This winter weather is nearly behind us. The nicer weather is here and that means more time can be spent outside. Sometimes, this can also mean families are lead to spend more money on outings, traveling, and summer camp and more.
This also opens the door for new opportunities to make money. There are so many fun ways to make extra money once the weather starts to get better. Here are 8 of the best ways to make money this spring.
1. Landscaping
One thing you can count on every year is the opportunity to do landscaping work. Ask around your neighborhood to see if anybody needs help with lawn care. Some disabled or elderly people may be happy to pay for landscaping assistance. Things, like pulling weeds and mowing grass, doesn’t take much skill at all to do.
Most people already have their own lawnmower so that would save an expense. You can also even see if you can get a seasonal job helping out of landscaping company or doing gardening and lawn care work in your city. Most towns will want to display flowers and other arrangements around this time of year. Plus, they will need people to help tend the grass and trees.
Landscapers could easier charge at least $40 if not more to mow a lawn. Depending on how big the lawn is this can be a great way to earn a few hundred dollars a day.
2. Instacart
For people who have a vehicle, Instacart could offer a nice opportunity to earn extra money. Instacart is changing the way people grocery shop and Instacart shoppers are benefiting. Start getting paid quickly and get a payment every week.
Learn your city by traveling to parts of it that you normally don’t. Make your own schedule and Instacart actually thinks it’s a great benefit that shoppers have a history with Uber or Doordash or any other app in the transportation industry.
3. Tour Guide
Become a tour guide in your town while getting to spend time outdoors. It would be a good combination for people who want to earn money and love being around people.
These kind of positions are open in some cities that are known for having tourists visit in the spring and summer. Tour guide positions can be for something as simple as guiding tourists around trails or leading residents around a local museum.
4. Walk Dogs
Nicer weather means more vacations for families. Even a weekend getaway is pretty common for people when the calendar hits spring. This means pets are left at home while families are gone enjoying themselves.
People will pay for dog walkers to
Dog walkers can either do their own promoting or use a site like Rover to help start getting clients. Create a profile on Rover.com to start looking for gigs.
5. Rent a Friend
Get paid to be someone’s friend this spring. Yes, this sounds weird but it could be fun. When the weather breaks, this causes people to want to be out and enjoying life more. Some people don’t have that companion to share these spring activities with.
Rent a Friend is a place that will pay people up to $50 an hour to accompany someone to an event. Not only that but a free meal, movie, or sporting event ticket may be included as well!
Friends on the site get invited to events like arcades, gyms, parks, bars, picnics, travel and so much more.
6. Moving Service
People usually wait until warmer weather to move. Kids are out of school and nicer weather makes moving a little smoother. A moving service can be another great way to earn money this spring.
Just know there may be some heavy lifting involved. The people moving usually pay for their own truck they just need someone to help them load and unload. So free up a few hours of your weekend to help someone get settled into a new home. You can use sites like Hire a Helper to find moving gigs.
7. Wash Cars
With the snow and ice now behind us washing a car becomes an easy outdoor task. As long as the hose is long enough this is something that can be done right in your front yard.
Supplies like buckets and towels would need to be purchased, but outside of that, it shouldn’t take to much to run a car washing business right from your home. Some people like to get their cars washed as much as a few times a month depending on the color of their car and if they live on a gravel road or not.
This can be a job that even children can help out with. Kids can take a towel and help dry vehicles off. Make it an opportunity for the whole family.
8. Proofreading
Proofreading is a flexible income option for people this spring. If you have a solid understanding of the English language and can catch errors quickly, proofreading might be great side hustle for you or even a more permanent business.
You can proofread blog posts, article, or even essays and papers for college students. Another pair of eyes is always helpful and once a few clients are under your belt they can spread the word and this can really blow up. Proofread Anywhere is a great resource to help you learn how to get proofreading jobs in as little as 30 days. The free workshop is only 76-minutes and will even show how to attract ideal clients.
Summary
Don’t let income hold you back from enjoying the warmer seasons and meeting your other financial goals this year. These spring side hustles involve practical ways to make a generous amount of money during your spare time.
Most of these ideas are flexible allowing you to set your own hours and work at your own pace.
Are you looking to make extra money this spring? Let us know in the comments which ideas you like best.
