If you have old text books at home, you can sell them online to make some extra cash. You could try selling them at online auctions or on craigslist, but there’s a site specifically for helping buyers and sellers of textbooks get what they need.
I’ve been a stay-at-home mom for 18 years (and a work-at-home mom for 7 of those), and it’s always astounded me how some people react to the fact that I don’t leave my house every morning, stick my kids in day care, and come home in the evening. The people at Redbook Magazine really hit the nail on the head when they published “10 Things Never to Say to a Stay at Home Mom”
1. When the kids are older, do you think you’ll get a real job?
2. How June Cleaver …
I’m sure you’ve seen canvas bags with monograms embroidered on them. They’re cute, customized, and creative. Those three Cs can help you establish your own monogram embroidery business at home
So what do you need to start a monogram business from home?
First–and most importantly–you need an embroidery machine that uses computer software to create the monograms on fabric. I suggest buying the best machine you can afford, because the high-end machines have more capabilities than the basic machines offer. If you can’t afford new, scour eBay to buy an embroidery machine …
Tag sales. Yard sales. Garage sales. No matter what you call them, they are sure-fire money-makers. You know how they work: people drag their unwanted clothing, trinkets, and doodads out into the garage or yard, slap some price tags on them and invite strangers over to browse and buy. I’m sure you know you can sell your own stuff for some quick cash, but did you know that you can turn this idea into a career, and start a tag sale business?
What do you need to start a tag sale …