Being a stay-at-home parent is a full-time job that does not pay a full-time salary. This makes it difficult for some one-income families to earn enough money to pay for necessities, let alone save.
The good news is that there are ways to earn money without leaving the house or sacrificing time with your children. These opportunities allow you to earn money while your children are at school, asleep, or even at home and wide awake!
Remember that working from home requires self-discipline, organization, and focus. It will take some trial and error to figure out what works best for you, and you must be motivated to keep going even when you want to give up or others question your choices. However, the effort is worthwhile.
Here is a list of 8 flexible ways for stay-at-home moms and dads to supplement their income… or, if you’re really motivated, work full-time!
1. Sell Custom T-Shirts
Teespring enables you to design and sell custom t-shirts with no hassle, no upfront costs, and no risk! You create and promote it, and they manufacture and ship it! Excellent for family reunions, sports teams, clubs, and parties!
2. Make Money by Listening to Music
If, like me, you spend your days listening to music, you’ll enjoy this program. Simply listen to unsigned bands and artists online and leave a review on Slicethepie.
Active users with high reputations can earn an extra $50+ per month by listening to some aspiring musicians for 5–10 minutes per day. It may not seem like much, but put it in a savings account and you’ll have $50 more than you did before!
If you enjoy writing articles on a variety of topics, this is the job for you. All you need are writing skills, original articles to submit, and a PayPal account to be paid! To get started, visit Constant-Content.com.
3. Offer Any Kind of Service for $5 on Fiverr
You can sell anything from logo designs and resume writing services to writing breakup letters and prank phone calls. You have to visit their marketplace to believe what people buy there! Create your $5 gig on Fivver (add a few “add ons” to earn even more!) and promote it to start earning real money!
4. Work as a Field Agent
Earn money by performing various tasks around town for clients. Field Agent assignments typically include price checking, scanning barcodes with your mobile phone, and conducting surveys.
Your pay varies depending on the assignment and location. For example, one listing pays $9 for four pictures of any products in the toothbrush section of your local Target, while another pays $5 for one picture of any Toys “R” Us game display priced at $19.99 or less.
5. Earn Money for Taking Selfies
That is correct! Stylinity is a new website that pays you to take outfit selfies! It’s straightforward. You sign up, take selfies in your outfits, and tag the photos with product information. You get paid when other users click to buy any of the items you’re wearing! Sign up now for free and receive a $10 bonus!
5. Get Paid to Perform Simple Tasks on Your iPhone or Android Device
Download the Gigwalk app and start earning money in your own neighborhood right away. I created an account and the first gig I received paid $8 to photograph 20 different bags of Cheetos sold in a nearby store.
That would have taken me about 10 minutes to complete. Others, I’ve read, have gotten jobs photographing restaurant menus and street signs. The more gigs you complete, the higher your “Gigwalk Streetcred.” This opens the door to higher-paying jobs, which can pay up to $90 per hour!
6. Get Paid to Type
As a SpeakWrite typist, you work one-hour shifts simply typing out spoken audio. You work from the comfort of your own home and set your own hours. Typists who work quickly can earn up to $15 per hour!
7. Tutor or Give Lessons
Are you a multilingual genius, a talented chef, a gifted harpist, or a professional skateboarder? Whatever your expertise is, there is always someone who could benefit from your assistance! Advertise your skills on Craigslist and earn extra money doing something you’re already good at!
8. Babysit
Yes, I know you have your own children, but think of it as getting paid to host a playdate! You’re a fantastic parent and caregiver, so if this is something you think you’d like to try, why not get paid for it? SitterCity and Care both offer free advertising for babysitting services.
Conclusion
There are numerous ways for stay-at-home dads to supplement their income. There is an opportunity for you whether you want a part-time job or a full-time career!
You simply need to find the best match for your skills and interests. So, what are your thoughts? Are you prepared to start a side business? If so, which of these suggestions do you want to try first?