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19 Dog Crafts to Make and Sell

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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 local dog parks 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 through Keep Reading

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7 Easy School Market Day Food Ideas

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  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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27 Things to Sew and Sell

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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 easier now 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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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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⭐ 25 Bake Sale Worthy Treats – Sell Out Recipe Ideas for Your Next Fundraiser

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Every time I need to provide bake sale treats, I always bake the same old boring chocolate chip cookies. It's like my creative side goes dormant when I need it most!  I decided it would be a good idea to preserve a list of go-to bake sale ideas on the blog so I can reference it whenever I need to make something to sell. I'm thinking a good selection of cookies, cakes, and cupcakes that I can portion individually are in order.   Best Fundraising Bake Sale Ideas I asked a few of my blogging friends for suggestions, and boy, did they come through! Here are some of their Keep Reading

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The Best Valentine’s Day Crafts to Make & Sell

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  As you may already know, I love craft fairs.  I've written extensively about DIY crafts to sell on the blog.  Today I'm combining two of my passions (Valentine's Day and money-making crafts) into one post about Valentine's Day Crafts You Can Make & Sell! You can sell so many things for Valentine's Day....anything from fun & cute gifts to home decor. Think outside of the box, and you will come up with something great.  Below are some ideas to get you started.    Valentine Craft Ideas to Sell  Once you have a booth application Keep Reading

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25+ Festive Christmas Bake Sale Items That Sell Well

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It's the most wonderful time of year! The tree is up, Christmas music is playing, and baked goods abound. Now that the holiday season has officially begun, it's time to start thinking about Christmas bake sale ideas for your school or fundraiser. If you're having trouble coming up with Christmas bake sale items that sell well during the holidays, don't worry - I've got you covered! In this blog post, I'll be sharing 25+ festive Christmas bake sale items that will sell out fast. Plus, I'll also share a few tips for how to make sure your Christmas bake sale fundraiser is Keep Reading

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7 Best Money Making Ideas for Moms

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  I get SO MANY questions from moms each day about what I do. My friends know that I stay at home with my kids and they also know that I make SIX FIGURES PER YEAR while enjoying a completely flexible schedule. They know I work from home on a blog, but they don't understand how that can be a real thing. So I not only teach other moms how to become bloggers, but I also explain all kinds of ways to make money as a stay-at-home-mom if that's something that interests you.    How Can You Make Money from Home While Being a Stay at Home Mom?  There are just so Keep Reading

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7 Easy Ways to Make Money in 2022 {100% Online!}

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  For years, I've been writing about best ways to earn extra cash on the side in your spare time. It’s become one of the most popular topics on my blog! This year, I'm starting a new tradition. I'd like to recap the most legitimate ways to earn extra income online based one what I've seen from the past year. Just the best ideas, in my opinion. Only online jobs - these are things you can do from your computer to earn extra money on the internet. There are ideas for teachers, college students, and moms who want something to do while their kids are in school. I believe this Keep Reading

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50+ Crafts You Can Make and Sell in 2022 {for extra cash this month}

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50+ Crafts to Make and Sell at Crafts Fairs and Flea Markets! A great list of things to make and sell…all easy ideas anyone can do. Part of a series on ways to make extra money.

  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.  I thought it would Keep Reading

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100+ Hottest Crafts to Make and Sell {running list!}

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      Updated in January 2022. Does the thought of earning extra money on the side selling handmade crafts at flea markets or even on Etsy or a Facebook page appeal to you?  It's a great way for moms to make extra money from home.  I've been collecting craft projects ideas to sell for years.  Just this weekend, I visited a local flea market while on vacation and I was blown away by all the creativity at each booth.  With some extra time on the weekends or in the evening, you can make DIY projects that sell for a huge Keep Reading

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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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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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7 Ways I Make $5000 Extra Per Month Online

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Friends always ask me how I am able to make extra money from home with my blog. Here's a look at 7 specific ways I earn extra cash online while still being a SAHM to my 3 little kids.

I get quite a few emails each month from people who want to make money from home asking just exactly how I make money from my blog. Today I thought I'd take a few minutes to explain some of the different ways you can make extra money online for our family from blogging. Whether you want to make $5k or your goal is just "I want to make thousands online every month," then I think this blog post will help you understand how it's done!    How I Make $5000+ Extra per Month Online Every month since October 2015, WhatMommyDoes has earned over $5,000 per month (as high as Keep Reading

Filed Under: Blogging, Ways to Make $500 - $1000 Extra Per Month

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