It’s Saturday. You’re on the couch. You could binge another series, or… you could make some extra money without even putting on pants.
Spoiler: you don’t need a full-time hustle to make money. These weekend-friendly side gigs are low effort, low stress, and totally doable from your couch (blanket burrito optional).
Let’s get into it. 💸
1. 📱 Sell Digital Stuff You Made in Canva
Planners, checklists, affirmation cards, wall art—you can make it once and sell it forever.
- Use Canva (free)
- Upload to Etsy, Gumroad, or Payhip
- Market on Pinterest (optional but 💥)
💰 Potential: $20–$200+/weekend
⏰ Couch-level effort: 2/10
2. ✍️ Freelance (Without a Full-Time Commitment)
Offer a one-off gig on Fiverr or Upwork: write a blog post, design a logo, proofread an essay. Quick tasks, quick cash.
💰 Potential: $25–$300/weekend
⏰ Couch-level effort: 4/10
3. 📸 Sell Stock Photos (Even of Random Stuff)
Take photos of cozy setups, food, laptops—upload to sites like Shutterstock or Adobe Stock.
Lazy hack: take pics of your couch, coffee, or cat.
💰 Potential: $1–$100+/weekend
⏰ Couch-level effort: 3/10
4. 🛍️ Flip Freebies Online
Browse the “Free” section on Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist. Grab something, clean it, snap pics, repost it for $20–$100.
💰 Potential: $50–$200/weekend
⏰ Couch-level effort: 5/10 (okay fine, you’ll have to stand up once)
5. 🎤 Sell Voiceovers or Audio Clips
Got a nice voice? Or even a unique one? Record short clips for TikToks, podcasts, or YouTube videos. Use your phone and Audacity (free).
💰 Potential: $25–$150/weekend
⏰ Couch-level effort: 2/10
6. 💬 Do User Testing
Get paid to test websites and give feedback. Sites like UserTesting, Trymata, and Respondent.io pay you just to be honest.
💰 Potential: $10–$75/test
⏰ Couch-level effort: 1/10
7. 📖 Record Audiobooks
If you like reading aloud (and aren’t allergic to your own voice), try narrating books through ACX.
💰 Potential: $100–$300+/project
⏰ Couch-level effort: 6/10
Final Thoughts
You don’t need a full-on business plan to bring in extra income. You just need:
- Wi-Fi
- A few hours
- A blanket and snacks (optional, but recommended)
Start small, experiment, and keep it comfy.
Your couch can be your office and your money-maker.