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As a 13 year old girl how can I make money?
I have babysat before but not much and people prefer to use my older sister not me anyways so what should I do?
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Abigail’s Answer
Hi Cora!
This is a great question! I was also motivated to find a way to make some of my own money at your age. But I also remember it wasn't easy. Here are a couple things you might consider that worked for me.
1. Discuss an allowance with your parents. I found the easiest and most beneficial way for everyone to do this was to propose a "menu" of chores at various prices. For example, doing the dishes might earn $2. Changing your sheets and making your bed might earn you $1. Doing a load of laundry (all the way from wash, to dry, to fold, to put away) might earn you $5. Think about household chores you can complete and agree with your parents on the price for doing so. That way you can choose which chores you want to do if some weeks you want to do more or less. Some other chore activities you could add to the menu could be things like:
- Cleaning toilets
- Windexing the windows and mirrors
- Dusting baseboards
- Washing the car
- Mowing the grass
- Reading a book
- Vacuuming
- Mopping
- Cleaning a litterbox/brushing a dog/cleaning a fishtank
2. Host a lemonade stand or bake sale in your neighborhood. Especially if you have a neighborhood park or pool. But make sure you ask your parents to check the HOA rules (homeowners association) if you have one - sometimes it's not allowed.
3. Dog walking. Creating little flyers and leaving them in mailboxes/car windshield wipers can help you get your name and contact information out there. You can also make a profile on Rover or other dog walking sites. But you MUST be careful, and make sure your parents help you with this. Never give out your personal cell phone number, always give a home phone or a parent's cell phone until you and your parents agree that you are old enough to do this by yourself. And never put your home address on anything you give out in the public.
4. Make an etsy shop. If you are artistic and like to draw, paint, build, or make art pieces, jewelry, etc. you can always put the things you make up for sale on etsy or a similar site (Redbubble, etc.). Again, this will require your parents to help you as most websites like this require you to be at least 16 years of age.
5. Yardwork. Talk with your neighbors and family friends to offer your yardwork services. This can include pulling weeds, watering flowers, planting flowers, and raking leaves. You can ask for a hourly amount (e.g., $5 an hour) or you can go by the number (e.g., $0.10 per weed pulled, or $1 per flower planted, or $10 per trash bag of leaves raked).
I saw that you mentioned babysitting, and that typically people prefer your sister. I'm assuming she's older than you. This makes sense, as an older babysitter suggests a certain level of additional safety. However, if you are really interested in babysitting, there a few things you can do to help break into the business. First, take a lifesaving course like CPR. Being CPR certified will give parents an additional element of trust. The Red Cross also offers online courses and certifications for those aged 11 and older. Explore these various trainings and safety courses, and in no time you'll have families looking for your babysitting expertise!
Wishing you the best of luck!
This is a great question! I was also motivated to find a way to make some of my own money at your age. But I also remember it wasn't easy. Here are a couple things you might consider that worked for me.
1. Discuss an allowance with your parents. I found the easiest and most beneficial way for everyone to do this was to propose a "menu" of chores at various prices. For example, doing the dishes might earn $2. Changing your sheets and making your bed might earn you $1. Doing a load of laundry (all the way from wash, to dry, to fold, to put away) might earn you $5. Think about household chores you can complete and agree with your parents on the price for doing so. That way you can choose which chores you want to do if some weeks you want to do more or less. Some other chore activities you could add to the menu could be things like:
- Cleaning toilets
- Windexing the windows and mirrors
- Dusting baseboards
- Washing the car
- Mowing the grass
- Reading a book
- Vacuuming
- Mopping
- Cleaning a litterbox/brushing a dog/cleaning a fishtank
2. Host a lemonade stand or bake sale in your neighborhood. Especially if you have a neighborhood park or pool. But make sure you ask your parents to check the HOA rules (homeowners association) if you have one - sometimes it's not allowed.
3. Dog walking. Creating little flyers and leaving them in mailboxes/car windshield wipers can help you get your name and contact information out there. You can also make a profile on Rover or other dog walking sites. But you MUST be careful, and make sure your parents help you with this. Never give out your personal cell phone number, always give a home phone or a parent's cell phone until you and your parents agree that you are old enough to do this by yourself. And never put your home address on anything you give out in the public.
4. Make an etsy shop. If you are artistic and like to draw, paint, build, or make art pieces, jewelry, etc. you can always put the things you make up for sale on etsy or a similar site (Redbubble, etc.). Again, this will require your parents to help you as most websites like this require you to be at least 16 years of age.
