Among all the ways to earn money from home, there are some enjoyable and easy ways to do it like watching videos, listening to music, and reading books.

Yes, you can earn money reading books.

This is a perfect hustle for you if you are a bookworm, and the best part is you can do this job from home.

I am exploring more about the companies that pay you to read books and write reviews about them. Keep in mind that while some companies pay you to read books, others will give you free books in return.

Get paid to read books with these companies:

Kirkus

Kirkus is a book reviewing company that regularly hires book reviewers on a freelance basis. You can apply here with your résumé, writing samples, and the genres you specialize in. (more…)

Side hustles are a great way to supplement your income or possibly start a new career.

Today I am interviewing Julie Berninger, who started a super interesting hustle of selling printables on Etsy. 

Her story is very inspiring and she shares tips on how anyone can start this successful business. 

Here are all the secrets on how to sell printables on Etsy.

Can you tell us about yourself and how you started selling printables on Etsy?

I’m Julie Berninger and I’m a mom with a full-time job in Seattle and also a blogger at Millennial Boss. I was listening to a podcast on my lunch break a few years back and was inspired to open my own Etsy shop. Now three years later I have a successful online business. (more…)

Are you a stay-at-home mom looking for extra income or thinking of starting your own business?

It is as easy as renting your baby stuff.

Yes, it is that simple.

BabyQuip is a platform for people to earn money on their own terms by renting and delivering baby stuff. You will help traveling families enjoy their holidays stress-free. It’s easy to get started and BabyQuip has an amazing community to help you find your feet in your new business.

Today, we have an interesting interview with Sara Pereira who work for BabyQuip as a Quality Provider.

Here is how you can earn money renting baby stuff,

Can you tell us about yourself and how you got started as a QP with Babyquip?

I am a mom of two (a six-year-old boy and a four-year-old girl), and I have been married for almost 12 years. My background is in human resources, and my last role was director of human resources for a SaaS organization where I built the HR department for the organization. (more…)

Are you searching for home businesses and coming across all sorts of direct sales companies?

Though direct sales businesses have a bad rap (it requires a lot of research to find a legit one), there are indeed a good number of companies that help you to start a direct sales home business.

Today, I am going to share a list of direct sales companies in different categories and also some tips on how to get started with them.

But, before I get into the list of these companies, let’s answer some reader questions about them.

Are there any legit direct sales companies?

Yes, there are. It can be a daunting task to find good direct sales companies that will not scam you, but you can find them. Just be careful not to fall prey to the home business scams with high-income promises.

Always do your research before choosing a company to start your home business. It is a good idea to check if the company is listed on Direct Selling Association (DSA). (more…)

Are you a student or a stay-at-home mom looking for side jobs?

Here is the perfect side hustle for you—being an Instacart Shopper.

I know there are many food delivery side hustles like Postmates and Doordash, but Instacart works in a different way. If you have a car and want to start a side hustle, then this is a great way to earn extra money.

Let’s find out everything about this company and how you can start a new side gig as an Instacart Shopper.

About Instacart

Founded in 2012, Instacart is an online grocery delivery service that makes the whole grocery delivery process easier.

Instacart is available in more than 5,000 locations in the US and Canada. It has varied delivery options ranging from within two hours to one week. With over 7,000 Instacart shoppers, this side gig is something worth trying if you’ve got some free time in the week. (more…)

With so many ways to make money from home, earning money from your backyard could be the easiest one. 

Today, we explore yet another unique side hustle—renting your backyard. Just like renting your home or room with Airbnb, you can also rent your backyard to dog owners.

Sniffspot is the company that allows you to do this without much effort. Right from listing your space to communicating with the dog owners, everything is made very easy through Sniffspot.

Here’s a little about how Sniffspot was started from its founder, David Adams:

How did you start Sniffspot? Tell us about the story behind this. 

Sniffspot came from my own problem. My partner and I have two dogs. I used to take one of our dogs, Soba, to the dog park, but we always had bad experiences there with it being dirty or full of unfriendly dogs. Meanwhile my partner Rebecca traveled with our dog Toshii extensively. She said, I wish I had an app to find places to let Toshii play while I was traveling. (more…)

If you are searching for a good side hustle, then there is nothing better than being a food delivery driver.

Many companies pay you to deliver food, and one of them is Postmates.

You will find out more about this company in this Postmates review.

It is no secret that the popularity of food delivery jobs is steeply rising, and there are many legit companies in the market providing jobs for side hustlers.

Of them all, Postmates has become a side hustle favorite.

So without further delay, let’s find out why you need to choose Postmates as your side hustle gig.

In-depth Postmates review

What is Postmates?

Postmates is one of the select group of on-demand food delivery services. Founded in 2011, this company has provided hundreds of side jobs for delivery drivers delivering food, alcohol, coffee, etc. (more…)

If you ever side hustled as a teen or looked for a job as a student, then you must know about babysitting jobs.

Babysitting jobs are great for college students, stay-at-home moms, or simply anyone who wants to take care of kids and earn side income.

Childcare is becoming too pricey for parents, and that’s the reason why there are a lot of new companies in the babysitting industry offering cheaper options. If you’ve got some time on your hands and want to earn money, then this could be your best choice.

Before we jump into the companies that offer these jobs, I want to share some requirements that you need to have to become a babysitter. Don’t worry, they are not too stringent but having all these things will help you land a good babysitting gig sooner.

Things to Know about Babysitting Jobs

You don’t need to be certified to land a babysitting gig, but it can hugely improve your chances of getting the job if you have relevant certifications like this one. There are many courses and certifications you can take to strengthen your babysitting résumé like first aid, safety, early education, etc. (more…)

If you are someone who loves to side hustle while traveling, you must have heard about house sitting jobs.

You can’t miss them if earning on the side is something you love doing while being a travel junkie.

Over the last few years, house sitting has seen significant growth as a side job. It’s interesting to note that even full-time job holders are turning to house sitting for extra income or if they plan to travel (to cut costs).

When it comes to travel, whether it is traveling with kids or solo travel, the accommodation could take the fun out of your experience. Of all the jobs you can do while traveling, house sitting is a great way to satisfy your travel bug if you lack the funds to get a place to stay.

Learn more about house sitting jobs

What exactly are house sitting jobs?

House sitting is taking care of a house while its owner is away for a certain period of time. By taking care of the house, I mean general cleaning, gardening, taking care of pets if there are any, and other household chores. It’s very much like how you treat your own place. (more…)

Side hustle ideas: there are so many of them.

Every side gig looks good and promising but the question stands: Which one is the right fit for you? 

Deciding to side hustle is one thing; choosing the right side hustle is another challenge.

A decade ago, choosing a side hustle meant looking at maybe 10 or 20 options available at that time. But now, with the boom of side hustles, you have a vast choice, which makes it tougher to find the right one. You need to focus on choosing the right one for you because it will matter a lot.

Before we explore all the diverse side hustle ideas, there are some things you need to keep in mind when choosing your side hustle, which I have listed below.

Just go through these tips before you zero in on the right choice from your side hustle ideas.

Understand that Everything Takes Time

Sometimes a side hustle can be successful in no time, and sometimes it could take ages for you to find your hustle. Having the patience to build your hustle and strategically grow it can make a big difference to your end goal. (more…)