There are a number of moms who stay at home, and then look for some kind of side hustle to help to bring in an extra income. It makes perfect sense too. Being a parent is wonderful, but having a side project to focus on can be a great hobby to have, and mean that you are someone else other than mom. With many moms having great careers before having children, it makes sense that they will want to use their skills in some way to benefit their family in a different way, compared to full-time work. Even if you are working outside of the home, when you factor in things like daycare costs, it might be worth doing something else completely, especially something that you really love and are passionate about.
If this sounds like something that you’re interested in, then here are some ideas to get you started. One of them is doing what you have done previously for work, but just finding your own clients and doing it from home. For example, if you have been a teacher before, you could tutor people in person or online. You could get a couple of clients to do their bookkeeping or accounts if that is something that you have done before and have experience in too. It can all make a difference, so think about what will work for you. If you’re stuck, then here are some other ideas to help
Childcare
If you have found your calling since becoming a mom, then you may want to help others out and get to play with kids all day. As a mom you know it is something that you’re already capable of doing, so why not make a little money from time to time with your expertise in being a momma? You could offer childcare services to people locally that you know, such as taking other kids home after school until parents get done with work. You could also register with websites where people look for babysitters in their local area. There are definitely a number of ways to get into this, but just think about the ages of your own kids, and those that you’d like to look after, and it could make it easier knowing who you would like to care for.
Selling online
There are a number of ways that the internet has changed how we work and what we do. When it comes to making money online, you could sell things online. This could be selling your own things that are no longer needed or perhaps selling items for other people and taking a percentage of the sales. You could also think about buying items cheaply to then resell at a higher price. This can be done on websites like eBay, as well as your own website if you got really into it, and could include eBooks and eCourses, if you have expertise in a particular area that someone would be willing to pay for.
Another way to sell online could be to sell things that you create. From baking businesses to homewares personalized with a Cricut machine, there is a lot of demand for this kind of thing. If you do decide to go down this route, you can use already established selling sites. However, looking for an eCommerce web design company will make a difference, making sure that you have a professional looking website that is designed with selling in mind. When you’re wanting to make a business out of something, having it look as professional as possible is wise, as it establishes trust with your online shoppers and browsers.
Photography
Motherhood takes a lot of time from you, but it can give you time to hone your skills in certain areas and practice different things. If you have a keen passion for photography then you could practice to make this a lucrative side hustle. So many moms are clicking away to take photos of their little ones, but with good quality cameras at our fingertips, and easy and simple editing software online, it means that you no longer need to have a darkroom to develop photos, making it an easy hobby and sidel hustle for moms. Even if it is just for friends, you can charge a fee for your time and the editing. If you enjoy it, it can be a fun way to spend time editing photos when the kids are in bed or taking a nap.
Party planning
As you are likely to know, planning out a perfect party, whether it is for a birthday or other kind of celebration, can take a lot of planning. There is a lot of time and effort that goes into it and for some people, they would just rather someone else take care of it all, and they’re willing to pay for that too. This is something that you could start doing with friends and family to help them out, and then get referrals that way. Getting recommended by a friend is the best way to do this, so do a good job, and who knows what kind of potential earnings you could make. If you’re someone who likes to research online and loves to be organized, then this could be a dream side hustle for you.
Catering
Have you always dreamed of owning your own restaurant or are the best cupcake baker around? If you have some expertise in the kitchen then it could help you to earn some good cash. With the holidays approaching, it can be a time to show off your skills for good food, whether sweet or savory, and make some good money off it. Marketing it to local people for a homemade edge is important, as well as looking to post out things to people. You could even start your own supper club for local people to show off your skills and make a good chunk of cash.
If you’re looking to do something other than just being a mom, then there are so many options out there depending on your skills, motivation, and experience. What would you prefer to try first?