Making Extra Money

Updated on May 08, 2010
S.V. asks from Phoenix, AZ
17 answers

Ok girls...I've responded to a few requests, but have yet asked for help from all of you lovely ladies out there. Well, without going into great detail, I need to make some extra money for my family. I work a full-time 40/hr wk job,have 3 kids, plus I help out my husband trying to start up our new business. He is now servicing pools and I am doing the bookwork. I would like to know if any of you have some ideas of how I can make some extra money from my home in the evenings and weekends. I know thats a pretty tall order, but I really can't leave my children any more than I already do. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated! ps I love this bonding and kinship this website seems to have.

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L.C.

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Hi S.,

I am a mother of 2 kids (7 and 4.5),wife and work full time. I sell Gold Canyon Candles on the side. I do make extra money and it really comes in handy. If you would be interested, on more information you can contact me through my website: www.mygccandle.com/L.

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T.T.

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Hi S. there are so many opportunities out there but, with this you can be your own boss, you don't have to worry about products that will end up in the closet or somewhere else, do you like helping others? Are you interested in owning you own business? Check out this web site and you decide www.primerica.com/tanyataylor
Do your research!!! Good luck in whatever you decide to do!!!

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T.M.

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S.,
I also am a mother of 3 and am an Independant Consultant with Arbonne International. I work my business in the nooks and crannies of my life and can do this with/without my kids.

*Did you know that most women use 12 personal care items a day? and in those products, there are 162 different chemicals?

*Did you know that when you use products with mineral oil, it acts like liquid seran wrap and your skin can not control your body's temp and do its job as our largest organ?

*Did you know that we need 25 grams of fiber a day? Most people get 5-10 grams

S. this business is fun!
Do you love to help others? That is what this business is about!! AND it is not creating a new need that people can not afford. Everyone with skin and hair can benefit from Arbonne's products.
As a mom/wife, we want the best for our family and Arbonne has that to offer.
I also like to share with others and help them feel better, get their products at wholesale and make money all at the same time. Would you?

If at all this email peeked your curiosity, Please explore my website with Arbonne and contact me :)

I look forward to talking to you.

T.
www.tesabartell.myarbonne.com
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D.W.

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Hi S.! I'm doing exactly that right now with Vemma/Verve! It's a wonderful product that allows me the flexibility I need to still run a landscape business, go to school, take care of my home and my 86-and 90-year-old parents. I started out by just taking the product for my health, then my folks, then my husband and next thing you know........extra money coming in. All you have to do to start is try the product for 30 days (full empty bottle money back guarantee) and go from there. No sign up fees, no registration, no huge product buy-in, no inventory to stock or lug around to parties. It's just a referral program - you like it you tell others - you get paid. You choose the amount of effort you want to put into it and the results you want: pay for your product or make an extra couple hundred a month or replace your current career or whatever you want. It feels really good for me to be doing something that doesn't just benefit ME - I have so much confidence in the product that I love telling others about it.
If you are at all interested just check out my website and let me know where and when you'd like to meet. I'll buy you a cup of coffee and there's no obligation - it may or may not be right for you but you can decide for yourself.
All the best!
D.
www.momsapprove.com

R.A.

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A few years ago when we moved to Arizona we found ourselves making two house payments and things were more then tight. I went to work at a local school as a Teachers Assistant and loved it. I worked the same hours as my children were gone. However this didn't help out enough. So I started selling AVON. This is the only company I have ever sold for and I had an instant clientele with the teachers and eventually some parents. I also developed many friendships through this opportunity. The best part is the start up cost is no more then the purchase price of a lipstick. Feel free to let me know if you are interested in being an Avon represenative ###-###-####. R.

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A.B.

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I don't know if you still would like ideas but if you do. Please check out the link below. Thanks.

A. Brewe
Proud Member of Internet Ceo Moms working from home
www.internetceomoms.com/breweanne
Wheeling, IL
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J.L.

answers from Chicago on

I also was in your position until recently. I was looking to earn a little extra income and I happened to talkm to the right people and get invloved in a great company. I work as a buyer for a licenced, insured gold purchasing company that is the NEW way to make lots of quick cash. The price of gold is at an all time high right now and our company has a very unique way of making YOU money. Basically, you set up a date and a time for us (2-3 hours) and we do all the work. We come to the place of your choice and purchase any gold, silver, and/or platinum that you and your frinds no longer wear or is broken or damaged. We do all the work. Your friends get paid top dollar everything, immediatly! If you host the party, you get 10% of everything purchased at your party in cash, on the spot. Any of your friends that decide to book a party thereafter, you get 5% of the total purchased from their parties as well. We set parties up in offices, schools, private homes, churches, hotels, ect. If you have two hours to make a few hundred dollars-cash, call me and I can let you know more of the details and about our dates available because our calenars are filling up fast! Feel free to contact me at any time at ###-###-####.

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R.B.

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Someone else said it and I have to agree. Sometimes it's not making extra money and stretching yourself so much physically, mentally, etc... that you break down. Sometimes it's as easy as cutting out some of those extras. Do you eat out or take your lunch? Do you buy snacks or bring snacks from home? Do you have to have that many cable stations? It's the little things that add up. I had to stop going to the Dollar Tree! Do you have a budget? We kept an inventory of what we spent for one month and were amazed at how much money we were actually "wasting". Just some food for thought.
R.

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T.M.

