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| FLITASTIC - 2016-04-25 3:12 PM I coach tennis so I restring tennis rackets for players. 20.00 a pop and I make 200-250 a week.
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I've slowly gotten into some leather work. Made a few cowhide purses, tooled out a wallet, now finishing up a bronc halter with beaded, tooled & painted bronc noseband. However, this is probably more of a hobby now that I've gotten into it. LOL takes money to make money in this case. |
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| ccarpe18 - 2016-04-25 1:33 PM
I also work full time w/benefits.
I've slowly gotten into some leather work. Made a few cowhide purses, tooled out a wallet, now finishing up a bronc halter with beaded, tooled & painted bronc noseband. However, this is probably more of a hobby now that I've gotten into it. LOL takes money to make money in this case.
I agree with this. I make custom, hand painted rodeo gear (hats, denim, bell boots, SMB's, etc) and while I try to only do custom orders I have found that most people do not want to wait the 6-8 weeks that it takes to make the items and want to buy something off the shelf. I do not want to keep the inventory or haul it around so it seems to be more of a hobby now.  |
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Otherwise, I will sell off extra tack that I have laying around. I've learned that the stuff I think I will use "if xxxx happens" typically ends up sitting around unused for decades. Facebook is a great place to sell, just price your items right. |
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Location: Midwest | 1DSoon - 2016-04-26 7:29 AM I've been thinking about getting a gun, and dealing crack. Being a crack dealer. Not like a mean crack dealer, but like... like a nice one. Kinda friendly like, "hey, what's up guys? Want some crack?"
I've sent in my application to The Real World. So I'm waiting to hear back on that. I've put a lot of eggs in that basket, the MTV basket. |
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Location: Arkansas | I work full-time, and I do custom beadwork and some award stamped leather bronc halters. The beadwork started out as a hobby just to make stuff for myself--the next thing I know, I'm booked out usually 6-8 weeks! 99% of my work is custom, so I don't have to worry about putting the money up front. I could probably do more, but I still have to allow for time for my horses. |
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Location: Kansas | 1DSoon - 2016-04-26 7:29 AM I've been thinking about getting a gun, and dealing crack. Being a crack dealer. Not like a mean crack dealer, but like... like a nice one. Kinda friendly like, "hey, what's up guys? Want some crack?"
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Location: Oklahoma | I work for a vendor that attends a lot of the major stock shows and rodeos. If I didn't have a full time job with home responsibilities I would do a lot more shows, so I'm not making thousands a year. It's not year long work, so I take what money I do make and use it as more of a "treat" for myself.... Upgrades on a saddle, a nice pair of boots I've been eyeing, etc. Things that I would have not budgeted for otherwise.
I also try to be diligent in cleaning out my closet and taking stuff to consignment shops. Also be sure and use sites like Ebates for online shopping.... It's probably not going to pay any serious bills, but it's free money in a sense. |
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Location: Up North | I sell a premium skin care called Rodan and Fields. You do not have to have any inventory and the company offers a 60 day empty bottle money back guarantee. These products are so awesome they sell themselves!!! I made enough money last month to make my pickup payment and have 200 left over for entry fees! PM me if you'd like more info! Theses doctors are the same doctors who invented Proactive too!
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Location: N Texas | RodeoCowgirl4u - 2016-04-25 5:09 PM
ccarpe18 - 2016-04-25 1:33 PM
I also work full time w/benefits.
I've slowly gotten into some leather work. Made a few cowhide purses, tooled out a wallet, now finishing up a bronc halter with beaded, tooled & painted bronc noseband. However, this is probably more of a hobby now that I've gotten into it. LOL takes money to make money in this case.
I agree with this. I make custom, hand painted rodeo gear (hats, denim, bell boots, SMB's, etc ) and while I try to only do custom orders I have found that most people do not want to wait the 6-8 weeks that it takes to make the items and want to buy something off the shelf. I do not want to keep the inventory or haul it around so it seems to be more of a hobby now.
I'm an artist and make rustic decor and paintings, and people like to see what I have "in stock". I have a booth inside a local boutique-type store where I sell my stuff, but I can't guarantee availability so I always tell people to look at my Facebook page and if they see something they like I can make it for them, or do something custom. I rarely get orders that way, because people don't typically want to wait for me to do something, they want it NOW (even though it would take maybe a week for me to make it from scratch).
