I had a daycare once that I ran 24/7/365 ... Of course I had lots of good help from my girls. I've sewn for the publick, made bread, jellies, jams, fudge, cookies, pies, and raised chickens for eggs to sell. Times have changed now so don't know how feasible any of this would be. We still pick up aluminum cans by the wayside, scrapmetal, etc, in other words - we're junk collectors, lol. Everyone is willing to give away those big ol'satellite dishes they have in their yards (those things dismantled brings in over $50). They usually let you haul off their old washer/dryers too. Annual rummage sales brings in a good amount and right now I turn old clothing into yo-yo's for quilts. They will buy hand-stitched purses, hair scrunchies, etc ('specially in confederate flag print or camouflage). A person can clean houses around here for some cool cash..or do yard work for others.
Over the years, I've tucked "love notes" in mister's lunchbox; I've washed his hair, cut it, clipped the hair from his nose, ears. After unlacing his boots, I've given him foot massages. Laid out his clothes to make sure he's coordinated. Prepare his most favourite meals and desserts often. I have his permission to be on the 'puter and everything else, but never let stuff interfere with his wants or needs - also, we don't go to bed angry. I know there are tons of tiny other things, but this should give ya an idea that I think he's tops, even after 42 years!
Btw, I really like your threads, Summer..