Baking is a great way to have fun and also make some extra money when you have the time. If you know how to bake, you can sell goods to your friends and neighbors, or take it a step further and have a website or social media page. The first step is to find what you are going to make and how much you want to sell it for. Another good thing about selling baked goods is that, for the most part, you can bake around your schedule. Whether you like to bake cookies, banana bread, or a different type of baked goods, selling them could be a fun way to try something new and gain extra money this summer.

If you are artistic, selling the work you make is a fun way to make money and expand your creativity. Like baking, selling artwork has a flexible schedule that can be done on your own time and does not require deadlines. Making jewelry, sewing clothes, embroidery, knitting, crocheting, painting, and even photography are all examples of hobbies you could start or expand to stay busy this summer and earn more money. However, most of these examples require materials you need to purchase, but you can set your prices in a way that cancels it out while still providing a small profit.

Providing house maintenance services is a very broad category that you can use to have a small side job in the summer. For example, you can reach out to your neighbors and friends if they need any help mowing their lawn, watering their plants, or help with their garden if they decide to go away, or even pet-sitting if they travel. It is a great way to get outside, get to know your neighbors, and make money.