Getting Help from a Hobby

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One valuable way I am able to stretch a limited income is by looking for ways to earn additional money. Whether it is selling the items I re-purpose or having a yard sale, I am always looking for ways to earn additional income outside my regular salary. 


Every one of us has some type of talent and it is important to make use of these talents and what better way to do that then by making money on the side doing something we already like to do. Some ideas are photography, DJing, babysitting (especially if you are a stay at home parent), knitting, sewing, website development, the list goes on and on. These may not be ways to make a stable income, especially if you are working a full time job alongside doing these things, but they can provide valuable funds for saving or just supplementing a salary. 

Plus, there is always a chance that this side business could grow into a potential small business. There are countless stories of people turning a side business or hobby into thriving independent businesses. It doesn't cost much to go out there and print some business cards or make some flyers to pass out to friends and acquaintances. For those of you out there with kids, this can also be an opportunity to teach them about the importance of leveraging skills to earn an income independently.