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17 Best Things for Kids to Make and Sell

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For the second year in a row, my daughter is participating in a local event put on my town where vendors come together the first weekend in May to sell items. It’s kind of like a street fair meets flea market. There are food trucks, craft items, pottery, jewelry, clothing, and more for sale at this young entrepreneur's event. Last year my daughter sold brownies and lemonade. This year we are brainstorming what to have in her booth. I want her to be able to make it herself mostly but also be PROFITABLE.    Introducing Kids to Money Making Crafts & Real-Life Keep Reading

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How to Make Huge Scrabble Tiles {with letters & numbers}

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Oversized Scrabble Tiles for Gallery Wall Projects

Although I don’t get to craft as much as I used to, I always have a running list of DIY craft projects I want to tackle at any given time.  I even have a huge cabinet full of art supplies that I can pull from.  Next up on my list? LARGE DIY SCRABBLE TILES! If you haven’t seen these yet, they’re oversized versions of regular Scrabble pieces that make perfect wall displays. I saw them in an antique store of all places (they’re not antique, but they do feel rustic so they fit right in) and I fell in LOVE with these jumbo-sized versions of my favorite board Keep Reading

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50+ Crafts You Can Make and Sell in 2026 {for extra cash this month}

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  I know many moms who making extra money every weekend selling handmade items at craft fairs, flea markets, and even on local Facebook buy/sell/trade pages. You can make DIY projects at home (at night, on the weekend, as you have time) and sell them for profit!     The best part about doing crafts for profit is that the time from idea to production to sale is very fast - I'd say you can start earning extra cash from these simple projects within a month if you start today and get your supplies then choose a selling avenue. This is great to Keep Reading

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10+ Easy School Market Day Ideas to Make and Sell

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  Does the idea of School Market Day for your child make you feel anxious about what you need to make? I’ve been there -- as recently as last year! To help stem the panic this year, I came up with ten clever, easy, and practical items to ensure that your child’s next Business or Market Day is a big success.   Fun & Easy Market Day Ideas for Kids I tried to find things to make for many different ages, so whether your kid is in elementary school or middle school, they'll find a good, simple business idea in this list.   Everyone will have fun making these Keep Reading

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15 Things You Can Sell to Make Money Fast – All Items from Around the House!

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ever wondered how to make money in a few days

On my blog, I typically teach moms and anyone else who wants to make extra money about ways to earn significant chunks of extra cash each month, like through blogging or becoming a VA. But let's face it - sometimes you just need $50 or $100 or $200 more right now, and you don't have time to implement a full-blown business. If you're thinking, "I need extra money fast, not in a year from now!" then you're in the right place. If you sell multiple items in one day, you can really raise a reasonable amount of cash quickly.  Sometimes you need the funds more than you need the Keep Reading

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21+ Best Summer Bake Sale Ideas

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Looking for summer bake sale ideas that will bring in the big bucks and help reach your fundraising goal? You've come to the right place! A summer bake sale brings its own unique challenges... You want sweet treats BUT they also need to be able to withstand the summertime heat! And, of course, you want your food to be the biggest hit at the bake sale.   I asked my blogger friends for their brilliant summer bake sale ideas and they came through. Whether your child wants to set up a snack stand or you're prepping for a summer bake sale fundraiser, we've got you Keep Reading

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7 Easy School Market Day Food Ideas

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Colorful flyer displaying decorated pretzel sticks with pink, blue, and purple icing and sprinkles. The text reads, "Fun & Easy Treats to Make & Sell" in playful fonts and vibrant colors, perfect food ideas for School Market Day that highlight the creative and appealing nature of the snacks.

  Do you need ideas for edible things to sell at school market day? If you have approval to sell food in your booth (very important to get before you waste time planning this out), then your next order of business is to figure out what to sell that people like like!   What Foods Are Easy to Sell?    Foods that sell well are eye appealing. They are always packaged up nicely and also just look good to eat! It is easy to sell foods that are packaged up individually and displayed in a pleasing manner.  In this post, we'll talk mostly about sweet treats Keep Reading

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25 Easy DIY Decor Projects to Sell

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  Don’t complicate things! These easy DIY decor projects all have gorgeous results and simplistic designs that buyers will love. Take home decor to new levels with these 25 easy DIY projects to sell.  Decor is all about beauty. It’s personal to its owner, visually striking, and honestly, hard to resist! This makes DIY decor a brilliant avenue to make money from home.  If you’re looking to transform your artistic abilities into a source of revenue, these DIY home adornment projects can help.  This list has super accessible crafts that everyone can complete! Keep Reading

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37+ Best Christmas Crafts to Sell {Profitable Gift Items to Make}

