At one time or another weve all had this thought: I could really use some extra money.

Maybe youre tempted to join their ranks but dont know where to start.

Heres a little guidance from some over our favorite side gig stories of 2019.

A woman shows affection to two Dalmatians.

From left, Olivia Morris, Michaella Markum and Jim Quinlan prepare visit Quinlan’s bee hives at the Florida Bee Farm in Clearwater, Fla., on November 6, 2019. Their visit is part of Airbnb Experience. Chris Zuppa/The Penny Hoarder

You want one that really has some flair and requires a unique set of skills.

Think of makerspaces as your side gigs testing grounds.

Hereshow to find and utilize makerspaces to launch your next side gig.

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Probably not as good as youd like.

It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.

But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?

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Ask one of these companies to help…

But with soaring college costs, that adage has been flipped on its head.

Students need to work to afford college these days.

Heres a look at threeemployers willing to pay for their workers college education part-timers included.

Rep Your Community With Airbnb Experiences

Maybe you dont have a spare room to rent out.

you might still make money with Airbnb through Experiences.

She bought a 1950s trailer and renovated it herself.

Once her family outgrew it, she sold it on Facebook Marketplace for a profit.

Did you know?

Want to Start a Side Gig While on Disability?

We spoke to several experts about navigating the nuances ofworking while receiving disability benefits.

Battle of the Delivery Apps

In this corner, we have DoorDash.

And in this corner, Uber Eats.

The top two food-delivery apps battle it out in this in-depth guide for prospective gig workers.

She was searching for a creative outlet, but she found much more than that.

Chen scans websites for deals on mid-century modern dressers.

Chen finds fulfillment inher newfound furniture-flipping gig.

(And sure, the extra $3,000 a month doesnt hurt.)

A Paw-fect Side Gig for Animal Lovers

Love animals?

Looking for extra work?

Consider becoming a pet sitter.

The gig allows you to get paid to watch over animals while working a flexible schedule.

Sitters we spoke to earn up to $300 a weekend.

They shared their tips on what it takes tolaunch a side gig as a pet sitter.

Notary Public: A Highly Official Gig

Did you know that notaries are technically public officials?

They also get paid for their signatures.

Plus, becoming a notary public offers some pretty good earning potential on its own.

The secret is to find your niche in real estate, legal or wedding services.

Hereshow to get started.

Adam Hardy is a staff writer at The Penny Hoarder.

He covers the gig economy, entrepreneurship and unique ways to make money.

Read his latest articles here, or say hi on Twitter@hardyjournalism.

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