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10 Genius Side Hustles for Teens! (Free Printable List)

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10 Genius Side Hustles for Teens! (Free Printable List)

Want some creative ideas to help your teen earn their own money? Download this free list of 10 Genius Side Hustles for Teens that no one is talking about!

Want to help your teen earn their own money — but mowing lawns and babysitting aren’t really their thing?

Most teens only hear about the same few money-making ideas (hello babysitting and lawn mowing!), but there are SO many other creative (and higher-paying!) ways for them to earn — and build real-world skills while they’re at it. That’s why I created this free download with 10 Genius Side Hustles for Teens.

Whether your teen is saving for something big, wants to start learning financial independence, or just loves a good challenge — this list will help get the wheels turning!

As a mom of 6 (including 2 teens and a college student!), I’ve seen firsthand how valuable it is to encourage teens to start earning early. Not only does it teach them the value of a dollar — it sets them up for long-term success.

A colorful printed guide titled “10 Genius Side Hustles for Teens” by Crystal Paine of Money Saving Mom is laid out on a wooden surface. Behind the cover page, two partially visible sheets show numbered boxes from 1 to 10, each in different colors, hinting at a list of creative side hustle ideas.

When you download this FREE list of side hustle ideas, your teen will discover:

10 UNIQUE and high-earning side hustles.
How to start making some spending money with little to no upfront costs.
Some creative ways to turn their skills (yes, things they ALREADY enjoy doing!) into extra cash!

If you’ve ever thought, “I want to help my teen earn money… I just don’t know where to start!” — this freebie is for you (and them!).

Learning how to earn money is about so much more than just a few extra dollars — it’s about helping your teen step into their potential. These side hustles build essential life skills (like confidence, communication, time management, and goal-setting)!

Let’s help your teen learn some SMART ways to earn their own money!

Click here to download your FREE side hustle ideas for teens.

I need your help with a project!

I have been working on a new product to help those who find it hard to save money or who feel like you just don’t know what to prioritize when it comes to saving money.

And I’d love your help!

If you find saving money challenging, would you take an anonymous s urvey sharing honestly about why you struggle with it, what is hardest about it, and what your road blocks and hang-ups to saving money are? This will help me be able to better create a product to serve you and help you!

Y our answers will be 100% anonymous and you will not even give me your email address or name when you fill out the survey.

I know saving money can feel overwhelming, confusing, or even downright impossible at times — especially when life is busy and budgets are tight. This quick survey will help me understand what you’re walking through so I can create something that truly helps. Thanks for being honest — there’s no shame here, only support and practical hope!

Click here to take t he survey.

Thank you so much!! Truly!

We’re Hiring!

Looking for virtual work? We’re hiring! Read below for all the deets!

We’re hiring for the next position on our team — a virtual assistant to one of our Directors!

This position is for a contract position and you will be serving as an assistant to our Director of Brand Partnerships.

This role requires exceptional writing, proofreading, and communication skills, the ability to communicate well with brands on our behalf, a strong understanding of what is a good deal and what deals our audience most loves, an understanding of how to format a blog post on WordPress, the ability to post on Instagram Stories and Facebook Stories, as well as strong attention to detail. No professional experience is required to apply.

Please note that it is a very detailed application, and that is on purpose, because we want serious applicants only who can demonstrate and showcase the skills we’re looking for. Click here to see the job description & details, hiring timeline, and application.

Though this position is contract to start out, there is potential for an increase in hours and pay and the possibility that it may eventually turn into a part-time or full-time role on our team.

We are very excited to be hiring, and we have another position becoming available in the near future, so stay tuned!

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6 Books I Read in March

If you saw my post on my goals for 2025, you’ll know that I’m doing monthly goals instead of yearly goals this year. So I didn’t set an overall reading goal for 2025, but I am planning to set monthly goals.

For March, my goal was to finish 6 books and I’m thrilled to report that I finished 6 books! And I finished a fiction book (and I’m over halfway through another!!)

My sister gently encouraged me to just try reading a little fiction every day before bed. Pretty soon, not only was I regularly doing that, but I’ve usually been finding a few little pockets throughout the day to get a little more reading in! I’ve been loving it and it’s been so good for my brain and my soul!

Each month, I plan to share reviews on the books I finished the month before since many of you have begged for me to bring back my book posts here on the blog. I’ll also be sharing more in real-time what I’m reading over on Instagram stories and on the podcast and in my personal email newsletter.

The 6 Books I Read in March

The Frozen River — This was a really interesting historical novel based upon a true story. I found it heartbreaking to hear how women didn’t have much of a voice at all at this time period. If you enjoy historical fiction, I definitely recommend this book.

How Great is Our God — I read this devotional aloud to the younger kids and they LOVED it!! It’s fascinating and really captured their attention. Definitely recommended if you have kids who like science!

Building True Intimacy — I read this in preparation for a podcast interview and loved that it challenged me — especially when it comes to my long held belief that a strong marriage requires compromise. The authors make a case for why compromise actually hurts marriage and relationships in the long run and what to do instead. I have a podcast episode dropping soon where we discuss this + many more things they shared in their book!

The Fight For Us – Yes! I read two marriage books this month. Both were in prep for podcast episodes, but I said yes to the podcast episode interviews because I needed the encouragement. This is an area that I really want to grow in this year and feel like after 23 years of marriage, I’ve gotten into ruts that are unhealthy and am working to get out of those and build healthier rhythms and patterns. This book deep impacted my life and I will likely be sharing more soon on the podcast — once I have some time to process it more with Jesse. And look for an upcoming episode where I get to sit down and ask some honest questions of the authors!

You’re Not Too Late – Rebecca George was a new-to-me author, but I was so blessed by reading her words and getting to interview her on the podcast. If you are feeling like you are left behind, left out, or late to your life, I think this book and our podcast episode together will encourage you.

Celebrating Around the Table – I loved getting to know Trillia a little bit when she came for her podcast episode. She is so kind and wise and my conversation with her is a podcast episode I believe everyone will be challenged and encouraged by listening to. Her book guides you through history lessons, devotionals, and provides yummy recipes to help you celebrate Black Christians.

For those who ask when I read: I always have a few books going at once and I usually a chapter or two of a Christian inspiration book + a business book every morning. Then, my goal is to read a fiction/story-driven book for at least 15 minutes at night.