Ally Woodrum's Making Money Blog

Mom and Dad — this is a great way for kids to make a little spending money, learn to cook, and learn how to figure costs and profits. Great for kids of all ages!

Lawn mowing — not real original you’re thinking, and you’re right, it’s an old stand-by — but that’s because it’s a great way for teens to make spending money. Little or no monetary investment required because you use Dad’s lawn equipment to start, and nowdays most homes have computers and printers, so you can make your own flyers to take around the neighborhood.