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How to make some serious cash before Christmas

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With Christmas fast approaching, many of us are looking at ways to make Christmas more affordable. There are still plenty of ways to make money before the big day! Here are some ways to make some serious cash before Christmas.

With Christmas fast approaching, many of us are looking at ways to make Christmas more affordable. Here are some easy ways you can make money from home by Emma at EmmaDrew.info #MakeMoney #EarnMoney #MakeMoneyFromHome

Online surveys

Answering online surveys is one of the easiest ways to make cash and earn gift vouchers for Christmas. You can easily complete surveys whilst you're watching tv or even on your commute! My favourite websites are Prolific Academic, Mint Vine and One Poll and be sure to check out my top 10 survey websites.

Estimated earnings: £10-£60 per month.

OhMyDosh

If you enjoy getting paid for completing online offers then OhMyDosh is for you.

Get paid for completing surveys, taking out trials, entering competitions and so much more.

Estimated earnings: £50+ depending on the offers you complete and how many friends you refer. 

Declutter and make some extra cash

Decluttering before Christmas is wonderful for a few reasons. It gives you the chance to free up space in your home, making way for Christmas visitors and any new presents you might receive. However it can also help you to make some extra money. Check out how to make money from decluttering for hints and tips.

Estimated earnings: £50+ depending on what you have to sell. 

Service Club Delivery

Service Club Delivery is a members club who are dedicated to the upskilling and recruitment of current and aspiring delivery personnel. With the goal of providing access to training and job opportunities worldwide. Service Club works in partnership with popular apps like DoorDash and UberEats to provide high quality pre-filtered delivery drivers. If you are a keen driver, want greater independence in your job and to work flexible hours then this is a fool-proof way to make some serious cash on the run up to Christmas!

Estimated salary: £13-£22 an hour

Mystery shopping

Getting paid to shop or eat at a restaurant is my definition of living the dream, and it is why I enjoy mystery shopping so much. In the run up to Christmas, mystery shopping is especially useful because you can use the reimbursement given towards purchasing items for Christmas, whether it be gifts, food or anything else. I love mystery shopping with Red Wigwam and Market Force. Learn how to become a mystery shopper

Click here to read my guide to getting started with mystery shopping.

Estimated earnings: From £20 per month plus reimbursements. 

Free daily draws

Is there anything better than free money? There are a few free daily draw websites where you can earn money for uploading your selfie or even for your number plate! Simply register for free and check the websites daily to see if you have won.

Estimated earnings: Prizes start at £10. 

Earn money from your social media accounts

Whether it is tweeting along with the Great British Bake Off or sharing photos on Instagram, many of us have social media accounts that we can use to make lots of extra money. Click here to read more about making money from your social media accounts, as well as the companies I use.

Estimated earnings: dependant on your social media following. 

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6 responses

  1. Some great tips in here, I currently do match betting also and love it! Easy money 🙂
    Not heard of 20 cogs so will check them out.
    Thanks for sharing

  2. In the run-up to Christmas, I definitely think that most of us could do with using these techniques, thanks for comprising them all together in one place! A few of these I haven’t actually heard of before I read your post I’ll definitely be using some of these! Thanks for the ideas! 🙂

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Emma Drew

Emma has spent over 15 years sharing her expertise in making and saving money, inspiring thousands to take control of their finances. After paying off £15,000 in credit card debt, she turned her side hustles into a full-time career in 2015. Her award-winning blog, recognized as the UK's best money-making blog for three years, has made her a trusted voice, with features on BBC TV, BBC radio, and more.

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