What you choose to do with your spare time depends on your interests and the amount of free time you have available. Whether you work full-time, part-time or not at all, most of us can spare an hour or two a day for a productive pastime. Some of these projects will take training; others will require a state or municipal license or permit. Others require a small outlay capital for cash supplies. But each one can become a money making adventures.

1.       Baking

•  If you love to cook, you can make a tidy sum providing sweets to local restaurants, coffee houses, sandwich shops, dessert shops and caterers.   Read more . . .
  

2.       Cake Decorator

• Decorative cakes are needed for birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, corporate functions and weddings. Of 30,000 cake decorators in US, many work from their homes. Read more . . .
  

3.       Catering Help

• Catering can be big a business. But you don’t have to slave away in a kitchen. Instead, you can provide help for a full-service caterer in a number of ways: food preparation, serving or cleanup. In some state in the US, serving an upscale party can net $100 to $150 for a few hours’ work – more on holidays when help is hard to get. Read more . . . .

4.       Child Care

• With more career moms than ever, child care has become more than a cottage industry. You must love kids, have a home that is child-friendly and have the patience of a saint. A background in child development is helpful, but not essential. Read more . . .
  

5.       Crafts

• The varieties of crafts that can be made in your home are endless. The only thing holding you back is your imagination. Read more . . .
  

6.       House –Sitting

• You may be asked to stop by an empty home to minimize the chance of burglary. Or you may be asked to stay in the home and care for pets, water the plants, open mail, clean house and forward telephone messages.  Read more . . .

7.       Nanny

• Unlike baby-sitting in your home, nannies go to the home of the client. Nannies may be asked to cook, do light cleaning, and take the children out. The services you provide will depend on what is asked of you and what you are willing to do.    Read more . . .
  

8.       Pet Care

• There is a tremendous need for pet-sitters and pet-walkers. Most people hate the thought of putting their puppies and kittens in a kennel when they’re away. You can either take the animal into your home or you can go to the client’s home daily and care for their pet.  Read More . .
  

9.       Headline Clipper

• Did you know that you can earn up to $600 for providing the tabloids with a great lead for a story? The trick is getting the idea to the paper before anyone else does.  Read more . . .

10.       Typing

• This is a great way to make money but you need access to a computer and printer. Students need papers typed, resumes need updating, writers need clean copies of their manuscripts, and many people simply need a letter typed. You don’t need speed, but you do need accuracy. Read more  . . .

11.       Garage Sale Coordinator

• Spring, summer and fall are prime months for garage sales. But instead of running one alone, get your neighbors into the act. In order to plan, promote, set up and run it, you must know how to price merchandise and negotiate with buyers. Read more . . .
  

12.       Lawn Service

• Grass needs mowing. In warm climates this means year-round work. In the north, work is available spring, summer and fall. Read more . . .
  

13.       Snow Shoveling

• Get yourself a shovel and a plow attachment for your truck and you’re in business. The good news is that your customers are steady. Once you’ve established a customer base, you just head out in the early morning and start to work.   Read more . . .

14.       Tree Trimming

• Arbores remove diseased or damaged tree limbs, or branches too close to power lines. Sometimes the whole tree needs removal. This work is dangerous so it pays well. To be successful you must like working outdoors, have no fear of heights and nerves of steel.        Read more . . .

15.       Bookkeeping

• Are you good with numbers? Not everyone is. You’d be surprised how many people can’t balance a checkbook or keep their bills in order.  Read more . . .

16.       Hauling

• Can you deliver? If you have a pick-up truck or van that can move bulky items – mattresses, sofas, and wall units – you can make a nifty profit. Read more . . .

17.       Home Health Aide

• Compassionate, caring people are always needed for home health care. You can register through an agency that will send you out on jobs or you can be an independent contractor. A nursing degree is helpful but not necessary.  Read more . . .

18.       House and Office Cleaning

• Most of us hate to clean. But if you don’t mind it you should find plenty of work, either in private homes or in offices. And you can set your own hours and work as much or as little as you want. Chances are, your customers will be steady and will need you every week or every two weeks. Some offices need cleaning every night.    Read more . . .

