Don’t want to worry about maintaining a side hustle all the time? Choose a seasonal one that allows you to make some cash in a shorter period. These seasonal gigs will probably take place outdoors. Adore watching the leaves change? Rake leaves for a few weeks in the fall. Love when it snows? Shovel driveways or sidewalks for neighbors who don’t want to do the task. In the spring, you could offer yard prep and garden-starting services for people who want help fostering a lush lawn.
If spending time outdoors doesn’t excite you, find an indoor activity that does. You could offer your services as a day-of party assistant during the holidays when people are hosting guests and have plenty of chores to go around. Or, if you make a unique craft, market it for a specific holiday or season.
Running a side hustle for a few months out of the year can help you bring in extra cash without going through the requirements of setting up a formal business (you’ll still need to report your extra income to the IRS, though). Once you know what you want to do, you can promote your services on Facebook, Nextdoor, Instagram, or even Twitter. Offer a small discount if your friends recommend your work to others. Friends and neighbors are likely to remember you and your amazing seasonal services year after year. And a seasonal schedule ensures you get plenty of rest after all your hard work.