August 08, 2007

Daily Thrifty Tips - August 8, 2007


Volume Six, Number 152, August 8, 2007 (Read It Online)

Boy, this summer is going fast. Hope you all have been enjoying it. It sounds like there has been a lot of heat in the eastern U.S. Keep cool everyone, Fall is coming.

Thanks for reading,

Susan

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Hatching Monarch Butterfly

Here is a view of the Butterfly worm I found. It was attached to the back of a Milkpod leaf. I brought it home and it ate the leaves, then attached itself upside down on the container. A couple of days later it had a green cocoon around it. For three days it hung there. The next thing I see is it is all black. Then it slowly slides out of the cocoon, and it is a BEAUTIFUL MONARCH BUTTERFLY!

I hope the pictures can explain the process better than I can.

By Mary from LeRoy, IL

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Lunch for the Weight Conscious

I am trying to be a lot more "weight conscious" so have decided that it really isn't necessary to eat meat with every meal every day - so because it's summer and I don't have a garden - I like to make a meal of fresh fruits I prepare myself with little effort that I love! Tonight it is skewed fresh banana, fresh white seedless grapes and fresh strawberries!

I have cantaloupe for maybe lunch tomorrow or afternoon snack and sometimes I am in the mood for pineapple but I don't skew it - I slice it about an inch thick and remove the rind and core and eat it!

It's so yummy and I feel I am doing no harm to lesson my meat intake and replace it with fresh fruit! In FACT - I am more than probably doing myself (and my family) a big favor! And the difference the "no meat meals" can make on the food budget!

I might even have fruit for desert and slice into that cantaloupe before noon tomorrow. Why wait - right?

By Veronica from Sedalia, MO

Lunch for the Weight Conscious

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Bed for Small Bedroom

I have a small bedroom and want to not load it up with furniture. I bought a new bed and decided to get one with the built in drawers to save space in that room. This way a dresser is not taking up any space.

By Linda from Bellevue, NE

Bed for Small Bedroom

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Susie (Chow Mix)

Susie is a 2 1/2 year old Chow Mix. We got her from my husband's aunt in August of 2005.

She loves to go bye bye that means she going for a ride. Also loves playing with other dogs, especially her sister Sandy (also a dog/puppy). She loves playing with anything that soft, cuddly, furry, squeaky, or rattles really any kind of toy we give her to play with. She loves going outside and roaming. She is a very very nosy dog. When she sees cows, she thinks that are big, big dogs. LOL :D.

Susie loves to hug and love you up when she sees you crying or being sad she come crying along with you she just puts a smile on your face.

By Shantell from Houma

Susie (Chow Mix)

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Today's Tips:

Natural Make-Up Remover

You can make your own Make-Up Remover. Its really simple and easy to make.

Mix equal amount of Olive Oil, Castor Oil and Canola Oil and use a cotton ball to remove your Facial and Eye Make-Up. You can store this natural Facial and Eye Make-Up Remover in a tight container. Its shelf life is 6 Months.

By Lyon from India

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Attach Magnetic Tape To Dustpan

Adhere a strip of magnetic tape, which is sold at craft and hardware stores, to the rear of a metal dustpan to attract small objects such as nails, brads, or screws that find their way onto the floor.

By Janette from Parkersburg,WV

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Buying and Selling Used Carpet

Wall to wall Carpet which has been taken up often has good spots - and when they re-do apartments, there is often a lot of good carpet left. We have been known to go to the carpet installers and looked at their old carpet (which they would have tossed) for strips for the floor of our boat. (I had a girlfriend who actually re-sold the old carpet in her mobile home when she replaced it with new carpeting!)

By pamphyila from Los Angeles

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Duck in Hardware Store - A Joke

A duck walks into a hardware store. He asks the manager, "Do you have any duck food?" The manager says, "No, we don't have any duck food." The duck leaves, and comes back later. He asks the manager, "Do you have any duck food." The manager is annoyed and says, "NO! We don't have any duck food!" The next day, here comes the duck again into the hardware store. He finds the manager and says, "Do you have any duck food?" The manager, exasperated, says, "No, we don't have any duck food, and if you come in here and ask me that again, I'm going to nail your feet to the floor!" and stomps away. The duck leaves and the next day, comes in again. He says to the manager, "Do you have any nails?" The manager screams, "NO, we don't have any nails!" So the duck says, "Do you have any duck food?"

