How to make extra money as a side-huste?
That’s the question I asked myself ever since I was laid off (mass layoff) just a month before my due date with my second baby.
I was desperate to find some side-hustle jobs to make extra money, especially, when another baby was on the way. I was desperate to keep making financial contributions towards my family. I was desperate to get money for that deck we wanted so we can enjoy sitting and spending quality family time during fall.
I was DESPERATE for money. I NEEDED to find a legitimate stay at home job that paid well. I didn’t want any sales jobs (I cannot sell coffin to a dead person) and I wasn’t looking for MLM jobs either (those are just right-out SCAMS).
After researching legitimate work from home jobs for moms online, I couldn’t really find any success stories that seemed genuine (they just sounded fake and made-up).
So, what is a good job for a stay at home mom?
A good stay at home job for mom offers flexibility to balance kids and household responsibilities while still earring income. It should be remote, allowing you to work from home without traveling or commuting. It should also align with your interest and skills so you do not lose interest over the course of your work from home.
Please note: Unfortunately, some of these jobs don’t offer health insurance. (I will write a separate article for that in the near future, so stay tuned)
Now that we know what a good job for a stay at home mom is, let’s take a look at the list I’ve compiled for you.
Best Legitimate Stay at Home Jobs for Moms
Here are some of the best (and legitimate) remote jobs for stay at home moms that moms are doing today!
1. Start a Blog
In today’s digital age, starting a blog has become a popular side hustle for many individuals seeking to monetize their passion and expertise. Whether you’re passionate about cooking, travel, fashion, or personal finance, blogging offers a creative outlet to share your knowledge and experiences with a global audience.
The first step in starting a successful blog is to choose a niche that you’re passionate about and that has the potential to attract a dedicated audience. Conduct thorough research to identify your target audience and understand their interests and needs. This will help you create content that resonates with your readers and keeps them coming back for more.
Next, select a blogging platform and domain name that aligns with your niche and brand. Popular blogging platforms like WordPress offer user-friendly interfaces and customizable templates to help you create a professional-looking website without the need for extensive technical skills (or no skills at all…just need to follow a step-by-step process on youtube)
Once your blog is set up, focus on creating high-quality content that provides value to your audience. Consistency is key, so establish a regular posting schedule and stick to it. Experiment with different types of content, such as articles, how-to guides, videos, and infographics, to keep your blog fresh and engaging.
As your blog grows, explore monetization strategies to generate income from your efforts. This may include display advertising (eg Google), affiliate marketing (eg Amazon), sponsored content, selling digital products or services, or offering premium memberships or subscriptions.
One very important thing to remember is: Be transparent with your audience about any sponsored or affiliate content, and prioritize building trust and credibility with your readers.
Finally, don’t underestimate the power of networking and community engagement in growing your blog. Connect with other bloggers in your niche, participate in online forums and social media groups, and engage with your audience through comments and social media channels. Building relationships with your readers and fellow bloggers can help increase your visibility, attract new followers, and ultimately, turn your blog into a profitable side hustle (I’m trying to do so now).
2. Print On Demand
Print On Demand is one of the best ways to make money from home. From my research, I was reading an article where a mom made over $25,000 in ONE MONTH!!! Yes, you read that right: one month!
Print on Demand is a process where you create designs and sell custom merchandise, like t-shirts, mugs, and phone cases. You can do this all without the need for inventory or upfront investment.
You can use software like Canva to create your own designs and then post them for sale on platforms like Esty or Ebay. Always use digital mockups of the products to show what they will look like once they are printed.
3. Sell on Etsy
Speaking of selling items on Etsy, thousands of stay-at-home moms use Etsy to make selling their products from home. These products can be physical products or digital products.
Etsy has over 30 million buyers, so you can imagine there’s a lot of potential buyers out there for you products.
If you have crafts like sewing, stitching or cross-stiching, pottery, painting, jewelry-making, etc. why not use your craft to make yourself money?
4. Become a Graphic Designer
Earning money as a graphic designer while being a stay-at-home mom offers a perfect blend of financial independence while staying creative.
