5 Ways to Make Some Extra Christmas Cash

Wouldn't it be nice if in January of 2007 you could walk to the mailbox without fearing the arrival of your visa credit card bill? Here are some "out-of-the-box" ideas on how to make some Christmas cash without standing in a Wal-Mart for minimum wage.

Personalized letters from Santa Claus are a great way to make big profits with little up-front money. A basic starter kit would include Christmas stationary (which can be printed from some free sites online), a small gift such as a Christmas sticker page, coloring page or bookmark. You will also need decorative envelopes and a North Pole postal stamp (you can find this postal stamp on ebay or you can mail all of your letters to the North Pole Alaska post office and they will postmark them and send them out). These letters can be personalized for children, adults, entire families and even pets. You can sell them online or send out flyers in your neighborhood.

If you are looking for an opportunity to spread some Christmas cheer without startup capital "A call from Santa or Mrs. Claus" may be for you. You can post flyers around town or at local businesses offering to make a Christmas Eve call from Santa or Mrs. Claus for a fee. Customers can send you a check or money order prior to Christmas including some personal information such as, the person's name, favorite gift, town, siblings names, pet names, etc.). One night's work might help you avoid big bills for the New Year.

Selling your talents at flea markets and craft fairs is another way to spend just a few hours a week making extra holiday cash. Talents to cash in on include crafts such as homemade holiday wreaths or ornaments. If you are baker, you can stir up some simple pet treats and package them with some red and green ribbon to sell for big profits.