tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post1864152872637104568..comments2024-03-17T04:14:05.997-05:00Comments on Sam, Coffee, Money, & Thyme: Thoughts on Side Money SchemesSAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-68299397760323354362018-12-22T09:59:08.643-06:002018-12-22T09:59:08.643-06:00I track all of my unplanned money. Some years that...I track all of my unplanned money. Some years that includes rebates, refunds from insurance, etc, and then side hustles. For me, the side hustles are all selling things we don't need. Typically kid stuff, but occasionally adult stuff as well. We don't have a ton left, but as the kids get older each year, there are new things ready to sell. <br /><br />I've thought about writing on the side, but I'd need explicit manager approval at work, & it's not worth the effort. Hawaii Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760426766801381563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-48753576020472147082018-12-22T08:49:54.654-06:002018-12-22T08:49:54.654-06:00I use quite a few of the rebate apps-ibotta, check...I use quite a few of the rebate apps-ibotta, checkout 51, savingstar, and shopkicks. I also do Pinecone surveys and dabble with Swagbucks, which can be a pain, but I can count on $25 a month at least so its worth it to me. I also babysit and resell items. Some of my friends do light housekeeping, dog sitting/walking, photography, and tutoring as side hustles. I even know someone who dresses up as Minnie Mouse on the weekends and goes to children's parties.<br /><br />I saw a quote that said everyone should have three hobbies. One to make you smarter, who to keep you healthy and one to make some money.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837561364818660500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-36505730130390304082018-12-22T08:46:31.702-06:002018-12-22T08:46:31.702-06:00I would love that as an opportunity. I've put ...I would love that as an opportunity. I've put out a few inquiries, but nothing has resulted. I get weird requests every so often to write about things I have no business or interest in. If you have leads, I would be so grateful-totally not overstepping as this is why I want people to comment. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-61255767316191006132018-12-22T07:59:35.724-06:002018-12-22T07:59:35.724-06:00Hi Sam,
I wondered whether you had thought of writ...Hi Sam,<br />I wondered whether you had thought of writing for an online content service. They won't make you rich but I used to make some very respectable "side" funds from writing for Search Sciences (which I believe now operates on both sides of the Atlantic).<br /><br />Hope I'm not over-stepping my boundaries by suggesting this. It's just I know that you enjoy and are very good at writing.Heloisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-10938673353582804232018-12-22T07:45:11.043-06:002018-12-22T07:45:11.043-06:00I guess it is more UK bloggers that say scheme-hus...I guess it is more UK bloggers that say scheme-hustle works for me as well. Good luck with your brainstorming. You'll have to write about your most recent effort. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-3399630917393040732018-12-22T07:43:30.701-06:002018-12-22T07:43:30.701-06:00Thank you for commenting and the explanation. I th...Thank you for commenting and the explanation. I think I would appreciate a weekend outing all the more if I knew it came from an extra money source. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-69668702947394144712018-12-22T07:42:13.931-06:002018-12-22T07:42:13.931-06:00I'll have to learn what those are. My son just...I'll have to learn what those are. My son just got in for Christmas and was suggesting I migrate to Instagram more and find a niche. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-37601232542790348582018-12-22T07:41:10.476-06:002018-12-22T07:41:10.476-06:00Having a little slush fund that would make some ad...Having a little slush fund that would make some adventure virtually paid for would be a terrific result. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-29764617044163215532018-12-22T07:39:37.382-06:002018-12-22T07:39:37.382-06:00I've yet to be accepted for the surveys-just n...I've yet to be accepted for the surveys-just not the demographic I guess. Selling items we no longer need will be a start, but once it is all gone (hopefully) I'll need to move on to other earners.SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-83501213751302568032018-12-22T00:26:27.185-06:002018-12-22T00:26:27.185-06:00We don't call them side schemes. We call them ...We don't call them side schemes. We call them side hustles because it takes a little hustle to make them work. I do one every year right before Christmas that yields about a grand and TheHub has a couple of outside income makers too. Unfortunately his "real" job is overwhelming and takes the majority of his time. At the first of the year we have planned a sit down brain storming weekend at the lake to come up with a few new income earning options.Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-878986439139437422018-12-21T16:40:56.969-06:002018-12-21T16:40:56.969-06:00It's great that you're thinking about tryi...It's great that you're thinking about trying to save some extra cash. Adsense works by giving you a certain small amount per every 1000 times an ad is seen and then you make a small percentage when someone buys something from clicking an ad on your site which is why the numbers vary so much. It's not the greatest money maker but there are some good blog schemes out there x<br /><br />Sophie <br />www.glowsteady.co.uk Sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01946706771121661783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-63630624025920040762018-12-21T15:12:58.866-06:002018-12-21T15:12:58.866-06:00I love your ideas on trying to save some extra $. ...I love your ideas on trying to save some extra $. Adsense doesn't' make that much but there are some other ad networks that pay more.<br />Loren | <a href="http://plaidandsugar.blogspot.ca" rel="nofollow">Plaid & Sugar</a>Loren https://www.blogger.com/profile/18291802611900635740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-85606388402301238182018-12-21T11:13:43.022-06:002018-12-21T11:13:43.022-06:00All of my side hustles (reselling and selling item...All of my side hustles (reselling and selling items that we no longer need) go straight into our fishing fund. I cannot tell you how nice it is not to have to shell out our hard earned cash for our annual salmon fishing trip, something that really is a luxury to most. Ebate money goes into it as well. The little things do add up - and is definitely worth your time, especially if you put the funds to a specific goal. Merry Christmas!Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-10470734415397893022018-12-21T09:42:57.234-06:002018-12-21T09:42:57.234-06:00I think selling unwanted stuff is great - someone ...I think selling unwanted stuff is great - someone else is paying for you to have more space. <br />I still work a little part-time but that's not feasible for you. I also do surveys but they are time consuming. It took me at least six months to work up to a noticeable income but I will top £1000 this year. I get more rejections than acceptances when I do the demographic questions - be prepared for that - but it's a way of earning while I watch TV or whatever.Frugally challengedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222391810215537820noreply@blogger.com