I've come to the realization that people want to see what you have available because they don't truly know what they want, so don't want to place a "custom" order. |
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Location: North Dakota | soo, because I've recently changed jobs-from a "higher" up corp job to a govt job, I've put a few things into perspective. I took about a $25k a year pay cut to get out from under the stress of the corp job. (strange, weird and scarey) If you need "extra" money to fund hobbies, reevaluate your lifestyle. Live within your means, that might mean downgrading a car, watching your shopping habits, and budgeting. I no longer am able to shop much over my lunch and that alone has saved us about $150 a month. I'm sure I could get out from under my car and save $150 a month for a decent car instead of only 2 years old......refinance the house back to a 30 year mortgage (tho this is a desperate attempt to survive) If you have a newer trailer, vehicle, look for a cheaper (but still dependable) version. I'm still not sure that I will be able to barrel race much this summer, but so far it's looking like we should be just fine. Make the money you do have work the best for you! |
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Location: Never in one place long | I sell things... I literally go through my tack, house etc and find things I don't need! For quite some time, I was making about $100 a week doing this, now I have a very clutter free home, barn etc and haven't missed a thing. I also give lessons and board horses and horsemotel. |
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| Gunner11 - 2016-04-26 10:21 AM
RodeoCowgirl4u - 2016-04-25 5:09 PM
ccarpe18 - 2016-04-25 1:33 PM
I also work full time w/benefits.
I've slowly gotten into some leather work. Made a few cowhide purses, tooled out a wallet, now finishing up a bronc halter with beaded, tooled & painted bronc noseband. However, this is probably more of a hobby now that I've gotten into it. LOL takes money to make money in this case.
I agree with this. I make custom, hand painted rodeo gear (hats, denim, bell boots, SMB's, etc ) and while I try to only do custom orders I have found that most people do not want to wait the 6-8 weeks that it takes to make the items and want to buy something off the shelf. I do not want to keep the inventory or haul it around so it seems to be more of a hobby now.
I'm an artist and make rustic decor and paintings, and people like to see what I have "in stock". I have a booth inside a local boutique-type store where I sell my stuff, but I can't guarantee availability so I always tell people to look at my Facebook page and if they see something they like I can make it for them, or do something custom. I rarely get orders that way, because people don't typically want to wait for me to do something, they want it NOW (even though it would take maybe a week for me to make it from scratch ).
I've come to the realization that people want to see what you have available because they don't truly know what they want, so don't want to place a "custom" order.
You guys better stop it! We are talking about ways to save money to enter! And yall are making me want to spend it! LOL I love custom painted everything! |
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| DLV - 2016-04-26 11:08 AM
I sell things... I literally go through my tack, house etc and find things I don't need! For quite some time, I was making about $100 a week doing this, now I have a very clutter free home, barn etc and haven't missed a thing. I also give lessons and board horses and horsemotel.
I really need to do this! I had a brand new (cheap) pad in my barn and I was going to start using on colts and when I picked it up I realized a mouse had made a very nice house in the fleece. No mouse now, but the pad is unusable! It would have been way smarter to sell it like 4 years ago. . . |
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Location: Missouri | Nateracer - 2016-04-26 8:16 AM
I'm getting my equine massage certification in a couple of weeks. :) Hoping it turns out how I want it to for extra $$!
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| Let me just add, I live within my means and am conservative with money. If I don't need to buy it I don't, if I dont need to enter I don't. I just feel like I can do more than just my 40 hr week at my day job. Im in my 20s, and I would love to have my mortgage paid off within the next 10 years. I want to make the most of "now". I didn't start this thread because I cannot or am struggling to pay my bills, I am looking for creative ways to get ahead :)
I have been thinking of partnering on some horses with the hubby. He can start them roping and I can start them in the barrel pen. We have a toddler though, and I dont always have time to ride my good horse, much less a youngster. I guess if I want to bad enough I will make the time!
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Location: Oregon | I started selling natural pet foods that led into selling fancy pet beds that led into starting a little mobile tack/clothing business. lol Now my day job (w-o-r-k) is getting in the way of my 'little' mobile/web business and I'm getting closer and closer to making the big decision... |
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| scwebster - 2016-04-26 1:20 PM
Let me just add, I live within my means and am conservative with money. If I don't need to buy it I don't, if I dont need to enter I don't. I just feel like I can do more than just my 40 hr week at my day job. Im in my 20s, and I would love to have my mortgage paid off within the next 10 years. I want to make the most of "now". I didn't start this thread because I cannot or am struggling to pay my bills, I am looking for creative ways to get ahead :)
I have been thinking of partnering on some horses with the hubby. He can start them roping and I can start them in the barrel pen. We have a toddler though, and I dont always have time to ride my good horse, much less a youngster. I guess if I want to bad enough I will make the time!
