Sure, your official job title might be “stay at home mom”. But, that also means you’re a nurse, chauffeur, personal chef, therapist, and cheerleader—among many, many, many other things.
Your plate is full. Yet, you still find yourself wanting to add one more job to the roster. Maybe you want to fill your days now that the kids are heading back to school. Or, perhaps you’re hoping to bring in a little extra income for your family. Whatever your reasoning, you know one thing: You want a job, but you want to be able to do it from home.
Well, you’re in luck. Telecommuting and remote positions continue to gain popularity, meaning that there are plenty of options out there for moms who want to add yet another position to their resumes—while still maintaining the flexibility they need to take care of the kiddos.
Here are seven jobs that are perfect for stay at home moms. Give one of these a try, and you’re sure to have the best of both worlds. Now, if only you could magically have more hours in your day…
1. Blogger or Writer
You knew that this one had to appear on the list somewhere, so we might as well share it first. Mommy bloggers are a growing (and a surprisingly lucrative!) industry. And, sharing all of your motherhood tricks of the trade on your own blogging platform can not only be an awesome creative outlet, but also bring in some hefty chunks of change.
Or, if you have a gift for the written word, you can also explore making a living by authoring articles and content for other publications and outlets. A career as a freelance writer will allow you to research your passions and earn some income—all from the comfort of your own living room!
2. Virtual Assistant
This is another career path that’s been gaining a lot of popularity in recent years. With the number of online entrepreneurs steadily on the rise, many are on the hunt for reliable and organized people to take some of the pesky administrative tasks off their plates.
The flexibility to work completely online, while helping another business owner improve their own lives and careers? That’s undoubtedly rewarding—maybe not quite as rewarding as raising children, but pretty close.
3. Data Entry
While this occupation isn’t quite as creative, it’s still an awesome way to rake in some cash from home. Plus, it can be a relatively mindless task that’s easy to do while the kids nap or play in the next room.
If entering rows of data into a spreadsheet in front of the t.v. sounds like it’s right up your alley? Well, a remote job in data entry could be just what you’re looking for.
4. Survey Taker
Taking online surveys won’t make you a millionaire overnight. But, if you’re aiming to make a few extra dollars of spending cash here and there, this can be a viable option. Even better? Some of them can be especially interesting!
If you want to rake in some money as an online survey taker, just make sure you search for a legitimate site to work with. There are a lot of scams out there, so tread carefully when finding the opportunity that’s best for you.
5. Childcare
Of course, not all stay at home jobs need to be online. So, since you’re home with your kids throughout the day already, why not offer child care services to neighbors, friends, and family? You’ll be able to help people out, earn some extra cash, and secure regular playdates for your own kiddos as an added bonus!
Don’t think you can handle one more child under your care? Dog walking and dog sitting are other great options for you too.
6. Online Seller
If you’ve been searching for an excuse to clean through your stuff, listing items on eBay or Amazon might be just the opportunity you’re looking for to sort through your belongings and fill up your wallet at the same time.
If you’re not interested in selling your own belongings, don’t be afraid to get crafty. You can sell everything from jewelry to digital downloads on an online marketplace like Etsy—offering the perfect chance to hone your passions, while also making money.
7. Tutoring
We all know that moms are the masters of homework help. So, why not make some money doing so?
If you excel in one particular subject, you can earn some decent cash by offering your knowledge and expertise to struggling students through tutoring services. Find some deserving students in your area, and you’ll have a rewarding way to earn some extra spending cash.
Of course, this is only a sampling of the options available for stay at home moms who are looking for jobs that offer them the option to bring in some cash along with the flexibility to put their families first.
Take some time to explore what’s out there, find the job that’s best for you, and then run with it—without needing to sacrifice the flexibility you love so much.
Turns out, you really can have the best of both worlds.
