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9 Hobbies That Secretly Make Serious Money (Hello, Side Income!)

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Let’s face it—some hobbies cost a fortune (we see you, gourmet cheese board collectors), but others? They sneak up and start paying the bills. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your passions into profit, I’m here to spill the beans. From snapping pics to baking bread, these everyday hobbies have real moneymaking magic. Bonus? […]

9 Brilliant Ways to Monetize Your Crafting Skills (Even If You Hate Selling)

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Ready to turn your love for crafting into actual income without becoming a full-time sales rep for your own work? You’re in the right place! Whether you’re making macrame plant hangers, adorable felt critters, or dazzling resin art, you can earn money from your creativity—without hawking your wares 24/7. Yep, even if the idea of […]

11 Ethical Ways Real Estate Agents Can Use AI for Social Media Marketing

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way real estate agents approach social media marketing—but with great tech comes great responsibility! If you're a real estate professional looking to streamline your content creation, attract your ideal clients, and stay compliant with the NAR Code of Ethics, this guide is for you. Here are 11 smart, ethical […]

11 Unique Money Maker Ideas for Artists and Crafters

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If you’re a creative or crafter with a sparkly imagination and a home office that smells like Mod Podge and ambition, then THIS list is your new BFF. You’ve already got the talent and the drive—now it’s time to channel that magic into something that earns you money not just once, but again and again. […]

How to Make Money in August

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Feeling the summer slowdown in your wallet? Girl, same! But August doesn't have to be the awkward in-between month when your income takes a vacation. It's actually the PERFECT time to hustle smart, get creative, and line those pockets before Q4 hits like a freight train. Whether you're crafty, chatty, techy, or just ready to […]

27 Easy Digital Products You Can Sell From Home

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Ever find yourself sitting at your desk, staring at a folder full of Canva templates, worksheets, or planners you've created over the years and thinking, "There HAS to be a way to make money from this?" Well, friend, the answer is a loud, resounding YES! If you're a woman with experience - whether in business, […]

11 Productivity Boosters for Creative Brains

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Here’s the thing about creative people - we don’t exactly fit in traditional productivity boxes. While some folks thrive on planners and strict schedules, our brains are busy choreographing a ballet of business ideas, color palettes, new crafts to try, and “Wait, did I remember to switch the laundry?” Now, I look like an organized […]

11 Faceless Content Creator Strategies That Actually Work

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Let’s just say it - I am so over the idea that you have to be an on-camera, dancing, selfie-loving extrovert to succeed in digital marketing. NOPE. Not even a little bit true! If the thought of filming a lip-sync TikTok makes you want to crawl under a blanket and stay there for eternity, you […]

What Time to Start Marketing for Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving might seem like the calm before the Black Friday storm, but let me tell you—this humble little holiday has some major marketing power. In fact, my Thanksgiving-related blog posts always get surprising traffic spikes, which tells me one thing: people LOVE this holiday, and they’re out there searching for ideas, inspo, and deals! So […]

15 Profitable Hobbies That Are Money Makers

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Let me just say it - I have a bone to pick with coaches who tell people not to turn their hobbies into businesses because it will “ruin the joy.” Ugh, really?! Listen, I don’t know about you, but I’d rather be elbow-deep in something I actually enjoy than stuck doing soul-sucking work for someone […]

11 Content Ideas That Always Get Traffic (Even Without SEO)

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Okay, real talk: I used to chase keywords like a toddler with a butterfly net. I’d stuff blog posts with “perfect phrases,” do all the checklist-y SEO things, and STILL hear crickets. Then one day, I said “forget it” - well, maybe not in those exact words - and started writing the kinds of posts […]

9 Time Management Hacks That Actually Feel Good

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If you've ever bought a fancy planner with high hopes - only to abandon it a week later under a pile of laundry and snack wrappers - girl, same. Time management isn’t one-size-fits-all, and frankly, most systems feel like they were made for robots, not real-life women juggling clients, creativity, and carpool! So what if […]

11 Reasons Midlife Is the BEST Time to Start a Business

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Let me just say it: midlife is PRIME TIME for building the business of your dreams! You’ve been through some things, you’ve got wisdom coming out of your ears, and best of all—you finally care more about joy than judgment! Whether you’re almost an empty nester or just DONE taking orders from uninspired bosses, this […]

9 Ways I Make Money From My Laptop As An Over 50 Woman

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You know that dream where you work from your laptop, sipping coffee in your pajamas, and magically money shows up in your account? Yeah... turns out that dream is real—just with a dash more hustle and a few tech headaches than my highlight reel lets on! I'm Tara Jacobsen, and I've been living the laptop […]

11 Ways to Build Confidence as a Creative Business Owner

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Confidence isn’t some magic trait reserved for the spotlight-loving extroverts. Nope. It’s a learnable skill (promise!) that ANY creative business owner can develop - yes, even if you still cringe at the idea of showing your face on Instagram. If you’ve ever stalled on a launch, second-guessed your prices, or ghosted your own email list […]