Make Extra Money / Side Hustles

October 16, 2017 by Saving and Simplicity

35 Perfect Jobs For Stay At Home Moms

You rock! Being a stay at home mom is hard work.

Now you are looking to add in a form of income to your stay at home routine. Congratulations.

You may be looking to add in a job from home for a few different reasons. Maybe you are looking to make some extra money.

Maybe you are looking to have a little bit of your own thing. Something separate, something that is entirely yours that you can build and be proud of. Something to expand your creativity.

Whatever your reason is, it is your reason. Be proud.

Working from home is an amazing opportunity.

I love being able to work from home. I can be in my office in my pajamas with a coffee in hand at any hour. I can work around my families schedule.

Working from home is great for multitasking moms. You can get up have your Mom Time. Get the kids ready and off to school. Do a bit of work. Take a coffee break and toss in a load of laundry and tidy a few things.

Back to work to finish a few things. Have lunch and maybe a bit more work and pick the kids up. I find that working in scheduled time blocks works great from home. You can get a lot done in a small time frame when you schedule.

Another great thing about working from home is you are working from home. No more commute – lower gas and transportation costs. No more lunches to go. No more business suits. Working from home lowers your costs in reflection to working in the field.

My work at home job and why it is perfect.

As you can probably figure out by now my work at home job, or my work anywhere my laptop will go job is blogger. I love to blog. I get to write about and talk about something I love which is living frugally and I get to make money doing it.

You can read more about my blogging journey here and how I went from making less than $10 to making $10,000. Blogging has provided my family amazing opportunities and I am so glad I choose to start working from home.

Whatever job you choose from the list below make it your own. Give it your own voice, your own signature. Be unique.

35 Perfect jobs for stay at home moms:

Virtual Assistant
Etsy Seller
Cake Maker
Blogger
Consultant
Book Writer
Child Care Specialist
Amazon Seller
Event Planner
Pastry Chef
Farmer
Hairdresser
Massage Therapist
Esthetician
Proofreader
Telecommunication Specialist
Pinterest Expert
Photographer
Artist
Home Stager
Mystery Shopper
Social Media Manager
Home Decorator
Web Designer
Pet Groomer
Tutor
Teach English Online
Seamstress
Professional Organizer
Accountant
Book Keeper
MLM Consultant
Fitness Coach
Nutritional Coach
Clothing Designer

Quick Note: Remember you can earn money from home with Ibotta. Learn more about Ibotta and how to earn money doing your regular everyday activities.

Finding the perfect job for you.

The list above may contain the perfect job for you. Or it may not. What do you like to do? What are you good at? What do your friends say you should do? Think about it. Ask questions. Do your research. Try a few different things.

The perfect job will come to you. And when it does make it yours. Be unique. Have fun. Spread the word.

Have an amazing day,

Cynthia
Saving & Simplicity

October 12, 2017 by Saving and Simplicity

21 Surefire Ways To Make Money From Home

You are looking to earn extra money from home.

Great! Did you know that you can make thousands of dollars a month working from home? Yes, you read that right. What would you do with an extra $1000?

Save it up for something special or pay down some debt? Learn how to make your money work for you.

Are you a stay at home parent or simply looking for a side job?

Either way, congrats on wanting to make some extra money. You could be making extra money by the weekend or if you side hustle you could be making money tonight. How does that sound?

Side hustles are exactly that a side job you pick up that you hustle at to make money. So you could be making money today or tonight depending on how much you hustle.

Checkout the list below of 21 surefire ways to make money from home. You may find the perfect job on this list or you may find some inspiration. Let your interests and needs guide you.

21 Surefire ways to make money from home:

Virtual Assistant
Photographer
Blogger
Child Care Provider
Amazon Seller
Consultant
Take Surveys
Etsy Seller
Earn With Ibotta
Artist
Pinterest Expert
Book Keeper
Affiliate Marketer
Pastry Chef
Social Media Manager
Recipe Developer
Massage Therapist
Home Renovator
DIY Specialist
Landscaper
Freelancer

21 Choices, where to start.

If you are looking to make money right now. I would suggest selling stuff. Otherwise you can earn money with Ibotta doing what you regularly do in a day. You can learn more about Ibotta here.

If you are looking to make some good money working from home Virtual Assistants, Pinterest Experts and Social Media Managers are in high demand.

Now if you make yummy sweets and treats in your kitchen I say run with it and try selling some to your friends and family. Or at your local farmers market or local cafe. No one can resist a yummy pastry.

Have an amazing day,

Cynthia
Saving & Simplicity

October 3, 2017 by Saving and Simplicity

How I Went From Making Less Than $10 A Month To Making $10,000 Blogging

Blogging the simple truth.

Blogging is an amazing way for a stay at home mom to make extra money. Or for any individual to make an income as a side hustle.

The best part of blogging is you can start a money making blog in under 30 minutes. No coding required.

Share your voice and your ideas with the world. Start blogging today.

The baby steps of blogging.

Blogging is a journey, a business not a race. You can blog part-time or full-time and still make a great income.

