7 Ways To Earn Money If You’re A Busy Mom

Being a parent can be one of the toughest jobs out there; you’re not allowed to take annual leave, you don’t get paid, and the hours tend to be 24/7. However, you’ve taken on the task because the rewards are incomparable and you adore what you do. With that said; if you don’t have any childcare and you are a stay at home mom, it can be difficult to know how to earn some extra money in those moments when you’re not cleaning up after somebody small or keeping them alive (no big deal or anything). The following are some ideas for you to consider if you’d like to add to your household’s income and alleviate some of your financial pressures.

Test And Trial

Every product, website, and service on the market has been tested by its target consumers, or trialed for reviews; and you could be just the right person for the job. As long as you have access to a computer and the internet, you’re halfway there already. There are an array of websites out there that you can sign up to and fill in your details. From the information you’ve provided; companies will choose you, if you fit into the required demographic, and send you a link to a website or a particular product.

Once you’ve used the service, navigated the site, or trialed the items at home, you’ll be asked to score it and answer some questions surrounding it, which will determine whether you’d use it again or recommend it to others. You’ll usually be paid a set fee, or you’ll be able to keep whatever it is you’re trying out; and it could be anything from cosmetics and creams, to car air fresheners. So, why not take some time to see if being a professional tester (sorry, there’s no glamorous name for it yet) suits you and the free time you have between taking care of the house and kids (and pets, husband, in-laws, etc.). You never know, you might fall in love with one of the products and won’t have to pay for it; it’s a win-win!

Secret Shopper

Much like being a product tester; by becoming a secret shopper, you’ll probably have to have a look on the internet to find a role. But, don’t worry; shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities all need regular customer feedback to maintain a good standard within their environment, so they are often using secret-shopper style companies to their advantage. Again, you’ll be chosen to visit places based on your demographic and where you’d likely go, both alone and with your partner and kids.

You’ll be paid a set fee for your travel expenses and time, and you can often get a free family day out somewhere that would normally cost a fortune; keeping you and the kids smiling. Sometimes shops and brands prefer to pay with a voucher, which you’ll have to go and spend in store. You’ll be quizzed afterward on the overall experience, and, if they’re happy with the information you provided, you’ll get a regular side-gig to boost your cash flow. Take a look at the six top rated mystery shopping companies here: http://singlemomsincome.com/6-top-rated-mystery-shopping-companies-rating-bbb/.

Tutor Students

If you have an academic qualification, or perhaps you’re an ex or part-time teacher, then you could consider tutoring students for a couple of hours during the week or weekends. You own kid’s school is the perfect place to seek out anyone who is struggling in a particular subject. You could ask for your details to be passed on to teachers and parents through the high school newsletter or any emails that are being sent out. Talking to other moms and dads in the playground is another great way to discover if any of their little ones need a bit of extra help their studies.

If your kid’s school feels a bit too close to home, you could pop your details up in local libraries or take a look at websites like Craigslist, to see if anyone is already ready seeking your tuition. There are even options now to tutor pupils online; as long as you can prove you have the relevant qualifications, you can sign up and be matched with a student across the country. Online tutoring is less flexible than some of the other jobs mentioned in this article; however, if it could fit in with your weekly routine, then it might be the right option for you.

Give Your Opinion

If you’re happy and able to take some time during the day to answer questions and provide your opinion on things; then paid surveys could be the perfect option for you. Set yourself up with a dedicated email that you can use to sign up to the array of websites that are out there. Depending on how many you sign up for; there is an unlimited amount of surveys and questionnaires out there, ready for you to fill in.

The role will be flexible, as there’ll always be options in your inbox; so when the kids are finally asleep, you can take an hour or so and fill in as many online surveys as you can manage. Each questionnaire will pay a set amount, and, if you stick with a particular website; they usually add up what you’ve completed to a certain amount before you can withdraw any cash into your account, or redeem “points” towards shopping vouchers. You can sit and earn a little extra while you wait for the kids to change after football practice, and there’s no deadlines or pressure to complete things if you don’t have the time.

Sell Your Hobby

If you have a crafty side or are a genius when it comes to cupcakes; then consider making more of what you love and seeing if they sell. If you’re a dab hand at art, illustration, or embroidery; it might be worth spending a little more time on your beautiful creations and selling them at local markets and online. There’ll be no pressure or deadlines to meet; you can simply enjoy the time you spend away from all the chores and housework and relax as you get stuck into your crafty hobby.

Markets, cake stalls, and trunk sales are all relaxed environments to try and see if what you’re producing will sell successfully or not. You can also get the family involved; kids will love helping out on a market stall with you, and they’ll be your biggest brand ambassadors too. If you don’t have the confidence to sell your wares straight away; you could set up an Instagram account and start posting regular updates on your progress and images of the final piece, and gauge a reaction. For some inspiration on creative pastimes that can turn into extra money, take a peek here: https://www.thebalance.com/hobbies-into-a-home-business-1794751.

Teach Your Talent

Whereas for tutoring you’ll need a qualification, if you can play an instrument to a high level, or understand how to teach others to act, sing, or dance; you should start giving lessons to people of any age who are keen to learn. As long as you are honest about your training and qualifications from the get-go, there’s no reason you can’t venture into helping somebody to learn to play the guitar or to build someone’s confidence in public speaking so that they can venture into performing.

You might get to revisit a skill and a passion that you’ve set aside for a while as you’ve been raising your family, and will have the added bonus of an income from it too. If you’re passionate about your talent, then it will shine through, and the people you are teaching will feel encouraged. And, if your students love attending your lessons on a regular basis, then they will tell friends and family; meaning that you could have a steady stream of potential pupils contacting you (and they’ll all be willing to pay).

Start To Blog

If you can spare the time to read other people’s blogs (thanks for stopping by); then you have some time to start writing your own, and could end up profiting by doing so. You could become a parenting blogger, and literally, keep an online diary of what your week has been like with your children. Any fun or stressful moments that might make for hilarious or interesting reading will go down a treat in the parenting community (we’ve all been there), so there’s no time like the present to give it a try.

The worst that can happen is that you’ve recorded some beautiful memories for you and your kids to look back on that you can share with friends and family, and the best thing could be that you become the most popular mom blogger out there and will start charging for appearances! You don’t have to become a parenting blogger just because you have kids either. If you have a passion, then why not write about it and share it with the online community; you could make new friends and create a new source of income for you and your family. Take a look at what Pinterest has to offer; for ways to start your first blog.

If you start to feel stressed and overwhelmed by whatever it is that you’ve chosen to do; remember it’s to make extra cash, not a career path, so you can always start again and try something new!