25 Jobs to earn extra money

That was a long title, but a necessary one.

I mentioned some time before that I will be blogging about more lifestyle topics. Well this is one of them.

The holidays are coming up which means a lot of spending. If you are like most people and need just a few extra dollars for the holidays OR you are like me and want to have extra cash on hand to buy up the after Christmas sale items, then some of these jobs my certainly be for you!


1. Concierge

This job basically means doing things others don't have time to do, such as picking up dry cleaning, sending off packaging, picking up lunch. If you have the time you can certainly get the money. 

2. Personal Shopper/Fashion Consultant


This is currently a booming business. Whether you are styling a celebrity, a pastor and his wife or the local socialite, if you have a marketable eye for style you may be able to get consistent clients. 

3. Snow Removal

If you live in an area where snow is heavy heavy this could prove to be great. If you are fortunate you could dominate a market that has little snow and out of the blue gets a heavy dose of snow.

4. Lawn Care Services

Many people are too busy to learn how to keep a beautiful lawn. If you can do it, you should.

5. Cleaning Service

Professionals, event planners and office buildings will all benefit from affordable cleaning services. Just make sure you have all of the necessary tools and are using products that fit your clients needs.

6. Virtual Assistant

Everything is lending itself to be operated by computers and if you can manage to get a few things do for people quick fast and in a hurry from a distance, this may be for you.

7. Medical Transcriptionist

This job seems daunting, but if you are already in the healthcare field, this may not seem so bad.

8. Event Planner

From holiday parties, weddings and even business events this could really earn you some extra cash. Just a quick note. There is a difference between being an event planner and an event designer.


9. Catering
With more and more people opting for non traditional locations to host events a good cook can certainly become a caterer (of course with all the proper paperwork).

10. Tutoring Services
There are numerous concepts people are unfamiliar with. Anything from Facebook to understanding football, tutors are needed and not just for school aged kids either.

11. Online Professor
Some courses must be accredited by certain boards. However, that doesn't stop you from creating you own course!

12. Massage Therapist
There are a lot of stress on people today and if you can make them feel better with your hands. Well.
13. Fitness Instructor
If you are in shape people are more apt to take your advice for fitness training.

14. Yoga Instructor
Yoga is becoming widely popular as millennials and other groups are becoming more and more part of the population. If you have mastered it, consider teaching it to others.


16. Personal Organizer
Not everyone is able to stay organized with the amount of work they have going on. If you can create peace in the midst of their chaos, then this may certainly be the job for you.

17. Freelance Writer
If you love writing creatively or even on a business level, there are a number of people who just don't have the time to do it and would certainly use your skills to stay on track.

18. Editing Service
A lot of magazines and websites could use this services, but you must be very very good. We don't want to have to come behind and edit the editor's work.

19. Graphic design
As brands and small businesses are growing they are very concerned about their brand and how it relates to the world at large. If you have this skill whether it be learned or natural you can flourish during the holidays.

20. Website development
Although there are numerous platforms that takes away the hard part of creating a website, some businesses need something a bit more complex and this is where you will thrive.

21. Coaching
Life Coaches, Basketball Coaches or business coaches, everyone need someone to push them a little further in life. 
22. Pet Sitter (dog walking)
These are great in high income neighborhoods as well are large metropolitan cities.

23. Blogging
If you have something to talk about, blog about it.

24. Social media marketing
Companies and brand all over are realizing the importance of social media and are hiring out people to take care of this branch of their company. If you are great at it you could really cash in.

25. Photography / Illustrations / Art
You don't have to be a professional to take photos. Some people aren't looking for glossy photos. They are simply looking for someone who can capture moments for them. 

Although a number of people have made careers out of all of these, there is certainly no reason why you cant pick up up a few extra dollars doing some of these.


My Studio/Private Event Space

When I decided to move my design studio from Rock Hill, SC to Charlotte, NC, the main thing I was looking for was a space that could double as a private event space for clients as well as friends of the blog and my shop.

Charlotte is currently experience a construction boom, so all of the "potential" spaces are either being torn down in place of shiny new condos or the space has already been bought out by a real estate company and is no longer available.

I did however, find a raw space that is tucked away in a converted warehouse among other artisans and creatives. This was really good for me because I was able to get my hands on the space and rework the bare bones of it.

Here are some photos of the space set up for private events.
My studio has a rustic/industrial vibe that can really be used for almost any type of intimate gathering or workshop. 

Photos by: Olly Yung 

If you are in need of a space to host an intimate event please visit my NEW website www.nohsarstudio.com take a look around and send us a message. We would love to hear from you!  

9 Life Changing Moments this Week

It is no secret I love Dollar Tree. I went to a Dollar Tree in a neighboring city and saw the mini mason jar candles. I didn't pick up any because I figured they would be at the other 24 Dollar Tree stores I would visit this weekend. Umm that was a lie. It seems as if it is an old item and they are no longer carrying them.
I did manage to find 3 pumpkin pie mini mason jar candles at one store. I bought them. The house smells great.
LIFE CHANGING MOMENT: Never under estimate the power of the good smelling home. 

2. I believe its never to late to stop doing something you don't like or leave something that doesn't bring you pleasure anymore. I am going to cut relationships out of this equation because I really don;t want to deal with the differing opinions. However, I have been having a conversation with a friend about finding happiness. Happiness is personal. What makes me happy may not be the same thing that brings you happiness.  I have begun a quest to find personal happiness.

LIFE CHANGING MOMENT: More on that later.

