Every month, I keep track of how much extra money I made through what I affectionately call “The Side Hustle.” I already met my 2012 goal by making $2,500 in side hustle income this year. I hope to double my goal, or make $5,000, by the end of the year.
In January 2012, I made $515.41
In February 2012, I made $891.34
In March 2012, I made $636.26
In April 2012, I made $740.76
In May 2012, I made $1,156.66
In June 2012, I made $676.49
I have made $4,616.92 in extra money this year.
How I made extra money this month:
Advertising: $349.92
Staff Writing: $120
Mystery Shopping: $200.57
Surveys: $6
The Future of the Side Hustle
I don’t think I’m going to mystery shop anymore. As much as I loved it, I’m kind of worn out by it. I would rather focus my time on some other stuff. I may do a shop here or there, but I’m not as gungho about it as I used to be. In fact, I think I only did one shop this month.
How the side hustle has been used
Of course I don’t just have $4600 laying in a bank account. In late May, Eric and I went to Vegas for a few days just to get away. We spent money from the Side Hustle (which is reserved for vacation trips) to pay for it, and it was a good feeling knowing we weren’t accumulating any debt and could pay for it with cash!
We also recently bought a Groupon for a two-night getaway in Temecula (where we went for our mini-moon after we got married)!
Of course, these trips are just teases until we can go on our real honeymoon. Eric keeps promising me he’ll set a date any day now, but I’m not holding my breath.
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How motivating! I love that you’ve made so much money and maybe one day I can make about half that with side jobs! Love your blog by the way. Just found it and I’m definitely gonna keep up with it. And I like the green and white striped background.
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Just found your blog. Nice job on the side hustle. It’s awesome that you’re consistently bringing in extra. I’ve got to up my game! Thanks for the inspiration.
$200 for one shop?!
I am glad I am not the only one who has not gone on their honeymoon!
Wow!! Way to go on the extra income & paying for vacation in CASH!! 🙂 Well done!
Ooohh. Temecula. Not too far from me. Wine country. Props to you for making so much side income.
I know EXACTLY what you mean with being worn out by it. The pay just isn’t as good for the horrible surveys that I have to fill out. I’ve cut back a ton.
Pretty cool you made $200 mystery shopping! Do you have a post for that topic you can highlight in this post?
thx!
https://www.newlywedsonabudget.com/2011/10/how-to-become-a-mystery-shopper/
I highlighted it in the post above too : )