the Zone	Gaming Guru	Plaque of Gaming (can be sold for 120)

Sewing

Need some extra income? Sit yourself down at a sewing machine and get to work. From the easiest and least profitable potholders to a full size quilt, sewing can be the answer to your financial difficulties.

No Badge Potholder (red, green, or black)costs 40 - is sold for 50

Bronze Badge Shiny Sewn Curtain (silver, gold, or royal) costs 180 - is sold for 300 Little Bear Boo Teddy Bear (green patchwork, blue patchwork, brown patchwork) costs 56 - is sold for 80 Shiny Wide Sewn Curtain (silver, gold, or royal) cost 225 - is sold for 375

Silver Badge Quilt (green tones, pink tones, purple tones) costs 450 - is sold for 900 Clothing (Everyday, Swimwear, PJ's, Gym Clothes, Formal, Undies) all cost 120 and can be sold for 400 You can make any item, for any age group, that is available in the expansion packs you own.

Gold Badge Custom Outfit - with the custom outfit, for 75, you can make an outfit for any age group or sex. Each age/gender combination has a pattern that is composed of 3 parts. For each part, you have a choice of six fabrics. I will try and generate pictures of each of the adult male and female to start but obviously with 6 choices in 3 spots, that's an awful lot of sewing and I think my fingers may get sore.

Pottery

This is where you can use a pottery wheel to make things, like plates. These pottery items have no purpose; they are all decor.

Car Restoration

This is where you buy a piece of crap car, refurbish it, and then paint it. You can gain a lot of tinkering interest by doing this, and it is a good way to earn Simoleons because you can sell the finished car for more than the original cost.

Ballet

This is where you change into your ballet outfit and dance. You gain music and dance interest by doing this, but no money.

Sports

Sims can toss a football, play catch, basketball and soccer. There is a hockey stick decor item you can buy, however there is no way for Sims to play hockey at this time.

Mr. Humble

Mr. Humble is a self-sim of Rod Humble, executive producer for The Sims 2 & 3. When you play a family for the first time, he drops by the house and leaves a computer by the door. This unique computer allows the a Sim to play The Sims 3, and will show a short preview the game.

Sources

Primarily all information in this article has been achieved by playing the game and taking notes. A huge thanks to SimPE for giving some wording in the EA games that it's sometimes hard to catch while playing. All credit goes entirely to EA for creating a spectacular game