If you are a kid wanting to earn a few extra bucks then you will want to find out about the different things you can do.  By working as a kid you will learn some really important skills which will set you up for your adult life.  It’s also very rewarding to know that you have earnt your money rather than simply been given it by your parents as a birthday or Christmas present.  If you have some of your own money coming in then you can spend it on pretty much whatever you like, whether it’s clothing, gadgets or posters for your bedroom wall.

Washing Cars - Most people these days have at least one car but hardly any of them have the time or inclination to wash them.  This is where you can step in.  With a few friends you could put up a simple notice saying that you offer a hand car wash for a certain amount of money.  All you need are the basic items for cleaning cars such as a sponge, hot water and car wash liquid.

Baby Sitting - For many people, the first job they ever got was to be a baby sitter.  Of course, there are plenty of horror films about baby sitters being in a big old house on their own but don’t let that scare you!  Baby sitting can be pretty easy if you are good with younger kids.  Of course, you will still need to be good at discipline because many youngsters will try to take advantage of you in terms of them misbehaving.  You should also know what the house rules are, such as when they go to bed and how much TV they are allowed to watch.

Gardening - Obviously, you won’t be able to do all types of garden work; however a kid is more than capable of removing a few weeds from the driveway, watering the plants or mowing the lawn.  When Fall arrives, many people hate having to clear up all the fallen leaves, so getting a good rake and a brush will make it easy to pick them all up.  In the winter when there is a lot of snow on the ground you can also offer to clear people’s driveway.

House Sitters - Many people go away for more than just a week or two and feel very uncomfortable about leaving their house unattended.  If you are a responsible kid, you can work as a house sitter by taking in the mail, watering the plants and also looking after any pets.

Old Fashioned Lemonade Stand - Naturally, this is quite a seasonal business and it also depends on where you live if you are going to make money selling lemonade.

Online Surveys - If you are 13 or over you can sign up with some online survey companies such as Cash Crate which pays you to fill in surveys.  There are some offers that need you to have a credit card.  For instance you might get paid $20 to complete an offer but you need to pay a small amount on your credit card to pay for the item to be sent to you.  However there are other offers that don’t require you to spend anything on your credit card at all.  Also, if you refer your friends you can also make money if they sign up and take surveys too.

Hopefully this list will give you some ideas on how you can make some extra money if you are a kid.  Of course, it’s a good idea if you have an adult around who is there to support you if needed.