A couple of hundred dollars might come in handy, and if you don't mind spending some spare time to earn it, these ideas might be the ticket.
One way is to join Amazon's Mechanical Turk program at mturk.com. Work when you want. Choose the projects that you want. Don't expect to make much.
Mechanical Turk is an internet marketplace for people who need something done that requires human intelligence — or in other words something a computer can't do.
After you sign up you can choose from a half million projects that will earn you a few pennies, which are supposed to add up over time. Projects range from writing a caption for 1 cent to writing a blog post for $10. According to CNet.com, it takes some time and effort to get familiar with what is required, and some skill with a mouse. Your first tries might earn as little as a penny per minute. On the other hand, scrolling through Facebook earns zero.
Similarly, you can sign up with survey companies. You click on ads that come by email or take a survey. A number of companies do this. One is i-say.com
Other ideas:
Set up a website with an easy website builder and then monetize it through Google Adsense. An informative website on an offbeat topic could net you $100 per quarter.
Buy low, sell high: Use sites like eBay to resell items that you buy at flea markets or discount stores. You'll have to learn how eBay works, have an account and be a savvy shopper and marketer.
Check out the email list at leoquinn.com for a constant stream of money making ideas.
