Ideas for making money this summer

Sadie Myers
Apr 8, 2024
2 min read

WOW guys! I can't believe its almost summer! With about one month of school left, I thought I would make a post about making money this summer. Maybe you are looking for an activity to occupy all the time you have this summer, or maybe you are trying to raise spending money, or just some to save. Well, today I hope to give you some ideas.

If you do decide you like one of these ideas, check out this post. It will help you get started with the business part. It covers making a business plan, what to think about, you niche, your audience, and raising your first $$. With out more talking, let's go!

Take care of pets while their owners are on vacation

You know what summer means? School is over, and people like to take trips. If you enjoy working with cats or dogs, this might be the job for you! People can hire you to feed, and walk their dogs while on vacation.

What to charge

Depends. $10-$15 per day should be reasonable. Charge an extra for each dog or cat added. Also remember food, and other supply costs.

Extra ideas:

Make dog and cat treats to give to the owners when they pick up their pet

Make a schedule and check with the owner before you start

Ask the owner about what types of activities their pet likes

Set up a lemonade stand at a park

With the permission of a park, you could sell cold, yummy lemonade to hot and thirsty people. Along with lemonade you could sell snacks like Chocolate chip cookies, or granola bars. You would be a help to people who want a cold drink.

What to Charge

Talk to your parents. Make sure you include ingredients cost too. $0.50-$1.00 should be reasonable. It might be helpful to have change on hand too.

Extra ideas:

Decorate your stand with bunting and extra lemons

Offer pink lemonade as well as regular

Make deals like buy 3 cups and get one free

Make offers like buy a cupcake and get lemonade free!

Plan Birthday parties for little kids

Do you enjoy planning YOUR birthday party? Can you plan parties the guests just love? If so, this might be the idea for you! With this job, your clients will pay you to plan the parties food, activities, and decorations as well as, heling set up, helping serve snacks, and cleaning up.

What to Charge

It depends on how much you will be doing. Here is an example of pricing plans you could offer for your clients to choose from:

Party plan: $25

Set up and clean up: $25

Planning & help: $45

Tips & Tricks

Ask the parent what their budget is before you get started

Ask the kid what they like so you can come up with the theme

Let the kid give ideas too!

Sell Personalized baked goods & Crafts

Do you like to knit? Sew? Craft? Make cakes? If so, this could be your thing! In this business, you have a list of things you can make (Cookies, necklaces, ex). Then people can take orders for a party or gift and personalize them. (What the cookie looks like, the bead colors, ex.) You can do this with slime, cakes, and more! Whatever you are good at works!

What to Charge

It depends on what you are selling. Here are some ideas:

24 Cookies: $8.00

1 Necklace: $1.00

1/2 Cup slime: $3.00

Crochet hats: $10.00

Advertising ideas:

Make a fun website for your products

Design Social media posts

Make flyers (Templates here)

Give freebies

Take pictures at Birthday parties, and small events

Do you love taking pictures? If so, try this! With this business, you charge less then a professional photographer. You are a more affordable option for people having smaller events, but still want pictures.

What to Charge

First, it depends on your skill and camera. Charge between $5-$25, but talk to your parents about if first.

Ideas for you Website

Have a portfolio section

Ask for testimonials from clients

Show other services you can do (Photoshop?)

Sell facemasks or lip gloss

Do you like making skin care? You can use natural ingredients to make amazing bath bombs, lip gloss, and soaps. People love it when its vegan (no animals harmed in the making) and natural ingredients are used.

What to Charge

It varies a lot, but here are some ideas:

Lip gloss: $3.00

Soap: $5.00

6 bath bombs: $8.00

Face mask: $2.00

Recipes

Well, I hope this post gave you some ideas!