By Cubangirl from Seattle

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Kids Art Bricks For The Garden

Let your kids' or grandkids' art showcase in your garden! Let them each have a brick and a variety of colored chalk and let them decorate the brick! Then, if you like, go over the art piece with paint - going over each line with it's respective color!

They can be as proud of their finished work as you can! What a lovely way to keep you reminded of them when school starts and the beautiful garden days are over again until next year!

By Veronica from Sedalia, Missouri

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Stow Plastic Bags In Your Car

Stuff some plastic grocery bags into an empty paper towel tube and store under your car seat. Use them as garbage bags for fast-food containers, coffee cups and anything else you want to throw away. Especially good if you have children!

By Momof1 from Wilkesboro, NC

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School Notebook Paper Tip

I learned the hard way to do the following: remove a sheet of paper from each notebook and write on it the name of the store where it was purchased. When the paper needed replacing for my children, I was able to match it up with the appropriate notebook without having to visit a bunch of stores on the offhand chance that they were the ones that stocked the correct items. This tends to happen more with younger classes.

By Holly from Richardson, TX

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Mosquito Prevention Tips

I have been on the search for tips to keep the mosquitoes off. We have experienced a large infestation of them due to the excess rain. While having lunch with friends, we discussed what was working for them. None of us like to buy the expensive sprays. Here are the tips, pick one that works for you and your family.

  • Plant Marigolds in your flower gardens, there is a smell they give off that bugs don't like.
  • I have personally used Avon Skin so Soft for years, but I learned it works best mixed with a mixture of 1/2 alcohol and 1/2 Skin so Soft.
  • Bounce Fabric Softener sheets, just wipe yourself down before heading out.
  • Vicks Vaporub - amazing stuff! Also, great for nasty toe nail fungus.
  • My sister who is a nurse, said her doctor recommends taking a Vitamin B1 tablet daily 100mg every day. If you don't like to take pills, you can discontinue during the winter months when the mosquitoes aren't around.
  • This is very interesting, do not eat bananas as the mosquitoes like something about the banana oil as your body is processing the banana, this one we all had a good laugh about.
  • My husband found a bag of Scotts Turfbuilder fertilizer to put on the yard that also is suppose to help with insect control, we shall see.
  • I have mixed up a large spray bottle, which I labeled Insect Spray, with 1/2 Skin so Soft and 1/2 alcohol to spray around the front entry door. For some reason they like to hang out there.

By Bobbie from Rockwall

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Why Doesn't Junk Mail Get Sorted Into Junk Mail Folder?

Hello Frugal friends,

I was wanting to know why all my junk mail isn't going into my junk mail folder, it always goes into my inbox. That's a pain to separate all the time. Thanks for all the advice, I appreciate it all.

Teresa from Richlands, VA

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Making Septic Safe Laundry Detergent

Hi, I am planning to make laundry detergent at home using soap, borax and washing soda. I read somewhere that using soap flakes is not good for the septic pipes. Is that true? is there any other way that I can make the detergent at home which I can safely use for newborns clothes too?

Sweety from VA

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A Firm "NO" When Training A Puppy

My 7 week old shih tzu/yorkshire likes to "talk back" when being told no. When he is doing something like digging into the couch or chewing things we don't want him to chew on and we gently push him away from it and firmly tell him no he turns around, growls, and tries to bite. We pick him up and, again, tell him firmly. He will wiggle and try again and then, after another firm no, he usually tries to lick, almost like to say sorry. Is this somewhat normal and are we handling it the right way? Your help on the last question was greatly appreciated.

Diane from British Columbia

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Re-Fluff Sofa & Loveseat Arms

Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions on how I can "re-fluff" the sofa and love seat arms? There is no way to remove the micro-fiber upholstery. Thanks!

Stephanie from Ft. Worth, Texas

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What Is Sweet Milk?