With the rise of remote work opportunities and freelance platforms, stay-at-home moms with a knack for design can leverage their skills to generate income from the comfort of their homes.
As a graphic designer, you have the flexibility to choose your projects and clients. From designing logos and branding materials to creating social media graphics and digital artwork, the possibilities are endless. You can earn anywhere from $20-$100 per hour, depending on your experience and client and type of work required.
By showcasing your portfolios online and networking within the design community, you can attract clients and build a steady stream of income while pursuing your passion for design.
To help you create and design these types of products, you’ll need to know how to use programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.
If you don’t have experience in graphic design, I highly recommend taking a basic course on youtube or Udemy.
5. Customer Service Representative
With the rise of remote work options, stay at home moms can utilize their communication skills and empathy to provide excellent customer support from the comfort of their home. You can find companies where you get to choose the shifts and work around your family’s schedule that works best for you.
Customer service is not just via phones. In today’s age, people prefer other methods, like email, or live chat. If you are not comfortable with talking, look for email or chat customer support jobs.
I have seen many jobs offering $14-$32/hour (again depending on experience and the type of company, shift, etc).
You can search for customer service jobs on Linkedin, Indeed, Amazon, Glassdoor, etc.
6. Become and Virtual Bookkeeper
Are you good at keeping good records of your financial? Are you a financial expertise? If so, becoming a virtual bookkeeper may be the best job for you either as a freelancer or working for a company full-time.
Per Glassdoor, the average pay for a virtual bookkeeper, working from home, is $59,895.
You do not need any previous experience or certificate to start a virtual bookkeeping business. However, it’s helpful to know general accounting skills to help other businesses with their financial records.
7. Become a Transcriptionist
A transcriptionist listens to audio files related to medical, legal, or any other field and converts it into written text. In order words, you type what you hear!
Transcriptionists earn money per word or per hour, depending on the company.
This job can be easy for someone who is very patient and has the ability to sit for long periods of time and has the attention to detail skills.
8. Become a Virtual Assistant
Many businesses and entrepreneurs hire virtual assistants to assist them with their tasks related to their business. These tasks vary and you may be required to do several jobs.
The pay range for virtual assistants varies according to experience and company (and other factors that the company incorporates in their pay scale). The pay can range from $15 to $30 per hour.
Here are some skills where you can provide your services as a virtual assistant:
Email Management
Project Management
Data Entry
Social Media Management
Travel arrangements
Website maintenance
Research
And many more
If you have experience in some of the skills mentioned above, then you can create a profile with freelancing websites such as Upwork and start offering your virtual assistant services.
9. Become an online tutor
Do you love teaching? Are you an expert in a subject, like Math or English? If you answered yes to both, then online tutoring might be the perfect remote job for a stay-at-home mom.
Online tutoring is rapidly growing thanks to technological advancements, especially since covid-19. It’s an excellent way to make money if you have the experience or interest and have the expertise in a particular area or field.
Online tutors can make anywhere from $12 to $60 per hour.
10. Become an Online Content Writer
You must be asking what’s an online content writer? WHat’s the difference between a content writer and a blogger?
A blogger is a content writer, but not all content writers are bloggers. They can write for social media, blogs, websites or create descriptions for products or marketing materials .
This requires some skills where you have to have a strong command of the language, grammar and style, allowing you to convey your ideas effectively to your readers.
Content writers also have to have a creative mind along with curiosity and be willing to learn continuously.
11. Virtual Recruiter
A virtual recruiter is a professional who specializes in sourcing, screening, and selecting candidates for job vacancies remotely.
Virtual recruiters utilize various online platforms, job boards, social media networks, and applicant tracking systems to identify qualified candidates. They then conduct interviews via video conferencing tools, assess candidates’ skills and qualifications, and match them with suitable job opportunities.
Virtual recruiters possess strong communication skills, adaptability, and a deep understanding of their clients’ needs to ensure successful placements in a virtual work environment.
12. Make money by helping to put babies to sleep
You must be thinking, ‘What did I just read?’ ‘I can make money for making babies go to sleep?’
pfft…I do that at home, but I don’t get paid for that. Well, now you can! It’s a real thing, my
friends! These real people are called ‘Sleep Consultants’.
