Need extra money? Search through your house and ask yourself these questions.

What do you have that you haven’t used in 6 months or more?

What clothes do you never wear, have crammed in storage totes or the back of a closet?

What clothes did your kids outgrow?

What decor do you never use?

Jewelry you never wear?

Storaged items you never use?

Gifts you never used, and come on, let’s be honest, never will?

Holiday decor you aren’t planning to use or sat through 2 seasons un-used?

SELL THEM!!

Ebay, Craigslist, consignment stores, FB  pages for selling in your local area, yard sales, seasonal kids’ clothing sales. Be creative. Don’t use just one outlet but try to cross-post smartly. Once you have your space organized with the things you want to sell it will make it much easier.

Make sure things are clean, unstained, all in one piece, and in good condition. If you have the packaging for it that is even better.

This summer I made $200 between 2 yard sales, $30 off a kids’ clothing sale, and approximately $30 through online networking with other locals through Facebook. It’s addicting. Thankfully most days I don’t feel like selling my kids. (JOKING – I wouldn’t want to sell my kids even on our worst days.) Even better, get your kids involved in selling. It’s a great way to teach them to be smart with money. This is especially beneficial when they have too many toys and want yet another new toy.

We would love to hear some of the ways you make money on the “stuff” cluttering up your house or a brag on your most awesome score. Please share in the comments below.