I found an old recipe of my mothers from about 65 years ago and it calls for sweet milk in a refrigerated bread dough recipe. I know that this is not sweetened condensed milk and a friend also told me that it was not evaporated milk either. So what is it? I would really appreciate the help. My mother has been dead for about 5 years and my mom's sisters all before her. So I have no one to ask. Thank you.

Bev from South Bend, In

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Awning Cleaning Tips

I have an awning over our home entry. It cannot be removed. It needs a good cleaning. I have tried hot water and soap. There must be an easier way.

G. Richard from Dearborn, MI

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Ohio State Themed Party Favors

I am looking for party favor ideas for an Ohio State theme birthday party?

Paula from Ohio

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Removing Sun Damage From Fabric

I had to remove lettering on my cross stitch. Now I have a shadow of the lettering. How do I remove this from fabric?

Susan from Reno, NV

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Manual For Amana Radarange Microwave Convection Oven Plus

I recently purchased a used Amana Radarange Microwave Convection Oven Plus. I had one years ago and still have the manual/cookbook, but my old one was a manual dial-type oven and this one is all digital and I have no manual for it & I'm having problems using some of the functions, especially temperature settings for both oven & microwave. It does combination cooking too, which I love, and I'm managing but would love to have access to an actual manual. Would anyone know where I would be able to get one? Unfortunately, I don't know the model number or where to find the model number on the unit. Thanks for any info anyone can provide.

Bonnie from Tuckerton, NJ

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How To Care For Shasta Daisies

I have been given Shasta Daisies by the wind or birds. How do I care for them? Do I fertilize them or not? Thanks.

Hardiness Zone: 5a-6

Annette

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Homemade Phase Change Ice Packs

I've been trying to think of ways to defeat heat stroke. I'm thinking about buying these jell packs filled with Phase change material. They are expensive. Would any one have ideas on making some thing similar? To elaborate, phase change material aren't freezing cold. They just pump out a nice pleasant 60 degrees or so over a long period to help you avoid heat stroke in the absence of air conditioning. any one got any ideas on creating a cheap, cost effective version of this stuff?

Quizzelbuck from Toledo, OH

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Will Paper Ruin a Blender?

Will making paper in the blender damage the blender? I have a $150 blender so am loathe to fill it with paper if it will burn out the motor.

Katherine

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Decorating Dance With Vintage Theme

Hi, I'm supposed to be in charge of decorating our school's Homecoming this Fall, well along with my partner of course. We're the Decorations commissioners of our ASB so, yeah, it's pretty much our job. Well, I was wondering if anyone had any ideas or tips on decorating a "Dancing Through Time"/"Dancing Through Decades" type dance. A couple of our ideas were possibly making it kind of black and white, and very vintage looking, or with very bold colors also making it look vintage. Our goal is to go BIG and make it something our school has never seen before. We have a pretty big budget to work from this year, so we're taking it up a notch. We really need help, and I'm open to new ideas! THANK YOU!

Michelle from San Diego, CA

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Replacing Leather Covered Cabinets

I bought a house and it has leather covered kitchen cabinets. Have you heard of this and are they easy to replace?

Constance from, Westfield NY

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Red Hue on Tan Paint During Day

I painted my walls a tan color, but during the day they look peach. At night, with just the overhead light, they look tan just like I wanted. Is there anyway to decrease the peachiness without painting over with a new color?

Tonya from Kansas

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Wintering Annuals

I have spent a bunch of money on annuals for my new window boxes this year. I used red vining geraniums, white petunias and asparagus fern.

Someone told me if I take out the geraniums this fall and keep them in my basement, that they would be good as new next summer. Has anyone tried this and does it really work? Do you just keep them as potted indoor plants and keep watering them or what? Also, can you grow wave petunias from seed?

Gwen

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Inexpensive Catholic Wedding Venue in New York

New York City Wedding. I'm looking for a reception venue in New York that is under $2000K and also a small Catholic Church. I've searched online but can't find anything reasonable. Can someone help? Thank you!

MC from Arlington, VA

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Pen Stains on Mobile Phone

I have a few ink stains on my mobile that came from a pen but i can't seem to get them out can anybody help? The stains are on the outside.

