Challenge to make £10 a day October 2021 ~ everyone welcome

Hello, welcome to the October challenge. 

This is the 168th month of this challenge, which was first started by Batgirl, in September 2007. Here is a link to the original thread as I am sure some of you are interested to read where it all began.
Thanks to Batgirl for starting it and for everyone who has kept it going for more than 13 years ( 14 years now I think!)

The original purpose of this challenge was to help people to try and make an extra £10 a day on top of their normal income to help things along. Ie paying off debt, making savings, paying for holidays, overpaying mortgages etc. 

If you feel £10 is too much why not start at £5 (or less if you want)  or if you're brave join those who aim for £20 a day! Anything extra you make is great so set whatever target you think you can manage. It also doesn't have to be £10 each and every day - some days you make more and some days you make less, but aim for £310 (or whatever your target is) extra at the end of the month.

The idea is that everyone posts how they are making extra money and these shared ideas help all of us to learn new ways to help cut debt or earn/save money.

What cannot be added:
Wages from your main job

What can be added:
Overtime
Income from a second job
Daily clicks
Interest
Vouchers
Mystery shopping
And much, much more.

So, join us and see how much you can make this month!
Don't worry about calming the storm. Calm yourself, the storm will pass.


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  • makingmehappymakingmehappy Forumite
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    Below are some ideas to get you started and a great place to read when you're in need of inspiration.

    Sell your old books/DVDs/CDs/games here:
    Amazon.co.uk, play.com, webuybooks, zapper, CEX

    eBay - a place to sell anything and everything.

    Gumtree, Preloved, cquot, ebid, craigslist, vivastreet, netmums.com, trade-it , Friday ad, priceminster - these are all places you can sell items too.

    Survey sites - mysurvey and pinecone, prolific academic tend to be the best but there are many more it really depends on you finding the ones that work best for you - toluna, harris poll, valued opinions etc

    also join Topcashback and Quidco - type in surveys in the search engine and some will pay you to join up with them.

    Mobile phone to recycle? try https://www.onrecycle.co.uk/sell-my-phone/

    etsy and folksy - If you enjoy making crafts why not have a go at selling them on etsy or folksy. They've been getting increasingly busier each year.

    Collect  loyalty points for shopping - Tesco clubcard, Boots Advantage card, Morrisons More card, Superdrug Beautycard, Nectar card  (please let me know if there are any more loyalty cards to add)
    You can also go through Nectar to earn points for shopping at ebay.

    Trying to find other ways to make money? Check out the Boost Your Income board. It is full of ideas, including survey companies and product testing.

    Keep reading for lots more ideas on how to make more money each month.
    Don't worry about calming the storm. Calm yourself, the storm will pass.


  • BL07478BL07478 Forumite
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    Hello! Can you put me down for £3 a day this month please? So £93 target :)
  • threepenny_bitthreepenny_bit Forumite
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    May I join this month for $10 a day - $310 target.
    Christmas savers $1 a day 2023 $90/365 #8 March 2023 Grocery $12/250. Sell 60 items 8/60 Extra to CC $0/2000
  • makingmehappymakingmehappy Forumite
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    Hi BL07478, welcome back to the challenge.
    Hi threepenny_bit, welcome to the challenge.

    Good luck with this month's moneymaking.
    Don't worry about calming the storm. Calm yourself, the storm will pass.


  • Dizzy_ImpDizzy_Imp Forumite
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    I'd like to join, but starting with a modest £5 a day as I'm not sure how achievable it will be... £155 in total

    I'll be selling some of my pre-loved treasures, eggs from my lovely chickens, home-made jam, lemon curd and any tasty treats I can create.  I've also got a crazy idea to make Christmas crackers, but I might just keep them for family.  Any hints and tips are very welcome!
  • outoftheviciouscircleoutoftheviciouscircle Forumite
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    I'm in again this month as well please. Aiming for £10 a day again.

    #6 365 Day Penny Challenge £120.63/£667.95
    #6 Virtual Savings Pot 2023 £31.12/£300
    Saving £1 A Day for Christmas 2023 £242/£730
    #2 £2 Savers 2023 £172/£300
    #6 Pay All Your Debt By Xmas 2023 £1848.49/£12,000
    Make £10 a Day January £237.08 February £121.93

    Total Debt Repaid- £1848.49/£66,133.42 


  • mumof3.12kindebtmumof3.12kindebt Forumite
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    Hi 
    Please can I join you
     I'm aiming for £30 a day please. 
    I have loads of stuff to sell and overtime at work. 

    Thankyou 
    June 17 £16,000 debt ~ nov 18 DEBT FREE •June 21 £16,308 debt / july 22 debt free •Original mortgage free date 01/06/2059 current mortgage free date 01/05/2046
  • makingmehappymakingmehappy Forumite
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    Welcome to the challenge everyone.

    Just popping in to say that £2 bonus on a £10 spend at tcb today. 

    Have a good day.


    Don't worry about calming the storm. Calm yourself, the storm will pass.


  • makingmehappymakingmehappy Forumite
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    Hi, it's a slow start for me, but I've just requested £15.99 cashback. so £15.99/£310.

    Have a good weekend everyone.
    Don't worry about calming the storm. Calm yourself, the storm will pass.


  • Dizzy_ImpDizzy_Imp Forumite
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    Slow here too, but just made an eBay sale for £2.99

    TTFN
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