Raising kids with an entrepreneurial spirit can seem like a chore sometimes. Coming up with fresh ideas that people actually want to buy can feel impossible. But it’s not! We’ve rounded up over 75 ways for kids to make money this summer!
Whether your child has an idea already or is just looking for some inspiration, it’s a good idea to let them chase their dreams. After all, owning your own business has many perks that people often overlook.
If your child has a money-making idea in mind, but is unsure of how to actually sell their products, don’t worry!
Kids can sell their goods at many places:
- Local craft fairs
- Yard sales
- Church functions
- Craigslist
- Flea market booth
- Fall festivals
75+ Ways for Kids to Make Money This Summer
Arts & Crafts to Sell:
Bead-o bowls
Henna tattoos
Painted rocks
Friendship bracelets
Handmade dog toys
Stationary
Handmade cat toys
Tie-dye shirts
Tie-dye hand towels
Custom paintings
Custom drawings
Caricature art
Duct tape creations
Bracelets
Rings
Earrings
Necklaces
Soap
Bath bombs
Plant starts
Paracord bracelets
Candles
Lip gloss
Face scrub
Body scrub
Foot scrub
Origami
Clay jewelry
Magic kit
Crocheted beanies
Crocheted purses
Lego creations
Headbands
Hair flowers
Crocheted bathing suit covers
Crocheted koozies
Clothespin dolls
Clothespin mermaids
Custom photography
Crocheted scrunchies
Handmade decorations (wood slices, banners, rag tie swags, etc.)
Photo booth
Wildflower bouquets
Painted rocks
Decorated photo frames
Decorated holiday jars
Lotion
Bookmarks
Barrettes
Loom creations
Suncatchers
Wind chimes
Food & Snacks to Sell:
Lemonade
Homemade jelly
Homemade jams
Cups of fresh fruit
Homegrown veggies
Snow cones
Cupcakes
Homemade caramel dip
Fudge
Candy bouquets
Cake pops
Homemade suckers
Smoothies
Fried ice cream
Lemon bars
Cookies
Brownies
Cookies on a stick
Funnel cakes
Eggrolls
Services to Provide:
Mow
Pet Care (trim nails, bathe, comb, etc.)
Pet Sitter
Hold a yard sale
Flip things & resell items
Babysitting
Clean Houses
Between all of these genius ways for kids to make money this summer, your kiddo is sure to find something that suits their fancy!
