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If you had a hobby or collection as a child and haven’t had much time to indulge in these things in adulthood, now is the time to start exploring these interests again. Participating in a hobby you loved as a kid can be nostalgic and bring back pleasant memories. If you’re able to profit from your talents and interests, you can set a great example by teaching them to pursue what they love and manage their money wisely. Here are a few to consider.
Bakery and/or Lemonade Stand
If you loved learning how to bake when you were a kid, chances are you had a bake sale or two. If your parents wanted you to learn the value of money while you developed your talent, they may have encouraged you to have a lemonade stand as well. Fresh squeezed lemonade and homemade cookies go great together and people don’t grow out of their craving for these sweet treats. You can continue pursuing your childhood hobby by running an online bakery and/or lemonade delivery service. You can include gourmet flavors in your cookies, cakes, and pies or build your business on the classic flavors that made you fall in love with baking years ago. Customers may be more interested in your business if you share a little of your lifelong love for baking in your marketing message.
Selling Crafts and Home Décor
You can also earn money from selling the crafts you enjoyed making when you were younger. If you’ve continued making decorative signs, small furniture pieces, or jewelry into adulthood, you can sell these items to customers who are looking for one-of-a-kind items. You can advertise and sell your pieces on sites like Etsy.com or visit your local farmer’s market or craft fair to showcase your talents. This is another activity you can engage in with your children if they’ve inherited your love for making things. If your little ones learn to value their talents when they’re younger, they may be inspired to sell their jewelry or furniture on a larger scale when they’re adults.
Pet Care Services
If you’ve been an animal lover since you were a child, you may want to consider offering pet care services as an adult. Dog walking or cat-sitting for neighbors can provide extra cash. You can even encourage your children to help out so they can gain the experience they need to run a pet-centered business one day. Make sure you clearly explain the services you offer in your marketing (i.e. feeding pets, walking pets, grooming) so your customers know what to expect when they hire you.
Photography
Do you remember taking pictures of your friends and family, your pet(s), and all the exciting places you visited during family vacations? If photography has always interested you, you may want to consider making money as a freelance photographer. Fine-tune your skills by taking pictures of natural scenery, candid photos of your loved ones, or snapshots of your favorite meals. Once you feel confident in your skills you can advertise your photography services on social media and start booking photo shoots.
Collecting and Selling Baseball Card Collections
If you loved collecting baseball cards as a kid, you can continue this hobby in adulthood by selling your valuable collections. There are several websites for card enthusiasts where you can find baseball cards from previous decades featuring some of the best players in the game. Wehn you package the cards in a leather-bound book or include cards that feature the signatures of famous athletes, you can sell these items to other collectors or museums in your area.
