Being a homemaker is a wonderful job but what if your family needs more income or you want more spending money? There are some great work-at-home side hustles that can help you do just that.
As a homemaker, you add a lot of value to your family. It’s a job in and of itself. However, sometimes we may need or want to add more money to our family budget. Getting a job outside of the home may not be the best option for you or your family.
I know so many homemakers that like to bring in income using direct sales. There are so many options out there now but not all of us are a fan of selling things. I’m too much of an introvert and I also feel like, at least in my area, the market is pretty saturated by all the people doing direct sales.
There are so many other work-at-home options available now. There really is something for everyone. I personally like to have multiple income streams. It has really helped increase my income and our family budget. My current goal is to start saving for a dream Disney vacation. When pricing that trip I was shocked how much Disney has gone up in cost over the years. It’s so worth it though!
I truly love being able to be a homemaker while still being able to contribute financially. It’s really the best of both worlds. It also keeps life from ever being boring. I can’t remember the last time I was bored!
Work-At-Home Ideas for Homemakers
The options are endless for how you can make money at home while being a homemaker. These ideas are some of the more common ways and a good place to get started. You may need to try a few to find what works best for you.
Start a Blog
You may have guessed this is my favorite option. Blogging started as a hobby for me and has turned into a business. I love sharing my passion for homemaking with you. I love the connections and friendships I’ve made through this blog. It’s an added bonus that I can also make an income through this blog and my other site Green Oklahoma.
Interested in starting a blog? Check out my post How to Start a Blog to learn how to start your own.
Filling out Surveys
This is a really easy way to add a bit of income. You won’t likely get rich doing this but you can get a bit of spending money. There are many options out there. I personally have used and like Mechanical Turk. It’s run by Amazon and you can find some short, high paying surveys on the site. I recommend checking out the Reddit page Hits Worth Turking For for info on surveys that are worth your time.
I’ve also messed around with Swagbucks but never got into it. Others have great luck with Swagbucks and swear by it. Also, read The 10 Best Survey Sites to make Extra Money for more sites to try.
Sell Your Crafts on Etsy
If you are crafty selling on Etsy can be a great money maker. Many are able to make great incomes doing this. I personally have never done it but I do shop on Etsy a lot.
You don’t even have to have physical products, many people sell digital downloads. You really can find just about anything on Etsy. You can also sell vintage goods if you like to go thrift shopping.
Make Money While Decluttering
Most of us have too much stuff and while this isn’t really a sustainable way to make money it can help you meet some goals. You can have a garage sale, sell on Facebook groups, or use Ebay.
If you need help decluttering check out Tips to Make Decluttering Easier.
Freelance Writing
If you enjoy writing but don’t want to blog or want to have multiple income streams, freelancing can be a great option. Check out sites like FlexJobs for job listings. You can also contact local papers and magazines. I have started writing for a local food magazine, I love being able to share with something that is helping people locally.
Get Money Back
Rebate sites are a really good way to cut your budget with minimal effort. There are several great apps for getting cash back from grocery shopping like Ibotta and Checkout 51.
For online shopping I really like Ebates. You earn a percentage back for shopping at all kinds of places like The Container Store, Staples, Etsy, Disney Store and more. There is a browser tool that helps you know when a store uses Ebates and also tells you when there are coupon codes. This was really great while we were buying things for our new house. We got a lot of money back, largely from The Container Store.
Resources to Check Out
If you want to learn more about working from home here are some resources to check out.
- Ultimate Work-at-Home Bundle
- Money Making Mom by Crystal Paine
- How to Pay Taxes for Side Hustles and Extra Income
- How to Not Fall for Work-At-Home Scams
- Blog Start-Up 101
When You Don’t Have Time for More Work
If you don’t have time to include any work-at-home jobs in your life right now but really want to help your family’s budget, try living more frugally. It’s a great way to find more money without having to do more work. I have some posts to help get you started and a few other resources.
- 30 Frugal Green Living Tips
- Lessons from the Amish That Save You Money
- 8 Depression Era Tips That Save Money
- 6 Ways to Save Money on Laundry
- 11 Ways to Lower Your Energy Bill
- 7 Vintage Homemaking Skills That Save You Money
Don’t get discouraged if some of the work-at-home jobs don’t work for you. Just keep trying new things, there are so many great options out there to help you bring in some income as a homemaker.
Cool that you’ve found a bunch of different strategies! A vacation is definitely expensive, but if you save for it a little over time it’ll happen eventually! 🙂 That’s really cool that you’re working with a local magazine to write regularly!
So true, little bits add up! Writing for the magazine is a lot of fun. I’m learning a lot about my area while doing it, added bonus.
These are great ideas! I’m currently a teacher but I’m considering coming home next year to help out more with our family business, but I would still like to have a side hustle-I’ll consider some of these!
xoxo, SS
Southern And Style
Good luck! I hope some of these things can help.
This is very timely for my family! My husband just went to part time due to health reasons. I haven’t heard about making money filling out surveys, I’m going to check that out. Thank you!
I’m sorry to hear that but glad the timing was good. I hope something on this list will help you. <3