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If you’re a new mom or have taken a break from your career to stay at home, you might be wondering how you can earn extra money while taking care of your little one.
Learn how to earn extra income from home with these flexible side hustles. Perfect for moms looking to balance work and family time! #SideHustles #StayAtHomeMom #EarnFromHome
Whether you’re interested in finding a part-time side hustle or starting your own home business, there’s something for everyone on this list.
1. Get Paid to Pin on Pinterest
Pinterest is a visual search tool that helps people find ideas on various topics. Bloggers and business owners use Pinterest to drive traffic to their websites but often don’t have time to manage their accounts.
Bloggers and businesses are willing to pay you to manage their Pinterest accounts. As a Pinterest virtual assistant, you can earn between $25-$35 per hour. My friend Laura started helping bloggers and brands grow their Pinterest presence. Within just eight months, she was able to make enough money to quit her 9-5 job and turn her side hustle into a full-time digital business.
2. Start a Print-On-Demand Business
Print-on-demand allows you to sell products like t-shirts, tote bags, and coffee mugs featuring your designs. When a customer places an order, a third-party service prints and ships the product. Utilize platforms like Printful to get started creating and selling your unique products.
My acquaintance, Emily, an artist, successfully applied her skills by partnering with a print-on-demand service to offer custom-designed tote bags and t-shirts. Now, she regularly earns a steady income, which helps support her family.
3. Become an Airbnb Host
Airbnb lets you make money by renting out a spare room, basement, or entire home. If you live in a popular tourist area or there are special events taking place, this can be a lucrative option.
A friend named Megan opened her basement to Airbnb guests and used the extra income to pay for home renovations. She enjoyed meeting new people while earning money from her unused space.
4. Become a Freelance Writer
If you love writing, freelance writing can be a great way to earn money from home. Pick a writing niche, build a portfolio with samples (blog posts, newsletters, etc.), and pitch to potential clients on job boards like Upwork or Fiverr.
My friend Hannah started writing articles about parenting. Her well-researched pieces caught the eye of a parenting magazine, and soon, she was making more money freelancing than from her previous full-time job.
5. Start a Dog Treat Bakery
If you love baking, making homemade dog treats can be a fun way to make money. Over 66% of US households own a pet, with dogs being the most popular. Many people treat their pets like family and are looking for healthy treat options.
Another example is, Sarah who turned her love of baking into a profitable business by selling dog treats at local markets and online. Her business flourished, earning her a steady monthly income.
6. Sell Handmade Crafts and Other Goods
If you enjoy making crafts, sell them online through an online store, Etsy, or Amazon. Popular crafts include candles, jewelry, artwork, pottery, apparel, and stickers.
In addition, Rachel, another mom, found success by selling her hand-poured soy candles and handmade jewelry through Etsy, allowing her to supplement her family’s income.
7. Work from Home as a Virtual Assistant
A virtual assistant provides administrative services to businesses from home. Popular services include responding to emails, writing newsletters, making travel arrangements, social media management, and more. Virtual assistants can earn between $35-$50 per hour.
My friend Gina started working as a VA on the side while raising her kids at home. Within six months, she was able to earn enough money to replace her 9-5 job and take her virtual assistant side hustle full-time.
8. Resell Vintage Items Online
If you have a knack for finding quality items at thrift stores and flea markets, consider reselling online. You don’t need a degree or much money to start. Sell items like clothes, shoes, and accessories on platforms like eBay, Poshmark, Facebook Marketplace, or Etsy.
My friends Rob and Jessica made over $100,000 by reselling items they find at local thrift stores on eBay and Facebook Marketplace. They turned their side gig into a full-time business right when baby #3 was due.
9. Get Paid to Read Books
Imagine getting paid to read books! As a freelance proofreader, you can earn $4,000 a month (or up to $60 per read) proofreading books, blogs, e-books, and other written works.
A friend named Linda, who had a keen eye for detail, found proofreaders’ success through freelancing platforms, earning significant income while working from home.
10. Become a Drop Shipper
Dropshipping allows you to run an online store without managing inventory or shipping logistics. When a customer makes a purchase, the order is sent to a supplier who handles delivery.
Lindsay, a stay-at-home mom, launched her online store selling kids’ clothing through dropshipping. She partnered with reputable suppliers and focused on marketing her store, eventually generating a substantial income.
11. Start a Mom Blog
Blogging is my favorite way to make money online. I always dreamed of leaving my 9-5 job and making money from home. I started my blog as a hobby and within a few years, I was earning a full-time income ($20,000+ per month). Blogging allowed me to travel, buy my dream home, and stay at home while raising my daughter.
A blog is a website you regularly update with articles on a specific topic. Many moms start blogs about parenting, family, and motherhood, but you can blog about any topic you enjoy.
12. Get Paid to Pin on Pinterest
Bloggers and business owners are willing to pay you to manage their Pinterest accounts. As a Pinterest virtual assistant, you can earn between $25-$35 per hour. Stephanie also started her own Pinterest management business and saw her hourly rate increase quickly as she gained more clients.
13. Pet Sitting
If you love dogs, you can make money by offering pet sitting services on Rover, including dog walking, pet sitting for the day, or overnight pet boarding.
Leah, my friend, also enjoys spending time with animals and turned her love for dogs into a profitable pet-sitting business. She now earns a steady income by offering her services in her local area.
14. Teach an Online Course
Share your knowledge by teaching an online course or hosting live workshops. Platforms like Thinkific make it easy to create and sell courses on topics like digital marketing, graphic design, photography, yoga, and more.
James, another expert in digital marketing, created an online course about SEO. Within a year, his course was making enough income to support his family.
15. Make Deliveries with DoorDash
If you don’t mind driving, you can make extra money delivering food or groceries with DoorDash. Work during peak times for the most money, like dinner hours and weekends.
Mike, a neighbor, took on deliveries through DoorDash and found it a convenient way to earn extra cash during his free hours.
16. Sell Printables on Etsy
Printables are digital products that people can buy and print at home. You create the product once and sell it repeatedly on platforms like Etsy. Popular printables include cleaning checklists, chore charts, stickers, wedding invitations, and more.
Julie started selling bachelorette party printables on Etsy and quickly made her first $1,000. She is now in the top 10% of Etsy sellers worldwide.
17. Start a YouTube Channel
If you prefer making videos over blogging, start a YouTube channel. Use your phone to film and a free program like DaVinci Resolve to edit. Once you reach 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours, you can monetize with ads.
Nina managed to turn her passion for cooking into a successful YouTube channel, providing her with an additional stream of income.
18. Become a Graphic Designer
If you’re creative and proficient with graphic design software like Adobe Creative Cloud or Canva, consider freelancing as a graphic designer. You can design websites, logos, social media content, brochures, and more. Build an online portfolio and find clients on job sites like Upwork or Fiverr.
Samantha, who designed logos and social media banners, built a strong portfolio that attracted clients from various industries.
19. Sell Other Digital Products on Etsy
In addition to printables, Etsy is a great platform for selling handmade goods, vintage items, and craft supplies. Popular items include jewelry, party decorations, digital artwork, wedding items, notebooks, homemade bath products, and more.
Claire, for example, started her digital shop selling wedding invitations and has since achieved impressive success.
20. Edit Podcasts
Podcasts are growing in popularity, and many creators are willing to pay for help editing and producing their podcasts. Tasks may include recording, editing, marketing, and guest management.
Amanda took an online course in podcast production and quickly found work editing podcasts for various clients, providing her with a flexible and rewarding side hustle.