I agree. I also live within my means...do not have any truck/car/trailer/mortgage payments, use coupons, buy what's on sale and use leftovers etc for new meals. I also routinely go through my tack room and sell the items that I don't need. We pay off vet bills, buy tires, or use winnings to save for other trips or entry fees. But in this world unless you are the CEO, you need to have more than one egg in the basket, IMO. |
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| RodeoCowgirl4u - 2016-04-26 3:49 PM scwebster - 2016-04-26 1:20 PM Let me just add, I live within my means and am conservative with money. If I don't need to buy it I don't, if I dont need to enter I don't. I just feel like I can do more than just my 40 hr week at my day job. Im in my 20s, and I would love to have my mortgage paid off within the next 10 years. I want to make the most of "now". I didn't start this thread because I cannot or am struggling to pay my bills, I am looking for creative ways to get ahead :)
I have been thinking of partnering on some horses with the hubby. He can start them roping and I can start them in the barrel pen. We have a toddler though, and I dont always have time to ride my good horse, much less a youngster. I guess if I want to bad enough I will make the time!
I agree. I also live within my means...do not have any truck/car/trailer/mortgage payments, use coupons, buy what's on sale and use leftovers etc for new meals. I also routinely go through my tack room and sell the items that I don't need. We pay off vet bills, buy tires, or use winnings to save for other trips or entry fees. But in this world unless you are the CEO, you need to have more than one egg in the basket, IMO.
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Location: Oregon | scwebster - 2016-04-26 1:20 PM Let me just add, I live within my means and am conservative with money. If I don't need to buy it I don't, if I dont need to enter I don't. I just feel like I can do more than just my 40 hr week at my day job. Im in my 20s, and I would love to have my mortgage paid off within the next 10 years. I want to make the most of "now". I didn't start this thread because I cannot or am struggling to pay my bills, I am looking for creative ways to get ahead :)
I have been thinking of partnering on some horses with the hubby. He can start them roping and I can start them in the barrel pen. We have a toddler though, and I dont always have time to ride my good horse, much less a youngster. I guess if I want to bad enough I will make the time!
THIS is so smart!!! I wish I would have had this brain when I was in my 20's! Save, save, save, pay off your mortgage, invest in your 401 (k). Every extra penny goes towards my mortgage and that is my goal in life - to pay off my place. I also contribute as much as I possible can to my 401(k) - compound interst is an amazing thing lol. |
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Location: North Dakota | Katie's - 2016-04-26 4:22 PM scwebster - 2016-04-26 1:20 PM Let me just add, I live within my means and am conservative with money. If I don't need to buy it I don't, if I dont need to enter I don't. I just feel like I can do more than just my 40 hr week at my day job. Im in my 20s, and I would love to have my mortgage paid off within the next 10 years. I want to make the most of "now". I didn't start this thread because I cannot or am struggling to pay my bills, I am looking for creative ways to get ahead :)
I have been thinking of partnering on some horses with the hubby. He can start them roping and I can start them in the barrel pen. We have a toddler though, and I dont always have time to ride my good horse, much less a youngster. I guess if I want to bad enough I will make the time!
THIS is so smart!!! I wish I would have had this brain when I was in my 20's! Save, save, save, pay off your mortgage, invest in your 401 (k). Every extra penny goes towards my mortgage and that is my goal in life - to pay off my place. I also contribute as much as I possible can to my 401(k) - compound interst is an amazing thing lol.
I didn't say what I did to offend any of you, my place will be paid off before I'm 50, I own my truck and trailer, have no cc bills and only a car payment. I drive a 2004 f350 and a steel 2000 Titan trailer......I'm surprised that we are able to save $ with just a few changes. I'm a long ways from the welfare line and I'm sure you all are too, just opening your eyes to some things that may make other parts of your life more enjoyable. Sometimes we are a little blind to what reality is in our actions versus what truly is. If you bank online run one of their reports that shows you where your money goes-it's very surprising to see that Walmart was getting a large portion of our money each month-some on necessities and some on totally useless crap. I wish you well-in my 20's I couldn't afford to pay attention :) |
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| LMS - 2016-04-26 5:15 PM Katie's - 2016-04-26 4:22 PM scwebster - 2016-04-26 1:20 PM Let me just add, I live within my means and am conservative with money. If I don't need to buy it I don't, if I dont need to enter I don't. I just feel like I can do more than just my 40 hr week at my day job. Im in my 20s, and I would love to have my mortgage paid off within the next 10 years. I want to make the most of "now". I didn't start this thread because I cannot or am struggling to pay my bills, I am looking for creative ways to get ahead :)
I have been thinking of partnering on some horses with the hubby. He can start them roping and I can start them in the barrel pen. We have a toddler though, and I dont always have time to ride my good horse, much less a youngster. I guess if I want to bad enough I will make the time!
