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If your parents already pay you an allowance, find out if you can make a little extra money by going above and beyond. Offer to do the laundry, clean the bathrooms, or vacuum all the rugs in the house. Let your neighbors know that you're available for hire, too. Elderly neighbors in particular who have difficulty doing things around the house will appreciate your services. Don't expect to get paid for doing the tasks you're already expected to do like keeping your own room tidy or cleaning up after yourself in the kitchen. Water their plants, take out the trash, check the mail, and keep an eye on things. They may ask you to visit 1 to 2 times a day or even spend the night at their house so it doesn't look empty and prevents burglary. Follow all of your neighbor's rules and instructions and always lock up the house when you leave to keep it safe. If you have to stay the night, ask an older sibling or parent to stay with you. Ask your neighbor to write down all of the important instructions in case you forget, along with their contact information so you can reach them if there's an emergency or if you have a question. Be respectful of your neighbor's home. They're trusting you with a huge responsibility so don't break that trust by inviting friends over, eating their food, or using their things, unless they tell you it's okay to do so. Ask your neighbors with dogs if they need a walker. Show up on time each day and bring an extra leash, water bottle, dog bowl, and poop bags just in case. Walk the dog for the amount of time your neighbor specifies and charge a rate based on the length of the walk and how much experience you have. Write down your schedule on your phone or in a planner to keep track of which dogs you're walking on which days. Spending time with the dog before your first walk will help both you and the dog get to know each other. Ask your neighbor if you can play with them in the backyard for an hour or so before your first day. Know your limits. You might not be comfortable with dogs who are overly aggressive. Say no to opportunities if you feel unsure of yourself, even if it's good pay. Pet sitting is just like babysitting but for animals. If you're comfortable with animals, let your neighbors know that you're available to watch their pets when they go away. Always respect their rules and ask ahead of time if you have any questions about the care instructions. Meet with your neighbor before they leave to go over exactly what you need to do as well as determine how much they're going to pay you. How much you charge will depend on the length of your pet sitting, how many animals you're watching, and how much responsibility you have. For example, if you're just feeding their fish once a day, you'll charge less than if you're walking their dog 2 times a day and giving him insulin shots. Write down all of the necessary contact information in case of an emergency, like your neighbors' cell phone numbers, the vet's name and phone number, etc. Think about the classes you do best in at school or the topics you know a lot about. Help out your peers or teach younger kids who want to get a head start before the next school year. Put up fliers around your neighborhood or school with the topics you're tutoring, the cost, and what services you offer. Charge either an hourly rate or a flat rate per session. Make sure your price is fair for how much help you're offering. For example, if you're just helping someone study their algebra flashcards, you'd charge less than if you're coaching someone through an English paper. Prepare for a tutoring session by reviewing the material, purchasing textbooks or practice books, and asking your student what sorts of things they're learning in class or what they're having trouble with. All you need are a few pretty polishes and a little creativity to start your own pop-up nail studio. Charge extra for fancy designs, glitter, or stick-on jewels. Offer a discount if they get a manicure and a pedicure. For example, if a manicure is $5 and a pedicure is $6, make a mani-pedi $10 for a $1 savings to encourage people to spend more. Watch video tutorials online to learn how to draw designs like flowers, swirls, or stars. Trim nails, give hand massages with cuticle cream, or remove old polish for an additional cost. Find out if there are routes available in your area by contacting your local newspaper. Collect your bag of papers each morning and ride your bike from house to house to hand them out or have your parents drive you around. Most newspapers have to be delivered very early around 5 a.m. so be prepared to wake up at the crack of dawn. The average wage for delivering newspapers is $11.48, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. If you don't want to work every single day, share your route with 2 to 3 friends or family members and switch off days. Some of the world's most successful men, like Walt Disney, Warren Buffett, and Tom Cruise, started out delivering newspapers. Many recycling sites will pay a small fee per pound of recyclable items. Go around your neighborhood collecting things like glass bottles, soda cans, newspapers, cereal boxes, and milk jugs. Have your parents drive you to the nearest recycling center and turn in your haul in exchange for money. Some recycling centers require you to prepare items before you recycle them like rinsing cans or taking caps off bottles. Call your collection site to find out what their regulations are. To know if a piece of plastic can be recycled, look for the recycling symbol (a triangle made of 3 arrows) on the bottom or back of the container. If the number inside the triangle is 1 or 2, it can be recycled. If the number is 3, 6, or 7, it cannot be recycled. And if the number is 4 or 5, check with your recycling center.
Do household chores if you like cleaning. House sit if you have neighbors who go on vacation. Walk dogs if you're comfortable with animals. Feed and take care of your neighbors' pets while they're out of town. Tutor kids in a subject that you're an expert at if you like teaching. Paint friends' nails for a small fee if you have a steady hand. Deliver newspapers every morning if there's a route in your community. Recycle items at the local recycling center if they accept collections.