Make craft items and list them on Etsy, Kijiji, eBay, etc. You will need to use your parent’s account and have them do all the listing and sales but then they can hand the money on to you when done. Find things you no longer want around the house. Have mom or dad put them on eBay or similar sites to sell. Don’t expect too much unless your items are really wanted by people. But do realize that every little bit soon adds up. You might need to reach a deal with mom and dad on splitting the costs involved. Have a talk with them first.
Try knitting, sewing, crochet, beading, jewelry, blanket making, weaving baskets, etc. Think of things people like to use and wear; check out sites like Pinterest to see what’s popular right now, for inspiration. Make cozy things, like blankets, hats, mittens and warm clothing. Decorate umbrellas if you live in a rainy winter area. Make a production line of helpers if you have siblings who also want to make some money.
Let people know before the snow comes that you are available for snow clearing and let them know your rates. Ask around for rates offered by other people and keep yours the same or less, to drum up business. Pop flyers into people’s mailboxes to let them know what you do, or simply tell people when you meet them.
Scrape only the windows. You don’t need to get the ice off of the body of the car and this risks damaging the paint.
Choose a sheltered, reasonably warm spot to locate your stand and make sure it’s one where plenty of people will come by in a short space of time, such as a work area around lunchtime or the local sled park at peak sledding time. It’s important to minimize the amount of time spent outside. Offer cookies too. People will often like a snack with the hot chocolate. Wear warm clothing that still lets you move with ease. Fingerless gloves can be great for holding cups, pouring and taking money.