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These best Christmas crafts to make and sell are an awesome way to make money from home this Christmas. Choose between gorgeous decor, sweet accessories, and delicious edible gifts to make and sell. Let your creativity shine, and get into the holiday spirit with these fun Christmas crafts.  No gift can quite compare to handmade crafts. Homemade gifts are special, personalized, and full of charm. That’s why I’ve made this list of 37+ unique crafts for you to make and sell this holiday season.  This is the perfect time of year to get creative and make some holiday-themed Keep Reading

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25+ Easy Fall Crafts to Make and Sell

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A collage of fall-themed DIY crafts, including wreaths made of sunflowers and a collection of colorful leaf-shaped dishes. Overlay text reads "25+ Easy Fall Crafts to Sell for Profit" and the website "WhatMommyDoes.com" is at the bottom.

  This autumn season, dig into these simple Fall crafts to sell and make some extra money – all from the comfort of home! These creative fall crafts are easy and inexpensive to make while presenting stunning results.  Fall time is a great time of year to get crafting! Something about all the beautiful autumnal colors makes Fall the decorating season of dreams. To take advantage of this time of year, I have 25 of the best Fall crafts to sell, so you can earn some extra money from home.  This list includes how to make tasteful Halloween crafts, thanksgiving Keep Reading

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30+ Baby Craft Ideas to Make & Sell

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30+ Baby Craft Ideas to sell

  Baby crafts have a huge demand! Here are 30 baby craft ideas to sell if you are looking to make some money from home working in your free time! These days, almost anything goes when it comes to making money from home. As a mom who wants to be able to stay home with my kids, I love the fact that you can make something in your spare time (during nap time, while the kids are playing, after they go to bed, etc), enjoy what you do, and profit from it financially! Do you want to make some extra money from home? Maybe you’ve thought about creating an Etsy store through your own Keep Reading

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10 Summer Projects to Make Money as a Kid

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  My nephews (ages 10 and 16) and my kids (ages 14, 12, and 10) are always saving up for something. They want me to give them extra work around the house so I can pay them BUT we don’t typically pay for chores around here. They do chores because they’re part of the family and then they get an allowance no matter what (so they can learn to manage money). I realize that allowing them to earn extra cash and then manage that money would also be a great lesson. So I am open to the idea of paying them to go above and beyond regular chores or for completing larger time Keep Reading

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19 Dog Crafts to Make and Sell

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A collage showcasing various dog-related crafts with the central text "19 Dog Crafts to Make and Sell" in a stylized font. Images include a dog with a blue scarf, a dog resting on a bed, a fleece dog toy, homemade dog treats, and a jar of dog food.

  If you're a dog owner, there's a good chance you love spending time making things for your furry friend. Why not turn your crafting skills into a business you can run in your spare time by selling dog accessories and treats? There are many different profitable crafts you can make, so here are 19 ideas to get you started! You'll have tails everywhere wagging with delight with your DIY dog crafts.   Where to Sell Your Handmade Dog Crafts Not sure where you can sell your pet crafts when you get started? Here are a few great ideas: at a craft show at the Keep Reading

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13 Mason Jar Crafts to Make & Sell for Extra Cash

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13 Mason Jar Craft Tutorials - Extra Cash Edition - mason jars beautiful & unique enough to make and sell at craft fairs and flea markets! All easy DIY ideas anyone can do,even kids and teens. Part of a series on things to make and sell as a way to make extra money.

The other day a friend of mine told me she wanted to start a business selling crafts at the local downtown flea market on the weekends. She knows I have a thing for coming up with new business ideas, so she wanted me to help her brainstorm different mason jar projects for her business. We narrowed it down to her first few products and I kept track of those in Evernote - I figure since I have this research on my computer already, I might as well share it on the blog!       13 Mason Jar Crafts to Make & Sell for Extra Cash Use the arrows to scroll Keep Reading

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27 Things to Sew and Sell

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A collage titled "27 Sewing Projects to Make and Sell" featuring various sewing things. Clockwise from top-left: a dog wearing a bandana, a hanging fabric organizer, wallets, fabric pot holders, and a colorful fabric mat. The website "www.whatmommydoes.com" is at the bottom.

Do you have a sewing machine and want to make some extra money? You're in luck! Handmade goods are a hot commodity right now as more and more people shift from cheap, mass-produced items from big box stores to locally crafted products. Making money sewing is a good idea for anyone who wants to work according to their own schedule, use their creative talents, and make beautiful and useful things. We've found 27 easy projects perfect for starting out your handmade business.   How to Make Money from Sewing If you know how to sew, you can make money at it. In fact, it's Keep Reading

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