Initially, I started blogging part-time to make some extra money to help pay for groceries and maybe, just maybe a weekend away. Now I make way more than I imagined.

In the beginning it was a struggle… I had so much to learn.

The best resources for taking your blog to the next level.

Elite Blog Academy

Where do you turn when you want to learn everything about blogging from one of the most knowledgeable sources? Elite Blog Academy that is where.

Elite Blog Academy was developed by Ruth Soukup to teach bloggers how to take their blogs to the next level.

You learn step by step how to start a blog, perfecting your vision and your voice. All while learning who your perfect audience is. Who will respond to your message?

You learn about social platforms and expanding your blog reach.

Elite Blog Academy will also teach you how to monetize your blog. How to create a money making blog with multiple levels of income.

Elite Blog Academy is an online course offered only once a year with limited entry. The course is taken at your own pace lesson, by lesson. Full of easy to follow videos, worksheets, Q&A’s and so much more.

This course is a must for any blogger wanting to take their blog to the next level.

You can checkout Elite Blog Academy here. Make sure you get on the list so you know when the next course opening is. Space is limited.

Pinterest Presence

Pinterest is social media, digital advertising, search engine and idea board all rolled into one. It is simply the best platform for getting your blog noticed.

I have personally found that 75% of my blog traffic comes from Pinterest. Which is HUGE. If you can be successful on Pinterest your blog will see the success and pageview traffic from your efforts. With traffic comes more income.

Pinterest Presence is a course developed by a Pinterest Expert. You are shown how to start a Pinterest business account. How to develop eye catching, appealing clickable pins.

You are taught how to schedule and pin for the best viewing results.

Learning Pinterest from a Pinterest Expert is a must. It will change the outcome of your blog. Pinterest Presence can teach you how to increase your pageviews which will in turn increase your income.

You can checkout Pinterest Presence here.

Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing

Affiliate marketing is a large portion of blogging income for some bloggers. Affiliate marketing is talking/blogging about products you use and enjoy and offering them to your reader so they can have an opportunity to try them. You do this by linking through your blog, social network or newsletters.

Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing takes all the complication out of affiliate marketing and teaches you how to make more money. No more pushy sales. You are taught to relate to your audience and fill their need.

Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing will help you monetize your blog and help you earn an income while working from home.

You can checkout Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing here.

How I took my blog from making less than $10 a month to making $10,000.

I took each of the courses above and took my time learning each lesson. I also found my unique voice and my perfect audience.

I also put in long hours…

Blogging is not for the faint of heart. Blogging and building a money making blog takes time, perseverance, constant tweaking and updating.

You are always learning something new. Investing in you is an important part of blogging. Taking new courses, reading new books like this one.

In the beginning…

I would blog into the wee hours of the morning while my family slept. And yes, there were some nights I just wanted to toss it all in and say I can’t do this.

There are still days I think about packing it all in. But the benefits of blogging and working full-time have paid off.

I started blogging part-time. I learned how to blog. I took courses to help further my voice.

I struggled through the hiccups and oh there were hiccups.

But now…

I blog about a subject I love. Saving money and living well on less.

I also make money working from home. I blog about 10-15 hours a week around my family’s schedule.

Social media and blogging will always change and be prepared to put the time in.

The most important lesson I have learned is…

Service your reader. Provide your reader with information, skills, products and knowledge. Your reader is your audience. Without an audience you have no income.

Write great posts, full of quality material that answers questions and serves a purpose. Have fun, enjoy the ride.

The world is full of great blogs and amazing bloggers. Strive to be one and introduce yourself to a few. Make friends. Blogging is an amazing community.

Have an amazing day,

Cynthia
Saving & Simplicity

October 2, 2017 by Saving and Simplicity

Fun and Easy Fundraising Ideas

Do you need to raise money?

For your school or for your extracurricular activities? Or maybe you want to raise money for charity.

No matter what you want to raise money for you need to put in a little bit of effort and save the money your earn putting it towards your goal.

This past weekend I helped my sons Cubs group do a bottle drive. Taking 6 young people around collecting bottles is a bit of a task. Combined the group is working toward raising funds for tents and other items for their annual camping trip.

Going door to door fundraising taught the boys a bit of work, entrepreneurial spirit and the need of funds to buy things. They encountered positives and negatives in their journey but they all handled it with manners and acceptance. I was very proud of their fundraising efforts.

Fundraising tips and tricks.

Organization and planning is a must. The better the planning and organization the more profitable the activity. Simply putting out a jar with a note saying “I’m raising money” is not going to work.

Set your time, place and plan in motion. How much money do you need to raise? What are you doing with that money – what is your goal? What type of fundraising would best suit your group and your goal?

Figure out how much time you have to set your plan in motion? Are you doing this as a group or as an individual? Set some rules and guidelines. Store the funds raised in a responsible place.

Be aware that some people are just not financially able to support your fundraising events. Pay it forward. Have grace and be kind. Say thank you.

Below you will find a list of 50 fun and easy fundraising ideas that you could use for your school fundraising, group fundraising, charity fundraising or individual fundraising ideas.