Arainn from Scotland,uk

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Science Projects For Preschoolers

I'm looking for simple science projects for preschoolers.

Jean from Midway, PA

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How Long Are Seeds Good For?

I am in the habit of buying seeds whenever I see something I want to try growing. How long are the seeds good for growing? I have stored some for a couple of years!

Hardiness Zone: 5a


Pattie from Bridgton, Maine

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Cleaning Wood Furniture With A Sticky Film

Help! I made up some homemade wood cabinet polish with olive oil and lemon juice and applied to my oak and teak furniture. it looked great but I've done something wrong coz now there is a sticky film on them that EVERYTHING adheres to and they look dirty and yukky. How do i get them nice and clean again? Some of the furniture is varnished, some not. The varnished furniture seems to be less sticky. Any suggestions would be appreciated. The furniture is new and I'm really upset that I've ruined them. Since I don't live in the U.S. Please could anyone suggest something that is easily procured anywhere. Some American brand names cannot be found in Europe or else I have no idea what the European substitute would be. Many thanks!

Cettina from Malta, Europe

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Where Can I Find FiberOne Bars?

Someone asked for low-cal snack suggestions and a reply came in that said "Three Words: Fiber One Bars" the chocolate ones from Wal-Mart for about $2.00. HELP!

I looked in diet food section, the cereal bar section, and drug area diet snacks/drink area and nothing. Furthermore the managers all had never heard of this and did not find it or bother to look anywhere. This was at the Columbia Missouri Wal-Mart.

Can you help me find this item? Thank you for your help.

Annie from Hallsville, MO

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What Do I Make With Leftover Steak?

Any good ideas how to use up some leftover cooked steak. We don't especially like it just warmed over. I just wondered if I could use in a recipe.

Thanks much,

Debbie52 from IL

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Burn Marks on Sofa Cushion

I have a burn mark from the heater on the back of my beige couches. I guess I put the couches in front of the heater for a long time. Please help how do I get rid of those marks. Need help ASAP. Thanks a lot.

Kashmira from NA

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Indoor Fountain Vapor/Fogger Stopped Working

I have a 3 legged metal stand. It holds a large bowl filled with water. You plug in a device that turns multiple colors and puts out a vapor. It no longer puts out vapor. What is this called and where can I get one?

Sandra from Monroe, MI

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How Can Kids and Young Adults Make Money?

We have been getting a lot of requests from young folks looking for ways to make money before school starts. Here are some Brainstormed ideas for them by the ThriftyFun community. What are your tips for what kids can do to make money? Post them below.

Susan from ThriftyFun

Very Important: Before starting any job or trying any money making ideas, you should run them by your parents.

Answers:

Pet Sitting

How about starting a pet sitting service for neighbors who are going on vacation? The kids can feed and play with cats, change litter; walk and feed dogs; feed birds and fish and keep their respective homes clean and uncluttered. This works well for city as well as suburban dwellers. My son put a sign up on the bulletin board in near the mailboxes in our building and had a very successful (financially) summer.

By Alice

Errands For Elderly Neighbors

The old standbys are yard work, pet sitting, and car washing. How about running errands in the neighborhood? In small towns or in areas where there is a grocery store close by, elderly folks or someone who can't get out, might be thankful to have someone run to the store to pick up milk, bread or other small items for them. Make up a brochure and leave it with folks who can then call you when they need your service. Another thing that could be done is assisting with light housekeeping such as taking out the garbage, vacuuming, dusting, emptying the dishwasher, folding clothes, matching socks, etc.

By Sandi

Wash Cars

How about asking your parents if you could wash their car? Cars are constantly getting dirty (thanks to the birds), meaning they always need cleaning. Ask your parents for $20 per car you clean and you should be making tons of money by the end of the week. Hey, and maybe while you're cleaning their car, someone might ask you to do theirs too. A business in the making.

By Kandi

Start Working Before You Are 16

This may be a little too "mainstream" but we just got our 14 (almost 15) year old daughter a job at McDonald's. They will hire kids that young. Personally, I believe teaching our kids to work is one of the best things we can do for them. Even if they "hate" the job, it teaches them a lot. Also, our daughter has taken lifeguard training through the park system and when she is 16, if she passes certification, will be able to get a lifeguard job. If your child is into sports, umpiring is a way to earn money. Normally, there is some sort of training before the season starts. Country clubs may hire kids to caddy. Of course, these are not "occasional" types of jobs just to earn a little spending money and won't work if that is what they want to do.

