Make Extra Money / Side Hustles

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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June 22, 2017 by Saving and Simplicity

Conquer Your Clutter And Get Organized

It is time to conquer your clutter and get organized.

And I am not just talking about boxing up a few things and being done with it. I am talking about truly clearing out the clutter and getting organized.

Did you know that you can save more money once you are organized?

Once you are more organized you will know the answer to “what’s for dinner?” You will know where this or that is. You will know where your money is and how well it is working for you.

Did you know that having an organized meal plan will save you money? If you are worried or stressed about the how to’s and the what to’s of meal planning and prepping dinners check out this Efficient Kitchen article. When you know what you are cooking, you know what to buy and you stick to your grocery budget.

When you know where your money is and it is working for you, you save more money. Give every dollar a job and make your money work for you.

Some people need motivation.

The Conquer Your Clutter Super Bundle might just be the best motivation. This bundle contains all the stuff you need to organize and to start saving money. There are books on home organization, setting aside Mom time, budgeting and money.

Is cleaning and clutter your worry?

Worry no more with Rachel Jones 30 Day Guide to a Clean and Organized Home you will have your home organized in no time. Is clutter getting you down? Becky Mansfield’s Freed From Clutter can help you stress less. If you are looking to save money both these books are included in the Conquer Your Clutter Super Bundle.

Time to get organized.

Conquer Your Clutter Super Bundle will help you organize your life. With options like Organizing Life As Mom by Jessica Fisher or Home Management For The Homeschool Mom or 5 Days to a Better Morning by Crystal Paine. All these items will help you get organized.

What about meal planning?

Do you know what is for dinner? Organizing your meal plans and grocery budget will help you save money and stress less. Wouldn’t it be great to come home from work or after a long day of homeschool and child minding to know what’s for dinner? Meal planning lets you know what your cooking, what you need to shop for and what needs to be prepared. Meal planning is my number one money saver in the kitchen.

Clear the clutter, get organized and save money.

Yes, clearing the clutter and getting organized can save you money. Invest in the Conquer Your Clutter Super Bundle, the MyFreezEasy meal plan, The Grocery Budget Workshop and the Total Money Makeover. These four items will help you organize your life, clear the clutter, help you save more money and stress less.

Have an amazing day,

Cynthia
Saving & Simplicity

June 21, 2017 by Saving and Simplicity

You Can Live Well On Less

How much do you really need to survive?

What do you really need to make it through the day? If you had to pack all your belongings into an RV or a smaller home what would you take?

What truly makes you happy?

For me it’s my family, spending time outdoors, our pug dog, travelling, learning new things and good coffee.

Could I down size to all of that and survive? Yes. If I had to sell every toy, piece of furniture, book and etc and all I had left was my family, the essentials and life – I would be happy. What about you what truly makes you happy?

Have you ever noticed you have too much stuff?

I have noticed we have too much stuff. I will admit I have too many books and our son has way more toys than he needs (thanks to his Grandparents). The garage probably has a duplicate of every small tool.

Thinking about it I could probably clear the clutter and fill a small room with all the stuff we could sell to make money to pay down our debt.

Don’t know where to start?

Try conquering your clutter and learn how to live well with less, organize your time and save more money.

Now that the clutter is cleared.

And you have made some extra cash by selling all your unwanted treasures online or at a garage sale.

How do you live well on less?

By assessing what you really need. Shopping on a grocery budget. Enjoying no spend weekends with your family. By living more frugally.

This family saved over $750 in one month by cutting back on purchasing these 7 items.

Where do you start?

Invest in good knowledge and education. Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey helped turn our money situation around. We learned to budget and communicate better about money.

Set a budget. Compile all your bills. Be honest with each other. Set goals. Where do you want to be in five years?

So to recap.

You can live well on less. Clear the clutter, downsize, get organized and meal plan. Start using a budget and invest in personal finance books that can help you.

Learn to live more frugally. Figure out where you can save money. What can you cut out to help save on your household expenses?