50 Fun & Easy Fundraising Ideas:

Craft sale
Bake sale
Christmas cookie jar sale
Donut sale
Garage sale
Bottle drive
Flower sale
Spring carnival
Raffle
Dinner fundraiser
Sports game fundraiser
Charity ball
Prize draw
Bingo
Movie night
Art in the park
Selling chocolates
Selling popcorn
Selling wrapping paper
Selling pastries
Crowdfunding
Charity auctions
Holiday wrapping events
Community cookbooks
Golf tournaments
Walk/Run events
Charity picnic
Chili cook off
50/50 raffle
Car wash
Charity calender
Coin drive
Christmas tree collection & mulch
Lunch and learn
Jeans day
Fitness challenge
Icecream social
Art class
Photo contest
Book sale
Charity concert
Sport-a-thon
Fishing derby
Burger and beverage night
Casino night
Holiday pictures fundraiser
Santa Breakfast
Scavenger hunt
Fantasy football
BBQ cook off

Just the tip of the iceberg – make it unique.

The 50 ideas above are just the tip of the list. What are you raising money for? Could you create a unique fundraising idea around your reason. For example my son’s group is raising money for camping supplies. They could always approach a local camping supply vendor and see if they could donate some camping supplies to raffle off. I could tell you right now I know 40 people who would buy those raffle tickets no matter the price – simply because it is camping gear and raising money for camping.

The same goes for most things. I am sure you know people who would support an arts fundraiser or a cooking fundraiser. The key is to relate to your audience. Show them the benefit of the fundraiser. What are they gaining and what is the group gaining.

Spread the word. More voices make for a louder audience. More voices means your fundraising idea travels farther and raises more funds.

Get out, have fun, organize, raise funds and support.

Have an amazing day,

Cynthia
Saving & Simplicity

Budgeting & Money Making Resources:

Are you looking to get your finances under control and learn how to budget? You can get our free budgeting printable here.

Are you ready to earn money while you shop? Yes, I said earn money while you shop. Have you heard of Ibotta? Earn cash-back on everyday purchases. Simple select the items you will be shopping for in your easy handheld app, go shopping, redeem your rebates and earn cash. Simple and easy.

September 20, 2017 by Saving and Simplicity

3 Online Courses To Grow Your Business

Have you been thinking about starting a blog?

Are you a stay at home Mom looking for the perfect job to fit in between school drop off, laundry and after school activities?

Blogging is great. I will admit that it is hard work. But it is so rewarding. I have met and gotten to work with some amazing people and some great brands.

Creating an income that I can work around my family is great.

The opportunities available to bloggers today are limitless.

Did you know you can create a great income using Pinterest? Read more on how to make a full time income with Pinterest in your spare time.

Are you looking to take your blog to the next level?

Are you looking to grow your business? Yes?! I am going to walk you through the courses that changed my blogging life and income.

In the beginning I struggled I thought I could rewrite the book and DIY all the things I needed. After a lot of hair pulling and sleepless nights I gave in and spent the money.

I invested in me and my blogging future. And to this day I do not regret it. In fact if I could do it all over again I would have taken all these courses sooner.

These 3 courses helped me:

Grow my Pinterest following
Increase my repins & traffic
Double my pageviews
Triple my income
Learn SEO & gain new followers
Broaden my income and affiliate sources
Turn my blog into a business

These three courses helped me take my blog to the next level.

If you are just starting a blog.

Invest in yourself and purchase a Genesis theme wordpress platform through a valid host. This was my first mistake in blogging I chose a pretty platform that was not Genesis and oh did I regret the choice. Genesis is a must.

I am currently hosted through Bluehost and their web services and 24/7 technical support department are great. You can hop over to Bluehost and checkout all the options available to you. Bluehost also offers a great introductory special to new bloggers. You could be up and running with in the half hour.

Click here to checkout the current deals on Bluehost.

Now that we have gotten all the preliminaries out of the way.

I want to tell you more about the courses that have made all the difference in my blogging career.

Please note I am not going to tell you that I went from zero to making $10,000 in my first four months of blogging. Like I said I flustered and tried and I finally found these great courses that made all the difference.

So I want to be clear that I am recommending products that I have used and believe in. Products that have helped me get to where I am today.

Elite Blog Academy

If you want to learn the steps to take your blog to the next level this is the course for you. Ruth Soukop is amazing. Together with her team she has created a well thought out, easy to follow course that walks you through each step of creating a profitable blog.

Broken down into easy to follow videos, reading sections, worksheets, activities and Q&A’s. You learn exactly what your blog needs to succeed.

EBA is a take at your own pace course. Step by step Ruth will guide you through building, changing and altering your blog to bring out its best value.

Elite Blog Academy isn’t just a read and do worksheet course. You will bring all your studies back to your blog, alter and upgrade what you need to before moving on to the next level.

If there is one course and only one course you take out of all the courses I suggest this is the course to take if you are looking to bring your blog to the next level.

Important note.