By Jan

Be A Class Helper

If you have a local dance class in your area, ask the teacher if they need any help passing out supplies. My two sons volunteer at the local YMCA dance classes for kids ages 4-6. My boys are 9 and 12. The boys help out in classes after school twice a week and the teacher generously pays them $10 a week. The boys enjoy helping out and are proud of their earnings. It also teaches the boy responsibility.

By Kelly

Garage Sale

They can have a garage sale if they have old things they need to give away.

By Celeste

Invest In A Lawn Mower

Ok, the absolute best way for any kid who is responsible enough to make money in the long run is to buy a lawn mower, preferably a riding one, and offer to cut grass. This may seem unrealistic but let me explain. One could ask his/her parents to take him/her to the bank and get a loan for however much the lawn mower would cost. (around $1000) Now, go and buy a lawnmower that is capable of vacuuming the leaves and grass and other debris into bins, THIS IS CRUCIAL. Now you may cut grass professionaly in the summer and vacuum leaves professionaly in the fall! Considering you make $20 a yard, cut at least 2 yards a day, you will make $560 a month! The lawnmower will be paid off if you work hard in June and July. August through November, you will make money! Roughly $2000! Then you store the lawn mower until spring where you can continue the business in the spring, summer, and fall of next year!

By Keith

Lemonade Stand And More Tips

The kids sold lemonade and cookies during our neighborhood garage sale. They made $30! That was profit, paying back Mom for supplies. The kids will also be pet-sitting, which they love animals. Last year my son cut the neighbor's lawn and house-sat while they were on vacation. Sometimes the kids have the best ideas given the chance.

By Amy

Hold A Car Wash, Yard Sale And Other Ideas

My kids make extra money by holding a " new school clothes" fund raising car wash. My 11 year old cares for pets while neighbors are out of town, just about twice a month, for $10 a day! She just made $40 this weekend! They also host a "fund raiser yard sale" where they sale their clothes that they can't wear anymore. Usually we donate old clothes though. Tell them to get creative! What is something they are good at, like soccer. They can host a "soccer camp" in their backyard one week.

By Becky from Alabama

Neighborhood Newsletter

How about starting your own little neighborhood newsletter using your own computer and printer? First you print up a sample newsletter with nothing but neighborhood news (A lot of good news) Then pass out this newsletter to your defined neighborhood. Now you can charge your neighbors a subscription for this letter, but it would be better off to give it to them free. What you make your money on is selling ads to all those youth like yourself that need neighborhood jobs. So much for a ad for a 10 year old dogwalker or a 13 year old car washer. Sell your ads by each edition whether it be weekly, bi weekly or monthly. Make sure you set up a space in your free edition telling all the neighbors that you are selling ads. Oh, you can also list yard sales, cars for sale or furniture, whatever. You won't become rich but I'll bet you can earn enough to get your IPod.

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By Mr. Thrifty

Get Paid For Chores Or Babysitting

I saw a TV show one time and the father had an absolutely wonderful idea. His son broke one of his electronic games. His father who was very wealthy refused to buy a new one and made his son earn money to buy a new one. So for each chore he did, (cleaning up the kitchen, taking out the trash, washing dishes, emptying the dishwasher, etc) he got a $1.00. Each week he was paid for each item he did. The more he did, the more he got paid. Why couldn't a child do something like this for money. Any working parent would probably love to have kids help out around the house, especially after a long hard day at work. I know I would surely pay my kids to help out with chores around the house. Or do what I did my whole childhood, babysit. I had so many babysitting gigs I had to turn them down. There are tons of families out there who need responsible teens to babysit all summer long while school is out.

By Connie

Get A Paper Route

You can get a job at the local papershop by doing a paper route.

