3 ways you can make some extra money for Christmas gifts

All of a sudden, Christmas is here again. It doesn’t feel like a year since we were last celebrating Christmas day with family and friends and bringing in the new year.

Whether you have been planning and saving all year or have found yourself quickly having to plan and budget your Christmas, you could probably do with making a little extra money to help you pay for the most wonderful time of the year.

Here is a quick guide to getting hold of some extra cash in time for Christmas and maybe creating a little extra space at home for all your gifts this year.

Have a Clear Out and Sell Old Clothes and Unwanted Items Online

If you take a quick look around your home, you will probably find all sorts of things you no longer need and could sell online to make a little extra money.

Selling clothes online can be a particularly lucrative way to generate extra income. If you go through your wardrobe with a critical eye, you can make extra space as well as some quick cash by selling your old clothes to people searching for unique pieces using sites like Depop.

Get a Seasonal Job Working in Retail or Delivery

The rush to buy gifts at Christmas can create a lot of seasonal job opportunities in the retail sector and home delivery services.

Temporary worker positions can be a simple way to make some extra money for Christmas around your existing commitments or other employment. Many high street shops and supermarkets take on seasonal staff to help them deal with all the extra demands of Christmas. It is also worth considering working as a temporary delivery driver as more and more Christmas shopping is conducted online, increasing the demand for seasonal delivery drivers.

Sell High Street Products from Home and on Social Media

Many people are turning to directly selling from home by commission as a way to supplement their income and get discounted products for Christmas as an added bonus.

For years, people have sold Avon products and housewares from catalogues door-to-door, and with social media, it is easier than ever to start a small business like this while also in full-time work. Companies like The Body Shop have recently turned to this business model, running its ‘from home’ service alongside its high street shops.

Many people have built a successful small business by selling products on commission, and social media sites like Facebook and Instagram have made it possible for clever entrepreneurs to generate consistent profits by marketing to the local community online.

Christmas is a special time of year, especially if you have children. There are many things that make this time of year unique, and not all of them cost money.

Gift giving will always be a part of the celebration, however, and as we get older, our gift list will often grow. This can push our budgets to the limit unless we take some steps to make or save extra money in preparation for the big day.