Elite Blog Academy is only offered once a year and space is limited so if you are thinking about it make sure you sign up here.

Click here to learn more about Elite Blog Academy.

Pinterest Presence

If you have been around blogging even for a short time you have probably heard of Pinterest.

Pinterest is a digital image bulletin board whos main audience is women. It is also an amazing search engine and traffic driver for bloggers.

You can hop over and checkout Saving & Simplicity’s Pinterest page here. Pinterest in essence is a visual feed of images linked to blog posts and articles. Users click the images and are directed to the desired posts.

Pinterest Presence will teach you how to master Pinterest and drive traffic to your website, increasing growth and profitability.

With six comprehensive modules, an interactive workbook, live Q&A’s, bonuses and more Pinterest Presence will help you explode your traffic.

If you are looking to put your blog in the forefront, grab your readers attention with your amazing digital imagery, get your blog noticed and increase your pageviews and traffic than Pinterest Presence is for you.

Click here to learn more about Pinterest Presence.

Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing

Bloggers make money in a variety of ways. Through advertisements, networks, products and affiliate marketing.

Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing teaches bloggers how to use affiliate marketing to increase their income without being salesy. You will learn how to relate to your audience and search out products they need and will be willing to buy.

Bloggers, blog primarily to make a difference. To write a post that resonates with their audience. There is nothing wrong with making a great income at the same time as making a difference.

Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing isn’t about just increasing your income, it is about relating to your audience and opening up doors. Opening up opportunities for your audience to try new things. And opening up doors for new income and business opportunities for yourself.

If you are looking for ways to monetize your blog Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing is the course to take.

Click here to learn more about Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing.

Are you wanting to take your blog to the next level?

If you are wanting to take your blog from earning zero to making a part time or a full time income these courses are for you.

If you want to quit your day job and stop the 9-5 struggle these courses are for you.

If you are a Mom blogger looking to turn your hobby blog into a business and start earning an income from home these courses are for you.

Three courses all step by step from amazing teachers who have been blogging for years and have the experience to help you and guide you to a greater outcome.

Three courses you can take at your own pace. Step by step, no rushing. Fit them into your schedule on your timeline.

Three courses that will help you take your blog to the next level. Course that will help guide you to be a better blogger, a better entrepreneur and a better boss.

These courses will open up the doors to possibilities and limitless opportunities.

Click here to learn more about Elite Blog Academy.

Click here to learn more about Pinterest Presence.

Click here to learn more about Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing.

Have an amazing day,

Cynthia
Saving & Simplicity

Are you looking to save money? Checkout these money saving resources:

Are you looking to get your finances under control and learn how to budget? You can get our free budgeting printable here.

Another great resource for budgeting and learning all the ins and outs of personal finance is The Total Money Makeover. This book changed our personal finances for the better and is a must read.

If you have read my blog before you have heard me talk about MyFreezEasy meal plans and how much I love them. You have also heard me talk about all the time and money meal planning saves me. I use to choose take out or drive thru coffee or dinner at a restaurant after a long hard day. Learning to meal plan effectively helped curb that habit and now we are enjoying yummy homemade meals that our family love.

Is your grocery budget stressing you out? Are you trying to figure out how to feed our family healthy meals while you watch the price of groceries rise? You are not alone. The Grocery Budget Workshop taught me how to save money at the grocery store. It taught me how to cook efficiently, manage a grocery budget, shop sales and coupon quickly. It also taught me how to save over $700 a month on items our family really didn’t need.

Are you ready to earn money while you shop? Yes, I said earn money while you shop. Have you heard of Ibotta? Earn cash back on everyday purchases. Simple select the items you will be shopping for in your easy handheld app, go shopping, redeem your rebates and earn cash. Simple and easy.

September 13, 2017 by Saving and Simplicity

Earn Extra Cash With Ibotta

Did you know you can earn extra cash while you shop?

Yes, you read that right. You can earn extra cash while you grocery shop. While you shop for clothes or household supplies. You can even earn cash back while you shop for back to school and Christmas gifts. And it is really easy…. real, real easy.

Have you hear of Ibotta?

Ibotta is a cash back redemption system that is better than coupons. You get cash back on real purchases. Things you buy every day. Ibotta was designed to be super easy to use and you can earn cash back on just about anything. You can earn cash on groceries, cosmetics, apps and so much more.

How does Ibotta work?

1. You will need to log in to Ibotta and register yourself.

2. Then scan through the rebates on products which is simple using the search mechanism.

3. Add these rebates to your account and go shopping.

4. Once you are done shopping take a photo of your receipt and send it to Ibotta

5. Ibotta will match up your rebates to your purchases and give you cash.

6. Your cash will be placed in your Ibotta account within 48 hours.

7. The balance of your Ibotta account can be redeemed as gift cards or simply send the balance to your Paypal account.

8. You can also link your loyalty cards to Ibotta and they will process all your purchases.

Making money couldn’t be easier. Simple register with Ibotta, select your purchases, shop, send in a photo of your receipt and earn cash.

You can even earn money with Ibotta while booking your next holiday.

