Creative ways to make extra money

sarahsmart88
sarahsmart88 Posts: 84 Member
edited October 2024 in Chit-Chat
So I'm moving in 2 weeks and am trying to find ways to make some extra money. Moving is just so expensive! Since I'm short on time, I don't have the option of getting a second job, and I already work full time.

My plan is to sell some things on Craigslist...but was wondering if anyone else has any creative ideas? Wish I knew someone with kids I could babysit or something lol...

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  • chicagocubsfan23
    chicagocubsfan23 Posts: 186 Member
    I cleaned houses for people for awhile.
  • mallorybriann
    mallorybriann Posts: 1,380 Member
    Donate plasma. LOL We have a few places here and they are always popping. Never done it before, but it seems popular.
  • embersfallen
    embersfallen Posts: 534 Member
    If you're artsy, you can post homemade items , jewelry, art etc. on Etsy, or Artfire. :)
  • tigersmom34
    tigersmom34 Posts: 1 Member
    We are constantly broke lol but when hubby lost his job (after 25 years) the week before Christmas two years ago (and it took 3 months to get unemployment soooo - 2 adults, 2 kids and absolutely NO INCOME at all for 3 straight months!) here is what we did:

    craigslist - anything and everything we didn't need (ebay another option).

    child care - I watched friends kids whenever i could - that'd be tougher for you with work and moving but if you know someone and enjoy kids maybe they could use a date night out :) just a thought.

    coins/jewelry - you don't get as much as you'd like and of course don't pawn off something in haste with sentimental value but if you by any chance have some old stuff around go get it checked out. We got $60 for 2 old coins we didn't even remember where they'd come from!

    blood plasma - around here it's $60 your first time. you have to be in good health, have the hour or two to do it (and sometimes longer to wait in line as it is pretty popular) and we needed ID but that was it - hubby and I both did it as often as they'd allow but in your case since it's short term 1x is it. And if you are busy moving/working make a later appointment so you aren't too worn out (it didn't wear me out at all but some say it does slightly). It was quick and easy though.

    online surveys - a lot of them are a joke and only give you crud but there are a few that you can make $1 or two at - you won't get the money quickly but eventually you can put it on your paypal. I do toluna surveys whenever I can - if you are sitting down to chill and watch t.v. one night or something just click away.

    a garage sale may be an option depending on where you live - here it's too cold already, no one would be out but perhaps if you are in a different climate.

    cleaning houses - even just a one shot deal - you can earn money doing windows or something for a neighbor who maybe can't. I make money here and there mowing yards (yes I'm a 34 year old mother doing the same job as the 13 year old boy next door but I do a darn good job and BONUS - burns calories :)

    Just a few ideas of things we did.
  • hausofnichele
    hausofnichele Posts: 531 Member
    I have been using this site to make extra money for over 4 years now. It's AMAZING and I highly recommend it! I just got my check for last month - an extra $59.50 that I'm going to use towards moving in a couple weeks. My first check in 2007 was $54 (I signed up halfway through the month so this was made in 2 weeks) and my second, full month's check was almost $90. I've made a couple thousand dollars here overall :)

    http://www.cashcrate.com/312041

    PS. My last check is posted on the payment wall so you can see the proof if you need to ;)
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