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Make Extra Money With These 6 Side Hustles

Whether it’s to generate extra income or turning your passion into a full time job, side hustles can help pay the bills and bridge the gap between paychecks. We all have talents and skills that we don't utilize on an everyday basis, so why not put them to work? 

1. Cook For Others with Feastly

You can get paid to cook for groups of people through Feastly, which TechCrunch calls an "Airbnb for dinner." You don't have to be a five star chef to join, just someone who is passionate about cooking and utilizing their talents in the kitchen. Apply here to be a Feastly chef.

2. Host Dinners through EatWith

This concept is similar to Feastly, and the EatWith website suggests that you can make $700 an event hosting dinners through their services. Why not give it a try? Apply here to be an EatWith host.

3. Become a Girl-Friday

If you're good at running errands, you might want to consider putting yourself up as a chore-doer on TaskRabbit; you can offer anything from waiting in line on a stranger's behalf, to being their personal assistant, to helping them move their furniture. 

4. Take Online Surveys

Let's face it, you're online most of the time anyway. Why not tap into a service that will pay you for your opinion? Mindswarms pays $50 a survey, check them out. 

5. Sell Your Photos Online

Are you creative? Do you take amazing photos? You can actually sell your photos online at places like iStockPhotoShutterstockFotolia, and Bigstockphoto. Photos can be sold over and over again, allowing you to earn a residual income.

6. Upwork

If you have skills in the online world, look no further than Upwork. Whether you can provide Website Design, IT, Writing, Customer Service, Voice Talent, or Photography, Upwork will connect you with someone.

What side hustles have you tried that have made you extra cash? Let us know in the comments below!