side hustle ideas from home

5 Proven Side Hustles That Work (And That I Personally Recommend) 1. Online Surveys (Chill Money) This was my first ever hustle . It doesn’t pay huge, but it’s easy money while watching Netflix or waiting for food to cook. My go-to survey platforms: Swagbucks – for gift cards and PayPal cash Survey Junkie – fast, clean, and trusted Prolific – academic surveys with better pay InboxDollars – short surveys + tasks for extra cents YouGov – political/social surveys, interesting topics Tip: Set up a separate Gmail just for surveys. Keeps things organized and avoids spam. 2. Affiliate Marketing on Pinterest This is one of my favorite passive income sources . I create simple, eye-catching pins using Canva, add affiliate links, and share them on Pinterest. People click, they buy — I get a commission. No followers needed. Just smart content and patience. Platforms I use: Digistore24 ShareASale Canva (to desig...