If you have been worried about the cost of Christmas shopping, I have some good news for you: there are actually ways that you can make money by doing normal things that might already be in your schedule. You don't need to go out and find a new job or wait tables at night to make extra cash; these side hustles will help pay off your holiday spending without costing much time or effort on your part.

Become a Virtual Assistant

Virtual assistants are people who provide administrative and organizational support to clients. They can perform tasks such as scheduling appointments, answering phone calls, sending emails, and making travel arrangements. There are also specialized virtual assistants such as online video editors, social media managers, web designers, and more. Because of the nature of these jobs, they're perfect for side hustlers because they can be done from anywhere at any time. Most virtual assistant gigs pay between $5 and $25 per hour or more.

Walk Neighborhood Dogs

People who work long hours or have mobility issues often rely on neighbors or friends to take their dogs out for walks while they’re at work or running errands, but they don’t always have someone who can take their dogs out. You could earn a few extra dollars by offering to walk dogs for just one or two hours each day or even once a week. To find clients, post flyers at local businesses and apartment buildings, or create a profile on a dog-walking website. You can also offer your services through Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace.

Put Your Car To Work For You

If you have a car, consider signing up with one of the many Uber or Lyft drivers. You can use your car to make money by driving other people around, and the app takes care of payment processing. If you're interested in becoming an Uber or Lyft driver, it's easy to sign up and get started. You'll need a smartphone, a vehicle that meets the requirements (it needs to be newer than 10 years old), insurance, proof of registration, and a clean driving record. The best part is that you can set your own hours, and the platform provides a way for you to be connected with riders at all times. If customers need a ride in your area, they'll be able to request one via the app.

Deliver Food

If you want to make extra money, especially during the holiday season, delivering food is a great way to go. There are many different platforms that allow you to deliver food. You can choose when and where you work, it's all up to you! Some of these companies include DoorDash and GrubHub. As a delivery driver, you'll be responsible for picking up the food from the restaurant or store and delivering it to your customers. You'll also need to provide excellent customer service—it's important that your customers are happy!

Tutor online

Tutoring online can be a great way to earn some extra cash over the holidays. It's not just for traditional subjects like math and English, either. You can tutor any topic you know well, whether it's your area of expertise or something that interests you but isn't necessarily your specialty. The most common way to tutor online is through a website like Tutor.com. You'll set your own rate and availability, so you can decide how much time you want to put into tutoring. You could make this work as a side hustle by offering just one or two sessions each week or turning it into something more substantial by dedicating more time to it.

Blog About Your Favorite Things

If you have a hobby, or a passion that you are good at, and willing to share with the world, why not start a blog? It's not as hard as it sounds! There are a ton of resources out there to help you get started, such as Blogger and WordPress. You can also use a platform like Medium, which is designed specifically for bloggers. The nice thing about starting a blog is that you don't need to have any technical skills or fancy equipment to get started. You can literally start writing in your kitchen, and then post your content online for free. You can make money by driving traffic to your blog and monetizing it using affiliate links, or you can start a brand around your content. Your blog will be an extension of who you are and what you stand for, so keep that in mind as you write posts.

Become A Mystery Shopper

Mystery shoppers (also called secret shoppers) are people who get paid by companies to conduct mystery shop assignments. These assignments can involve anything from checking out a store's customer service to visiting a restaurant and rating the food, drinks, and service. The assignments are completely confidential, and they're typically short and simple. You just have to go in, make your observations and write them down. Mystery shopping is a great side hustle because you can do it on your own schedule, take up to five assignments per month and earn anywhere from $25 to $100 per assignment.

Make Tiktoks

TikTok is a social media app that allows users to create short video clips and post them on their profiles. It’s very similar to Instagram or Snapchat, except it's more of a platform for sharing videos than photos. As such, the most popular type of content on TikTok is videos that are funny or entertaining. You can create anything from lyric videos which you can easily create using an online lyric video maker to parodies of famous songs, to original content that you've written and recorded yourself.

Conclusion

We hope that these ideas have given you some inspiration for ways to pay off your holiday shopping. Remember, though, that the best side hustles are those that fit into your life and make it easier for you to continue earning income. With that in mind, the best way to earn money is by creating a side hustle that you can do in your spare time. If you’ve got a few hours each week where you can focus on your business, then it's worth giving one of these ideas a try.