3. Target has really been pushing out some great decor items this season. I really wish I had a need for all of the goodness, but I don't. So I am going to have to let them stay in the store, but bravo Target!
LIFE CHANGING MOMENT: Target seems to take all your troubles away. That is until you get to the checkout and your total is in the three digits. Yikes!
4. I attend a birthday brunch for my best friend this past weekend. I had an amazing time. So great to meet so many of her close friends and family. We are a funny bunch of people.
LIFE CHANGING MOMENT: You really find out who your true friends are, when their support is not there.

5. Had some potential clients come by the studio this week. Hopefully we will be able to work together because I am excited about what they are planning.

6. I have had gold flatware since October of 2013. I like them because they are slick and modern. I don't mind a more traditional set, but these are the ones I found. I was excited to pop into Target this week to see that they are selling the exact same flatware!
LIFE CHANGING MOMENT: I like entertaining because I am often a loner in the work field. So entertaining allows me to show off my creativity as well as have people around me. That's called balance.

I am hoping they are a good quality because I do intend to buy a few sets to add to my set. I bought a couple of sets a few years ago and they didn't hold up at all. I am waiting on the reviews to pour in on this set before I make my rounds.

7.  I have been stalking InstaGram for inspiration and these photos have really given me an extra jolt of life.
8. A dear friend has moved to Charlotte. He is so sociable. I am not, but it is great to have him just a bit closer.

LIFE CHANGING MOMENT: He is a dear friend.

9. It can be challenging to make tough decisions as an adult. You can't blame the dog, you can't look to your parents to bail you out. All responsibility falls on you. I as often say,

"I don't want to adult today."

21 Recipes to Try Before October Ends

1. Butternut Squash Pizza with Hazelnut Dough

Butternut Squash Pizza with Hazelnut Dough
Hazelnut dough? Sure. Recipe here.

2. Coq au Vin

Coq au Vin
Absolutely my favorite way to eat chicken. If you’ve never tried making this, you reallyshould. Recipe here.

3. Apple Cinnamon Crepes

Apple Cinnamon Crepes
This is how you get away with eating apple pie for breakfast. Recipe here.

4. Sweet and Spicy Roasted Carrots, Parsnips, and Chickpeas

Sweet and Spicy Roasted Carrots, Parsnips, and Chickpeas
Roasted root vegetables, welcome back to my regular dinner rotation. Recipe here.

5. Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Dulce de Leche

Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Dulce de Leche
So many things about this are so, so right. Recipe here.

6. Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower with Cherry Tomatoes and Cannellini Beans

Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower with Cherry Tomatoes and Cannellini Beans
Recipe here.

7. Fricassee of Chanterelles

Fricassee of Chanterelles
Because pappardelle is the most underrated of all the pastas. Recipe here.

8. Chocolate-Dipped Pears with Almond Crunch

Chocolate-Dipped Pears with Almond Crunch
If caramel apples aren’t really your thing. Recipe here.

9. Mortadella and Cheese Panini

Mortadella and Cheese Panini
Why bother with 300 Sandwiches if you’ve already found the one? Recipe here.

10. Apple and Browned Butter Tart

Apple and Browned Butter Tart
Recipe here.

11. Butternut Squash Skillet Lasagna

Butternut Squash Skillet Lasagna
Recipe here.

12. Crispy Fried Brussels Sprouts with Chili Fish Sauce

Crispy Fried Brussels Sprouts with Chili Fish Sauce
Seriously, get on the fish sauce bandwagon, already. Recipe here.

13. Leeks Vinaigrette

Leeks Vinaigrette
Recipe here.

14. Brussels Sprout and Chorizo Beer Hash

Brussels Sprout and Chorizo Beer Hash
Because, beer for breakfast. Recipe here.

15. Halloween Bark

Halloween Bark
SO easy. Recipe here.

16. Persian Quince Jam

Persian Quince Jam
Recipe here.

17. Roasted Cauliflower, Sage, and Almond Risotto

Roasted Cauliflower, Sage, and Almond Risotto
Recipe here.

18. Seared Pork with Apples and Broccoli

Seared Pork with Apples and Broccoli
Recipe here.

19. Kale, Cranberry, and Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash

Kale, Cranberry, and Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash
Recipe here.

20. Carrot Cake with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting

Carrot Cake with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting
Recipe here.

21. Thai Chicken and Coconut Soup

Thai Chicken and Coconut Soup
Recipe here.

22. Roasted Garlic and Parsnip Soup with Lemon Sage Butter

Roasted Garlic and Parsnip Soup with Lemon Sage Butter
Recipe here.

23. Stuffed Pears en Croute

Stuffed Pears en Croute
That’s a pear, stuffed with cheese, wrapped in puff pastry, and drizzled with honey. Recipe here.

24. Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Balsamic Sage Brown Butter

Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Balsamic Sage Brown Butter
Recipe here.

25. French Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Frosting

French Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Frosting
Let the baking season begin. Recipe here.

26. Mashed Potato Cheddar and Chive Waffles

Mashed Potato Cheddar and Chive Waffles
How has this taken so long to figure out? Recipe here.

27. Homemade Apple Cider Cocktail

Homemade Apple Cider Cocktail
With booze or without. Recipe here.

28. Cheesy Puff Pull Apart Bread

Cheesy Puff Pull Apart Bread
Recipe here.
29. Crockpot Carne Asada Nachos
Crockpot Carne Asada Nachos
Sunday SUNDAY! Recipe here.

30. Brown Butter Pumpkin Seed Espresso Glazed Granola

Brown Butter Pumpkin Seed Espresso Glazed Granola
Rise and shine! Recipe here.

31. Moroccan Roasted Beets with Pomegranate Seeds

Moroccan Roasted Beets with Pomegranate Seeds
Recipe here.
*this post first appeared on buzz feed*

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