Ibotta has teamed up with Booking.com to help take the stress out of holiday planning. Now you can earn money while booking your holiday. Simple sign into your Ibotta account and click on Booking.com and register your holiday and earn cash back on all valid purchases.

Earning money just got easier.

Sign up for Ibotta

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Link your loyalty card &/Or find rebates

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Go shopping for all the stuff you regularly shop for

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Take a photo of your receipt

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Send your receipt into Ibotta

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Redeem your cash for gift cards or transfer the cash to your Paypal or Venmo Account

More ways to earn money with Ibotta.

There are more great ways to earn money with Ibotta. If you have a smart phone you can download the Ibotta App and start earning extra cash right away.

You can also invite your friends and your social network to Ibotta and you can all start earning cash back on your purchases.

Ibotta also has a bonus system where you can earn extra cash back with bonuses. Simple follow the instructions listed in the bonus section to earn more money.

Are you looking to save money? Checkout these money saving resources:

Are you looking to get your finances under control and learn how to budget? You can get our free budgeting printable here. Another great resource for budgeting and learning all the ins and outs of personal finance is The Total Money Makeover. This book changed our personal finances for the better and is a must read.

Is your grocery budget stressing you out? Are you trying to figure out how to feed our family healthy meals while you watch the price of groceries rise? You are not alone.

The Grocery Budget Workshop taught me how to save money at the grocery store. It taught me how to cook efficiently, manage a grocery budget, shop sales and coupon quickly. It also taught me how to save over $700 a month on items our family really didn’t need.

Have an amazing day,

Cynthia
Saving & Simplicity

September 2, 2017 by Saving and Simplicity

How To Make Money Using Pinterest

Pinterest 101

Pinterest is this amazing search engine full of online articles relating to just about everything. You can find articles on frugal living, or time saving crockpot recipes. You can find DIY home decorating how to’s on Pinterest.

Pinterest is this amazing collection of information all at your fingertips. What makes Pinterest different from all other online search engines is the “pins” or graphics that appeal to the viewer.

These pins are linked to articles or blog posts referencing what the viewer is looking for. Such as this pin goes to a very popular post on frugal living.

Pinterest drives traffic and revenue.

Pinterest pins and links drive traffic and revenue for bloggers and businesses a like. Creating the perfect pin to attract the right reader is a skill. One that is in high demand.

Having that perfect pin go viral for a blogger or business could mean an increase in traffic, an increase in business or an increase in revenue. All of these things could mean a Mom Blogger gets to stay home and raise her family or earn extra money to help with the bills.

Are you looking to make more money?

Are you a Mom Blogger or a Mom looking for the opportunity to make extra money from home? If you answered yes. Then I have this amazing opportunity to tell you about.

Like I have said previously, Pinterest pins are the creatively crafted digital images that direct viewers to a blog post or article.

These pins are created by a blogger or a Pinterest Virtual Assistant. And the most in demand job right now is that of a Pinterest Va or a Pinterest Virtual Assistant.

Think about it.

Wouldn’t it be great to work from home during the hours of your choosing designing pins and working on Pinterest.

Many Pinterest Virtual Assistants are earning between $25 – $50+ an hour. These positions are so high in demand by blogs, online business, brick and mortar shops. There is a shortage of Pinterest Va’s.

Right now you have the opportunity.

You have the opportunity to learn a new skill, provide for your family, pay down your debt, save up for something special. Become a Pinterest Va Today! covers all the bases that you need to know if you want to start a new freelance career.

Here is what you get with Become a Pinterest Va Today:

5 comprehensive videos instructing you on:

What exactly a Pinterest Va is and does
How to establish a business
How to find clients
How to work with your client
How to expand your Pinterest Va Practice

You will also get a workbook that will walk you through and help you take action in your learning.

And bonuses…..

You get some great bonuses:

Learn how to design pins
Learn how to setup and navigate Pinterest platforms
Learn about Tailwind and how to use it
Learn how to use analytics to increase your business

On top of all of this with Becoming a Pinterest Va Today you get:

A client onboarding workbook
Pinterest Va rate calculator
Q&A sessions
Access to a private Facebook group

If you have ever thought…

If you have ever thought about or dreamed about starting your own business now is the time. Pinterest Virtual Assistants are in high demand. Don’t miss out.

Click here to find out more on Becoming a Pinterest Va Today!

Bloggers do you want to master Pinterest?

To drive traffic to your website and increase growth and profitability? If you do checkout Pinterest Presence.

Learn how to perfect your pins, how to use SEO to attract your audience. Gain traffic and grow your blog and your income.

Click here to learn more about Pinterest Presence.

Have an amazing day,

Cynthia
Saving & Simplicity

Are you looking to save money? Checkout these money saving resources:

Is your grocery budget stressing you out? Are you trying to figure out how to feed our family healthy meals while you watch the price of groceries rise? You are not alone.

August 14, 2017 by Saving and Simplicity

31 Ways To Make Extra Money From Home

Have you thought about working from home?

