Just because you are a stay-at-home mom does not mean that you cannot contribute to your family financially if you want to. There are plenty of jobs out there that you can do even as a stay-at-home mom–you just have to be creative enough to find them! Whether you need to supplement your income to make ends meet or you want extra spending money so you can go have fun with your kids, here are five ways to earn real money as a stay-at-home mom.
Five Ways to Earn Real Money as a Stay-at-Home Mom
1. Babysit
If you are home watching your children anyways, why not add a couple more into the mix? If you get great kids, it won’t be that much more work, and you’ll get paid to do it! Work every day, only a few days a week, just after school, or whenever you want. You set your own hours. For moms who love being home with children, this can be a fantastic option.
2. Become a Home Consultant
Do you love make-up, fashion, candles or any of the other products that moms use everyday? Are you naturally outgoing and social? If so, home consultant might be just the perfect job for you. Work for a company such as Scentsy, Thirty-one or Avon and get the products you love at reduced prices while helping your friends get the products they love as well.
3. Do Freelance Writing
For people who enjoy writing and who are talented at it, freelance writing is a fantastic option for bringing in the extra income you need. It is completely flexible so you can work around your kids’ nap times, and you can work absolutely as much or as little as you’d like. Plus, it is really interesting work with lots of new things to learn every day.
4. Sell a Product
Are you a crafty type of individual who loves completing DIY projects? If so, do it for a profit! You could bake cookies or bread to sell at a local farmer’s market, sew cloth diapers or children’s clothes to sell. You can also create home décor pieces or jewelry to sell on Etsy. Find affordable craft supplies
5. Become a Virtual Assistant
When companies need office help, they have two choices. They can hire a full-time secretary, give her an office and pay her benefits, or they can hire a freelance virtual assistant instead. Virtual assistants complete a wide variety of tasks from home–everything from making phone calls to typing letters to managing social media accounts. If you were a part of the corporate world before you left it to stay home, being a virtual assistant is a great way to keep your foot in the door while still being there for your family.
What would you add to the list?
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I’m not a stay at home mama but I am a mama that works a full time job. I was just looking for some ideas on how to earn extra money for fun stuff and of course the holidays. I was wondering if you could share any insight on how to find job leads for the virtual assistant positions?
I also read your follow-up post 5 (More) Ways.. and I am in the process of getting approved for mystery shopping AND I signed up for some of the survey sights. I figured “Why Not”? I’m a night owl anyhow, so why not do something productive. Thank you so much for the info!
Hi Hollie! Thanks for your comment! As far as virtual assistant positions go, if you are truly serious about looking into this, contact me at admin at momwifebusylife dot com and I’ll add you to a group on FB where you can find VA positions. When I need a VA, that’s the group I go to. I’ve found a lot of great help in the group! Bloggers are always in need of extra help and it’s a great way to earn additional cash.
I am very interested in finding a virtual assistant job. I have an executive assistant background and would love this kind of opportunity.
Hi j would like more information on becoming a virtual assistant. I would love to be a stay at home mom, I have 12 years front office medical background and a AS in business admin. Thank you!
I am interested in virtual assistant work at home opportunities.
Any idea who needs freelance writers? Can you guide me in the right direction?
i’ve tried a lot of different things and i’m actually pretty shy and introverted but being a home consultant has worked out quite well for me. so far i’ve done all my business online and i’ve made more than all my other attempts at making money doing my own thing from home.
Where do we go to find these VA jobs? How do we get started?
Good evening,
I am very interested in the virtual assistant job. I am a stay at home mom but I worked as a manufacturing data specialist for over 13 years. How do I get started with this and whom do I need to speak to?
Thank you,
Jennifer Brown