SPRING is a superb season to make and save extra money, so try these eight easy ideas to bring sunshine, cheer and extra cash into your life.
1. Beat the veggie shortage by growing your own.
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Follow the advice for beginners at rhs.org.uk/advice/ grow-your-own.
2. Buy clothes out of season.
Scour the spring sales for next winter’s coats and boots, taking into account how much your kids might grow.
3. Children just done World Book Day?
Sell their old costumes on Facebook Marketplace or nextdoor. co.uk if you don’t need them.
4. Set up a spring clean and declutter business.
Offer the service to friends, family and neighbours.
You can also sell on their unwanted items for cash if they can’t afford to pay you in cash.
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5. Flog odd leftovers.
Found stray items in your own spring clean, such as old remote controls, an empty iPhone box or used candle holders and perfume bottles?
There’s a booming market in second-hand spares as people need to replace their own or buy boxes to make their own pre-loved items more saleable.
Old designer carrier bags and perfume bottles can sell for up to £20 each on eBay. See moneysaving expert.com.
6. Grow edible flowers.
Many health food shops stock edible flowers for garnishing cakes and mains dishes.
Daisies, roses and marigolds are just a few you could sell.
They need to be grown organically so you MUST ditch any pesticides. Get started at rhs.org.uk/herbs/edible-flowers.
7. April is National Pet Month so take advantage of stores’ offers to cut costs by up to half
8. Get gardening for free.
Fab freebie sites, such as freesamples.co.uk and latestfreestuff. co.uk, are offering spring gardening giveaways, including free seeds, tools and plant food.
