Nicole Lapin

For the holidays, my family and I are headed to Florida to visit my in-laws.

It is super important to me that my daughter knows her extended family and has the opportunity to spend time with them.

While we're leaving one warm zip code for another, I know we'll still be getting that cozy holiday feeling of being with loved ones.

The not so cozy part is the cost of flying three people across the country.

I know a lot of us are feeling that this time of year.

The costs add up fast.

That's why I love hosting my home on Airbnb.

It's an easy way to bring in some extra income while we're away, and that extra cash can help fund our next trip.

Let's say you have a big trip planned or are escaping to a warmer part of the world to work from the beach.

Why leave your home sitting empty and dark when it could be making money for you?

This year, it's easier than ever to host your home thanks to Airbnb's co-host network.

With the co-host network, you can hire a local co-host to take care of your home and your guests while you're away.

A co-host can do it all.

Create your listing, handle check-ins, provide on-site support, and give you peace of mind that your home and guests are being taken care of while you're away.

So if you've been thinking about hosting but you don't know where to start, find a co-host at Airbnb.com slash host.

Since getting pregnant, I have been blown away by all the creative small businesses out there.

From light-as-air baby blankets to brilliant products like those bibs that have food catchers at the bottom, so many women and families are turning their passion or their problem into a business.

If you've been thinking about becoming an entrepreneur, this is your year.

So many of those little businesses selling car seat covers and baby socks use today's sponsor, Square.

And there's a great reason for that.