Great items that can help you live well on less are:

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Have an amazing day,

Cynthia
Saving & Simplicity

June 19, 2017 by Saving and Simplicity

Think Of All The Money You Could Make

Think of all the money you can make flipping all the treasures you find at the flea market, thrift stores and garage sales.

One family made over $25,000 in a month flipping their fabulous finds from the flea market. Think about it, have you ever walked through the flea market or the local thrift store and spotted an item and thought “oh, I can sell that for so much more”. A $15 stroller could be sold for $250 or what about that vintage name brand dress. How much could you get for that dresser if you added a new coat of paint?

Have you ever wanted to learn how to sell your fabulous flea market finds?

Flipper University can show you how to grow an income selling your treasures online. Find the treasures that nobody else sees and sell them for a profit. You can sell your goods on eBay or on Amazon.

Flipper University will show you the easy 1-2-3 to making a profit online.

Do you have a garage full of stuff you have been meaning to sell. You have stock – now to just sell it and make a profit. Flipper University can show you how. That box full of antique dishes or that collection of crochet blankets. There is a buyer out there for all of it. Old jewelry or furniture or unique finds are always popular for resale.

I have heard stores of people making mortgage payments with the items they flip for profit. I have also met people who make an income reselling items. It can be done. Wouldn’t it be great to be able to shop your way to an income?

Have you ever thought about making a profit while you travel?

You know that one of a kind _____ or that really cool _____ you saw that you thought everyone could use. Flipper University will show you how to buy it and sell it for a profit. Are you traveling to some where that sell unique pieces of jewelry or art? Or is there lots of thrift stores? Find the diamond in the rough and sell it online.

Is Amazon your thing? Are you an Amazon.com Mom?

Personally I love Amazon.com. You can sell online with Amazon and make a profit. Spend a few hours a week shopping, working online and turning a profit. You can learn more about selling online with Amazon here.

Are you trying to build your emergency fund or pay down your debt?

Selling online can help you make money for both your emergency fund and to pay down your debt.

For more information:

Flipper University

Amazon Selling Family

Have an amazing day,

Cynthia
Saving & Simplicity

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March 29, 2017 by Saving and Simplicity

Learn How To Make Money Selling Online

Have you ever sat there wondering how much money people make selling stuff online?

The answer is “it varies”. You get out what you put in. But I can tell you I have met two couples that make six figures selling stuff online. These two couples make their income working part time from home.

Think about it, you can keep your day job and sell stuff online part time in the evening and pay down your debt or save for something big. Or you could start selling items online as a side hustle and eventually leave your 9-5 to work from home.

Wouldn’t it be great to be your own boss and set your own hours?

The Flea Market Flippers

Rob and Melissa from The Flea Market Flippers made $133,000 last year flipping flea market and garage sale goods. That is a six figure income flipping or selling thrift store, garage sale, flea market goods. Melissa and Rob usually work a 20 hour work week divided up between searching out goods, repairing and cleaning items for sale, listing items online, packing and shipping. The Flea Market Flippers fastest sale made them just over $950 in two hours. Two hours! I think that is an awesome return on investment. You can learn more about the Flea Market Flippers here.

Rob and Melissa have packaged up all the information they have learned about making money online flipping items into an amazing course called Flipper University. In Flipper University you learn all the how to’s and not to’s of flipping garage sale and flea market items online. You can learn how to grow an income online from all the treasures you find at thrift stores, flea markets, garage sales and even your own unwanted stuff. You can learn more about Rob, Melissa and Flipper University here.

The Selling Family

Cliff and Jessica of The Selling Family made six figures selling items online on Amazon working less than 20 hours per week. Talk about an amazing work from home business. They chose a lifestyle business that blessed their family and they are doing very well. Cliff and Jessica will search out new items from discount retailers and resell them on Amazon for a profit. Over the last five years they have sold over a million dollars worth of products online on Amazon. And they are not alone. Selling online with Amazon is the hot online business idea. You can learn how to make thousands online with The Selling Family.

The Selling Family have created an online network of courses and ebooks to help you startup and create a successful online Amazon selling business. The Amazon name is there, the brand is there, THE CUSTOMERS ARE THERE. It is all there packaged up for you ready to start selling. The time is now to start your work from home business selling online. Learn more about The Selling Family and selling with Amazon.

