INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This person will have access to your lawn, and in some cases, your house (if you need indoor plants watered). Make sure that you trust this person. If this person is watering indoor plants, remember to leave behind a spare key so that they will have access to your plants. Do not ask someone who lives far away, or for whom getting to your place would be a big deal or hassle. Try to keep the visits to a minimum. Someone might be willing to visit your place once or twice a week, but they might not be willing to visit it every single day, especially if your home is out of the way for them. Consider using some homemade watering systems as well. This way, your plants will rely on the homemade watering systems, and all your neighbor will have to do is refill the bottles when they get empty. This will be easier for your neighbor to keep track of. For example, you can keep all of the succulents in 1 area, and the ivies in another. To keep your house clean, consider storing the plants on a tray. Be detailed, but not complex, and do not make assumptions. Your friend or neighbor may not have the same gardening skills as you do. What might seem like basic information to you might not even cross your friend or neighbor's mind. An example of specific watering instructions would include: Give this plant cup (120 milliliters) of water every Saturday evening. An example of specific care instructions would include: Tip the excess water out of the basil dish daily. Watering your plants will reduce the amount of work or visits your plant sitter has to do. Checking your plants for pests or disease will ensure that they are healthy during your trip. If your plants succumb to pests or disease while you are away, your friend or neighbor might be at a loss of what to do. If your plants die while under their care, they may feel guilty! Even if you know that your friend or neighbor will say "no," it would still be polite to offer. This will reassure your friend or neighbor that you aren't just using them. They will also be more likely to help plant sit for you the next time you go on a trip. If they do accept your offer, remember to hold up to it!

SUMMARY: Find a friend or neighbor who you trust. Be reasonable. Group potted plants together based on watering needs. Write down specific care and watering instructions. Water check your plants for pests and disease before you leave. Offer to return the favor.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Each company will have different requirements and different pay scales. Choose one or more companies based on what you think you can handle and the money you want to make. Start by contacting the inside sales department of large local companies that sell a variety of products or services, or do an online search for "call centers." Do a search online for work-from-home customer service, telephone sales, survey takers, or tech support. Companies that hire this type of service include Arise, LiveOps and Working Solutions. Take out small print ads in local business journals and set up a business page on Facebook. A website describing your services will add to your professional reputation. Join local professional organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, the Call Center Network Group (CCNG), or the Association of Customer Contact Professionals (ACCP).

SUMMARY: Contact businesses and other call centers that outsource their work to look for clients. Research online for call center companies looking for at-home help. Advertise and network.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Technology can be very distracting, both for you and grandma. Turning off your alerts and putting away your electronic devices will show her that she has your full attention. Have grandma do the same by saying something like: "Hey grandma, I don't want any interruptions today while we're hanging out, so I thought we could turn off our devices and do something else." "Grandma, you've been using your iPad for quite a while. Is there a game or an activity we can both do together?" You never know when you and grandma might have something in common. You might both have a deep love of music, art, sports, reading, and so on. They only way to find out is to ask. Tell grandma about your interest, and ask about hers as well saying things like: "My English class has been reading the book Of Mice and Men. Do you like that writer, John Steinbeck?" "I joined the dance team last week, and I'm having so much fun. Do you have a favorite dance? Could you teach me how to do it?" "Grandma, today I want to do something we can both enjoy. Maybe we could play a board game in the park or go bird watching. What do you think?" If you think some of grandma's hobbies and skills, like sewing, crocheting, baking, and so on, are too old fashioned for you, you could be missing out on fun without knowing it. Give these activities a shot. At the very least, your grandma will likely appreciate you taking an interest in the things she does. Many of your hobbies will be too difficult or strenuous for your grandma. By picking up one of her hobbies, you'll both be able to have fun doing something together. Puzzles and tabletop games, like cards or board games, will be less physically difficult for your grandma and can be a lot of fun. Some common skills your grandma might be able to teach you includes things like making jam, writing shorthand, mending, and more. Your grandma probably has a daily routine that doesn't change very much. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but doing something different could be exciting and fun for both of you. Ask your grandma if she'd be interested in: Going on a photo safari. Use your camera or phone to hunt for interesting pictures, like a red bird, a three-legged dog, or a bird wearing a bread crust necklace. You could even turn your safari into a competition. Visiting a local museum or art exhibit. Many museums have kids sections, so if you're younger, there will be something fun to do for you and grandma both. Heading to the library or community center for local events, like movies, game nights, book clubs, and more.

SUMMARY:
Put your technology away and set it to silent. Discover and share mutual interests. Try your hand at grandma's hobbies or learn a new skill. Suggest a change of pace.