THIS is so smart!!! I wish I would have had this brain when I was in my 20's! Save, save, save, pay off your mortgage, invest in your 401 (k). Every extra penny goes towards my mortgage and that is my goal in life - to pay off my place. I also contribute as much as I possible can to my 401(k) - compound interst is an amazing thing lol.
No offfense taken. You made some great points. I often look through my online bank debits as well to see where I may need to trim a little fat. I wish more time was spent in high school learning how to properly manage finaces. I could have gotten a jump start on this years ago lol. |
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Location: N Texas | Katie's - 2016-04-26 3:28 PM
I started selling natural pet foods that led into selling fancy pet beds that led into starting a little mobile tack/clothing business. lol Now my day job (w-o-r-k) is getting in the way of my 'little' mobile/web business and I'm getting closer and closer to making the big decision...
I'm in a similar position as you! I do art in addition to my regular full-time job, but my full-time job has been getting in the way because it's hard to dedicate enough time to my art to make it a full-fledged business. I've been working really hard over the last year to make it happen, but I'm stuck because the art doesn't make enough money to justify quitting my job, but I don't have enough time to dedicate to my art because of my job. It sucks!
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Location: Oregon | Gunner11 - 2016-04-27 8:19 AM Katie's - 2016-04-26 3:28 PM I started selling natural pet foods that led into selling fancy pet beds that led into starting a little mobile tack/clothing business. lol Now my day job (w-o-r-k) is getting in the way of my 'little' mobile/web business and I'm getting closer and closer to making the big decision... I'm in a similar position as you! I do art in addition to my regular full-time job, but my full-time job has been getting in the way because it's hard to dedicate enough time to my art to make it a full-fledged business. I've been working really hard over the last year to make it happen, but I'm stuck because the art doesn't make enough money to justify quitting my job, but I don't have enough time to dedicate to my art because of my job. It sucks! Good luck to you, I hope you can make it happen!!
That's right!! I remember your art and wanted to buy something from you!! I hope you can break free too!!  My biggest thing is insurance and retirement - right now I'm taking my paycheck and dumping as much as I can torwards my mortgage. I hear you ya about working hard. I do an 8 hr day and then come home and field calls and emails and spend a few hours in the evening packaging orders and/or working on the website. Every day. And dog collars. And paperwork, which I HATE lol.
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Gunner11 - 2016-04-27 8:19 AM Katie's - 2016-04-26 3:28 PM I started selling natural pet foods that led into selling fancy pet beds that led into starting a little mobile tack/clothing business. lol Now my day job (w-o-r-k) is getting in the way of my 'little' mobile/web business and I'm getting closer and closer to making the big decision... I'm in a similar position as you! I do art in addition to my regular full-time job, but my full-time job has been getting in the way because it's hard to dedicate enough time to my art to make it a full-fledged business. I've been working really hard over the last year to make it happen, but I'm stuck because the art doesn't make enough money to justify quitting my job, but I don't have enough time to dedicate to my art because of my job. It sucks! Good luck to you, I hope you can make it happen!!
Good luck to you!! And I'm going to have you do a painting for me some day!!
Not to mention your excellent customer service in offering to send me a new TJP container when my DUMB #*(&(*& post office puts my product in the WRONG persons PO box due to laziness. LOL I appreciate you were willing to do that for me. |
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Location: Buffalo, Wyoming | Longneck - 2016-04-26 7:10 AM I work for a vendor that attends a lot of the major stock shows and rodeos. If I didn't have a full time job with home responsibilities I would do a lot more shows, so I'm not making thousands a year. It's not year long work, so I take what money I do make and use it as more of a "treat" for myself.... Upgrades on a saddle, a nice pair of boots I've been eyeing, etc. Things that I would have not budgeted for otherwise. I also try to be diligent in cleaning out my closet and taking stuff to consignment shops. Also be sure and use sites like Ebates for online shopping.... It's probably not going to pay any serious bills, but it's free money in a sense.
