It is convenient to know a few things in life and knowing how to make quick cash is one of them. Money comes and money goes which is all part of life. When it comes down to it, most of us can use an extra few bucks every now and then but do not have any unique ideas on how to rake it in. The following is a few suggestions to those of you who are not afraid to go out of your everyday routine and comfort zone to get what you want.

Help out friends and family for quick bucks

A lot of the people you know do not like to hire random individuals or pay through the roof for a professional to do everyday tasks. For example: elderly people such as your grandmother, grandfather or even aunts and uncles may want their windows washed or their lawn raked in the springtime but it does not get done. Many like to keep up with spring and fall cleaning but are simply not able; either they cannot do it themselves or are old fashioned enough that they will not hire a stranger. These odd jobs are all about putting the word out there and not declining any opportunities that come along.  Think about it, if you really want to make extra cash, you cannot keep saying no to money grabbing opportunities just because you are too proud to do a certain job.

De-clutter

It is no secret, we all do it; we all collect clutter that we think we may need but never end up using it. Whether it is a really good sale at the store or a second hand item that we just couldn’t pass up, we all end up with useless crap that takes up space. Now that you are looking to make some cash it is a better time than any to go through all the things you have collected over time – appliances, furniture, clothes, books and actually anything that you haven’t worn or used in over a year and find someone who will use it. Think about it, if you haven’t used it in over a year will you actually miss it if it is not there? I think we all know the answer to that question is no. With the easy access to the internet as well as internet sites such as Kijiji that will let you post ads for free, there is simply no excuse. Suck it up and de-clutter your home to make you some money.

Pick up a paper route

Believe it or not there are still people around us that like to sit down and read the newspaper, however, there are less and less people willing to deliver it. There are some bonuses to picking up a paper route such as the amount of exercise you can get. Dust off that bike and pump some air into the tires. Biking around will surely get you in shape and isn’t too bad for your health either. All you have to do is get up a little earlier than usual, you may be surprised just how serene the early morning can be before the world starts.

Grow a vegetable garden

If you are one of those with a green thumb then put it to good use. Grow a vegetable garden and sell your produce. Nowadays there are so many pesticides, insecticides and chemicals on the food we buy in the grocery store that we are not even sure what we are eating anymore.  Those who care about what they put into their bodies with prioritize getting fresh produce over genetically modified vegetables any day. Put up a sign at the end of the road and a couple flyers in town and see who shows up. Worried about wasting too many vegetables? Then get into canning and can whatever is left over. All you have to do is save and reuse any jars instead of recycling them.

There are a limitless amount of ways to bring in quick cash, you just have to use your imagination and not turn anything down. If you want some extra pocket money you have to do what you need to do. Do not be embarrassed that you are doing these things as there is no shame in paying your bills and having enough money to enjoy yourself at the end of the week.  Experiment, find something you like to do and go for it.