Joy, celebration, and a feeling of togetherness are what the holiday season is all about, but it also means a big boost in expenses. Buying gifts, planning festive meals, and traveling are easy ways your holiday budget can get out of hand. If you’re hoping to make some extra cash to cover these costs, you can double your holiday budget with these side hustles.
The great thing is that many of these opportunities don’t need much experience, so anyone can get started. If you pick the right holiday side hustle, you can have the best of both worlds — a holiday calendar packed with events and a wallet also packed with money.
Holiday Wrapping Services
Wrapping gifts can be a time consuming task and many people are scrambling to wrap presents before a big holiday party or family gathering. If you’re a great wrapper, you can provide freelance holiday wrapping services as a lucrative side hustle. Charge a flat per package fee, or offer flat rate fees based on volume of packages.
Holiday Light Installation
If you like decorating for the holidays, why not get paid to help others do it too? For many homeowners and businesses, if they don’t have the time or ability to install Christmas lights themselves, they hire professionals. Holiday light installation is a great side hustle because it doesn’t require much to get started, and the pay, for a large job, can be pretty lucrative.
Virtual Assistant for Holiday Shoppers
With the holidays coming up, a lot of people are getting overwhelmed with the amount of shopping, event planning, and stuff to organize. If you’re a virtual assistant, you can assist your busy clients with these tasks. During the holiday time there comes a tremendous demand for virtual assistants, let it be researching for gift ideas, scheduling appointments or organizing an event.
Holiday Photography Sessions
Whether you’re a family with small children or friends spending the holiday season together, you’ve probably had a couple of migraines taking photos of each other during the holidays, but many will shell out big bucks on the professional photos for memories. If you’re good at photography, you can make money offering holiday themed photo sessions.
Crafts and Handmade Gifts
If you love to craft, it could become a great little side hustle you can make money at; selling handmade gifts and holiday decorations. If you have crafts to sell, Etsy and local craft fairs are great places to put these items on sale. Personalized ornaments and handmade scarves become the hot item for gift giving in the run up to the holidays.
Delivery and Courier Services
As more and more people shop online, holiday deliveries are higher than ever. If you’re looking to make some more cash during the holidays you can always sign up as a delivery driver for services like Amazon Flex, Postmates, or UberEats. The holiday season is a very busy time for delivery services and means higher pay and more chances to get tipped.
Sell Holiday Baked Goods
During the holiday season, many baked goods are synonymous with delicious baked goods, and many are willing to pay for homemade treats. Baking and selling holiday goodies can be a sweet side hustle whether it’s cookies, cakes, pies or something savory. If you have your own line of custom gift baskets, bake sales, or you’ll partner up with local cafes or markets to sell your goods.
Renting Your Home to Holiday Guests
If you have spare space in your home, you could make extra cash during the holidays with a holiday side hustle by renting it out on a platform like Airbnb or Vrbo. It’s peak travel season, and you’re, no doubt, seeking short term rentals near family gatherings or vacation spots. No matter if you have a guest room or an entire home to rent, you can make a little extra cash and give travelers a comfortable place to stay for the holidays.
Holiday Shopping Assistant
Not everyone has the time or inclination to go holiday shopping and you can step in. As a personal shopper you can help clients choose gifts, accompany them in crowded stores, or even shop entirely online for them. Personal shoppers tend to charge based on an hourly rate or a set fee for each shopping session.
Holiday Party Planner
Many people and companies need help with planning and coordinating everything for the parties and events that happen during the holidays. Holiday party planners who have an eye for detail will enjoy organizing events while making this a fun and rewarding side hustle.
Sell Unwanted Holiday Items
Decluttering your home and selling things you no longer need is a great thing to do during the holidays. There’s a market for secondhand everything, from gently used holiday decorations to clothing and toys that no longer fit. What makes these items good to list on these types of platforms is eBay, Facebook Marketplace, and Poshmark.
Rent Out Your Car
A pretty simple side hustle is to rent out your car when you don’t use it often — especially during the holiday season. Services like Turo allows you to rent your car out to others to use when they need a car for a few days, or a few weeks, while traveling. It’s not only a great way to make some extra money, but it can also be a smart investment alternative to putting your money into a regular rental property.
Holiday Content Freelance Writing
Freelance content creation is a great way to make some extra cash during the holiday season if you like to write. Many businesses and blogs are looking for writers to write holiday themed articles, gift guides or social media content. Whether you’re writing about holiday recipes, gift recommendations, or local events, there’s lots of opportunity to pitch and create content for numerous platforms.
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
7 Money Rules The Rich Don’t Want You To Know
7 Money Rules The Rich Don’t Want You To Know
31 Forgotten Household Items from the Past
The blueprint of the quintessential American home has undeniably evolved over the decades. Whether you attribute it to technological leaps or the shifting sands of aesthetic tastes, the fact remains: items once deemed household staples have now drifted into obscurity.
31 Forgotten Household Items from the Past
15 Common Mistakes That Unknowingly Make Your Home Look Bad
A home should be a sanctuary, reflecting personal style and comfort. However, minor oversights and everyday habits can inadvertently detract from its appeal. Understanding these common mistakes is crucial for maintaining an inviting and well-kept home.
15 Common Mistakes That Unknowingly Make Your Home Look Bad
