As your children get older, you often find you have more time on your hands as they become more independent and start doing their own thing.
You can feel a little lost when this happens, so what better way to fill your time than to take up a side hustle that you can work on from the comfort of your own home? Not only will this provide you with some additional cash but it can be a great way of learning about a new subject whilst challenging yourself.
Read on for side hustle ideas for stay at home mums...
Spiritual work
If spirituality has always been something that interests you, then pick it up as a craft! There are tarot reader jobs you can take up from home which will make you feel more connected to others, as well as with yourself. As well, with this kind of role (on mediumchat.co.uk) you can do a minimum of 20 hours work a month - this way, you have total freedom if you want to spend more time with the kids. You will need to know how to speak to a wide variety of people who are sometimes vulnerable, and you should have a strong knowledge of different spiritual practices, as well as feeling in touch with your inner medium.
Creative tasks
If you can sew, knit, paint, draw, write or anything similar, then your options are aplenty. You can create items at home and sell them online via different websites, such as Etsy, Facebook Marketplace or eBay. You have total control when it comes to this, and often you get back what you put in. Don’t be disheartened if your items don’t sell immediately. You can gain customer loyalty over time. Perseverance is key. Consider who you are aiming to sell your items to. Understand what they want, and go from there. Think about how you can reach them - what platform are they most likely to use? You could try to sell to friends and family first and see how far that gets you. Don’t underestimate the power of word of mouth either. Decipher what works for you - now is the right time to get going with this one, as Christmas is right around the corner.
Baking
There is a large demand for baked goods up and down the country - after all, who doesn’t love cake?! If you are a seasoned baker, then this could be the right business for you. You can even get the kids involved, helping you to measure and mix ingredients. However, there is a lot of competition out there when it comes to this kind of thing. It would be wise to have a USP - specialise in one or two specific types of dessert and put a twist on them somehow. Make sure you have a social media presence - Instagram is a highly effective tool to gain kudos in the foodie world.
Odd jobs online
There’s mystery shopping, online surveys, product reviewing, social media competitions - whilst these are not exactly full time positions, they can be fun, varied ways to earn some extra pennies. All of these are just a Google away… See what online business options suit you.
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