By Hannah

Making Money Advice

There is no such thing as making money "fast and easy". One may make money, yes, but it is a slow process and, at the same time, one has to SAVE! I agree with Sandy: yard work, cleaning, running errands, car washing, anything legal. Target single parents and the elderly, who may need someone to help. They may not be able to pay much, but if you save what you earn, you will also earn interest and eventually, you will get there! Also, make sure you know the difference between a wish and a want. Good luck!

By Willem

My elderly parents always wished they could hire kids to do the things their own kids used to do - like wash cars, mow the lawn, shovel snow from driveways, etc. Try approaching the senior citizens in your area and see if they have work to do, errands to run. Maybe you could take them grocery shopping, take them to the doctor's, run errands and so on.

When I was a kid, I also had a flare for running children's birthday parties, playing games and so on. I picked up money that way, too.

How about setting up a "summer camp" program for the little kids in the neighborhood and entertain them with crafts and games a few hours a day?

By pamphyila

Great Ideas To Make Money

Ask your parents if you can use their lawn mower to mow people's grass. Offer to help pay for the gas with what you make.

Set up a mini daycamp for kids. It would just take a few hours a day but give the parent's a chance to run to the grocery store, clean, read a book or have a few friends over.

Talk to people in your neighborhood to see when they are going on vacation. Offer to take in the mail, newspaper, water the plants, take out the garbage/recycling, etc.

Find people that will hire you to walk their dog. Ask the same people if they will pay you to pick up after the dog. Not a glamorous job but I think you will find many people would pay for this.

Make some small crafts and sell them. Friendship bracelets, fun frames, whatever you have for crafts, see what you can make. If you live in an area where you have some traffic, set up a table similar to a lemonade stand.

Have a kid/teen garage sale. Advertise as this and get rid of the things that you no longer need but another kid would think is really cool.

Decorate/paint t-shirts and sell them.

Think out of the box for ideas.

By CRMom

Advice From Other Kids

I'm, 11 and I really want an Xbox 360. I asked my mom if I could do extra stuff around the house and I get about $5 a day. But I'm done with all of that in a hurry. I want to do extra jobs, sometimes I work at my mom and dad's place and I get $5 an hour.

By Joey

I suggest mowing lawns. I'm 12 with a busy life and do it every Sunday. This way, I build muscles and get $10 an hour, that's an average of $50 on Sunday, alone.

By Matthew

I'm 13 and I luv fixin cars so my cousin put me in Quick Fit. Without him, I couldn't work there. Now that I work there, I get money and experience. Every Saturday, I get 80 pounds.

By Rizwan

One thing you could do that I've done over the summer is maybe get together with a couple of friends and start your own business like that. For instance "S&S Landscaping" and come up with something you both enjoy. That is how you make the most money. One thing I did to make money is buy bumper stickers for $0.99 then raise the price and sell them at $4.99. You could make a bumper sticker with your town's initials and sell them for that much more and make that much more profit!

By J-Dub

Well, what you can do is you can sell lemonade. Make flyers and hang them up and on any certain day, you can have a lemonade sell, $0.50 per cup. I've done it and altogether we got $40.00. Have a friend with you.

By Shaina

OK, well, if you play soccer, then refereeing is a great thing to do. You need to contact someone who is part of the soccer league in your town and get the information, take a course, and buy supplies. After you ref a few games, the cost of the course and uniform is gone. Seriously, this job is amazing. For 9-10 year olds, you make $16 per game, and for 11-12 year olds, you make $25. It is even more for older players but since you have to be older than the kids you ref, I don't know about the other rates.

By guyonthesidewalk

Well, you could sell stuff that you don't use anymore. Once I sold some old stuff and I got $200.00.

By LOZZ

I think that kids should be able to work at restaurants and places like Kroger or Target. We need the money too, not just 15 or 16 year olds. Many people don't need their car washed or their lawn mowed, and, even if they did, they wouldn't hire kids that are 12 and under. <3 Good Luck

By hello

If you have some old video games or DVD's laying around, you should bring them to EB Games or Gamestop. They let you exchange the games/systems for some cash. An average working game usually gets about $10, depending on what it is- so that can really add up if you don't play a lot of your games. An entire video game system is even more- plus there's the controllers, which adds more money to the total.

By Christine

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