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Location: Kansas | Warriors Mom - 2016-04-27 12:00 PM bought my own stallion,.... started raising Louisiana Breds...... still at my 40 + hr a week job....but I can see the light at the end of tunnel!!!!!! Retirement at 35 will be GRAND!!!!!
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Location: Oregon | FLITASTIC - 2016-04-27 9:52 AM Katie's - 2016-04-27 9:16 AM Gunner11 - 2016-04-27 8:19 AM Katie's - 2016-04-26 3:28 PM I started selling natural pet foods that led into selling fancy pet beds that led into starting a little mobile tack/clothing business. lol Now my day job (w-o-r-k) is getting in the way of my 'little' mobile/web business and I'm getting closer and closer to making the big decision... I'm in a similar position as you! I do art in addition to my regular full-time job, but my full-time job has been getting in the way because it's hard to dedicate enough time to my art to make it a full-fledged business. I've been working really hard over the last year to make it happen, but I'm stuck because the art doesn't make enough money to justify quitting my job, but I don't have enough time to dedicate to my art because of my job. It sucks! Good luck to you, I hope you can make it happen!!
Good luck to you!! And I'm going to have you do a painting for me some day!! Not to mention your excellent customer service in offering to send me a new TJP container when my DUMB #* (& (*& post office puts my product in the WRONG persons PO box due to laziness. LOL I appreciate you were willing to do that for me.
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Location: Oklahoma | Husband and I both work full time jobs 45+ hours a week. We just started taking in some commison horses for extra money on the side. That has helped greatly getting the bigger chunks of extra change to help pay of bills were working on trying to become debt free we have a little bit to go but its nice when you can but a good extra bit towards student loans and CC's. Husbnad also does some leather work and braids bronc reins for extra entry money. |
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| hoofs_in_motion - 2016-04-27 1:09 PM
Warriors Mom - 2016-04-27 12:00 PM bought my own stallion,.... started raising Louisiana Breds...... still at my 40 + hr a week job....but I can see the light at the end of tunnel!!!!!! Retirement at 35 will be GRAND!!!!!
How's that working for you?
Great...long long hours right now, and I am tired all of the time...but in another 4 years I will be able to leave my 40+ hours a week job if things keep going the way they are..... especially of my babies start running really nice...we have one at the Laddie Trials this weekend and we are crossing our fingers we atleast get to run in the Laddie...we have works in 12.33 and 12.32 at 220y |
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Location: Way up North | I do custom tack and leather work. Like others have said it is really time consuming and the full time job puts the brakes on how much you can take on. It is also really expensive to get into with tools, equipment, leathers, hides, etc so I haven't really taken anything from the business yet, it all gets reinvested but I think of it as a long term life restructuring.
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | Get a sugar daddy
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Location: Montana | I buy and sell things, but I come by it naturally (my dad makes his living that way). I'll buy a saddle, clean it up, sell it, maybe I'll do the same with a car, pretty much anything. I do online surveys for points so I can afford some luxuries, such as I'll do surveys to earn points towards a Starbucks giftcard (Starbucks is a weakness of mine), but I'll also earn points for cash or for other giftcards like Walmart or Amazon for gifts or items I need. It takes up my evenings a little bit, but I'm usually on the computer browsing BHW any ways. I also shovel a neighbor lady's sidewalk in the winter for a few extra bucks. There are lots of little ways to make a few extra bucks. |
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Location: SK | Becoming a Brand Partner with Nerium International! It is set up for amazing earning potential. It's an Anti- Aging company with products that really work! Residual income, bonuses, etc. that are easily attainable! You really don't have to sells, it's more sharing because when people see its results they will want it! If you are at all interested message me or check out my website: www.brittanysundby.nerium.com. I work more than full time and ride and still have time to do this! There are girls in my direct up line who have retired from their jobs because Nerium paid them better!! No product stocking it's all shipped directly! |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | CYA Ranch - 2016-04-27 8:36 PM Get a sugar daddy
LOL now thats good right there,,, |
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Total Germophobe
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Location: Montana | Southtxponygirl - 2016-04-27 9:36 PM CYA Ranch - 2016-04-27 8:36 PM Get a sugar daddy
LOL now thats good right there,,,
I liked it too! |
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| CYA Ranch - 2016-04-27 8:36 PM
Get a sugar daddy
I am really nice to my husband who funds my horse habit 
I admire all of you who are going the extra mile to help pay your way. You don't see as much of that hard work , do what it takes attitude today. |
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Location: MN | I work a full time M-F 8-5 job. I work Saturdays bartending to pay for my horse wants/needs/expenses/rodeos. I usually average around $500-600 monthy between minimun wage in MN and tips. |
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Location: N Texas | CYA Ranch - 2016-04-27 8:36 PM
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Location: Winging It in KY | mtcanchazer - 2016-04-27 10:32 PM I buy and sell things, but I come by it naturally (my dad makes his living that way). I'll buy a saddle, clean it up, sell it, maybe I'll do the same with a car, pretty much anything. I do online surveys for points so I can afford some luxuries, such as I'll do surveys to earn points towards a Starbucks giftcard (Starbucks is a weakness of mine), but I'll also earn points for cash or for other giftcards like Walmart or Amazon for gifts or items I need. It takes up my evenings a little bit, but I'm usually on the computer browsing BHW any ways. I also shovel a neighbor lady's sidewalk in the winter for a few extra bucks. There are lots of little ways to make a few extra bucks.
