| Can you believe summer is almost over? Every year it | | | | good option for a quick boost of cash. |
| seems to go by faster and faster. Before you know it, | | | | 3. Stock Photography- There are several websites |
| it will be time to start packing away all the summer | | | | you can submit your photographs to (isotck.com, etc). |
| necessities and buying all new back to school gear. | | | | Anytime one of your pictures is downloaded you |
| Does the thought of this make you panic? Back to | | | | receive a royalty. This is a viable option if you like |
| school shopping can be a stressful event both for you | | | | taking pictures and aren't looking for tons of money. |
| and your child. With all the items your child actually | | | | 4. Home Business- If you are looking for a more |
| needs: lunch boxes, back packs, notebooks, pencils | | | | consistent stream of income consider a work from |
| and all the things they want: all new clothes and shoes, | | | | home business. With a home based business you set |
| it can be a hard time of year financially. Your child's | | | | your schedule and are able to work when it is |
| main concern is that it all looks just right. Everything has | | | | convenient for you. This is the best option if you are |
| to be "cool", the "in" pants, shirts, the right hair cut. Even | | | | looking for year round income. |
| their notebooks have to be the right brand. And if | | | | If you decide to start a work from home business |
| they're like most kids, they have no concept of what | | | | there are many reputable companies to choose from |
| any of it costs or how hard you worked for the | | | | so put some time into selecting the business you want |
| money. And so the battle begins; you fighting to stick | | | | to partner with; there are many choices so make sure |
| to your budget and your child fighting for what they | | | | you decide on something you feel passionate about. |
| feel they "have to have". Denying a child causes most | | | | You can choose anything from becoming a make-up |
| parents to panic; will (s)he be forever be scarred if | | | | Consultant or a jewelry Consultant to something more |
| they don't have the name brand shoes? Will (s)he be | | | | hands on such as a being a candy wrapper |
| bullied if they dress a certain way? | | | | Consultant. Most people know what to expect when |
| To ease the strain on their wallet some people | | | | they hear make-up or jewelry Consultant but are |
| consider finding a way to earn money at home. There | | | | unsure about the other options such as candy |
| are quite a few options depending on how much (or | | | | wrapping. Personalized Candy Bars have been around |
| how frequently) you need extra money. | | | | for years and are now a "must- have" wedding favor. |
| 1. eBay- eBay is a fantastic way to occasionally earn | | | | They are also one of the most widely requested |
| money at home. You can look around your house, | | | | types of birth announcements. Personalized Candy |
| gathering up all the things you no longer need and list | | | | Bars are also popular fundraising options as well. There |
| them online in an auction. If you need a quick boost of | | | | are companies available that you can partner with and |
| cash, this may be a good option for you. | | | | become a Consultant for, that give you the ability to |
| 2. Craigslist- Any item that won't ship easily (car seats, | | | | make candy bar wrappers at home. If you want |
| strollers, pack and plays etc) is a great candidate for | | | | something unique and fun this may be for you. |
| Craigslist. Craigslist is in most major cities and is | | | | Don't let this back to school season get you down. |
| typically free. There are categories for everything and | | | | Look for ways to make earn money at home so you |
| the site is very user-friendly. Like eBay, you will run out | | | | will feel good crossing off all the items on your child's |
| of things to sell in your house fairly quickly so this is a | | | | school supply list. |