You can make an amazing income selling online.

Learn more about The Flea Market Flippers

Learn more about The Selling Family

Making extra money isn’t only limited to online business.

You can learn more about making extra money and side hustles with these great posts:

Have an amazing day,

Cynthia
Saving & Simplicity

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March 27, 2017 by Saving and Simplicity

Learn How To Run A Successful Money Making Garage Sale

You want to sell your stuff, right? You want to make money right?

The best way to get rid of your unwanted gently used stuff and make money is to host a garage sale. It is a win, win. You get to get rid off your unwanted stuff, you make money, someone else gets to find new treasures, you make room in your home, organization happens and you don’t have to go anywhere.

Where do I sign up.. I have a garage full of stuff I can sell. How do I run a successful money making garage sale?

1. Timing is everything.

You want to run your garage sale on the weekend to allow lots of visitors/customers access to your sale. Most people will have either Saturday or Sunday off to go to garage sales. Running a garage sale during the Spring and Summer is more profitable as once the sun is out the people will come.

Set your garage sale date according to your availability and ensure it doesn’t overlap any major events like Spring Break or long weekends when people will be out of town. If there is an event in town and you are on the “parade route” this may play in your favor by drawing in customers.

So now that you have set the date, now you need to set the time. Note, that no matter what time you set there will be people arriving early intending to grab the best deals. So set the time of your garage sale for the time that you think you will have everything set up and ready. This way you aren’t running around with your head spinning while people are searching through your items.

2. Advertise your garage sale, spread the word.

Once you have chosen your garage sale date spread the word. Tell your neighbors, tell your friends, publicize it on social media. The more customers, the more sales. You can list garage sales on local Craigslist platforms and Buy/Sell networks. Make signs and put them up around the neighborhood. When you advertise your garage sale ensure you make note of the date and the time. You want your customers to know the where, the when and the what time. You may also give them a glimpse of what is for sale by offering a peak or a listing of some of the items you have. Entice your buyer, draw them in.

3. Price all your sale items.

Save yourself the time and the head ache price and label all your items. If you don’t your customers will ask, and they will find the one item you forgot to price .. they will. Price your items out to the nearest dollar or quarter. This means easier change. Don’t price out that lamp at $19.98 and expect not to give change. Do yourself a favor and price it at $20

If you have a bunch of items you just want to get rid of put them all in a box and mark the box “contents $1 each” or “contents $2 each”. If you have a bunch of items you want to give away for free you can do the same just mark the box “FREE”.

4. Ensure you have change.

You can bet that your first customer will give you a $20 bill for an item that costs $0.25 so you will be giving $19.75 in change. Ensure that you have enough change for this instance and all the other change sales you will need to make through out the day. Also ensure that your change and your sale money is placed in a safe location. DO NOT leave the money box out and then leave to go answer questions.

5.Protect the rest of the house.

Whether you are having your garage sale in the front yard, the backyard, the garage or the driveway you will need to block off or close all other access to your home. Not that we don’t trust people, but people are curious and you will have the occasional person that inquires about not for sale items. So ensure the garage sale items is specifically laid out and marked. Lock and close off all other access to home and household areas.

6. Have fun, socialize, barter and sell.

Don’t be afraid to socialize and have fun. People will buy more in a fun environment. If you want to play music and offer coffee or snacks, more to draw the customers in. Also don’t be afraid to barter and take a little bit less for an item if it means a sale. Remember you are there to sell your stuff and make money. For example say you have 10 books and they are priced $12 in total and someone offers you $10 – take it, it means you just made $10 and you don’t have to store those books again. Have fun, socialize and sell, sell, sell.

What do you do with the leftover stuff?

You may end up with a few leftover odds and ends from your garage sale you could pack them away and store them till your next garage sale. You could donate your garage sale leftovers to a local Women’s House or local charity for those in need.

