Does anyone have any ideas????

Question

I'm a first year teacher and a single parent who does not recieve child support. I just bought my first house (nice and inexpensive) but it seems as though I live paycheck to paycheck. I need some ideas about getting extra money! I have 4 year old to buy Christmas presents for. Any one have any ideas??

Answer 1

Good for you! One of the things I have found when buying gifts for young children is that it doesn't matter how much a present costs, but rather how big it is. Buy the biggest thing you can find cheaply, wrap it in nice paper, and watch the happiness.
Good luck

Answer 2

Teachers have an advantage in that they get summers and other school vacation times off. This time can be used to earn extra cash. Ask your fellow teachers what they do. Maybe there is an after school paid assignment such as a coach's ***'t or supervisor for events that you could take on. Otherwise, start selling Mary Kay or Avon or Lia Sophia Jewelry.

Answer 3

I know of a few places single mothers have turned some extra cash.

First Ebay finding outlet stores and shopping for designer items and selling the, on ebay works for one girl I know. She sells purses don't ask me any more than that I am not that well versed on purses.

Second I know a lot of people that are notaries allowing them to charge for witnessing the signing of documents and so forth.

If you type well you could do some transcribing work they usually pay a few cents a words but that adds up quick.

Hope that helps!

Answer 4

don't stress your self about the money??? you are a teacher and you get paid not bad at all don't push it. and take my advise never ever take an Idea from someone to build a business or to make more money :) you are a teacher think good and I'm sure you will pull it off sweetheart. Be strong. be happy of what you got you own the whole world, you don't you lose it all. kapeeeeesh

Answer 5

Hey Honey,
I was at a place of losing everything about a year ago due to bad financial decisions. A friend told me to go see a CPA that went to our church and now things are on track and running good. Just find someone that knows their business and stick with it for at least one year.

Answer 6

For an extra income why dont u try teachin children at ur home or make use of ur talents like making hand-made wall-hangings,cards or anything simple yet interesting and sell them through the net...

Answer 7

OK take this idea

you can teach some kids in privet at home for some money
or you can work as baby setter in your free time & this is nice u will get some experiance about children..

have nice day

best regard's
walkaway_911

Answer 8

Tutoring, or a part time weekend job?
Can you cut out expenses--like buy groceries in bulk for more savings, eat out less, and buy him clothes at rummage sales & thrift shops? Pack a lunch instead of buying one, bring a thermos instead of buying coffee, and never buy junk from the vending machine!

Answer 9

Contact the Red Cross or a church in your area. It sounds like you work very hard, so don't let your pride get in the way of calling. Everyone needs a hand up once in a while. I know I did.

Answer 10

trying selling things at a garage sale or no ebay that could get you some extra cash. why dont you get child support? you should...dont let that one go, whoever the father is needs to be helping and it is your right to make him help financialy... good luck with whatever you do.
you could also rent out your basement if it is finished...