Have you thought about all the possibilities at your fingertips? We live in the best time for starting a side hustle and working from home. Just the other day I was talking to someone who wanted to start an online clothing business.

The opportunities for work from home careers or side jobs is only limited by your imagination. Are you an amazing cook? Do you love to organize? Do you like to make printables? What do you love to do – what is your calling?

Think about it?

What are your hobbies and your passions? What could you do every day and not get bored with? To be honest if I didn’t blog as a side gig I would be doing something with tea or coffee. I love the stuff. But enough about me what about you? What do you love? What do your friends say you are great at? Could you turn that into a money maker? I bet you, you could. Here are 31 ways to make extra money from home and this list is just the beginning, this list is endless. Build it and they will come. Believe in it and they will come.

31 Ways To Make Extra Money From Home:

1. Soap Maker

I love soap. I love shopping all the homemade soap stalls at our local farmers market and holiday events. The smells, the colours. Do you have a skill for soap making? Whether you do it as a hobby or just for personal use? Think about it – there is a market for homemade soap and not just during the holiday season. Soap makers can sell products locally or online through networks like Etsy.

2. Jewelry Maker

What girl or guy doesn’t love a nice piece of jewelry? Do you make rings or earrings or bracelets in your spare time? I have a family member that makes the most amazing wire earrings and it took some convincing to get her to open an online shop to share her craft with the world. Start small – create and sell a few pieces and see where your creations and business take you.

3. Child Care Provider

Are you a Mom looking to stay home with your children? Do you have friends that need before and after school care? If you have the time, the patience and the space go for it. Child care is expensive and availability is limited in some areas. Before you take on clientele check with your local authorities regarding first aid training, licensing and etc.

4. Blogger

Blogging is a very rewarding side hustle, but it is hard work. If you are looking into blogging as a money maker you should read more about how to start a blog.

5. Freelance Writer

Freelance writers can be bloggers, journalists, ghost writers and so much more. Being freelance means you make your own career choices, what you want to write and who you want to write for. You could write for multiple publications all from the comfort of your own home.

6. Professional Consultant

Are you currently a sought after professional? Are you trained in a certain type of career? Could you consult or offer your services to a number of employers? Or are you an expert on a certain topic and could do speaking engagements or web classes?

7. Gardener / Landscaper

Landscapers and gardeners are sought after people and if you can seasonally change your business to meet your clients needs you could have a great annual business. Landscaping, lawn mowing, planting, weeding, snow removal, property maintenance the options are limitless.

8. Photographer

Do you have this lens and that lens and know just how to take the perfect shot? Have you ever thought of becoming a professional or weekend photographer? Your options are as open as your dreams. Wedding photography, baby photography, school photography, picture sales, digital graphics and so much more.

9. Baker

Do you have a secret recipe for the best cookies or chocolate cake? You can make a business out of it? Do you do gluten free baking? Are you a cake maker or a pie maker? Whether you are simply selling your baking at the local farmers market or online or in a store front you can create a sweet business based on your delectable sweets.

10. Home Cleaner

In the generation of busy so many people don’t have time to clean their house. If you love to clean or offer a natural chemical free cleaning alternative advertise via word of mouth or the coffee shop community board and I am sure your schedule will be booked for the weeks to come.

11. Farmer

Grow it and they will come. I live in farm country and I love shopping local. If you can grow it, try selling it and see what a great side gig you can create for your family.

12. Professional Organizer

Ok, let’s face it with shows like hoarders there are people who need help organizing. The average person needs help with organizing and clearing the clutter. A professional organizer could do homes or offices or you could be an accountant who organizes business accounts.

13. Wedding Planner

Do you love the flowers, the lace and the cakes? Do you have connections and know all the right people? Do you love to organize and plan? Have you ever thought of planning a wedding?

14. Amazon Product Seller

People do it and make lots of money all from the comfort of their own homes. Read more about making money selling with Amazon.

15. Seamstress

Can you mend a hole in a pair of pants, sew a dress or make a quilt? Or can you design a new garment? Being able to sew and have the knowledge opens so many doors. You could hem pants, tailor clothes or design your own dresses.

16. Meal Creator

Are you good in the kitchen? Do your neighbors ask you to host the next meal swap or if you could make an extra freezer meal for them? If you are good in the kitchen harness it and start making extra meals for your neighbors and start making an extra income for yourself.

17. Accountant

Are you good with numbers and organization? Seasonally, you could offer your services around tax time or if you have a background in corporate accounting could you work from home with a few clients on an annual basis?

18. Virtual Assistant

With a large number of businesses going online virtual assistants are in high demand. Learn how to make a great living as a virtual assistant.

19. Massage Therapist

Are you a register massage therapist or do you have training in a certain type of massage? Have you thought of running a massage clinic from home? Or offering chair massages at your local market?

20. Reflexologist

Who doesn’t love a good foot rub? Reflexologists are trained in the reflex points on our feet, hands and ears all of which reflect our body. If you have an interest in this area or you are trained in reflexology have you thought about taking a few clients a week?