5. Yardwork. Talk with your neighbors and family friends to offer your yardwork services. This can include pulling weeds, watering flowers, planting flowers, and raking leaves. You can ask for a hourly amount (e.g., $5 an hour) or you can go by the number (e.g., $0.10 per weed pulled, or $1 per flower planted, or $10 per trash bag of leaves raked).
I saw that you mentioned babysitting, and that typically people prefer your sister. I'm assuming she's older than you. This makes sense, as an older babysitter suggests a certain level of additional safety. However, if you are really interested in babysitting, there a few things you can do to help break into the business. First, take a lifesaving course like CPR. Being CPR certified will give parents an additional element of trust. The Red Cross also offers online courses and certifications for those aged 11 and older. Explore these various trainings and safety courses, and in no time you'll have families looking for your babysitting expertise!
Wishing you the best of luck!
Thanks so much! I actually am already Red Crossed certified but I will look into more options to learn even better!
Cora
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Carolyn’s Answer
Hello Cora,
Kudos to you for stepping up and taking charge of earning your own income. Here's a little advice to help you along the way. Consider focusing on something you truly love, be it crafting, woodworking, making jewelry, painting, and so on. How about setting up an Etsy store with a little assistance from an adult? Who knows, it might just take off! Alternatively, if you excel in a specific subject at school, you could consider tutoring younger students over the summer. It's a great way to share your knowledge and make some money too! Also, given your age, you might want to explore the idea of being a camp counselor. It could be a fun and rewarding experience!
Best of luck on your journey!
Kudos to you for stepping up and taking charge of earning your own income. Here's a little advice to help you along the way. Consider focusing on something you truly love, be it crafting, woodworking, making jewelry, painting, and so on. How about setting up an Etsy store with a little assistance from an adult? Who knows, it might just take off! Alternatively, if you excel in a specific subject at school, you could consider tutoring younger students over the summer. It's a great way to share your knowledge and make some money too! Also, given your age, you might want to explore the idea of being a camp counselor. It could be a fun and rewarding experience!
Best of luck on your journey!
Thank you for the advice, Carolyn.
Cora
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Arjun’s Answer
Many ideas but i would first see if you can leverage unique skills (Swimming lessons, dance lessons music lessons etc etc.) . Next thing to look into is:
1. Baby Sitting
2. Carwash
3. Cookies/baked goods in neighborhood
4. Tutoring 3-5th graders?
5. dog walking
1. Baby Sitting
2. Carwash
3. Cookies/baked goods in neighborhood
4. Tutoring 3-5th graders?
5. dog walking
Thanks! I am going to look into these ideas
Cora
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Andrea’s Answer
Hi Cora - love the ambition. Here are some additional ideas that are great ways to make money:
1) Babysitting OR Mother's Helpers (meaning a parent may be home, but you are still around so they can take care of other things around the home). Try joining a local parents Facebook page and posting your availability and experience
2) Personal organizer: Lot's of working parents would be super excited to have someone help organize a closet, drawer, playroom, etc.
3) Pet sitting or walking (especially for older fur-parents)
1) Babysitting OR Mother's Helpers (meaning a parent may be home, but you are still around so they can take care of other things around the home). Try joining a local parents Facebook page and posting your availability and experience
2) Personal organizer: Lot's of working parents would be super excited to have someone help organize a closet, drawer, playroom, etc.
3) Pet sitting or walking (especially for older fur-parents)
Thanks! I am actually pet sitting on Saturday (I have pet sat in the past but that was 3 years ago) to see if I like doing it for this person!!
Cora
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Mia’s Answer
Hi Cora! I remember wanting to find jobs and quick ways to make money when I was 13, 14, 15. Here's some ideas and explanations for them:
1. Chores, housework, yard work: this can be a bargain with you parents where they pay you for doing chores as you check them off a to do list OR it can be mowing the lawn and house cleaning for others in need, older people, your neighbors, etc.
2. Tech services/assistance: There's always someone who needs help with their technology and if you're young and tech savvy, this might be a nice way to make a difference and make some money!
3. Art creation: I remember making art and selling it online or in person at makers markets, farmers markets, etc. If art is your thing, maybe try this out!
4. Camp counselor or kid's camp assistant: Local churches, community groups, etc. may have summer camps for kids and are in need of teens to help lead small groups of children and pay you for it for summer camps, all-day daycare events, etc. Look around your area for something like this!
5. Bake sales, lemonade stands, etc.: I know this seems silly, but creating delicious baked goods or even having a lemonade stand can be really fun and exciting! I know younger kids typically try to do this, but I think it shows initiative and would be a fun way to share with your community.
These are just a few ideas! I wish you luck finding an idea you might enjoy and thrive making money this summer!
1. Chores, housework, yard work: this can be a bargain with you parents where they pay you for doing chores as you check them off a to do list OR it can be mowing the lawn and house cleaning for others in need, older people, your neighbors, etc.
