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Check out 7 jobs that can make you hundreds in your spare time from KPRC Channel 2 Houston.

Extra money is always welcomed around my house, here are just a few ways to earn some extra cash.

1. Become an Uber Driver – Uber is a smartphone app that makes it simple to make extra money by driving clients around town. All you will need is a smart phone, car and extra time. There are requirements and a background check, but overall this is a great way to make a few extra bucks. Pricing is set before you take the job, so you know exactly what you will get paid. You can choose the jobs you want to take when you have time.
2. Amazon Flex – Hopefully coming to the Houston Area soon! This is a delivery service from Amazon Prime to deliver the “Now Packages”.   All you need is a reliable car, clean drivers license and you could be on your way to making $18-$25 in your spare time delivering packages. A background check and other details are required.
3. Amazon Mechanical Turk – A freelancing site with a wide variety of different projects. “Hits” are offered, usually very low, so you will need volume. This won’t get you rich, but hang in there, and you can make extra money in your spare time.
4. Fivver offers online odd jobs from designing logos, translating, and proof reading to singing songs. The possibilities are endless. Prices start at $5 per service and go up from there.
5. Answer Surveys – There are a lot of companies online that will pay you for your opinion. These are just a few survey sites that are free to join and free to use. (Watch out for those sites that ask you to pay to join.) Free Paid Surveys, American Consumer Opinion, Nielson Digital Voice, Pro Opinion, Pinecone Research, Harris Poll Online, Inbox Dollars http://www.inboxdollars.com/?r=ref22000870   (my affiliate link)
6. House Sit/Pet Sit – The Holidays are often accompanied by lots of travel. Take out an ad in your local publication to advertise your house sitting or pet sitting services. Or better yet, advertise to your friends and family through social media. This will give them peace of mind that they know who will be watching their house or the family pet. That equals a win/win situation! Extra money for you and peace of mind for them.`
7. Party Planner – If you love to plan and organize parties what better service to offer. Help plan the perfect Office, Holiday, Birthday, Family Reunion ever.
8. Mystery Shopper – This is a great way to try new restaurants, visit different stores and get free products. While they usually do not pay a lot, you will get free food and products for your reviews. This is perfect if you like trying new things.
9. Clean Homes – Everyone needs a little extra time during the Holidays. Cleaning homes is a great way to make extra money. (You may need to be bonded/have insurance for this if you are cleaning other than family or friends residences.)
10. Sell Items – Ebay, Craigs List, Etsy, Resale Shops, Garage Sales these are all possibilities. Clothing, house wares, books, toys, furniture, tools, arts and crafts and gift cards are options.
11. Consultant- If you are great at organization and can help others organize their pantry, closet, or life, get the word out and start organizing the world.

Advice about earning extra income from home:

Watch out for scams online. Never pay money to join an organization for a job.  Be safe, if it is too good to be true, than it probably is.  If exchanging goods use police parking lots that have been set up as safe havens.