If you’re a one income parent, you may have noticed that cash can be a little tight sometimes. Let’s face it, gone are the days that one income can gracefully carry a mortgage, car loan, monthly bills—and still leave extra money for ballet lessons and soccer.
So here are some suggestions for making money creatively when you’re strapped for cash. Although you’ll not likely get rich off of these tips, you have an excellent chance of earning pocket money. And most of these ideas are light on time commitment and flexible on schedule.
Crazy about Craigslist! – Sell your unused items on Craigslist or Kijiji! If you’re child has outgrown the baby stage, you likely have a whole nursery of items that can be converted into cash! Some such items include a crib, change table, bouncy chair, jolly jumper, bassinet, stroller, newborn clothing and toys. Not only will you clear out your clutter, you will earn a few hundred dollars from your overhaul. Just ensure that all items conform to current safety standards and have not been recalled.

Yard Sale Mania – If you’ve read any of my other articles, you’ll know that my answer to many questions is often “yard sale!” Not only does having a yard sale greatly clear out your home, basement, attic and garage, but it can also generate a few hundred dollars in revenue! Popular items to sell are golf clubs, musical and exercise equipment, older video game systems, kids’ toys and clothes, household items and gadgets, tools and more. Organize a street sale with your neighbours, and watch the bucks roll in!

If you think creatively, there’s lots of opportunities around you to earn pocket money. And these are words you can bank on!
This article was written by me, Jenna Em, and appears in the July 25th 2012
issue of the Kuklamoo blog! http://blog.kuklamoo.com/2012/07/25/pulling-dollars-out-of-a-hat-earning-money-creatively-for-one-income-parents/