"Become a mystery shopper. Retailers are desperate to check how their in-store customer service is and will employ you to shop and rate their service." This is just one of many suggestions in a tip sheet distributed to the 8,500 Coast Guard civilian workers who are not getting paid thanks to Trump's little shutdown game. Other part-time tips in the pamphlet: Have a garage sale -- clean out your attic, basement and closets at the same time. Sell unwanted, larger ticket items through the newspaper or online. Offer to watch children, Walk pets or house-sit. Turn your hobby into income. Have untapped teaching skills and expertise?