Little sacrifices can pay off big.
When you put travel above gadgets on your holiday wish list or give up some Saturdays to earn tuition dollars, you’re investing in an experience that will last you a lifetime.
MAKE IT: Cinnamon ornaments
These festive, sweet-smelling ornaments make a great holiday activity or fundraiser. Watch our video for step-by-step instructions (featuring Sherra Eutsler, Pay Your Way expert)!
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MAKE IT: Lighted present decorations
Make the holidays a little brighter with pretty decorations for a table, fireplace, or under the tree. Design several "presents" in different sizes with coordinating ribbons to sell as sets.
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MAKE IT: Flower barrettes
Hop on the flower craze by making your own colorful hair decorations to sell.
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MAKE IT: Santa cookie kit
Bake and create a premade plate of cookies for friends and family to put out for good ol’ Saint Nick!
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MAKE IT: Christmas ornaments
Who would have thought making Christmas ornaments was so easy? Make a few hundred of these adorable decorations and sell them each for a buck or two!
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MAKE IT: Custom wrapping paper
Create and sell custom wrapping paper this holiday season and wrap up your tuition credit in a hurry!
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MAKE IT: Holiday cards
By taking photos of your hometown, you can create custom holiday cards and say “Greetings” to a Student Ambassador Program next summer!
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MAKE IT: Pies!!!
Sell pies such as pumpkin, sweet potato, apple, or pecan during the Thanksgiving season. Purchase pies from a wholesaler, or make your own.
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MAKE IT: Luminaries
Luminarias are white paper bags filled partially with sand with a candle in the bottom. When the candle is lit, itmakes the bag glow and is very beautiful at night...
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MAKE IT: Letters from the North Pole
In November, put the word out to your family, friends, and all of their coworkers that you will be playing Santa. Let them know that you will be writing encouraging, personalized letters to children on behalf of Santa.