I always knew I would want to be a stay at home mom. I would want to spend time with my kids, watch them grow, and experience their “firsts” – first word, the first step, and the first day of school. However, I also wanted to bear a part of the financial burden. So, I set off in a desperate search for how to make money as a stay at home mom.
Between breastfeeding, wiping runny noses, doing the laundry, putting away dirty clothes and toys (and tripping on some of them too), being a mum is very exhausting.
And let’s be honest, expensive!
For the most part, they are awesome bundles of joy, however, sometimes, you can’t help but find yourself short on money, time, and sanity.
This article is going to show you how to solve the money problem, unequivocally solving the rest.
Several jobs can earn you money as a stay at home mom, however, I would be listing 13 ways on how to make money as a stay at home.
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How To Make Money As A Stay At Home Mom
Yes! We can have the best of both worlds – stay at home with our kids and earn a living at the same time. Here’s how to earn money as a stay at home mom.
#1. Copywriting
Moms generally develop the selling super-power once their kids start growing(I mean, that’s all you would be doing for the first 10 years). From selling the idea of brushing their teeth to eating their vegetables, wearing their shoes, doing their homework, who wouldn’t pick up a few things.
You can channel that energy into copywriting and earn as much as $50 per hour. You just need to write a convincing piece to sell a product to the general public.
#2. Doggie Vacay
If you love babies with two legs, then surely, you would love those cute ones with four legs. My mom used to do it when we were kids. So, we grew up with memories of playing with cute little dogs.
Basically, people drop their dogs with you for a while and you get paid for looking after them. it’s a great gig you can do with your kids.
#3. Catering
There will always be birthdays, holiday celebrations, and get-togethers, so, your services will always be in demand. If you have the gift of making oh my god! cookies and cakes, why not make it a job and sell for $4+ per cupcake.
Catering is one of the most delicious ways to make money as a stay at home mom.
#4. Infographic Maker
People will pay as much as $80+ for an infographic that’s so easy to make. You would have some knowledge of software like PicMonkey, or Canva.
You can earn about $25 -$50 per hour on Dribbble, Upwork, Fiverr, and Freelancer.
So if you can be creative with pictures, graphs, and charts, then this job is right down your alley.
#5. Proofreading
Are you a human grammatical error sensor? Do you cringe when you stumble on grammatical blunders? If the answer is YES, don’t keep that gift limited to your kids’ homework.
Are you a human grammatical error sensor? Do you cringe when you stumble on grammatical blunders? If the answer is YES, don’t keep that gift limited to your kids’ homework.
Are you a human grammatical error sensor? Do you cringe when you stumble on grammatical blunders? If the answer is YES, don’t keep that gift limited to your kids’ homework.
Are you a human grammatical error sensor? Do you cringe when you stumble on grammatical blunders? If the answer is YES, don’t keep that gift limited to your kids’ homework.
There’s a market for influencers as everyone could use a second eye on their words and writing.
You can find jobs on Freelancer, Monster, Upwork, and earn $12-$50 per hour.
Make a living out of it!
Do you enjoy using Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram? Do you like to post captivating content and connect with friends and family?
Then this is a good way to make money as a stay at home mom.
Most companies need the services of a social media manager to help them create and improve brand awareness. You could start with smaller companies and then pitch your success to bigger ones.
#7. Photography
Moms with babies are natural photographers. Every minute you spend trying to capture a moment of/with your child, trust me, you pick up a few things.
Bloggers and companies actually pay for great photography and stock images to use on their blogs. You can also see these pictures on websites for $4+ each.
#8. Freelancing
Believe me, it’s not for free!
You get paid to do certain jobs including but not limited to, wring blog posts for big websites, creating infographics, or editing videos for Facebook ads.
It is an exciting job that lets you be your boss. You get to choose when to work and how much you want to work.
If you had questions on how to make money as a stay at home mom, this is one of your answers.
#9. Blogging
Blogging allowed me to have the best of both worlds – spend time with my kids and earn money to help take care of my family.
Although it was a rough start and took a lot of work, it ultimately paid off in unimaginable ways.
I still strongly believe that this is one of the best jobs for stay at home moms.
#10. Dog Walker
You push your baby around town in a stroller once in a while, right?
You could make some money also walking the neighbors as well. This can earn you as much as $17.50 per walk.
#11. Voice over
Have you ever wondered whose voices it is you hear when you see cartoons, animations, or foreign language films(because I did every time I saw zee world!)?
Those are the voices of voice over artists.
If you have a cool voice and flawless accent (even when you mimic different ones). Different companies are looking for voice overs for animations, commercials, or podcasts.
Jobs on PeoplePerHour, Voices.com, Upwork provide one of the best part-time internet jobs for as much as $20 – $60 per hour.
#12. Rent Out Baby Gear
One of the biggest challenges of traveling with kids is lugging your car seat or stroller or playpen in the cab, on a plane, etc. it can be stressful and these gears are also quite expensive. So, instead of buying them, most parents just rent them.
If you have baby gear just lying around, consider renting them to perhaps tourists, who couldn’t travel with theirs.
Cribs can go from $10 to $50 a day, strollers for $15 to $40 a day, and car seats $12 to $25 a day, when you rent them on the goBaby app.
#13. Online Tutor
Do you like to teach? Are you an expert in Maths, Physics, or even a foreign language? Then this is a perfect example of how to make money as a stay-at-home mom. You would earn good money to teach students and also help them with assignments.
Most employers and job portals require the services of tutors who have a bachelor’s degree and a teaching qualification in ESL or any subject.
Platforms like VIPkid, and Chegg Tutors, give jobs where you can earn as much as $10-$25 on the hour.
Are Online Jobs Legit?
Although there’s a steadily rising influx of individuals in the remote business, the level of skepticism is still declining rather slowly. This may be as a result of bad experiences, as one cannot entirely dissuade the existence of fake online jobs.
However, with the online community waxing strong, real online employment is growing to unimaginable levels. There are still good online jobs that will earn you a good part-time income.
It may not always be easy to spot the legit jobs, but it’s not impossible. Here are some simple steps to help you evaluate jobs.
- Carry out research: You should know exactly whom you’d be working for. If you’re considering working for a company seeking your services, you should do an immediate Google search. Reviews from Glassdoor, Trustpilot will give you a good idea of the legitimacy of the company.
- Get references: You should try to reach out to other people working for that company. Most times, you’d find them on forum discussions and Facebook groups. This will give you an idea of the real-life opinions about the company. It’s a gigantic red flag if you can’t find anything online.
- Don’t invest any money: Some jobs may ask you to pay for some equipment. This is not a very legitimate sign, especially if they insist you buy it from them.
If you’re providing an easy service anyone could do, you can’t expect to get paid a lot. If you find a job willing to pay you more money than you would expect for the required work, proceed with caution.
And never share your credit card, bank account, or Social Security numbers unless you’re sure it’s the real deal.
Conclusion
You don’t have to choose between either spending time with your kids or earning an income for your family. I’ve given 13 legit ways on how to make money as a stay at home mom.
Choose one job and start a new chapter for yourself as a stay at home mom with a steady income.
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