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Both full-time working moms and stay-at-home moms have considered having a side hustle. Everyone considers a side hustle for different reasons, whether to boost their income, have some extra money for a family holiday, or just something to spoil the kids with. Side hustles are a positive investment for all parties concerned. The biggest deterrent most busy moms assume is that there is just not enough time for a side gig. The good thing about a new year is that there are ample side hustles which would blend smoothly into your busy mom-life schedule.
How to create time for side hustles
As a mom, many side hustles are tailored to fit into your work schedule. Some side hustles do not require you to do anything different from your daily activities, while some make you passive income and require little to no work. Finding the right side hustle means you need to identify those that can easily flow into your work-life balance without disrupting the arrangement.
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How to get your kids on board with the plan
Now that we have decided to venture into a side hustle, the next step is to get the kids on board with the plan. This process is vital, as the participation of the kids will determine how successful you are. Take this side hustle as a fun engagement for you and the children. If they are old enough, let them understand why you are taking this new work and the expectations from it, explain how it can be good for them, and watch this become a fun adventure for you and the kids.
Ten Side Hustle Ideas for Busy Moms
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Blogging
This is an exciting venture for moms. With everything we do, we have more than enough stories to share. Document your life or give parenting advice. There are a host of topics and subjects to cover. The best thing is, we do not need to spend as much time as regular bloggers drafting lines and thinking of new ideas. You are an expert in this field, so put the help out there. Translate this into real income by growing a community of followers and creating space for advertisement.
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Sell unwanted stuff (around the house) online
Do you still have the toys your little ones have outgrown? What about the clothes that are still in good order? Or the kitchen set you purchased last Christmas that you don’t need anymore? It is a fact that busy moms usually have too much of everything. Put things you don’t need around the house anymore online. Sell online with a cross listing apps that enables you to seamlessly list your products on multiple platforms, and saves you a lot of re-post work. This is a perfect fit because it requires minimal effort, the website does all the tracking for you. When you find a good match all you need to do is to click the sell button.
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Virtual Assistant
This is an increasingly popular role many busy moms are taking up. It requires you to plan the activities of your employer, but all from the comfort of your home. The essential tasks are to plan schedules, take phone calls, and write emails. The good thing is, many tools are available to make this side gig easy. For example, planners can help you to plan the whole week in an hour, draft emails and position them to schedule sending, while you go on about your day.
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Affiliate Marketing
A high-paying venture that will be wise to jump on. Affiliate marketing is one of the leading side hustles that give you passive income. You can literally make money in your sleep with this one. Multiple brands require people to sell their products online. If you already have a social media page or platform, you can easily make an ad and link the products. When you make reviews or recommendations, this draws more customers to the post, and you make money every time someone clicks on your ad.
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Rent out a space in your house
This is an under-discovered high-profit side hustle. Trustworthy sites like Airbnb allow you to list your space safely for any duration you wish. Or if the family happens to be on vacation at that time, list the house and let it make money for you while you vacation away. It’s suitable for busy moms, because it requires almost zero effort from you. Even if it’s just the attic or garage, there is always someone willing to pay top dollar for that space.
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Rent your car
Let your car generate income for you. Place an advert for people around you who are looking to get across town. People have different uses for cars, and this is a convenient arrangement for those who do not want to purchase their own vehicles. This is another side hustle that requires little time from your end, you just need to sign a formal agreement to ensure your car is returned in good working order at all times, and voila – you have more income sitting in your bank account.
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Take Online Surveys
A low effort task you can indulge in whenever you are online. This service is in high demand as many companies require constant feedback to update their products. Most surveys range from 5 to 25 minutes, some could last an hour and require more information from you. But the longer the time, the higher the pay. This is the perfect way to spend time on the Internet. Rather than just surfing, make easy money answering simple questions online.
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Dropshipping
As moms we usually have a good eye for shopping, because only the best will do for our children. Harness this skill and let it generate cool cash for you with dropshipping. It enables you to make some purchases online and sell at a higher price, all without owning an online store. It is an easy process to generate solid income, and the bonus is it does not require you to look for a seller – many websites are available to do that for you, while you just sit back and watch your money grow.
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Daycare/Babysitting
Maybe the favourite out of all side hustles for busy stay-at-home moms, this particular one does not take out time from your schedule, it just requires you to make room for some extra little humans. If you are already taking care of the kids at home during the day, then this is perfect for you because you can help other parents who do not have the time to watch over their children, while you teach them the fun, productive things you do with your kids.
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Pet Sitting
Most children love this particular side hustle, so you are guaranteed a breezy time making money off this one. Take care of your neighbor’s dogs or fish while they are out of town. Not only will it fetch you easy money, but it’s also a good avenue to teach the kids about responsibility, and how they can care for another life. All in all, it’s a very productive and high-paying venture for the family, as many busy people require pet minders all the time.
You can never go wrong with picking a side hustle. It makes you grow your family income, have fun adventures with the children, teach them responsibility and productivity. A side hustle can also be the excuse you need to try out that new passion that has been on your mind. Whatever you decide on, do the right research to see if it is the right fit for you and your family. Most importantly, do not forget – this is not something intended to stress you out, these activities should always be a positive addition to you and your family.
Gilles Couvreur is the founder of Crosslist, a productivity tool that allows sellers to list quickly on the world’s largest online marketplaces. In his free time, he loves to share his knowledge gathered through years of experience.
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