How to Make Fast Money for a Kid

Ideas for kids to earn money quickly

Even kids have emergency expenses. That new video game or bicycle accessory may look appealing but Christmas or a birthday is a long time to wait for a special gift. Kids can earn extra cash by providing a few services to friends and family. Earning money for a gift is a good way to teach your children about earning, saving and spending.

Things You'll Need

• Video games
• DVD movies
• Camera
• Photo paper
• Craft supplies

Instructions

Selling Electronics

1. Collect video games and movies from around your house that are no longer being used.

2. Sell your older video games to gaming stores. Call stores to find ones that offer cash, not store credit.

3. Sell your older movies to movies stores for extra cash.

Pet Pictures

1. Create a poster advertising a pet picture service. Hand out copies to neighbors and friends.

2. Take pictures of pets doing different things.

3. Print pictures on photo paper and deliver them to neighbors. Collect your picture fee.

Make Greeting Cards

1. Create greeting cards from art supplies around the house.

2. Match the greeting cards to envelopes your parents have.

3. Sell the greeting cards with the envelopes to friends and families. Offer to take orders for the greeting cards.

References

• Info Barrel: Ways to Earn Money for Kids