s/o Other ideas for single parents to earn extra money?

[Anonymous]

Babysitting is one idea that was mentioned in another thread.

Here are a few other that come to mind:
-- Become an AirBnB host
-- Rent out a car parking spot
-- House sit
-- Pet sit

The first two aren't options in my case, unfortunately. Does anyone have experience with the other two and have any suggestions for how to go about building a clientele (I am thinking of signing up on Care.com, Dogvacay.com and/or Rover.com), or have any other ideas?

[Anonymous]

Task Rabbit.
Freelancing.

[Anonymous]

I've made some decent spending money doing surveys and tasks on this website: https://www.instagc.com/732296. It's something you can do after the kids go to bed.

[Anonymous]

Depending on your living situation, you may just be able to market yourself to your neighbors for house and pet sittting. I live in a townhome community and would absolutely LOVE to be able to use someone right here to watch the dog or house while we are out of town. Put up fliers in some common area or look for neighborhood Facebook or Nextdoor groups.

[Anonymous]

I am hesitant to suggest this because I hope we don't live near each other and you would dip into my "clientele" BUT its super easy and mindless. Every year around mid Nov I post in a few list reveres and Facebook mommy groups that I wrap christmas presents. $2.50 a present before Dec 15th and 4.00 afterwards, no matter how big or small its a flat rate. You drop them off to my house and pick them up whenever (in case they want extra time to "hide" them). I buy all my wrapping paper the January before for pennies. Same with tissue and gift bags. Its mindless and I just sit in front of the TV every night after my kids do to bed and wrap. Last year I made 780.00. Not enough to retire but enough to pay for my own Christmas.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am hesitant to suggest this because I hope we don't live near each other and you would dip into my "clientele" BUT its super easy and mindless. Every year around mid Nov I post in a few list reveres and Facebook mommy groups that I wrap christmas presents. $2.50 a present before Dec 15th and 4.00 afterwards, no matter how big or small its a flat rate. You drop them off to my house and pick them up whenever (in case they want extra time to "hide" them). I buy all my wrapping paper the January before for pennies. Same with tissue and gift bags. Its mindless and I just sit in front of the TV every night after my kids do to bed and wrap. Last year I made 780.00. Not enough to retire but enough to pay for my own Christmas.

That's brilliant! Good for you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am hesitant to suggest this because I hope we don't live near each other and you would dip into my "clientele" BUT its super easy and mindless. Every year around mid Nov I post in a few list reveres and Facebook mommy groups that I wrap christmas presents. $2.50 a present before Dec 15th and 4.00 afterwards, no matter how big or small its a flat rate. You drop them off to my house and pick them up whenever (in case they want extra time to "hide" them). I buy all my wrapping paper the January before for pennies. Same with tissue and gift bags. Its mindless and I just sit in front of the TV every night after my kids do to bed and wrap. Last year I made 780.00. Not enough to retire but enough to pay for my own Christmas.

So smart!

[Anonymous]

I work for a local dog walking company when I'm not at the regular job and can easily bring in an extra 700-900 per month.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am hesitant to suggest this because I hope we don't live near each other and you would dip into my "clientele" BUT its super easy and mindless. Every year around mid Nov I post in a few list reveres and Facebook mommy groups that I wrap christmas presents. $2.50 a present before Dec 15th and 4.00 afterwards, no matter how big or small its a flat rate. You drop them off to my house and pick them up whenever (in case they want extra time to "hide" them). I buy all my wrapping paper the January before for pennies. Same with tissue and gift bags. Its mindless and I just sit in front of the TV every night after my kids do to bed and wrap. Last year I made 780.00. Not enough to retire but enough to pay for my own Christmas.

So smart!

I would love that service!! I hate wrapping.

[Anonymous]

Home Depot or other retail cashier. Work part time on the days you don't have your kids, if you split custody.

[Anonymous]

Lyft, Uber, Amazon...and as another poster indicated...taking surveys.

[Anonymous]

Pet sitting/walking can also be done on Rover.com

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lyft, Uber, Amazon...and as another poster indicated...taking surveys.

Can you explain Amazon? Lyft and Uber I understand (although I would never drive my kids around for hours with strangers in the car, so that's a no go for me).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Pet sitting/walking can also be done on Rover.com

Is there much weekend demand for walking?

[Anonymous]

The neighborhood teens charge $25.00/pop mowing lawns