10 Legit Ways to Make Money as a Stay At Home Mom

2. Virtual Assistance

The demand for virtual assistants has skyrocketed as more businesses move online.

A virtual assistant (VA) handles tasks like managing emails, scheduling appointments, or even handling social media and marketing activities.

Websites like Belay and Zirtual can help you find VA positions. What's great about this role is the breadth of opportunities and schedules available, allowing you to leverage specific skills you may have, from graphic design to bookkeeping.

It’s a role that can grow with you as you expand your skills and preferences.

3. Selling Handmade Crafts

For the creatively inclined (unlike me), platforms like Etsy are fantastic places to sell handmade crafts. Whether you’re a whiz at knitting, jewelry making, or creating custom artwork, you can find a market for your creations online.

It’s not pocket-change either, there are hundreds of stores that run from home with over $1,000,000 in annual sales selling crafts all over the world.

Success here involves more than just the ability to create; it’s also about understanding how to market your products, photograph them attractively, and provide outstanding customer service.

Social media platforms like Instagram and Pinterest can also be powerful tools to showcase your items and attract buyers.

4. Blogging

Blogging is close to my heart. It's how I began my journey in making money online. Starting a blog about something you are passionate about can not only be fulfilling but also profitable.

You can monetize your blog through advertising, affiliate marketing, selling your own products, or even sponsored posts.

For instance, my blog focuses on sweepstakes, surveys, and other ways to make money from home as a stay-at-home mom, which has connected me with thousands of readers (and several brands) over the years.

5. Tutoring or Teaching Online

Education has taken a significant turn towards online learning, opening numerous opportunities for teaching and tutoring from home.

Platforms like VIPKid or Tutor.com allow you to connect with students in need of tutoring in specific subjects or preparing for tests.

If you have a degree or expertise in a particular field, you can also create your own courses and sell them on platforms like Udemy, the world of online courses is a billion dollar market.

6. Childcare Services

If you love children, and have the space, opening up your home for childcare can be both fulfilling and lucrative.

It requires some preparation and adherence to local regulations, but it can be a great way to earn money while adding just a few more kids to your daily routine.

You can market your services locally through social media or childcare-specific websites like Care.com.

7. Stock Photography

If you have a talent for photography, selling your images as stock photos can be a passive income source.

Platforms like Shutterstock Images allow photographers to sell their photos online.

The key to success in stock photography is to produce high-quality and unique images that stand out in a crowded market, but some photos can sell many hundreds of times (even thousands)

8. Online Surveys and Market Research

Participating in online surveys and market research can be an easy way to make some extra cash while your kids nap, surveys and sweepstakes have been my niche to earn extra money online.

Sites like Survey Junkie pay you for your opinion. While you won’t make a fortune, you can certainly contribute to your family's income, and every little bit helps.

Here is my full blog post about making money online from surveys.

9. Offering Local Services

Lastly, consider leveraging any skills you have that could serve your community.

This could be pet sitting, dog-walking, landscaping, organizing homes, or offering freelance local services like photography or event planning.

Platforms like Nextdoor or Facebook Marketplace are excellent places to offer your services locally, and you can set the schedule that works for you and your family.

10. Online Sweepstakes for Cash Prizes

Entering online sweepstakes can be more than just a hobby; it can also be a way to win prizes and cash. While this might sound too good to be true, it can be extremely lucrative.

Sweepstakes are contests that offer large prizes for taking a survey (paid for by the brand doing the survey).

Beverly Fulkerson, a previous winner of the HGTV sweepstakes, turned her life around with her win worth over $250,000.

Success in this area requires diligence and caution to avoid scams, focus only on reputable brands like SweepstakesADay.com

As you can see, there are numerous ways to make money as a mom that can fit into your lifestyle and use your existing skills and passions. Each of these options provides flexibility and the opportunity to balance your career aspirations with your commitments at home.

No matter which path you choose, the most important thing is to take steps towards your goals, one day at a time.

Remember, success in any of these fields comes down to your persistence, creativity, and willingness to learn and adapt. Let’s embrace this journey together, empowering ourselves and each other along the way.