25 Awesome Ways to Make Money Before Christmas
Find out how to make a little extra money before Christmas and get 2025 off to a great start.
The Best Christmas Side Hustles for Moms
Christmas is the most wonderful time of year, but it can also be the most expensive, from gifts to parties and more. However, it can also be one of the best times of the year to make a little extra cash, and it’s a great time to get 2025 off to a great start when it comes to your financial goals. That’s why I rounded up 25 of the best ways to make money during the holiday season. Check them out.
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1-Holiday Gift Guides
This is one of my favorite side hustles and one I do every year. To get started, I signed up for an Amazon affiliate account. Then, I created several blog posts recommending different gift ideas for different people. If someone makes a purchase through my link, I get a commission. It’s fun, easy, and a great way to get started with affiliate marketing. Want to learn more about affiliate marketing? Check out my guide! Curious about blogging? Check out my seven-day challenge!
2-Become a Festive Content Creator
Blogging isn’t the only way to help people find the perfect gift ideas for their loved ones. You can also use social media to help people find awesome gifts for their families. There are so many ways to do this—you can promote TikTok shops, share Amazon affiliate links in Facebook groups, and more!
3-Help People Save Money
Money can be tight this time of year for many people, but did you know you can get paid to help people save with cashback apps? Almost every cashback app has a referral program that will pay you a commission for every person who signs up and starts to save. Some of these referrals can be as high as $40, plus you can use them to save yourself! Some of my favorite apps to promote include:
You can promote them on a blog, through an email list, or on social media.
4-Sell Holiday Printables
Are you a mom who loves creating cute Christmas lists and letters from Santa? Do you have a letter that your elf leaves when they first arrive? There are so many different holiday printables you can create in Canva and sell in an Etsy shop or Stan Store, from holiday planners to coloring pages.
5-Sell Christmas Invitations & Christmas Cards
Holiday printables aren’t the only way to get creative this time of year. You can also create Christmas invitations and Christmas cards. You can sell them as a printable digital file, or you can use a company like Printify or Zazzle to print them and sell them as physical products.
6-Make Print-On-Demand Gifts
Have you always dreamed of playing Santa? Here is your chance. You can partner with a print-on-demand company like Printify to create different gifts like t-shirts, mugs, and more. All you have to do is choose the product, upload an image, and start promoting your products. You can sell them in the Etsy store or on the Shopify website and promote them on social media and other places.
7-Sell Handmade Gifts
If you are a little more crafty, you can also try your hand at making one-of-a-kind handmade gifts. This can be anything from soaps and crayons to acrylic art to knitted gifts and more. The possibilities are endless.
8-Create Gift Bundles & Baskets
There is nothing better than getting a gift basket full of fun surprises–except creating a gift basket full of surprises. You can create self-care baskets, baskets for book lovers, and gift bundles for new parents. It’s also a great way to turn your passion into cash.
9-Create Custom Ornaments
Christmas ornaments hold a special place in many people’s hearts as they often chronicle special moments in our lives or even just the things we love and the memories we’ve made over the years. (Plus, you get to put them away after Christmas is over!) You can get in on the magic by creating and selling custom ornaments, either by making them yourself or by creating an account with a print-on-demand company like Printify.
10-Sell Baked Goods
Are you known for your chocolate cookies or a whiz with whipped toppings? With more people hosting parties during the holiday season, they might not have as much time for baking. That’s why this time of year can be a boon for small bakers or those just starting out.
11-Holiday House Cleaning
Houses tend to get a little extra messy this time of year, and with all the holiday gatherings, people are in desperate need of someone to help them with the extra load. If you are good with the mop and broom, it might be a great time to offer holiday house cleaning services.
12-Hang Christmas Lights
Hanging Christmas lights is a big business, with some companies charging up to $100 per hour. You can get in on the action by working with one of these companies or by starting your own! Just be sure to follow all safety regulations and town ordinances.
13-Gift Wrapping
Gift wrapping is an art that many people are willing to pay for to save time and add a special touch to their presents. You can offer your services in local markets, partner with stores to provide in-house wrapping options, or even market your business online.
14-Pet Sitting
The holiday season often means travel and pet owners need someone to keep their furry friends happy. It’s also a great time for new pet sitters to get their foot in the door. You can try advertising on your own, or you can try a service such as Rover.
15-House Sitting
House sitting is another great holiday side hustle, especially when people travel to visit family or take vacations. As a house sitter, you are responsible for maintaining the home, collecting mail, and sometimes caring for small pets.
16-Holiday Event Planning
Holiday event planning is a perfect side hustle for those who excel in organization and creativity. Many people and companies host parties and gatherings during the season but need help with planning and execution. You can assist with everything from venue selection to catering and entertainment and more.
17-Shovel Snow
Shoveling snow is a classic winter side hustle for people who live in snowy areas. Many people either can’t or don’t have time to tackle this labor-intensive task themselves. By offering your services, you can help keep driveways and sidewalks clear and safe for your neighbors.
18-Driving Uber
I did this one year ago, and it was honestly a great source of income. Driving for Uber during the holiday season can be especially profitable as more people are out and about and need someone to help them get home safely. It’s also super flexible.
19-Grocery Shopping
The holiday time crunch is real–which can be great for people looking for a little extra money this time of year. You can sign up for an app like Instacart or Shipt and get paid to help people get all their holiday shopping done with ease.
20-Sell Planners for 2024
Did you know that the planning industry is a multi-million dollar industry? It makes sense if you think about it since everyone is trying to get their life organized, especially with 2025 just a few months away. You can create a digital planner in Canva and sell it on Etsy, or you can upload your planner to Kindle Direct Publishing as a low-content book and sell it on Amazon.
21-Microtask Website
Microtasks are small jobs that companies and individuals need help with. While they often don’t pay a lot, these tasks usually only take a few minutes to complete. I’ve just started doing these, so if you want to follow my journey, be sure to check out my TikTok and follow along. Here are the ones I am using:
22-Take Surveys
Taking surveys is an easy and flexible way to earn money online during the holiday season. Many companies seek consumer opinions to shape their products and services. By signing up with survey sites, you can share your views and get paid for your time. This side hustle can be done at your convenience, making it ideal for fitting around a busy holiday schedule. Here are some of my favorite sites:
- Respondent
- Eureka
- DScout
23-Sell Gigs on Fiverr
Fiverr is a platform where you can sell a variety of services, or “gigs,” to clients worldwide. Whether you have skills in graphic design, writing, or digital marketing, you can offer your expertise during the holiday season.
24-Become a Hallmark Holiday Merchandiser
Becoming a Hallmark holiday merchandiser is a festive way to earn extra income while spreading holiday cheer. This role involves setting up and maintaining product displays in stores, ensuring they are attractive and well-stocked. It’s a perfect side hustle for those who enjoy retail and have an eye for detail.
25-Write a Christmas-Themed Novellas
If you are a sucker for a happy ending and you love to write, you might want to consider writing a Christmas-themed, Hallmark-style Christmas love story that has readers swooning. This gig is perfect for people who always wanted to write a book but aren’t ready to commit to a full-length novel quite yet. Once you are done, you can self-publish it right on Kindle Direct Publishing and sell it on Amazon.
And there you have it–25 fun and festive ways to make money this time of year. Want to find out how I run my business in 1-2 hours per day as a single stay-at-home mom? Be sure to check out my free guide right here!