Or you can sell them online and make more money. You can learn more about selling your stuff online with Make Money Online With Amazon. You may find a few sales tips and pointers for your garage sale from The Selling Family. They have been selling stuff for years and know the how to’s and the what to’s. They make six figures selling stuff. You can learn more about them here.

Another great resource to help you prepare for your money making garage sale would be from the Flea Market Flippers. This couple know’s the ins and outs of buy low sell high and the world of flea market/garage sale sales. They made $133,000 selling flea market items last year alone. That is a six figure income selling garage sale and flea market items. I personally think that is amazing. Think about it you could stay at home, raise your family and sell stuff and make an amazing income.

Good luck with your garage sale and have a great day.

Cynthia
Saving & Simplicity

March 6, 2017 by Saving and Simplicity

10 Amazing Places To Sell Your Stuff Online

Are you looking to sell your new and used stuff online to make money?

Selling your stuff online is a great way to make an income. Whether you are selling new stuff or parting with some slightly used stuff there is always a place to sell it.

Did you know people make an amazing income online selling new and used stuff?

And I am not just talking used books and toys. People make a pretty good income reselling things online. You can read more about it here.

10 Amazing Places To Sell Your Stuff Online:

1. Craigslist. This online site is full of people looking for everything. Whether you are selling household items or toys or new stuff you are sure to find a buyer here. Craigslist is separated by state, city or region. Look up the area closest to you and follow the listing instructions for your goods. Make sure not to price the goods too low or too high and remember to take a good picture of the items you are selling.

2. Ebay. Ebay has been around for years you can find new items, vintage, collectibles and much more. Make sure you read the fine print and ensure that their sales program meets your needs. You will have to ship items when using this online selling platform so ensure you account for shipping costs. Remember to take good pictures and ensure payment before shipping your items.

3. Etsy. Are you a vintage collector or crafter looking for an online platform to sell your goods? Etsy is an amazing online selling platform for people looking to sell homemade and vintage items. Do your research, look to see if their selling features meet your needs. Take great pictures and let your customers know what they are getting if they buy your goods. This is a great site for the stay at home Mom with a creative side.

4. Amazon. First I will let you know I love Amazon and have made hundreds off of selling goods on their website. I love amazon.com as a seller and as a buyer. The service is great and with Amazon Prime you get your items in two days. Try Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial. Think about it if you sell your stuff on amazon.com you get an audience of thousands of people already using the site. Your customers are already there. You can learn more about how to set up an amazon selling site here. Believe me if I had to choose just one online site to sell my stuff on and was thinking about making a business or side hustle of it, it would be amazon.com.

5. Buy & Sell. This online platform lets you buy and sell in your given area. I have not used this platform directly but I have heard good things. Remember to take good pictures and list detailed descriptions of the goods you are selling. Read the platforms selling instructions and account for any additional requirements.

6. Online forums. Do you belong to a group or club online? Do they have an item selling section? If they do offer your new and used items up for sale. Remember to respect the forum rules and regulations.

7. Kijiji. Is an online buy and sell website available in Canada. You can list your new and used items for sale similar to that of the craigslist platform.

8. Facebook group selling forums. Are you a Facebook user? Did you know that most major cities have buy and sell group forums or auction style group forums on Facebook? Facebook search the area you live in and seller groups and see what you find. We have found some amazing items through Facebook selling groups. Whether you are looking to sell used baby clothing or furniture or other items there is bound to be a Facebook selling group for you in your area.

9. Exchange My Phone. Exchange my phone is a great place to sell your used cell phone or upgrade to a new one. Based on the idea of keeping cellphones out of the landfill Exchange My Phone was born. Pay it forward do a good thing and make money doing it. Sell your used cellphone and keep the world green.

10. Bonanza. Is an online selling site with various features and various categories. Are you selling gently used clothing or art and collectibles? Bonanza is the latest online buying and selling platform. Remember to follow the rules and account for any additional costs.

No matter which of these great online selling platforms you choose you are sure to sell your stuff and make some extra money. Who knows you may even venture into the online selling business.

Have an amazing day,

Cynthia
Saving & Simplicity

February 14, 2017 by Saving and Simplicity

50+ Ways To Make Extra Money

Making side money, having a side hustle or extra career has become a norm in today’s economy.