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Hi, my name is Tiffani! I'm a full-time wife and mommy three beautiful girls ages 1, 2 and 4! Needless to say, I'm a very busy lady with very little time on my hands! I wanted to start a home business to supplement my family’s income, but I could never find anything that was legitimate AND worked around my busy schedule! What I finally found was a company that was risk free, reputable & over 25 years old. There are no hidden fees, no selling and no inventory.

What I do:
Market my free website (training provided)
Dial people into overview calls
Set up online accounts
Mentor others
Earn residual income that builds over time.

What I do not do:
Buy inventory
Sell Products
Take orders
Telemarket

You can work part time or full time depending on your income goals, everything is month to month, no contracts or quotas, no monthly fees. I call the shots and spend as much time with my kids as I need.
I got started shortly after giving birth to my third daughter, so I know anyone can do this. It definitely requires hard work and determination, but it is so worth it. I am not only working to supplement my family’s income, but to also help my husband and I achieve our dreams of being home full time with our children and having time flexibility. If you are in the same situation as I was and you'd like more information go to my website at: http://www.workathomeunited/txmommy.

You can view the link that says view more and then if you would like me to contact you, please click the link that says Get More Info. Now! and give some basic information and I get back to you!

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M.R.

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Hi there - if you have a chance, check out my website and you can find some business ideas to start your own business as well as some LEGITIMATE companies that you can work for from your home. http://www.chitchatformommies.com/workingmoms.html

I hope this helps some!

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J.E.

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S.,
I became an Independent Scentsy Consultant so I could "pay one utility bill a month"...well, I can do that and more. Scentsy has been a God-send to our family. I would love to help you achieve your goal of making some extra money!
J.
www.ByeByeWicks.com

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S.T.

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HI. My friend needs a pool guy.

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L.G.

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Hi S.,

Just like a previous response, I'd go with VemmaVerve. It is something you can do with your husband and 17 year old. My 21 year old daughter and 19 year old son do this with us. Since you already are working a 40 hr/week job, and are a mom, your husband will feel great about making more money and not leaving that job up to you. With you working so much, you also need the extra energy and health benefits that a nutritional supplement will provide! Check out that other woman's website. Even if you sign up with her, let me know if you have any more questions.

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S.S.

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HI S.!

You are going to get a lot of replies for this I am sure! I recommend that you find something that appeals to you and that you enjoy. I do have a home based business that is fun, cool and has something that everyone does!!!! (In fact, it involves the largest industry on the planet!) The benefits are huge and the extra income can be as little as a few hundreds of dollars a month to unlimited income. There is no inventory involved and much of it can be done right from home!If you are interested in learning more about it, as well as giving me the opportunity to talk with you further, please feel free to contact me. You can access my website at IOwnMyLife.net/ImagineIt and reply there.

If my particular opportunity doesn't appeal to you, that's okay! I have a huge network of contacts and if you can share with me what appeals to you, I can introduce you to someone else.

I hope to connect with you!

Live with passion!

S. :)

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E.B.

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Hi S.-
I recently read your posting and to be honest, I felt like that was me talking to my husband about trying to find a opportunity where I could stay at home and contribute financially to our family. That was last year. I am now a SAHM of a 21 month old boy because of the business opportunity and products that were introduced to me, Arbonne International! Start up cost is only $29 for the first year and $15 for each year there after!

Arbonne offers a full range of pure, safe & beneficial products for the entire family. Skin care for baby, weight loss, anti-aging, color & cosmetics, and aromatherapy are just some of the high quality, safe and benefical products that Arbonne manufactures.

You are not required to host home parties, maintain sales or incentives in order to receive a 35-80% discount! To shop these products at a discount from your own virtual Arbonne mall at home, give me a call.

This is also an amazing home-based business opportunity with a company that has grown over 150% this year alone. Arbonne is turning heads and you DON'T want to miss out on this chance of a life time to create an unlimited amount of income and live your dreams with your family! It truly is that easy!

Because of Arbonne, I can honestly say that I have become a better wife, mother, daughter and friend. I would love the opportunity to speak with you further!

Sincerely,
E. Brown
Arbonne International
District Manager & Independant Consultant
Consultant ID: 16779456
www.arbonne.com
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K.H.

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Hi S.,

I certainly understand how you feel. Working full time, having 3 children and a home to care for are all rewarding but finding time for another "outside" Job is a tall task. Working from home is a great option. One that I have found to be very worth my while. Not only have I been able to spend time with my kids but they have been an integral part of my business. They have learned work eithics and also get to share in the rewards. Best of all the business I'm building can be passed on to them when I'm no longer here. There's no large investment, no inventory, no selling of any products, no taking of orders, no billing or collections and best of all, NO Risk. It falls into alignment with all the major world trends and is recession proof. I'd love to show you what I do and you can judge for yourself if this is something for you or not. Fair enough? Feel free to call me and we can have a quick chat. I'm available all weekend so please don't hesitate to call.

K.
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www.completesensenetwork.com

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C.S.

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Wow! Already working 40 hrs/wk AND keeping a home AND mothering 3 kids! I know how very hard it is when the money isnt there! But I just have to ask, because I have been there, have you cut out expenses that are not really necessary? I would really look at how I am living to find ways I can cut expenses. You can only stretch yourself so much, and your children need you. Even if you are working from home, you are still working. Sometimes when the money isnt there, we think we have to increase the income, but sometimes the best way to do it, is to cut back the expenses. Or could dad add some other work to his plate? Just a thought. Blessings to you for being there for your kids!

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