Didn't think you'd spend that much on Junior's braces? The car needed to be fixed and it has not been factored into your budget? God knows how we sometimes even don't have enough to cover uncalled for but necessary expenses. And with Christmas knocking on our doors in a couple of weeks, some of us could surely use the extra cash.

Whatever your reasons are -- whether you are cash-strapped or just want a bit more to pamper your family -- you might want to taka a look at some of these suggestions to earn you that extra cash:

Kids outgrow their toys, books and clothes. They might not need them anymore and are just gather dusts and using up space in the attic. Why not sell them? You can hold garage sales or go online and sell your stuff over at eBay. Let Babyzone advise you on other ways to sell your stuff and on how you can turn your hobby into cash.

ABC news has some wonderful money-making ideas which could even be fun to do.

Sharpen your skills, enjoy AND earn!