Are you struggling to make ends meet? Is the budget not balancing? Have you thought about earning extra money from home? Below you will find 50+ ways to make extra money.

Have you thought about earning extra money?

You can make a great side income selling items on Amazon. Or driving for Uber. Have you thought about freelancing your writing skills or starting a blog? Are you great with tools, could you start a renovation business? Or work as Interior Designer? What are your skills? What professional background do you have? What are you good at?

50+ Ways To Make Extra Money:

Freelance Writer – Writers can work from home offering their services to magazines, blogs or other publications to make money.
Virtual Assistant – Do you know your way around WordPress, social media and the office? You could become a virtual assistant.
Web Designer – People will pay others good money to set up websites and blogs.
Sell stuff – Declutter the house and have a garage sale. Get rid of a few toys, books, odds and ends and make some good money.
Clean houses – Start a house cleaning business a few days a week or create a full time home cleaning business.
Home Organizer / Home Stager – People will pay big money to have their homes organized and staged for sale.
Mow lawns – Offer to mow your neighbors lawn while your mowing yours. Save them the job and make some money, its a win-win.
Throw Selling Parties – Be a Tupperware, clothing, essential oils, home party consultant.
Rent out a room – Do you have an extra suite or room in your home you can rent out? Look into Airbnb for creating a vacation rental income.
Craiglist or Ebay – Buy it and resell it. Your options are limitless.
Write an ebook – Are you an expert on a topic? Write about it and sell it.
Fiverr – Can you design, can you write? Fiverr is an online market place for people who can create digital products.
Uber – Become a driver. Drive locals and tourists around when it works with your schedule.
Tax help – Are you good with numbers? During tax season get acquainted with the latest tax software and help others submit their taxes for a fee.
Instagram Marketer – Do you love fashion? People are making a great income on Instagram through the power of pictures.
Property Manager – Hire maintenance crews to mow lawns and do work around properties you get paid to manage.
Freelance Editor – Offer your services online to edit others work and get paid.
Refurbisher – Do you love to work with old furniture or electronic? Fix them up and resell them for a profit.
Personal Fitness Trainer – Do you have a fitness background?
Yoga Instructor – Train to be a yoga instructor and offer classes in your home. This is in high demand in our area.
Childcare – Offer to take in a friends children a few days a week or over the summer months to make extra income.
Get paid to shop – Do you do most of your shopping online why not make money doing it with Ebates and Swagbucks.
Teach online or at nights – Do you have a skill that someone needs? Offer to teach a few times a month to bring in extra money.
Take Surveys – Take surveys online. Earn money from the comfort of your home
Etsy – Do you create amazing crafts or products? Sell them online and make money doing something you enjoy.
Cook – Are you good in the kitchen? I have friends who bake and cook meals, take and fill orders and make a pretty good side income.
Blog – Do you love writing? Do you want to inspire and teach? You can create a money making blog in minutes checkout How To Start A Blog – Tips For The Beginner
Mystery Shop – Look into legit companies in your area. I have heard Trendsource is a good company.
Gardener – Can you teach, show or help someone grow their own food?
Market Vendor – Was your garden plentiful? Sell off your over supply at the local farmers market.
Handyman (or woman) – Are you good with tools? Do your neighbors ask for your help or advise? Offer your services for a fee.
Sell items on Amazon – Make money selling online with Amazon.
Photographer – Do you enjoy taking photos? You can sell them online to stock photo sites or try your hand at doing family photo shoots.
Consultant – Were you a professional before you were a stay at home Mom or Dad? Try offering your services back to your industry as a consultant. Make your own hours.
Pet Sitter – Everyone loves their pets and wants them to be safe. Offer to watch the neighbors pets while you are at home.
Hair Stylist – Cut, style, blow dry your way into more money from home.
Make-up Artist – Are you good with make-up offer your services for weddings and parties.
Clothing Mender – Can you sew? Take in others clothes mend them or tailor them and make some money.
Home Laundry – Take in others laundry for a fee. College students and factory workers are more than willing to drop off and pay someone to do their laundry for them.
Wedding Planner – Help someone plan their special day for a fee.
Party Planner – Plan corporate or family parties for a fee.
Professional Organizer – Do you love to organize? Believe me people will pay you to help them spring clean and organize their homes.
Nail Artist – Set up a nail salon in your home.
Artist – Sell your artistic creations.
Rent out your stuff – Do you have a great selection of DVDs or tools? Rent them out and make money.
Coach – Coach your kids sports teams or coach something you are good at and make money.
Real Estate Consultant – Work your own hours and help others sell their homes.
Recipe Maker – Are you good in the kitchen? Sell your recipes online, create a blog or create a cookbook. Create an income.
Make Youtube videos – There are individuals out there ranging from kids to adults that make great incomes off Youtube through ads.
Invest – Invest your money online through various websites and make an income.
Teach an after school class – Care for your children and offer a class they will enjoy, make friends and earn an income.
Couponer – Teach others to save money.
Build Models & Remote Controls – Are you good with models and electronics? Build them and sell them.
Construction & Renovation. Are you good at home remodels?
Affiliate Marketing – Earn money by promoting affiliate products and services.

