Spent $20 on alcohol this month, including the 12-pack I contributed to the communal cooler at our parade spot. I don't really go to bars much anymore, either.

Could you hire yourself out to do handy person type night weekend small jobs? You have the skills, right?

I have some of the skills, but if I were to do that I'd like to be the assistant not the boss. I think I'd rather do something different, and I'm very social, hence receptionist or the like. Babysitting? IDK.

Well, just thinking of easiest, fastest way to make extra $.

I know the problem I keep bumping up against with my quitting smoking is that it shoots my spikiness through the roof if I try to push it too far (or have to muddle through a few days knowing I can't just buy another pack if I want, 'cuz no money for it). No solutions for that just now, merely an observation.

For saving money, do you use coupons and the store discount cards and all that stuff? It's usually just a little bit, but it adds up.

smonster, I think there is definitely a market for adult occasional babysitters. I know I would feel better about someone like you, as opposed to teenagers (I cannot believe people let me babysit their infants when I was 13.) I would be happy to provide a reference if you need one.

Dog walking.

I hate to be too obvious, but since it's my wheelhouse...Our service is always looking for swing walkers who can do weekend/odd hours coverage. Added bonus: nearly all our walkers bring their own dogs when it is a good fit with the client dog.

Plus, boarding pets in your home can be pretty lucrative...no doors necessary.

I am taking notes. What's reasonable to charge for dog walking? Babysitting? No idea...

eta beth, that Amazon thing is interesting...

We pay $10 an hour for babysitting.

smonster,

state minimum wage rates:

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