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Additional Income Needed - Help with Ideas

Hello all,

I am determined to clear the last of mine & OH's credit card debt of £3,440 as quickly as possible and am looking for ideas of ways we can earn a few extra quid (or pence - I'll take everything I can).

My hubby works full time and works 14 hour shifts so his potential is a little limited) and I am a stay at home mummy to a 3½ year old and also pregant with our second baby due March '07. Therefore it is difficult for me to actually get a "proper job" at the mo seeing as the pregnancy puts people off employing me and also finding hours to fit in with little ones pre-school and husbands shifts.

I am however ebaying all our spare items, mystery shopping, Quidcoing and Pigsbacking and doing paid surveys online for most of the sites recommended on here.

I am now stuck for ideas though and would be really grateful if you lovely lot could give me some inspiration.

Oh meant to mention that I live in a really tiny village and have tried Avon and some other direct selling like Bettaware, Kleeneazy etc but none made any cash as the village is already full of other reps who have lived here a lot longer than me.

Look forward to your inspiration. Thanks so much :rolleyes:
My Debt was at LB - £7k - NOW

Loan from Parents - 0% - £2,000.00

Hubby's Debts

Egg CC - 16.9% - [STRIKE]£5,373.93 [/STRIKE]- 5th Jan - £0 - PAID OFF
Natwest CC - 17.9% - [STRIKE]£2,192.87[/STRIKE] - 5th Jan - £0 - PAID OFF
MBNA CC - 24% - [STRIKE]£1,457.08 [/STRIKE]- 5th Jan - £0 - PAID OFF
HSBC CC - 0% until April 09 - £1,330

A&L Loan (awiting balance owing) - due to be paid off March 08

Facing up to OUR problems and dealing with them at last!!!!

Comments

  • lynzpower
    lynzpower Posts: 25,311 Forumite
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    I know now might not be the best time but could you either
    a) take on ironing? dog walking?
    b) do some ad-hoc child care, babysitting on evenings & weekends? I guess if you are a bit in an isolated village, others among you might be too?
    :beer: Well aint funny how its the little things in life that mean the most? Not where you live, the car you drive or the price tag on your clothes.
    Theres no dollar sign on piece of mind
    This Ive come to know...
    So if you agree have a drink with me, raise your glasses for a toast :beer:
  • bobbie78
    bobbie78 Posts: 275 Forumite
    Have a read through this thread there are lots of ideas people have tried that might spark some inspiration.
    Official DFW Nerd Club - Member no. 234 Proud to be dealing with my debts I love the Dave Ramsey podcasts. Debt Free Date (including house) Aug 2012 Live on £4000 a year the short version £918 for 29/09/08 - 01/01/09 spent £0 NSD's In October Target 10 Actual 0 Quit smoking 25/09/08 saved £5 so far
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