2. Tech services/assistance: There's always someone who needs help with their technology and if you're young and tech savvy, this might be a nice way to make a difference and make some money!
3. Art creation: I remember making art and selling it online or in person at makers markets, farmers markets, etc. If art is your thing, maybe try this out!
4. Camp counselor or kid's camp assistant: Local churches, community groups, etc. may have summer camps for kids and are in need of teens to help lead small groups of children and pay you for it for summer camps, all-day daycare events, etc. Look around your area for something like this!
5. Bake sales, lemonade stands, etc.: I know this seems silly, but creating delicious baked goods or even having a lemonade stand can be really fun and exciting! I know younger kids typically try to do this, but I think it shows initiative and would be a fun way to share with your community.
These are just a few ideas! I wish you luck finding an idea you might enjoy and thrive making money this summer!
Thanks!! I will definitely be trying these!! 🩷🩷
Cora
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Jamie’s Answer
I’m impressed with how motivated you are. Babysitting is a great idea! Other ideas are baking and selling something, washing vehicles, cleaning houses, organizing homes for people, things like that. Find something that interests you or that people around you need help with and capitalize on that. Good luck! Keep being this determined and you will do big things!
Thanks, can't wait to put this advice into action!
Cora
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Janice’s Answer
Hello there! Your dedication to entrepreneurship and wealth-building at such a young age is truly inspiring. If you have a soft spot for dogs, perhaps dog walking could be a great start for you. Or how about setting up a charming little lemonade or fruit stand? Remember, your parents are always there to support you. Talk to them about your passions and dreams. I'm confident they'll be more than happy to help you turn your dreams into reality. Keep going, future entrepreneur!
Thanks!!!!!!! 🩷 This not only gave me ideas it also helped encourage me!!
Cora
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Vanessa’s Answer
Hi Cora-
There are many options that you can also explore. Think of offering services that your neighbors might not have the time to do (or maybe not have much drive to do it)
Water their garden.
Pick up groceries.
Take out trash bins.
Organize their garage.
Good luck!
There are many options that you can also explore. Think of offering services that your neighbors might not have the time to do (or maybe not have much drive to do it)
Water their garden.
Pick up groceries.
Take out trash bins.
Organize their garage.
Good luck!
Thank you, Vanessa for the advice.
Cora
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Ayanna’s Answer
Hello Cora, here are a few practical ways you can earn money at your age:
1. Organize a neighborhood car wash: At your age, I used to wash cars in my parents' driveway. You could do the same and create a sign to let your neighbors know about the car wash. Invite your friends to join you and help clean cars.
2. Engage in recycling: Gather recyclable materials from your home or your neighbors' homes and take them to a recycling center that offers payment for such items. This not only helps the environment but also provides a way to earn money.
3. Offer pet sitting or dog walking services: If you're a fan of animals, consider offering to look after the pets in your neighborhood. Even though some people are working from home, they would likely appreciate having their pets out of the house for a few hours for exercise while they work.
I hope you find these suggestions useful and can put them into action to generate some income.
Take care,
1. Organize a neighborhood car wash: At your age, I used to wash cars in my parents' driveway. You could do the same and create a sign to let your neighbors know about the car wash. Invite your friends to join you and help clean cars.
2. Engage in recycling: Gather recyclable materials from your home or your neighbors' homes and take them to a recycling center that offers payment for such items. This not only helps the environment but also provides a way to earn money.
3. Offer pet sitting or dog walking services: If you're a fan of animals, consider offering to look after the pets in your neighborhood. Even though some people are working from home, they would likely appreciate having their pets out of the house for a few hours for exercise while they work.
I hope you find these suggestions useful and can put them into action to generate some income.
Take care,
I appreciate this, thank you for the advice.
Cora
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Adna’s Answer
Hi Cora! I come from a family where my mom, myself and my youngest two sisters babysat. This is a great way to make money as you know! In our experience, I noticed that as I got older and wasn't as available, the people started to call my sisters. If you have a phone, make sure they have your number and let them know to share your number with any other possible families.
Thank you, this is amazing! I really needed it.
Cora
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Ileana L.’s Answer
Hi Cora
Great of you to take on the initiative in finding ways to make some money. You could perhaps work with your parents and sell some of your gently worn clothes and sell them on various online shopping sites. I know teens tend to like to use Depop.
Great of you to take on the initiative in finding ways to make some money. You could perhaps work with your parents and sell some of your gently worn clothes and sell them on various online shopping sites. I know teens tend to like to use Depop.
I love buying things from depop but I never thought about actually selling things!! Thanks for telling/remeding me!!
Cora