Where’s The Money, Honey? Ways To Make Cash As A Couple

Dinner and a movie?  Perhaps a Spring vacation?  In today’s economy even the cheap dinner-and-movie date can be difficult for couples to swing.

Rather than focusing on what you can’t afford to do with your partner, start to focus on what you can do to save and make money so you can afford to do the things you want.  Although none of these tips are going to give you enough money for a cruise around the Caribbean, they are fun ways you and your partner can make some cash to enjoy a special night out.

1.  Garage Sale. Miscellaneous mugs, plates, books, and movies tend to pile up when you combine your single-days, hodge-podge of possessions with your mate.  Choose what can be sold and pick a day to host a sale.  You’ll have an up-front cost for advertising, but after that the cash is yours.  Although it may not be legal in all states, sell hotdogs and soda.  If someone doesn’t buy your left-over stuff, they may pay a buck for a cold drink.

2.  Go Thrifting. If you and your mate have a fashion sense, take a drive away from a big city and hit the local thrift stores that haven’t been picked over.  Choose twenty pieces that you know can sell in resale boutiques in your area.  I have friends who have made a living off of shopping in Mid-West thrift stores and bringing the items to cities like Los Angeles or New York for consignment.

3.  Do one of the “E’s.” If inviting people to your house to rummage through your things or thrift-store shopping sound awful, join the Ebay or Etsy bandwagon.  Combine your brain power and create a fun Etsy site.  If you’re crafty, the world of internet stores is your oyster.  Old records, cd’s, t-shirts, you name it, can all be recycled in to items you can sell if you’re feeling creative.  Coasters made out of old cd’s, purses made out of old record sleaves, and artwork made out of vintage shirts have all been bought and sold on these sites.  The sky’s the limit if you’re creative.