21. Vintage Seller

Do you love shopping the thrift store or collecting old but cool things? Have you thought about making into a business? You could sell your items online or in a shop or on the weekend?

22. Knitter / Crocheter

Do you knit or crochet? Do you make slippers or blankets? Have you thought about opening and Etsy shop or selling your creations at the local craft fair or to your friends and family.

23. Holiday Decor Creator

Do you have a flare for Autumn decorations, wreath making or holiday crafts. You can market this into a business. You could even take it one step further and become a professional home holiday decorator.

24. Professional Tutor

Are you good in Math or English? Are you a retired teacher or stay at home mom who was a teacher? Could you teach English as a second language?

25. Florist

Do you love flowers? Do you have the space and the connections in the floral industry? Weddings, birthdays, farmers markets….. Everyone loves flowers. Flowers for every occassion.

26. Home Stager

Do you have an eye for decor? Realtors hire home stagers to stage homes before the showings to get top dollar sale.

27. Realtor

Do you have realtor training? Could you sell a few homes in your spare time?

28. Pet Sitter / Pet Groomer

Do you love pets? Pet sitters and groomers are in high demand. You could offer to watch the neighbors animals while they are away on holidays or set up a small grooming business out of your garage.

29. Travel Agent

Do you love Disneyland or Mexico? Do you have travel agent training? Travel agencies offer various work from home positions. Or you could organize your own local travel events and charge a small fee. Ensure that you abide by local bylaw and licensing requirements.

30. Social Media

Do you know your way around Instagram, Pinterest or Facebook? If you do you could make great money managing the accounts of others. Or if you have a large number of followers on Instagram or Youtube advertisers will pay you to review their products.

31. Yoga / Fitness Instructor

Are you trained in a certain style of yoga or fitness? Could you offer weekend or midday classes? Could you pair up your fitness and health knowledge and offer a fitness course at your community center?

Inspiration and education.

If you are ready to take your hobby or your dream and make them into a money making reality the best advice I can give you is to read Christy Wright’s Business Boutique. This book is amazing it will help you step by step to create the business or side hustle you envision in your mind. If you are looking for someone to guide you through all the bumps and the hard moments and the points where you question yourself this book and the community that Christy has created are for you.

Learn more about making extra money with Side Hustle to Success.

No matter what idea you take, mold and create into your money maker I wish you the best of success. Dream big.

Have an amazing day,

Cynthia
Saving & Simplicity

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July 12, 2017 by Saving and Simplicity

10 Ways People Are Making Good Money Right Now

Are you stuck for cash? Are you looking for a new income source?

Whether you are looking for a change from your 9-5 or you are looking to make some extra coin right now. Where there is a will, there is a way?

Have you read up on how people are making money?

Have you asked your friends or your neighbors how they are making some extra cash? Are you a stay at home parent looking to make some extra money to help pay the bills?

10 Ways People Are Making Good Money Right Now:

1. Selling Stuff

People make good money selling stuff both online and in person. If you want to learn more about how to make money selling online click here. Do you want to learn how to make more money on your next garage sale?

2. Network Marketing

Network marketing is available for essential oils, makeup, bath and body products, food products and so much more. Do you know a lot of people? If you know a lot of people and are good at selling and like talking network marketing might be your next big money maker.

3. Freelance Writer

Freelance writers include article writers, bloggers, travel writers and much more. If you can write you can make money.

4. Meal Maker

Do you love to cook? As much as you love to cook there are people out there willing to pay you for your meals. Whether you cook ready to eat meals, freezer meals or do food prep you can make big bucks with meals and meal delivery.

5. Baker

Do you bake good cakes and pies? Are you a gluten free or specialty chef? People will pay good money for your products. Trust me. I can’t make pastries if my life depended on it so I pay for those products. Wedding cakes is another good industry to be in right now.

6. Farmer

Whether you are a produce or meat farmer there is money to be made. Even if you are a small farmer there is money to be made at your local farmers market or with your local businesses.

7. Personal Shopper

Some people hate to shop or don’t have the time so they are willing to pay others for the service.

8. Independent Contractor

Do you paint or renovate? Do you mow lawns or landscape? If you can provide a service others can’t I say do so and charge for it. Right now small business independent contractors are popping up and giving big business a run for their money. Independent contracting can be done full time or as a side gig.

9. Personal Service Provider

Do you do massages or reflexology or teach yoga? Are you in the spa or personal care business? If you are there is a definite calling for your profession. Let’s face it people love to be taken care of and pampered and they are willing to pay for it.

10. Social Media

Social media money makers are exploding right now. I am sure you have read the stories about so and so making money on Instagram or how people are making money on Twitter or Youtube. Advertisers will pay big bucks to social media users who have large followings. No more 9-5, you can make money from home.

People are coming up with amazing ways to make money right now. You can work from just about anywhere and make money. Are you an expert? Do you have a secret skill? Do you have the must have next best thing?

Whether you choose to join the masses and make money from the 10 choices above or you choose to create your own income I wish you all the best in your success.

