21 Easy Hobbies That Can Make You Money

You may already walk your own dog but why not add one or two more pups to the mix for a small fee. Depending on where you live, walking dogs can make between $10 to $30 an hour which isn't too shabby. Plus, you'll get some extra exercise and have the chance to get unlimited dog cuddles which isn't anything to complain about!

Whether you've taught yourself calligraphy or have had professional lessons, people will pay big bucks to have wedding invitations, birthday cards, name placards and other home essentials accentuated with this beautiful lettering. You may even find that posting videos of your calligraphy work gets you some extra followers on social media which could put some spare cash in your pocket too.

For those spiritual folks, it's likely you may already practice tarot on your friends or family members for free, but there's a market for this service these days. You can start charging for 20 or 30 minute sessions and make some extra cash that way. To get started, go to a local community center or Panera Bread and put a flyer for your business on the bulletin board (with permission of course) and see what happens.

You may be familiar with those social media influencers who write poems for $1 on the streets of New York City. You can consider doing something similar and charging people for your poems whether they're looking for a love poem for an anniversary or a more simple haiku to uplift their spirits.

If you have a passion for photography, then you might as well start charging for photo sessions or access to your photos. Think about starting a small photography business doing family photos, work headshots or perhaps even selling stock photos you take from your travels online.

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You might livestream the fireworks at Disney World for your friends on vacation once a year, but why not take it more seriously? After some dedication to streaming you may find that you gain more followers and attract more viewers who will then either pay to watch your content or give you virtual gifts that put money straight to your bank account.

Handmade jewelry is very popular these days and it can actually be quite lucrative if you get it in front of the right people. For example, you can start with dangle earrings made from polymer clay or friendship bracelets for concerts that everyone seems to have on their wrists right now.

Drawing can not only be a good pastime and stress reliever, but it can also be an avenue to make some spare cash. Start by thinking about what you love to draw and are good at and go from there. You can take commissions from customers about what they are looking for, such as personalized drawings of whether that's loved one's, pets, or picturesque landmarks.

If you're a pro at your day job and don't mind talking about it when you're off the clock, then you'll want to consider creating a course. The best part about making a course is that you can create one about just about anything as long as you have unique insights to share that aren't already widely advertised. For example, if you work in social media, then you can create a course on how to grow your social media platform in a year or something similar.

Baking is a favorable hobby for many as it helps take the mind off of the stressors of everyday life. Whether you like to bake cookies, bundt cakes, brownies, or cupcakes, pick the baked goods that people tend to love the most and start advertising your services on social media or by word of mouth and soon enough everyone will want a taste!

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It's one thing to paint pottery at a studio, but making ceramics is a completely different ballgame. If you own a pottery wheel and clay, then you can start taking commissions from people for your services whether they want you to make them a mug, vase, plate, cookware set, spoon rest, or anything in that wheelhouse.

Almost everyone has some "junk" or household items they no longer use and want to get rid of so having a garage sale is the way to go. Not only will you create some more space in your home, but also can make some spare cash to spend on leisure activities or your next batch of groceries.

Some people find cleaning to be cathartic and in a way therapeutic. If that sounds familiar, then charging for your cleaning services can be an efficient way to make some money. Smart small by offering to clean a bathroom or a kitchen and then you can expand to do entire apartments or multi-story homes depending on your comfort level.

Do you enjoy playing the guitar, piano, drums, flute, harp or clarinet? Live music is in demand for birthday parties, weddings and other special events so you can potentially use your musical abilities to make some money. You can pick up gigs on the weekends or even during the week if your schedule allows and the demand is there.

If you remember being particularly good at a subject in school whether that was English, math, or science, then you could make some good money tutoring. Many parents of middle and high schoolers are often looking for homework help and test prep so if you can get familiar with the material being taught these days, then it could be a lucrative side hustle.

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People are traveling a lot these days which means houses need to be watched while they're gone. Look in local Facebook groups to see if anyone in your neighborhood has a trip planned and offer to house sit for them for $20 bucks a day. This won't take you too long either so it's a win-win for you and the home owners.

You've probably seen the cute crochet animals that people are making all over TikTok and it turns out that people are paying good money for them. You can get yourself a kit and either teach yourself or perhaps you already know how to crochet. Sell these cute and cuddly crochet animals for $15 to $20 each and you'll find yourself making a profit.

There's nothing worse than having a button or seam come apartment at the last minute on an outfit you need to wear. If you know how to sew, then you can come to the rescue for a lot of people and charge for it. The prices will vary based on the size of the task and how long it takes, but oftentimes people will pay a pretty penny to have something altered or fixed quickly if you have a sewing machine.

If you're a good driver and don't mind adding some miles to your car, then you could sign up to be a rideshare driver for Uber or Lyft. Some people make a full time income as a driver, but it's also a good side gig for those looking for some spare cash.

Similarly to ride share, you can also get paid to go grocery shopping for people. Next time you're out doing your own groceries, log onto Instacart and see if anyone in your area is looking to have groceries delivered. If the demand is there, then you can sign up and start delivering to homes in your neighborhood.