There are only 8 Saturdays left before Christmas, and a new post is pointing people toward quick ways to earn extra cash for holiday gifts.
The post, from writer Jenn on Medium, says the time to start a holiday side hustle is right now. It lists a few simple options that do not need special skills and that most people can start fast.
One option is online surveys. The post calls these “boring” but easy, since you just answer questions honestly. It says these typically pay a few dollars up to about $20 each.
A higher-paying option is an app called Dscout. The post says this pays for small, in-person tasks, like taking pictures of grocery store aisles. These gigs can pay anywhere from $20 to $400 each, according to the post.
Another idea is selling ebooks or PDFs. The post suggests using Canva, a free design tool, to make a simple guide that solves a problem. Examples given include guides on sleep training a newborn, potty training a new puppy, or watercolor painting for seniors who want stress relief.
To sell these guides, the post points to a free store plan on a platform called Beacons, plus marketing on TikTok Live, which is also free to use.
What this means for you
This site exists to explain money and money-making trends in plain terms, for people who are busy but want to understand what is actually being offered before they try it. You should not need a dictionary to figure out if a side hustle is worth your Saturday.
Here is a simple way to think about the options in this post:
- Surveys – Lowest effort, lowest pay. Good if you want quick pocket cash with zero setup.
- Dscout tasks – More effort than surveys, but the post says the pay is much higher, up to $400 per gig.
- Selling ebooks or PDFs – Takes the most upfront work, since you have to make a product. But it can keep earning after you make it, unlike a one-time task.
The post notes it contains affiliate links, meaning the writer may earn money if you sign up through her links. That is worth knowing before you click anything.
If you only have a few Saturdays before Christmas, pick one option from this list and try it this weekend. Start small, see what it actually pays you, then decide if it is worth repeating.
See the original article at https://medium.com/@jenn_66456/8-saturdays-til-christmas-6e7028f27547