Sent you a PM. |
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| Gunner11 - 2016-04-28 9:29 AM CYA Ranch - 2016-04-27 8:36 PM Get a sugar daddy
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Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR | This will be my 2nd year doing data collection for a CAP trial in cotton for Bayer CropScience. Not a huge paycheck, but I'm out there doing data collection for myself anyway, so it's not a big deal. I'm also going to try to see if I can drum up interest for riding lessons. People have been asking for years and I kept putting it off. My kids are old enough now, I think it's doable. I'm also on the hunt for a project horse. |
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| LMS - 2016-04-26 11:43 AM
soo, because I've recently changed jobs-from a "higher" up corp job to a govt job, I've put a few things into perspective. I took about a $25k a year pay cut to get out from under the stress of the corp job. (strange, weird and scarey) If you need "extra" money to fund hobbies, reevaluate your lifestyle. Live within your means, that might mean downgrading a car, watching your shopping habits, and budgeting. I no longer am able to shop much over my lunch and that alone has saved us about $150 a month. I'm sure I could get out from under my car and save $150 a month for a decent car instead of only 2 years old......refinance the house back to a 30 year mortgage (tho this is a desperate attempt to survive) If you have a newer trailer, vehicle, look for a cheaper (but still dependable) version. I'm still not sure that I will be able to barrel race much this summer, but so far it's looking like we should be just fine. Make the money you do have work the best for you!
I'd rather be broke and happy eating tuna packets, never getting my hair done, and having little savings than not barrel racing....  |
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Location: North Dakota | astreakinchic - 2016-04-28 12:28 PM LMS - 2016-04-26 11:43 AM soo, because I've recently changed jobs-from a "higher" up corp job to a govt job, I've put a few things into perspective. I took about a $25k a year pay cut to get out from under the stress of the corp job. (strange, weird and scarey) If you need "extra" money to fund hobbies, reevaluate your lifestyle. Live within your means, that might mean downgrading a car, watching your shopping habits, and budgeting. I no longer am able to shop much over my lunch and that alone has saved us about $150 a month. I'm sure I could get out from under my car and save $150 a month for a decent car instead of only 2 years old......refinance the house back to a 30 year mortgage (tho this is a desperate attempt to survive) If you have a newer trailer, vehicle, look for a cheaper (but still dependable) version. I'm still not sure that I will be able to barrel race much this summer, but so far it's looking like we should be just fine. Make the money you do have work the best for you! I'd rather be broke and happy eating tuna packets, never getting my hair done, and having little savings than not barrel racing....
I'm glad for you, however, I have made life decisions that include 2 children I'll be ****ed if they will eat tuna packets while I'm barrel racing! Live within your life decisions is all I'm saying.......I'm not really sure why you chose to quote me....what is it with my comment that makes you think I'm broke? |
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Location: A Higher Elevation | I work a FT+ job. Ends up usually being 45-50 hours a week. 2 hour roundtrip commute. I've been divorced 4 years now. I have 2 boys. Their dad is a deadbeat.
I am also a PRCA secretary, which is seasonal where I live. And with my FT job, I can't go like I'd like to. So I only do 4-6 rodeos a year.
