Side Hustles That Worked For Me (and those that didn’t)

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When I became a stay-at-home parent two decades ago, I didn’t use the term “side hustle.” But now I realize side hustling was, indeed, what I did when I found ways to make extra cash.

And most side hustles I tried back then are even more accessible today.

Better online access means more legit and lucrative opportunities to earn additional money!

Back then, there were fewer ways to make a side income. But when I quit my job to stay home, money was tight, and we had debt to pay off.

So I was motivated to find ways to bring in some cash!

Successful Side Hustles & Those That Didn’t Pan Out

Below, are brief descriptions and stories of my side hustles that worked — and those that earned me little cash!

Side hustle: Reselling

Reselling has stood the test of time!

When my kids were young, my two best options for reselling were eBay and Craigslist, and I used both.