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Four Methods:BabysitPetsitting/ HousesittingLemonade StandLawn Care

As a teenager, it's harder to earn money. You're not old enough to get a job permit, but you're also not a little kid. Sometimes you need money to buy games or save money for a car. Whatever you need money for, here are some ways to get that money into your pocket.

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Method 1 of 4: Babysit

  1. 1
    Talk to your parents about friends or co-workers that may need their kids to be babysat.
  2. 2
    Go around your neighborhood and ask if any neighbor needs a babysitter for their child.
  3. 3
    Make a flyer. Add SOME personal information (email, not phone number) and say that you babysit. You can post flyers
    • in store windows (with permission of course)
    • at your local pool
    • wherever you can find public bulletin boards

Method 2 of 4: Petsitting/ Housesitting

  1. 1
    Find someone who is going on vacation.
  2. 2
    Offer.

Method 3 of 4: Lemonade Stand

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    Kids love lemonade stands and adults love giving kids money for lemonade stands. If you can find a child (little sibling, young neighbor, etc).
  2. 2
    Set up your stand near a large neighborhood or where you see people run/walk.

Method 4 of 4: Lawn Care

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    Usually, mowing the lawn is more of a guy's job. However, there are more things you can do within the same general idea. There is
    • pulling weeds
    • planting flowers
    • shoveling snow/raking leaves (depending on the season)
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    Neighbors and parents most of the time don't want do lawn work, so they will be a pretty good target for gaining money.

Tips

  • Be smart with who you ask
  • Remember the season (don't have a car wash in December)
  • Don't expect a bunch of money

Warnings

  • Don't always work for strangers
  • Be aware of who you are working for (maybe google search if necessary)
  • Ask parents before giving out personal information
  • Never put a phone number on a flyer

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