Last May, I became an It Works! distributor. Best decision I made in a long time!! Because of my FT job, I work in a remote location so I'm not really around many people. 90% of my It Works! is on Facebook. Easy Peasy! My IW pay is almost at 1/2 of what my FT job take-home is. It sure has relieved a lot of pressure when it comes to bills. I'm making an extra car payment to get it paid off sooner, and paying my car insurance with it. And saving for Xmas shopping at NFR. Last year, at NFR, I was actually able to enjoy going to Cowboy Christmas and shop. And, not worry...
http://rodeowraps.wix.com/wraps
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Location: Central Washington | I work 30 hours a week at a desk job, and then I have a small clothing boutique.
My hubby works too much and his overtime helps our finances out enormously! We are hoping he can have more free time here soon. |
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Location: Florida | I work overtime, over and over again. |
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Location: Buffalo, Wyoming | I am salary so no overtime for me. We just recently moved from WY to TX and I took pretty much a $5 an hour paycut because my SO doesn't want me driving the terrible roads out of Stephenville. I am making less money and paying more out of pocket as I had to sign up for insurance since I had a freak accident that I needed surgery for. ?SO makes really good money and we are not struggling by any means but I would just like to make some extra money. I cannot ride at the moment as my knee is still healing, so cannot take any outside horses. |
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Location: Texas | UTAHCANCHASER - 2016-04-27 12:59 PM Longneck - 2016-04-26 7:10 AM I work for a vendor that attends a lot of the major stock shows and rodeos. If I didn't have a full time job with home responsibilities I would do a lot more shows, so I'm not making thousands a year. It's not year long work, so I take what money I do make and use it as more of a "treat" for myself.... Upgrades on a saddle, a nice pair of boots I've been eyeing, etc. Things that I would have not budgeted for otherwise. I also try to be diligent in cleaning out my closet and taking stuff to consignment shops. Also be sure and use sites like Ebates for online shopping.... It's probably not going to pay any serious bills, but it's free money in a sense. What do you do for them? You can PM if you would like.
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Location: Northwest Florida | Kay-DRacing. - 2016-04-28 8:36 AM
I work a full time M-F 8-5 job. I work Saturdays bartending to pay for my horse wants/needs/expenses/rodeos. I usually average around $500-600 monthy between minimun wage in MN and tips.
I really miss bartending and walking out with cash in hand, but how do you have the time to rodeo when working every saturday night? My FT job is Tues - Fri 730-530 so I can't really run anywhere on Friday nights after my hour drive home. I love working 4 tens with a third day off. I know I could be bartending again but I don't want to give up my Saturday nights. |
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| BigStarBound - 2016-04-29 1:46 PM Kay-DRacing. - 2016-04-28 8:36 AM I work a full time M-F 8-5 job. I work Saturdays bartending to pay for my horse wants/needs/expenses/rodeos. I usually average around $500-600 monthy between minimun wage in MN and tips. I really miss bartending and walking out with cash in hand, but how do you have the time to rodeo when working every saturday night? My FT job is Tues - Fri 730-530 so I can't really run anywhere on Friday nights after my hour drive home. I love working 4 tens with a third day off. I know I could be bartending again but I don't want to give up my Saturday nights.
I waitressed in college. I do miss leaving with cash. Not to mention I was in great shape from all that walking/moving around. |
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Location: Northwest Florida | scwebster - 2016-04-29 1:57 PM
BigStarBound - 2016-04-29 1:46 PM Kay-DRacing. - 2016-04-28 8:36 AM I work a full time M-F 8-5 job. I work Saturdays bartending to pay for my horse wants/needs/expenses/rodeos. I usually average around $500-600 monthy between minimun wage in MN and tips. I really miss bartending and walking out with cash in hand, but how do you have the time to rodeo when working every saturday night? My FT job is Tues - Fri 730-530 so I can't really run anywhere on Friday nights after my hour drive home. I love working 4 tens with a third day off. I know I could be bartending again but I don't want to give up my Saturday nights.
Yes it's good cardio! My right arm was always more buff than my left though from carrying all of those drink trays  |
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| You can become a CNA fairly quick and easy. Most if not all nursing homes would be happy to have you in the afternoons, and on weekends.
Horses are so time consuming, I don't see how people find time to do 2 jobs. |
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Location: Alberta | I have an Arbonne business....
I also work at a cattle sale barn, my husband is a welder/farrier/saddle maker and we run some cattle.