Have an amazing day,

Cynthia
Saving & Simplicity

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July 10, 2017 by Saving and Simplicity

21 Interesting And Sometimes Crazy Ways To Make Money

Most of us make money from our 9-5 jobs. Whether it be a desk job, a labor job, a job we love or a job we hate. We still do it to pay the bills.

Have you ever thought about a side hustle or doing something a little different to make some money?

What about working from home? Are you a stay at home parent? What about working online? I have met some amazing people who make a great income working from home.

But what if you aren’t just quite ready to quit your day job and you need to make some extra money.

What would you do? Would you sell stuff? Would you take up a side gig? Would you start a home based business?

Below you can read about 21 interesting jobs people have done for money.

Some of these ideas are great others I am not so sure I would do them. What is the craziest thing you have done for money?

21 Interest Ways To Make Money:

1. Selling bodily fluids

You name it and someone will buy it. Don’t believe me – Google it. I am not so sure I would do this. I have heard that giving plasma and blood is quite painful. Other fluids are gender specific. If it is right for you I say go ahead. I bruise easily so I will pass on this one.

2. Renting out rooms in your house on AirBnB

Ok so this one I can say I kind of have experience with. My husband rented a room, a suite in someone’s home through AirBnB while out of town on business. He rented through AirBnB to save money because it was a month long trip (have you seen hotel fees for a 30 day stay). So AirBnB hosts make money from renting their rooms, suites and accommodations. I may rent a suite in our home if we had one, but I would not rent a room in the portion of the home we directly occupy. Why – safety simply. I am a Mom with child and it is simply a safety thing.

3. Uber or Lyft or other ride share programs

Do you have a vehicle? If you do you can make money driving people around. I know in big cities Uber is a big hit and well set up. I have heard great things about ride share programs and the benefits it has to the user.

4. Selling online

This idea isn’t so crazy until you dive into some of the things people sell online. Old artifacts, comics, things we would even second guess – they make big money online. You can learn more about selling online here.

5. Investing in stocks

Stocks and any form of gambling to make a buck is risky. They go up and they go down. Assess your risk and talk to a professional before investing.

6. Wine clubs, coffee clubs

Now this idea I like not to do but to be a customer of. Purchase clubs whether it be wine or coffee or I have seen sausage clubs too, you pay a monthly or annual fee and every month you get a shipment of product. If it was a wine club every month you would get a wine shipment. Each club is different. Look into the legalities before starting this type of business. If you do start a coffee or tea month club let me know.

7. Flea Market Flipping

The idea is you buy a product and flip it or sell it for more than you paid for it. If you have the storage space and the eye for deals this is a great money making career.

8. Network marketing, MLM’s

We have all met or known someone who has or still does sell items from network marketing sites like make-up or essential oils or other items. Sometimes you can do great with these type of money makers other times they cost you more in the long run.

9. Instagram

Do you love to take pictures? People make good money on Instagram if you can get your audience numbers up and get your following. Advertisers will send you money to take photos of their products and get them out on social media.

10. Youtube

Just like number 9 if you have a large social following on Youtube advertisers will pay you to create videos about their products or to place ads on your video feeds.

11. Children’s entertainers

Would you dress up like Big Bird or Mickey Mouse or a Disney Princess to make money? If you saw the paychecks some parents are willing to shell out for party entertainment you would.

12. Clean up service

People will pay you to clean up just about anything. Garbage, recycling, yard waste, animal waste. You name it and people will pay you to clean it.

13. Rent a pet

Did you know you can rent a pet? I didn’t. But you can and people make good money renting animals or hosting dog parties.

14. Mystery shopping

I will admit I have done this and the pay and the products were great. The key is to find a reputable business and ask lots of questions.

15. Dog walker, pet babysitter

Are you a stay at home person with lots of yard space or time? Dog walker or hosting a pet daycare may be a great source of income for you.

16. Rent a space

Do you have extra space in the yard or in the barn? People will pay big bucks to store their stuff and if you are a bit cheaper than the other guy you may have a great source of income.

17. Delivery service

Some restaurants have delivery people others don’t. I have seen an increase in personal shoppers and delivery services popping up in our area. People don’t want to run for the items but they want them now. I have seen delivery services for food, groceries, alcohol and more.

18. Personal shopping, personal assistant

Would you be someone’s personal shopper whether it be for groceries or clothing? What about a personal assistant?

19. Meal maker

Now this one I could get behind. Would you make freezer meals for people. Some people just can’t cook or they can’t be bothered or they don’t have the time.

20. Hypnotherapist

We have a family member who does this and a friend and they are both really good at their craft and they have taken lots of training. If you are good at a certain type of service people will pay money for that service.

21. Voice recordings

Do you have a great voice and love to talk? Or do you make cartoon voices? There is big money in voice work.

Some of these jobs are more interesting than crazy. Some I would do, some I wouldn’t. What about you what are some of these craziest ways you have made money? Would you be a bounty hunter? I hear the money is great.

Learn more about making extra money with Side Hustle to Success.

Have an amazing day,

Cynthia
Saving & Simplicity

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