Sleep Consultants provide parents with their expertise and guidance to parents who are
struggling with their babies sleep patterns and habits. They first will assess and understand the
baby’s needs and circumstances and then create a sleep plan tailored to the baby and the
parents. This results in overall sleep quality for the baby and the parents too (so they can relax
and get their sleep as well).
13. Life Coach
Do you enjoy helping people? Do you have a knack for personal development? If you answered
yes, then you should consider becoming a life coach.
This is a great remote job for stay at home moms because you get to make your own schedule
to work around you and your family.
The income depends on who you are marketing towards (this is called target market). You can
charge, for example, $25 per hour, for lower-income families or $50 per hour for high-income
families. It also depends on what your business model is: is it 1-on-1 coaching or group
coaching? Maybe you can offer both at different prices.
You can get a Life Coach Certificate by enrolling in a course online.
14 Become a Virtual Fitness Instructor
Do you love staying in shape? Do you love inspiring others to stay healthy and in shape? Then
becoming a virtual fitness instructor may be the right fit for you.
As a virtual fitness instructor, you can use digital platforms such as live streaming, video
conferencing and on-demand videos to provide engaging and effective workouts for a diverse
audience. You can even offer 1-on-1 sessions or in group sessions.
This job is a great choice for anyone looking to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals
worldwide while having the flexibility to stay virtual.
15. Social Media Manager
Do you love staying on top of the social media trends? Can you identify the algorithm and the
audience behavior? If so, these are some of the top traits of a great Social Media Manager.
You can craft awesome and compelling posts and eye-catching visuals to garner audience
interaction and analyze those performance metrics to maximize the individual/brand’s visibility
and impact with your skills.
16. Buy from Flea Market/Thrift Store (or Marketplace) and Sell online (on Ebay or Facebook Marketplace)
Buying from flea markets, thrift stores, or online marketplaces like Facebook Marketplace and then reselling the finds on platforms such as eBay can be an ingenious way to turn a profit while also indulging in the thrill of treasure hunting.
The key lies in the possibility of stumbling upon unique, vintage, or rare items at bargain prices. Whether it’s vintage clothing, antique furniture, collectible toys, or quirky home decor, there’s always a market for items with character and history.
This business model not only offers the potential for financial gain but also allows individuals to exercise their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit.
Success in this requires a keen eye for valuable items, knowledge of market trends, effective marketing strategies, and good negotiation skills. With dedication and perseverance, turning thrifted finds into online treasures can be a fulfilling and profitable endeavor.
17. Sell printable on Etsy
Are you creative? Do you love browsing Pinterest for ideas? If so, you could make a nice passive income with Printables on Etsy. The best part about this awesome idea is that you make a printable ONCE and can earn money from it FOREVER!
Here’s the catch: You’ll need to find an awesome niche if you want to make money with printables
18. Affiliate Marketing
Affiliate marketing is just basically recommending your friends and/or family members about a great product or place. If you do this as an affiliate marketer, then you can be making ton of money.
Affiliate marketing is when you refer someone to a product or service using a unique link (called a referral link), and if they make a purchase through your link, you earn commission.
If you have an eye for deals, you can start an amazon affiliate group on facebook and start recommending to your friends and family and from there, build and grow your audience.
19. Website Developer/Designer
Do you have technical skills like HTML or any other technical language like Java? If so, you can help businesses/entrepreneurs by building websites or apps for them.
Once you are building, you can even offer them your service to maintain the website (since you built it, it’s easier for you and may be cheaper for the client too)
This requires a very specific technical knowledge, hence why I added this at the bottom of the list.
20. Become a proofreader
Do you find yourself catching errors while reading or do you correct your friends/family when they speak incorrectly or cringe when you see grammar mistakes online? If you, you can use your awesome skills to make a successful career as an online proofreader.
A professional proofreader gets paid to fix grammar, spelling and punctuation mistakes in writing.
This is easily one of the best stay-at-home mom jobs since you can work around your own schedule as long as you meet the deadline.
Do you have any other suggestions for a remote job for stay-at-home moms?
I’d love to read your thoughts. Leave your comments below.