Sky is the limit on side hustles and careers from home.

Your options for ways to earn extra money are limitless. Are you a great baker? Do you make amazing pastries? Start a sweets and treats business or sell your treats at the local farmers market. Are you a professional in demand? Start a consulting business and offer your skills to your niche marketplace.

What ever you do I wish you the best of luck. Have an amazing day.

Cynthia
Saving & Simplicity

February 8, 2017 by Saving and Simplicity

Learn How Cleaning & Organizing Your Home Can Make You Money

This post may contain affiliate links.

A clean home is great for the mind, the person and the wallet.

A clean and organized home is when everything is in its place. You know where to find what you are looking for. No more “I think I have one of those” or “no I don’t have one of those so I need to buy one” mean while you have three buried in the kitchen cabinet.

10 Tips to cleaning and organizing your home:

Start with the junk drawer. Empty it out, keep the items you still use and recycle or donate the items you don’t.
Make a plan to put things back where they belong. Organization starts with getting the household members to put things back where they belong.
Clear the kitchen counter of clutter. Clean kitchen counters promote organization. Place items back in the correct cupboards or drawers. Grouping same items together.
Get rid of unused items. Room by room, drawer by drawer, closet by closet downsize your stuff to the items you use. Donate or recycle the items you don’t keep.
Upgrade your cleaning materials. Ensure you have a good broom, vacuum, mop, green cleaning solutions and cleaning rags. A clean home is an organized home.
Ensure you have proper storage in each room. Take count of the items you are keeping and make sure you have shelves, drawers, baskets and bins to store them in.
Learn when to say “yes” and when to say “no”. When clearing the clutter or when shopping make logical decisions about whether you really need “the stuff”.
Swap kitchen storage containers to jars or see thru containers. When you can see what you have less food items will go to waste.
Combine items. Do you have two or three of the same item open, combine them to organize and save on storage space.
Recycle, re-purpose and donate. Donate your unwanted items to your local thrift store or have a yard sale.

Did you know that a clean and organized home can be a money making machine?

Yes, you can make money from cleaning and organizing. You could take on side jobs cleaning and organizing your neighbors homes. A Professional Organizer is a job, a sought after job actually. People just don’t know how to organize or they just don’t have time. You can turn this lack of organization in to a money maker.

Other ways to make money while cleaning and organizing your home.

Do you have stuff you don’t use? Do you have items that others want? While you are cleaning and organizing your home start collecting items you can sell. Yes, you can sell your old stuff!

You can sell your used goods on Craigslist, ebay, Amazon or locally at garage sales and flea markets. It’s a win win you get a clean and organized home, you get to get rid of unwanted stuff and you get to make extra money.

If you need more inspiration and incentive to clean and organize your home checkout these books:

Good luck with your cleaning and organizing. Enjoy the benefits.

Have an amazing day.

Cynthia
Saving & Simplicity