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Need some extra cash? There are dozens of legitimatework-from-home opportunities available, and many let you get started withoutpaying. Here are just a few easy ways you can make money from the comfort ofhome.

1. Sell your own arts and crafts projects

Thousands are putting their creative skills to use andselling their artwork or craft projects online. You can join communities onlineand set up a storefront and start selling your latest works today.

2. Set up a home-based bakery

If you enjoy baking, you could bake for special occasions,parties and local events. You can sell baked goods from home and work withlocal restaurants or catering companies to start building your client base.

3. Sell beauty products

If you're a fan of Avon or Aviance products, considerbecoming an independent rep for these beauty lines and make a commission onevery sale. As an independent consultant, you also have the chance to hostparties and social events to drum up sales.

4. Set up an eBay business

Do you have access to wholesale merchandise? Considersetting up an eBay store to sell your products to a wide audience. You cancreate an online store and start selling within minutes; you only need somebasic digital photography and Web skills to make a professional storefront.

5. Make money writing articles online

You can write articles and get paid upfront from contentpublishers . These sites are looking for articles on hundreds of topicsincluding gardening, crafts, travel, shopping, business and more. Writingarticles is an easy way to get paid for what you know.

6. Maintain a blog

Bloggers can make a steady income writing about virtuallyany topic of interest and earn money through advertising. Making money with ablog can take time, so you need to be dedicated to get any return on yourinvestment. Still, the effort can be worth it, especially if you havespecialized knowledge about a particular topic.

When you get past the scams and track down the legitimatework-from-home opportunities, you can start making an income on your ownschedule.

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The Goa leg of Pond’s Femina Miss India 2013 concluded recently and witnessed tough competition from 13 beauties for the coveted glam title

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Published Nov 17, 2012, 11:44 AM IST
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Tito’s, Baga played host to one of India’s most prestigiousand credible beauty pageants, Pond’s Femina Miss India Goa 2013 recently. Asthe young beauties battled it out to grab a once in a lifetime opportunity of winningthe crown, the event saw some electrifying performance from Grammy nomineeOliver Sean and Kanan brothers. Goa’s very own Gale D'Silva went on to win thePond's Femina Miss India Goa 2013 while Lopamudra Raut and Megna Raj settledfor the first and second…

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