1. Cook or bake

With hectic schedules, lots of families simply don’t have the time to cook. Yet they still want home-cooked meals. That’s where you come in. Many people will pay handsomely for a personal chef. But if that’s not your thing, you can still sell your homemade meals or pastries for a decent amount of cash.

2. Tutoring

Have a knack for kids or college students? Good at explaining tough subjects in simple terms? Tutoring is a meaningful way to earn a side income. Not only are you helping students feel more confident with themselves, but you are setting them up for a lifetime of success.

3. Become a certified notary

It can cost $100 or less but earn you much more in return. Many people don’t know exactly what a notary does. They basically serve as an unbiased witness to signing documents. A big benefit of this side hustle is that you have an extremely flexible schedule.

4. Alterations

In this day and age, most folks don’t know their way around a sewing machine. If you know how to tailor clothing, your skills are in demand and needed. Depending on the city you live in, this side job could be more profitable than you think.

5. Teach Yoga

Are you looking for a way to share your zen? Being a part-time yoga teacher is a relaxing way to beef up your bank account. You’ll likely only have to teach a few classes a month.

6. Buy and resell furniture

This can be a super lucrative side hustle if you know how to make old furniture look new. If you’re handy with a paintbrush and have a keen eye for design, flipping furniture is a fun way to earn some extra cash.

7. Online freelancing

Maybe you have little ones running around, and you’d rather stay home for your side gig. Try online freelancing. Websites such as Fiverr and Upwork are user-friendly platforms to start with. Whether you’re skilled in writing, graphic design, voice work, or something else, there are clients waiting to give you work.

8. Rent a room in your home 

If you’ve got extra space and you’re a relatively social person, renting a home in your house is one of the easiest ways to earn extra money. You can rent short-term using apps like Air B&b, or get a longer-term roommate depending on your needs.

9. Dog walking

For animal lovers, this is a fantastic way to earn money while having fun with a new furry friend. Dog-owners are willing to pay a pretty penny for a trustworthy dog sitter. If that description fits you, dog walking might be the answer to your side job quest.

10. House sitting

House sitting may just be the best side hustle of all time. You’re basically getting paid to live in someone’s house! While this sweet gig might be a little harder to obtain, once you’ve found clientele who trusts you, you’ll be smiling on the way to the bank.

11. Food delivery

This gig is a fairly simple side hustle to get started. All you’ll need is a valid driver’s license, a working car, and some time on your hands. Let the tips roll in!

12. Odd jobs

If you’re the kind of person who gets bored doing the same thing, try checking out your local Craigslist “Gigs” section. You’re sure to find some interesting gigs and maybe learn something new while on the job!

13. Sell Printables

Here’s a work-from-home gig you can easily start today! Design a good amount of printables and you could be earning a decent paycheck in no time. Some examples are meal plans, calendar plans, journals, and chore charts. The best part? You do the work once, and can potentially sell hundreds of the same piece of content!

14. Nanny/babysitter

In a similar vain, caring for children can be well-paying side job depending on the family you help out. Pro-tip: get an overnight babysitting gig and get paid to sleep!

15. Bartender/Barista

For social butterflies, there’s no better side hustle than getting paid to hang out with people! Becoming a barista or bartender means you’ll learn tasty new recipes, try delicious drinks, and meet interesting people everyday.

16. Social Media

If you have a decent following on social media (minimum of 1000 followers), you should try making money off your account. IT could be as simple as reaching out to a brand for a sponsored Instagram post or becoming an affiliate for one of your favorite companies. It seems almost everyone is becoming a micro-influencer these days, so why not you, too?