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Ah, Thanksgiving—the holiday where we stuff our faces, argue about football, and fall asleep halfway through a Hallmark movie.

But while the turkey may be the star ⭐️ of the show…

the real treasure might just be what’s left behind

(and no, we’re not just talking about Aunt Carol’s Tupperware).

If you thought Thanksgiving was only good for leftovers and stretchy pants, think again.

It’s also a golden opportunity to make some extra cash.

From selling your creative talents to cashing in on holiday hype, here are 5 ways to turn turkey season into dollar season.

Oh but most important things first.

Have you chosen what you’re doing with your friends & family today?

If you’re too overwhelmed by ideas, here’s some of our favorites:

And if you’re looking for advent calendar ideas, here’s a very cool one:

Now let’s dig in—pun intended.

Today:

🥧 Your Thanksgiving Leftovers Can Make You Money

🖌️ Freelance Holiday Design Services

🥘 Start a Leftovers Recipe Blog

🏷️ Host a Post-Thanksgiving Decluttering Sale

🖨️ Create Holiday-Themed Printables

💻 Promote Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals

🥧 Your Thanksgiving Leftovers Can Make You Money

🖌️ Freelance Holiday Design Services

What Is It?
Everyone’s looking for festive logos, party invitations, or custom holiday designs this time of year. Whether you’re a graphic designer or just someone who can slap together a Canva masterpiece, there’s money to be made.

How to Set It Up
Set up a portfolio on platforms like Fiverr, or Upwork, and showcase your festive flair. Offer packages for different needs, like social media graphics, custom menus, or family photo card designs.

Where to Start

• Fiverr

• Canva

• Upwork

How Much Can You Earn on Average?
$50–$200 per project, depending on complexity.

Future Opportunities
Expand into other holidays or corporate seasonal campaigns. If you build a good client base, you could have steady income year-round.

The Most You Can Earn
Top-tier freelancers with repeat clients can make up to $5,000 per month during the holiday season.

🥘 Start a Leftovers Recipe Blog

(the way your leftovers can make you money)

What Is It?
Turn your leftover turkey, cranberry sauce, and mashed potatoes into blog-worthy recipes. People are always Googling what to do with Thanksgiving scraps, so why not cash in on their culinary confusion?

How to Set It Up
Create a blog with WordPress or Squarespace. Post recipes, step-by-step photos, and maybe even some video tutorials. Use affiliate links to suggest kitchen tools and spices.

Where to Start

• WordPress

• Squarespace

How Much Can You Earn on Average?
$200–$1,000 per month from ads, affiliate links, and sponsored posts once traffic builds.

Future Opportunities
Expand your blog into general holiday cooking or even year-round meal prep tips. Who knows? Maybe a cookbook is in your future.

The Most You Can Earn
Top food bloggers earn upwards of $50,000 per month.

🏷️ Host a Post-Thanksgiving Decluttering Sale

What Is It?
Once the Thanksgiving festivities are over, people start shifting gears to Christmas. That means clearing out old stuff to make way for new gifts. Help people (and yourself) declutter by selling unwanted items online.

How to Set It Up
List items on platforms like Facebook Marketplace, eBay, or OfferUp. Highlight them as perfect gifts for the upcoming holidays to appeal to buyers.

Where to Start

• Facebook Marketplace

• eBay

• OfferUp

How Much Can You Earn on Average?
$100–$500 per sale, depending on what you’re selling.

Future Opportunities
Turn this into a side hustle by flipping thrifted items or hosting seasonal sales. You might even become the neighborhood’s go-to decluttering guru.

The Most You Can Earn
Resellers have reported earning up to $10,000 per month during peak holiday seasons.

🖨️ Create Holiday-Themed Printables

What Is It?
Holiday printables—like gift tags, activity sheets, and party planners—are in high demand on platforms like Etsy. People want easy, cute designs for their festive needs, and you can sell them over and over without restocking.

How to Set It Up
Use tools like Canva or Adobe Illustrator to create your printables. Set up an Etsy shop and upload your designs. Promote your work on Pinterest to drive traffic.

Where to Start

• Etsy

• Creative Market

How Much Can You Earn on Average?
$5–$20 per printable, with steady passive income as sales add up.

Future Opportunities
Expand into themed printables for weddings, birthdays, and other celebrations. Your designs can become a year-round passive income stream.

The Most You Can Earn
Top sellers on Etsy can make $10,000+ per month from digital downloads.

💻 Promote Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals

What Is It?
Affiliate marketing thrives during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. You can earn commissions by sharing links to the best deals, whether it’s tech gadgets, fashion finds, or kitchen appliances.

How to Set It Up
Sign up for affiliate programs through platforms like Amazon Associates or ShareASale. Post deals on social media, your blog, or even in email newsletters.

Where to Start

• Amazon Associates

• ShareASale

How Much Can You Earn on Average?
$100–$1,000 per week during the holiday shopping frenzy.

Future Opportunities
Keep promoting seasonal deals throughout the year—Valentine’s Day, back-to-school, you name it.

The Most You Can Earn
Top affiliates earn $10,000–$50,000 per month during peak shopping seasons.

There you have it…

A holiday during which you thought people are just making turkey and mashed potatoes, many are making bank.

Pick a way & put it in your notes.

And while we always say that speed is king, this can wait till tomorrow.