My goal with Arbonne is to retire my husband from welding so we can do the cattle full time and he can focus more on his saddle making, which he does now part time. |
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I make lots of childrens clothing and cloth diapers. Im working on a barrel racing one right now acatualy! I do adult clothing as well.
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Location: Always on call..... | Southtxponygirl - 2016-04-27 10:36 PM CYA Ranch - 2016-04-27 8:36 PM Get a sugar daddy
LOL now thats good right there,,,
My grandma used to tell me, when I was in high school and started dating, that it's just as easy to love a rich guy as a poor guy!
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Total Germophobe
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Location: Montana | Dr. J - 2016-04-30 8:18 AM Southtxponygirl - 2016-04-27 10:36 PM CYA Ranch - 2016-04-27 8:36 PM Get a sugar daddy
LOL now thats good right there,,,
I've been told that before too! |
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Location: Texas | It's hard to find one of those "sugar daddy's" that come with lumps. Lol |
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A Somebody to Everybody
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | mtcanchazer - 2016-04-30 2:53 PM Dr. J - 2016-04-30 8:18 AM Southtxponygirl - 2016-04-27 10:36 PM CYA Ranch - 2016-04-27 8:36 PM Get a sugar daddy
LOL now thats good right there,,,
I heard that too lol. |
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Location: Illinois | Slingin beers on the weekends for me! |
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Location: Montana | I built websites on the side when I had a full time job but now that's what I do for living . . . so I guess it doesn't count anymore? ;-) |
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Location: When you hit the middle of nowhere .. Keep driving | BigStarBound - 2016-04-29 2:02 PM
scwebster - 2016-04-29 1:57 PM
BigStarBound - 2016-04-29 1:46 PM Kay-DRacing. - 2016-04-28 8:36 AM I work a full time M-F 8-5 job. I work Saturdays bartending to pay for my horse wants/needs/expenses/rodeos. I usually average around $500-600 monthy between minimun wage in MN and tips. I really miss bartending and walking out with cash in hand, but how do you have the time to rodeo when working every saturday night? My FT job is Tues - Fri 730-530 so I can't really run anywhere on Friday nights after my hour drive home. I love working 4 tens with a third day off. I know I could be bartending again but I don't want to give up my Saturday nights.
Yes it's good cardio! My right arm was always more buff than my left though from carrying all of those drink trays
I waitress full time now since I was laid off at my old job after my father died. I honestly make more money a week in tips then I made in wages for 2 weeks at my old job; then you factor in the wage and I work shorter hours. It's semi seasonal since summer is always packed and winter is a tad slower but liveable if you budget. I love always having cash since I never use my cards anymore and I track it better. I am also going to start doing my own hay and sell the extra 750 round bales instead of getting a 1/3rd for renting the land. I have also started to dabble in stained glass; my grandfather gave me his leather working kit before he died (he did work in world war 2 and afterwards until he died) and I have a loom that I am learning to make things on for some extra spending money; I am going to work away at it and concentrate on Christmas bazaars and gift shows so I have a year to get my stock up. I always bank my $$ for later too.
Breeding horses costs money... I find myself spending what I make plus more on them just upgrading my stock... Maybe one day it will be profitable...lol
Waitressing if you can handle people is good easy cash... I have also lost 20 lbs and am the fittest I've been in years. |
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Location: Probably On the Road to the Next Barrel Race! | 1DSoon - 2016-04-26 7:29 AM I've been thinking about getting a gun, and dealing crack. Being a crack dealer. Not like a mean crack dealer, but like... like a nice one. Kinda friendly like, "hey, what's up guys? Want some crack?"
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Location: Probably On the Road to the Next Barrel Race! | I am a rep for Ambit Energy, a national supplier of electricity, natural gas, and solar. I worked very part time for 4 years, now I don't work my business even an hour a week; I make about $1200/mo. plus I get free energy!!..(the tax-free equivalent of about $300/mo, here in TX). The opportunity is wide open for anybody. Matter of fact, I should probably get back to work, as some of my coworkers make a lot more than I do. It's the only gig I know where there is true, permanent, residual income. Everytime my customers pay their energy bill, I get paid. Every. Single. Month. If you have a few loyal friends who want to save money on their energy bills, and are curious how this can work for you, check out my 6 minute video at www.judip.energy526.com My number is on my webpage, feel free to call and ask questions :) ....$1500 bucks pays for a lot of horsey stuff...I'm fixing to get a newer Dodge 3500 to pull down the road!! |
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