Running a big family will always put a lot of strain on your bank account and unless you or your partner is earning big money then the idea of a luxury vacation might seem completely out of reach. You could always get a part time job and earn some extra money that way but it’s nigh on impossible to juggle a busy family life with a part time job, there simply aren’t enough hours in the day. But don’t give up yet, that luxury vacation is achievable if you make a bit of extra cash and cut the costs of the vacation. There are countless ways that you can earn money without a part time job. I’m not talking about those annoying ads that promise to make you a millionaire in five minutes, there are real ways to make actual money and you’ve probably never even considered them. Here are some of the most unusual was to save up for a brilliant family vacation.

 

Scrap Metal

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When you think of a scrap metal collector you’re probably picturing a scruffy, grease covered old man that spends all of his time hanging around bins, but the truth is, anybody can do it and there’s good money to be had. Anybody that has old junk lying around would be happy to get rid of it for free and you can sell it for quick cash. You’ll need to do a bit of research into which metals are worth the most so you don’t waste time and space picking up worthless junk. It’s also worth keeping an eye on the markets because prices tend to fluctuate often; visit https://www.metalprices.com/p/Metal_Index to see the latest prices on all of the different types of metal. Whenever you’re picking up any scrap metal make sure that you have permission to take it first otherwise you could end up accidentally stealing something.

Sell Your Hair

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This sounds pretty strange but people have been doing it for years. Cheaper wigs are usually made out of animal hair of some kind but if you want a high end one, it will be made out of real human hair. That means that there are companies out there that will buy your hair. http://www.stay-a-stay-at-home-mom.com/sell-your-hair.html has lots of great tips on exactly how to sell your hair and how much you’ll get for it. Prices range from $200 all the way up to $1000 depending on the length and condition of your hair. You’ll get a lot less for it if it has been dyed so it might be worth growing it out in your natural color if you’re considering selling some.

 

Focus Groups

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Focus groups are a great way to make money and they don’t require much effort at all. Imagine getting paid money to taste some chips and tell the manufacturer what you think of them, sounds pretty good right? Companies are always looking for focus groups for new products so there’s plenty out there. It could be absolutely anything that you’re asked to test or discuss and the majority of them will pay you for your time. Sites like findfocusgroups.com can help you see if there’s any near you.