How To Make Money From Home If You’re A Stay-at-Home Mom
Stay-at-home moms and people with disabilities have a hard time finding work to make money from home.
For moms, the extra money would come in handy but they’re worried they won’t be able to work with the kids running around the house.
And sometimes, moms might want to work just to do something ‘grown up’. I mean, you can only watch so much Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, right? Believe me, I know how it is. My 3 year-old grandson watched it so much I even knew the songs and played along to solve the mystery!
Anyway. The problem with that is they’re not sure if they can find a job to fit their schedule. You know, in between Mickey Mouse and nap time.
Here are just some of the ways stay-at-home moms can make money from home. Here are seven quick ideas.
Website Testing
As a website tester, your job is to make sure websites are fully functional, user-friendly, easy to navigate and free of any bugs.
For a list of places to find website testing jobs, click here.
Selling Products Online
You can sell products online through platforms like Etsy. You can create handmade products, or digital products.
Here are a few ideas to get you started:
- Planners
- Invitations
- Handmade Toys
- Jewelry
- Clothes
Blogging
If you enjoy writing and have expertise in a particular area, you can start a blog and monetize it through advertising, affiliate marketing, or sponsored content.
Here’s a blog post I wrote that has everything you need to know about starting a blog – How To Start A Blog: A Step by Step Guide for Beginners.
Proofreading
Proofreading is another great way for stay-at-home moms can make money from home. In fact, many people have started proofreading as a side hustle only for it to turn into a full-fledged online business.
If this is something you’d like to do, click here (referral link) to learn how to become a proofreader.
Virtual Bookkeeping
If you have experience with bookkeeping or accounting, you can offer virtual bookkeeping services to small businesses or individuals.
All you need to get started is a reliable internet connection, a laptop, and have good math and computer skills.
Here’s an article that shows you all you need to know about starting a virtual bookkeeping business: https://bookkeepers.com/how-to-start-a-virtual-bookkeeping-business/
Online surveys
You can also earn money by completing online surveys through websites like Swagbucks or Survey Junkie.
Wrapping Up
These are just a few examples of the many ways that stay-at-home moms can make money from home. The key is to find something that fits your skills and interests, and that allows you to balance work with your family responsibilities.