Make Money At Naptime
16 ways for stay at home moms to make money that we have tried and found working. No get-rich quick schemes or scams that want you to invest money before you make it.
I also decided to not include any direct sales jobs in this list.
When I did research, affiliate marketing was by far the number one response to the questions ?what do stay at home moms do to make money on the side?? but it?s always hard to get a real read on profitability versus the desire to add more team members to the fold.
It?s definitely true that some direct sales companies offer a great way to make money on the side like Builderall, on your own terms. For example, one of my friend, James, who makes over $10,000 a month selling as an affiliate for Builderall.
So let's get down to business. Below you will find some legit ways to make money as a stay-at-home mom. These are all real jobs that real stay-at-home moms do to make extra cash to pay for things their family needs without spending ANY money.
1. Home daycare
Running your own daycare can be a great way to get paid for looking after your own and other kids. Depending on where you live, you could make $30-60 a day per child that you take care of.
Bear in mind that you will provide snacks and meals out of this money as well as pay for outings and gas.
2. Sell On Amazon
Did you know that you can make money as a 3rd party seller on Amazon? Many people are making full-time incomes by buying items at a deep discount and then selling them on Amazon for a huge profit.
3. Sell Artwork
If you are creative and good at art, selling your work can be a great side hustle. You can make money as an artist online by selling your art on various websites.
4. Make baby quilts
Baby quilts, keepsakes, and wedding items are all hot sellers on sites like Etsy.
5. Day trading
Day trading is not necessarily for the faint of heart but with some know-how and some luck, it can be a nice side earner that you can do from home. Investopedia has a good tutorial for beginners.
6. Lash artist/ in-home spa
If you have experience or are interested in learning, in-home spa services like lash extensions, waxing and facials are in high demand nationwide.
7. Teeth whitening technician from home
When I surveyed a bunch of stay-at-home moms on ideas for making extra money, this was the number one side hustle mentioned!
Host at-home craft parties
Wooden signs, chalkboard artwork, and more are all really popular right now and you can start your own business hosting parties for groups at someone?s house.
8. School bus driver
Out of this list of 16 Ways For Stay at Home Moms to Make Money, driving school buses is the only one that actually involves being employed by a third party.
Many school bus companies let you bring your kids to work making school bus driver a really popular choice for stay-at-home moms. The hours are great also as you will have most of the day free but work early morning and late afternoon in most areas. Obviously, school holidays and weekends are off which makes it perfect for stay-at-home moms.
9. Dog Walking
Did you know there are actually apps you can download to find dog walking jobs in your area?
10. Babysitting
Babysitting is the easiest option of my list of ways for stay-at-home moms to make money so it is a great option if you need cash in a pinch. You can advertise on sites like Care.com or Facebook mom-to-mom groups.
11. Photography Services
Photography is one of the most popular ways for creative moms to make money on the side. If you have some skills and a good camera you can make upwards of $1000 a day from hosting Christmas ?minis? or family portrait sessions.
12. Graphic Design
Are you nifty with software? Consider starting your own business creating signs, invitations, and more for moms in your area. If you want to expand you can start your own shop on Shopify or Etsy. Use Canva website to get started
13. At-home Travel agent
Do you love travel? Many people think everything is online now and travel agents are extinct but that is far from the truth. Families always want help planning vacations and getting tips on the best resort for their needs. I would suggest being a FREE affiliate of BookVip which has over 1 Million satisfied customers
14. Clean Houses
10 houses in 10 days equals $1000 ($100 per house). Plenty of people are looking for honest people to come in and clean, and it would only be a 5-hour commitment per house.
15. Skip the dishes/ Uber Eats
If you own a car and can get out of the house in the evenings after the kids are in bed, delivering food to people in your city can be a great way to make extra money on the side.
16. Drive with Lyft or Uber
Another option using your car is to become a part-time Lyft or Uber driver. You can work the hours that suit you and make as much or as little money as you like.
Hope these have helped you decide in which direction you would like to go in working from home. Try one, work when your little munchkin is taking a nap, and make that extra income that you need.
Until next time, Live Your Dream....