'Pocket money' challenge

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I am on maternity leave with DS3 (8 weeks old) & am not yet receiving maternity pay as I am not eligible for SMP so am waiting for my claim for MA to be processed. As such, we are pretty broke atm, so I am looking for any & all ways to save/make cash.

I have decided to set myself a challenge - to make or earn at least £30 per week by any (fair) means - online surveys, selling stuff, cashback etc.

If anyone would like to join me, please do, it could be a fun & motivational thing

So far, this week, I have:

• made £20 profit from maternity clothes listed on Ebay
• had cashback of £16 confirmed for the pram we bought for DS3 when he was born
• cashed in £10 for surveys done with mumsurvey
• am waiting approval for DVDs sent to Music Magpie (around £6)
• have hopefully gained 800-1000 free Nectar points for signing up to various train websites & linking with my Nectar account

Pretty pleased so far

Didn't manage anything yesterday, but have got today off to a good start

• 100 free Nectar points for doing a game on their website
• 1000 free Nectar points for signing up to train websites with a different email address

I know they're not money, strictly speaking, but I'm saving up for a Merlin annual pass (we're going to buy them in the summer & need 4, so hopefully we'll be able to get one free. This costs 16,000 points, after today's efforts I'll have 9,300 so I'm getting there )

The recycling factory will pay for some types of used ink cartridges. I got 23 pounds last month for sending some in (only have enough to earn this much once a year but every little helps).

Sorry things are tough - have u checked if u have any nectar card points ?
The other option is looking at ur broad band and gass and electric providers? Could u advertise to do dog walking x

bald that's a good tip, thanks

Blossum I have around £41 in Nectar points, plus another £11 worth to come, but I'm saving those for a Merlin Annual Pass. We are going to get those in the summer & they will soon pay for themselves in days out, as we probably won't have a holiday this year.

We have just changed gas providers & are tied into our broadband as we only moved here 6 months ago.

Dog walking not an option as nearly always have 3-year old with me & he walks far too slowly for any dog! Thanks for all your suggestions though

Am going to try & do lots of online surveys tonight & get a few quid that way.

I hope it all sorts it's self out for u x