How to Make Money This Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is an international day of love and caring, and it also can be a great money-making opportunity for you. Here are five easy ways to make big bucks on the Day of Love:

Valentine's Day Babysitting
All parents dream of going out for dinner on Valentine's Day, but they often can't find a sitter in time. Here's where you come in: if you're good with kids, have character references, and have CPR training or certification, you can make 12+ dollars an hour babysitting on a busy holiday such as February 14^th. Advertise on Craigslist and Backpage.com, as well as on local bulletin boards to find a great babysitting gig. You can work for whoever bids highest for you, and if you're good, they might hire you as a more permanent caregiver after Valentine's Day, which will lead t even more money for you.

Sell Hand-Made Valentines
If you're artistically inclined, design a hand-made Valentine and make a few dozen copies. Post your design on CafePress.com and sell your design at craft fairs and Valentine's Day events. With your design, people will be able to hand out beautiful hand-made valentines to their friends, family, and co-workers. You can charge $3-$10 for every 5-pack of cards you sell, depending on your skill level and marketing skills.

Sell Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Chocolate-covered strawberries are a great Valentine's Day treat, and they're easy to make an sell. All you need is a cooler, lots of tiny plastic food boxes, dipping chocolate, and a few dozen strawberries. Advertise your business online before Valentine's Day, and set up shop on a street corner or in front of a grocery store. You can sell berries for a $1 or $1.50 each, and if you accent your berries with nuts, sprinkles, or confectioner's gold dust, you can charge even more.

Write Love Letters
If you're a talented writer, then volunteer to write love letters for your friends and acquaintances- for a fee, of course. Create a few basic examples of different kinds of love letters, and charge $5-$15 for each completed love letter. Advertise by word of mouth as well as online to get the most customers possible.