Comments on: How Do You Earn Extra Money?

By: Keely

Keely — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:57:10 +0000

This is a great thread. I have found a great way to sell books that I don't want or need any longer. On http://www.bookjingle.com you enter the ISBN numbers on the back of the book and a price comes up for the books they will accept. It is really easy and they even give you a prepaid label to ship the books to them for free. It only took two days after they received my books to get paid by Paypal. I think they pay by check as well. It is much better than Ebay because you no exactly how much you are getting for each book, you don't have to wait for bids to see if your item will even sell. My friends and family give me their books too when they are done with them.

By: Bette in the Midwest USA

Bette in the Midwest USA — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:07:55 +0000

Hi,

For about 8 years now, since I became a full-time SAHM, I’ve had a jewelry business in which I purchase inventory from a wholesale source and then retail it at festivals and the occasional home party. In the midwest, there are festivals (sometimes called craft shows, tho there are few actual “crafts”) in small towns every weekend. I set up a tent in a rented booth space and peddle my wares. For me, this is very seasonal and I’ve become very selective over the years as to which shows I will do and I only travel within 100 miles or less radius from home. My family goes with me for the day and we’ve met lots and lots of people and actually made some money. Through this experience, I’ve met other business owners and “crafters” who sell everything from candles to home made glass beads to purses and food items.

Best regards!

By: Gypsie

Gypsie — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 15:21:57 +0000

i work part time as a fitness instructor at a gym.
This allows me the flexibility to decide how many classes I want to teach and I get about $20 per hour long class. Everything I make from that goes into my vacation fund.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 02:23:27 +0000

I stay at home with my girls, but devote every extra minute of my time to my Ebay store. Ebay has provided me a way to stay at home with my kids and I hope to continue to be at home with them until they are all school age. Since I have young kids I primarily focus on selling children's clothing and toys. I love the flexibility that it gives me. Jenny´s last blog post..~ Mercy Me 5K & Easter Egg Hunt ~

By: Cynthia in France

Cynthia in France — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 12:18:56 +0000

Hi, Kelly, I had to stop by and see what the latest was. You’re doing great work and have wonderful, useful ideas. I need to stop by more often and learn something! Keep up the good work. See you at the wedding in 3 weeks. Cynthia

Cynthia in France´s last blog post..Decorating – the Balance Between French and American, Part II

By: Amanda

Amanda — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 06:51:46 +0000

I’m actually an ebayer – I’m a Masters student (and work two part time jobs, one in admin and one in retail), but do ebaying on the side.

Basically, I decided to combine two passions – shopping, and the internet to turn a profit. I shop for items on sale either in normal retail stores, or in second-hand charity stores – and then list them on eBay.

I’ve been doing it since October last year, and have already turned over $2300 in NET profits. It’s ideal because it’s something I love and enjoy (shopping and ebaying!), it takes up hardly any of my time (maximum ten hours a week), and it turns over a great side profit!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 06:24:52 +0000

Since you asked… my etsy shop is kllycat.etsy.com.

By: Erin {PlinkPlink}

Erin {PlinkPlink} — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:32:10 +0000

In addition to part-time marketing work, I do freelance writing (magazine and web-based). I also sell a few things here and there on eBay. I wish I had an Etsy shop, but I’ve only learned to harness my creativity through writing.

Alana@GrayMatters: Here’s a helpful post about starting an Etsy shop –
http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/02/starting-your-own-etsy-business-part-3.html

Good luck!

Erin {PlinkPlink}´s last blog post..Fabulous Finds for Mom: Spring Jackets!

By: marci357

marci357 — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:17:49 +0000

So tell us your Etsy shop name so we can go visit

I garden, hunt, fish, clam…. while that isn’t making money, it
is providing food for next to nothing… and in my book that counts!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 18:52:35 +0000

@Nicki- selling bread? really? That’s quite interesting! If you’ve ever written a post on that, send your link- I’d like to hear more about it.
@Audrey- I know that my mom much prefers somebody to stay at her house with her dogs than kennel them- I’m the same way with my cats.

As to how I make money blogging- when I say that I make money, it’s still not much! But basically all the ads you see in the sidebars and RSS feed are paid ads. Most of my blog related money comes from consulting work, however. And no, I wasn’t a web designer in the past! I do use Thesis, which helps enormously.