19.       House Repairs

• If you’re handy with a wrench, hammer and saw, there’s a ton of work out there. Handymen and women are in demand for those small repairs that require strength or expertise: leaking toilets, dripping faucets, doors that won’t close, loose hinges, water damage, rotten wood, carpentry and drywall repair. The more you know, the better you’ll do. Read more . . .

20.       Running Errands

• People without cars or the elderly who don’t drive any longer can find themselves desperate doe a ride. Taxi service is not always available. Yes, you can be a Good Samaritan and run errands for nothing, or you can charge a nominal fee in return for your effort. Read more . . .

21.       Animal Trainer

• Any type of pet can be trained but dog obedience offers the best opportunities for growth. First you must like animals. The best way to learn is to apprentice to an established trainer. The basics can be learned in less than six months.   Read more . . .

22.       Bridal Consultant

• “If you’re creative and detail-oriented, you can be a success as a bridal consultant,” says the President of the Association of Bridal Consultants here in my country. “All you need is persistence and patience.”       Read more . . .

23.       Car Detailer

• Who has time to wash, wax and buff their car? If you do, then get to it. You can go door-to-door or set up shop in a business parking lot. Many companies provide a service to their employees if you work on-site. Then rotate your schedule so you’ll hit a different office building each day.  Read more  . . .

24.       Clown

• You’ll need a good sense of humor, an outrageous costume, a silly wig, a red nose, a funny name like Blinky, Twinkles or Lolly Pop and lots of patience in dealing with kids. Weekend birthday parties are non-stop year-round. If you can jungle three into an afternoon, you can rack up some decent money. Read more . . .

25.       Cosmetology

• There are many busy people and disabled folk who could use a mobile hairdresser, nail tech and or make-up artist. Nursing and convalescent homes are a good source for customers. Before you start, you will need to find out if your country and state require certification. This much needed service can be done in your home (provided you have a spare room off-limits to the kiddies), or in the homes of others. Read more . . .

26.       Painter

• The work is hard but it pays well. Houses constantly need painting-both inside and out. Just drive around your neighborhood and take a look. The overhead is practically nothing: a ladder, patching equipment, brushes, rollers, an extension pole and drop cloths. Read more . . .

27.       Party Planner

• Organization and networking is the name of this game. Add in creativity and you’re in business. Party planners do it all –from invitations to decorating and provide pony rides, magicians, moon walks, clowns, strippers, belly dancers, singing telegrams.              Read more  . .
  

28.       Sewing and Alterations

• You would be surprised how many people cannot thread a needle. Whether you start from scratch and create clothing from a pattern or if you do small alterations, like hems and moving zippers, your time is money.  Read more . . . .

29.       Tutoring

• Are you an expert in a subject? A whiz at algebra, a grammar genius? A retired teacher? Then you can earn money tutoring, either at your home or the client’s. Read more . . .

30.       Wallpaper Removal

• Someone’s get to do it and many painters won’t. If you don’t mind this sticky work, it can be net from $30 to $40 an hour. You’ll need some large sponges, rubber gloves, a,   Read more . . .
  

31.       Aquarium Maintenance

• Cleaning and maintenance of tropical tanks requires time and knowledge. Many people want to enjoy the tranquility an aquarium brings without the muss and fuss of keeping it stocked and free from algae. Read more . . .

32.       Disc Jockey

• Be the life of the party. This business is perfect for those free weekends. You will need a professional sound control board, microphone, CD players, and a speaker system. You will also need a wide range of music from big band to Latin to disco. Read more . . .

33.       Gift Wrapping

• Everyone loves a present. But wrapping one creatively is a talent that is worth money. It is a talent that is worth money. It is a skill that can be learned, with practice. But some leftover holiday wrap and get a few boxes. Visit the local craft supply store and develop a style. You can even have personalized stickers printed saying “Specially wrapped for you by . . .” Read more . . .

34.      Letter Writing

• Some people have a way with words. Others don’t. If you enjoy writing letters, why not make some money, too? You can help people complain to their congressman or express their feelings. You’d be surprised at how many people cannot gather their thoughts logically.  Read more . . .

35.       Video Copying

• This is a perfect business for the mechanically minded. It can be simple as making a dozen copies of a wedding video or as complex as adding sound and music to old home video movies. Read more . . .