Through out the years I have had so many people ask me the question "how can you afford to be a stay at home mother?" Well, although my wonderful husband has a terrific job and support our family on him own, it is accentual for a stay at home mother to make her own money at home.
The number one job of a stay at home mother is the house itself. Have a routine each day in order to have a tidy and well balanced home.
Here is a link to my blog with a great cleaning schedule for busy moms.
http://briannatheheartofahomemakerb.blogspot.com/2013/01/cleaning-schedule-for-busy-and-working.html
Although, trust me I have had my off days where things fall apart.
Here is a link to my blog with a great cleaning schedule for busy moms.
http://briannatheheartofahomemakerb.blogspot.com/2013/01/cleaning-schedule-for-busy-and-working.html
Although, trust me I have had my off days where things fall apart.
Here are 8 different ideas you can do to earn money or save money while staying at home.
1. Child care provider - throughout the years as a stay at home mother I have opened my home to other children and earned income by doing so. The best way to find a great family in search of someone to watch their children or child while they go to work is www.care.com. Care.com is a place where you as a care provider can create a profile for yourself and apply for child care positions around your area.
Possibly income up to $300 a week depending on hours and how many children you take in
2. Host Exchange Students- My family and I have been hosting exchange students for about 4 years now. This is something that may or may not work for your family. First either your child has to share a bedroom with the student or like our family we have a guest room and a bonus room. It is a great culture experience for your children. We have hosted Brazilian, Japanese and Chinese. Note: the highest paying students are the Asians. Basically how it work is a exchange student comes from their country at the beginning of the school year which is usually August. You are responsible to provide a bed, dresser and a place for them to study either their own desk or your dinning room table. Also what I call "a open fridge policy" meaning they are allow to eat anything and you must provide three meals a day (most students however prefer to buy their own lunch a school).
You are also responsible to get them to and from school. I have always found someone to carpool with especially if the school is far.
During the weekends the student can either attend your normal weekend activity's or do their own thing. The student then leave at the end of the school year which is either the end of May or beginning of June.
Possible income up to $800 per month and per student.
You are also responsible to get them to and from school. I have always found someone to carpool with especially if the school is far.
During the weekends the student can either attend your normal weekend activity's or do their own thing. The student then leave at the end of the school year which is either the end of May or beginning of June.
Possible income up to $800 per month and per student.
3.Photography- If you have an interest in photography this is the income for you. I bought my first dslr camera when I found out I was pregnant with my first born so that I may take profession looking photos of his childhood. However, I found quickly that I have a huge talent and interest in photography. I now have my own small business. Tips: purchase a second hand camera and practice with it on your own children, do research, maybe even take a photography course. However, with photography comes great technology and computer skills as well.
Possible incomes- Varys on the amount of photo shoots. each month could be different depending on how much you charge per session or event.
4. Selling/ buying Second Hand items- One of my favorite things to do is sell my things I no longer need or our family no longer needs. I am defiantly not a pack rat. The minute I start to realize that something is not being used or we not longer need it, I'm GETTING RID OF IT. Which means I'm selling it. There are some great way to sell your things now. I advise you NOT to use Craig's list. Way to scary in my opinion.
Here's a couple of ideas.
1. Facebook- Every area is different. But wherever you are living you can type in the search bar groups that sells things. For instance, I live in Victorville California which if you have heard of
it, its the desert which otherwise known as the "high desert" Therefore, our group page is called "High Desert Deal" Once you join the group you can post the items you are selling and someone can purchase it from you. You can also purchase things as well.
2 Offer up or Let go -I personally like offer up. This is an app like I was explaining above that you can buy and sell your items. My favorite part of this app is you never ever have to give out any personal information. You can stickily talk through the application. If you are familiar with Instagram this app is very similar. You can just scroll through all the pictures of the items, if you come across a item you are interested in you can let the selling know you would like to purchase and you then discuss where to meet. You can also sell your items as well.
it, its the desert which otherwise known as the "high desert" Therefore, our group page is called "High Desert Deal" Once you join the group you can post the items you are selling and someone can purchase it from you. You can also purchase things as well.
2 Offer up or Let go -I personally like offer up. This is an app like I was explaining above that you can buy and sell your items. My favorite part of this app is you never ever have to give out any personal information. You can stickily talk through the application. If you are familiar with Instagram this app is very similar. You can just scroll through all the pictures of the items, if you come across a item you are interested in you can let the selling know you would like to purchase and you then discuss where to meet. You can also sell your items as well.
3.Thrift Story's- Some people may think that this is really weird. I receive most of my kids clothes from friends and family member. I've maybe bought a couple things from my children. Also goodwill or thrift shops, keep in mind you can get really lucky some trips and find tons of things or walk in and find nothing. I have personally bought all of us clothes in great condition. Some items still have tags on them!
Ive gotten American eagle, Lucky Jeans, I've even purchased my husband slacks and full suits. By second hand purchases allows more budget to purchase other things or use that money you would have spend at target on everyone's clothes and go on vacation. Win! Win!
5. Blogging- Although I am a blogger, I have not made an money off blogging YET! that is. The ways you can make money is by having company's place advertising on your page. Ill let you know when I get that far.
Possible income up to $1,000 a month
6.Tutoring- If you have the patience for this, you can tutor children. Also by using the app called Care.com
7. Couponing- My aunt has been trying to get me into couponing for years, but I just haven't found the time to sit now and learn how it all works. There are lots of websites you can go to and research how to become a couponing family.
I too have so much to learn through this adventure as a stay at home mother but these are some great idea on how I can afford it.
I hope this blog helped maybe some other mothers who are thinking about becoming a stay at home mother.
If you have another other ideas of possible income, please feel free to comment.
If you have another other ideas of possible income, please feel free to comment.
Tell next time friend,
Brianna.
