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10 Merry Ways to Make Extra Money Before Christmas

I love finding ways to make extra money before Christmas!

I try to save money with my Christmas gift giving by following this Christmas budget challenge each year. I write down (on this handy Christmas Budget guide) all the names of people I need to give gifts too, all the food I plan to make for parties, and set aside some extra money for budget friendly Christmas decor.

Next I try to think of ways I can earn extra money before Christmas so that we can have our holiday gift giving paid for ahead of time.

The good news…People spend A LOT of money during the holidays. It’s a busy time of year, and the most profitable for people like you and me who need to make some extra money!

10 Ways to Make Extra Money Before Christmas

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#1 Offer to gift wrap for other people

You could come with some creative ways to gift wrap boxes to make your service unique. People are so busy during the holiday season that it would be a great way to make some extra money by providing a gift wrapping service.

#2 Earn Money Renting Out Your Stuff 

You can rent out your things. Many people are traveling during the holidays. If you have baby items to rent out like a pack’n play or crib, strollers, car seats then you could make some extra cash. Try using BabiesGetAway to rent out your baby gear or post it on Craigslist.

Other ideas:

  • tables and chairs
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#3 Bake Cookies, Pies, Cakes for Friends

The holiday season is full of parties. When I was working as a teacher, I had a colleague who would make Pecan Pies every holiday season. She charged $25 per pie and you had to sign up early because she would be booked by the first week of October!

#4 Run Errands for People

People are so busy today, and the holiday season can be even more overwhelming. Offer services to do Christmas shopping, grocery shopping, dry cleaning pick up/drop off, etc.

#5 Event Planning

Do you love party planning? The holiday season is the perfect time to use your skills to help others create the perfect holiday party. You could offer your services to businesses, friends, family, and other organizations. Choose the party location, food, decorations, and events during the party!

#6 Take Family Photos

You don’t have to be a professional photographer to start taking family photos. Prices in my area run around $150 for a one hour session! You could offer services at a lower price if you are inexperienced, and still make a great income. Another popular idea is to offer mini-sessions for $50-$75 per session. These are usually 30 minute sessions back to back. You could work for 5 hours and make $500!

#7  Drive for Uber or Lyft

You could start driving for Uber or Lyft to earn some extra money. The holidays usually see an increase in rides from Uber and Lyft due to holiday parties, traveling, and shopping. If you have extra time in the evenings or weekends then you could quickly make some extra money driving people to their destinations!

#8 DIY Make & Sell Crafts

People LOVE to give handmade gifts, but they don’t always have the time, energy, or creativity to make something special. Even if you are a beginner crafter there are many things that you can DIY to make and sell for the holidays.

Sell your handmade gifts at craft fairs, bazaars, flea markets, or in local Facebook groups!

#9 Decorate for the Holidays

Many people are too busy to get their decorations up for the holidays. You could charge to decorate rooms or set up the Christmas Tree for them. Beautiful holiday decorations create a festive mood that everyone enjoys.

You could provide your services for private homes and professional businesses.

#10 Use Ebates and Refer Your Friends!

Ebates is still one of the BEST ways to earn cash back on your online Christmas shopping. It’s crazy to just let that money go when you could easily shop through the Ebates site and earn 3% – 10% back on every purchase!

You can earn MORE money by simply sharing Ebates with your friends and family!

Here are more ways to earn with cash back apps!