With kids to take care of and all manner of chaos to deal with, it can be tricky to find the time to earn a bit of extra money online and from home as a stay-at-home mom. Still, it’s possible to work around these boundaries and make a bit of cash on the side, even with all you’ve got going on.
Flipping Products from eBay or Thrift Stores - $1,000.00 - $20,000.00 per item
If you have an eye for a deal, why not try flipping products for a profit? It’s easy enough to resell items on online platforms like Vinted, Depop, Poshmark, or even eBay. It’s super flexible too, so you can pick it up and put it down as and when life gets too busy.
Focus on a category of items you’re confident in being able to earn a profit on, whether that’s books, baby gear, or baseball bats. It’s a low-cost start, and depending on how savvy you are, you can earn a lot very quickly.
Online Focus Groups - $3,000.00 - $15,000.00 per session
You don’t need any experience to get started in online focus groups, and moms are often in-demand for product feedback panels. The only potential issue here is the inconsistency—you can’t guarantee when this kind of work will come through. Still, earning money for giving your opinion isn’t half bad!
To get started, head to online focus group sites like Respondent.io, User Interviews, or FocusGroup.com, and make a profile.
Freelance Writing - $1,500.00 - $15,000.00 per article
Freelance writing can be a great side hustle opportunity if you have a creative streak. If you have a topic you’re an expert in, why not take to a blog and get your thoughts down? Medium and Substack are great free ways to start, and they’re even monetisable if you find a readership. You can squeeze it in after the kids have gone to bed, or when they give you a moment's peace, too.
Even if you don’t find a readership, you can still use your writing as a portfolio to find other work. On sites like Upwork, ProBlogger, or Fiverr, copywriters are often in-demand, and whilst it’s a competitive marketplace, with a decent client and publication base, you can earn very well indeed.
Playing Video Games On Your Phone - $1,500.00 - $15,000.00 per hour
Did you know that you can play games on your phone and get paid? Freecash gives out rewards when you play mobile games, and it’s flexible enough to squeeze in alongside the busiest of lives.
You could even get the kids to help play the games and earn for you, leaving them entertained and you a bit wealthier! It’s incredibly easy, too:
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Head to Freecash.com
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Sign up with email, Google, or Facebook
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Choose a game
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Download it with the QR code
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Start playing, start earning
Selling Crafts on Etsy or eBay - $1,000.00 - $10,000.00 per item
If you’re a keen knitter, resin moulder, metalworker, or have any other creative passion to give, why not make a bit of cash from it? If you’re already finding time to create crafts, it doesn’t take much more to make an Etsy account and earn some cash for it.
Of course, if turning a hobby into a job would ruin it for you then this isn’t the one to pick, but if you get into craft selling, it can be scalable, creative, and most of all, fun.
Pet Sitting or Dog Walking - $1,500.00 - $4,000.00 per pet
If your kids love dogs, why not bring some around your house and get paid for it? Sites like Rover or Pawshake are great for this, but it’s better to tap directly into your local community where you already know people and their pets.
Much like playing video games to earn, it’s a way to keep the kids distracted and make a bit of cash at the same time! Of course, this is for animal-lovers only, and you have to be okay with some liability risks. Letting someone’s pet come to harm is an unforgivable offence!
Social Media Management - $20,000.00+ per month
Local businesses rarely make the most of their social media potential, so with some photography, video creation, and content skills, you can work with business owners in your area to boost their social media profile.
I’d suggest directly reaching out to businesses, particularly ones related to your areas of expertise, with a plan and proof of your ability in social media. Once you’re established, you can earn a solid amount of money from the comfort of your own home, and the flexibility of the work allows you to take care of the kids in all the unpredictable ways they require.
Once you’re experienced in this, you could even expand your business outside of local work, and potentially begin earning more and more!
Selling Digital Products - $500.00 - $5,000.00 per download
For more of a passive income opportunity, selling digital products on platforms like Etsy, Gumroad, or Canva can be a great option.
Maybe you’ve already done most of the work, too. If you have good planners, meal plans, chore charts, and budget trackers you’re already using, why not share them with others? The work is all front-loaded, so you can really just set and forget.
