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Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom, a part-time or full-time working mom, or a little of everything, we know that it’s nice or needed to earn money on the side. We also know you probably don’t have a lot of free time to spare. Therefore, we put together a list of 20 side gigs for moms that are flexible and offer a chance to earn extra income on the side without stretching your already busy schedule. 

1. BabyQuip Quality Provider

You’re already a mom, so why not put that mom experience to use by being a BabyQuip Quality Provider on the side? By renting out baby gear to other families, you can help parents and make some extra cash. 

  • Time commitment: Set your own hours
  • Est. Projected income: $1,000 per month on average

2. Virtual assistant

Working as a virtual assistant is one of the most convenient and wide-ranged side gigs for moms on the internet these days. Not only can you work from home, but you can also find plenty of jobs that require little or no phone or video calls if you need to avoid those. Websites like Upwork.com are a great place to start and there truly is a huge variety of virtual assistant jobs such as transcription, social media management, graphic design, real estate, and more.

  • Time commitment: Flexible
  • Est. Projected income: Set your own hourly rate

3. Blogger

If you love to write and share ideas, starting your own blog is a great at-home side gig for moms. The biggest moneymaker with blogging is affiliate marketing. I’m sure you’ve seen affiliate links on blogs you’ve been on yourself! With affiliate marketing, you can link to Amazon products and various other products to receive a kickback on all items purchased with your link. 

  • Time commitment: Set your own hours
  • Est. Projected income: Potential for $1000+ in a few months (see tips here)

4. Virtual tutor

Love to teach? Consider teaching English online to international students with EF Teach Online or VIPKid. Usually, you can set your own schedule and not have to prep any lessons as they are given to you ahead of time. A caveat to being a virtual tutor to international students is that you sometimes work odd hours to compensate for varying time zones. But, this can also be a benefit to moms who need to work late at night or very early in the morning.

  • Time commitment: Set your own hours
  • Est. Projected income: $14-$15 per hour on average

5. Flipping furniture

Buying inexpensive furniture from the thrift store, Facebook marketplace, or finding it free (even better), is a great side gig for moms when you can turn it around and sell it for some bucks! Pinterest, for example, offers tons of DIY tips for upcycling used furniture.

  • Time commitment: Based on experience/skill
  • Est. Projected income: $100-$200 per furniture piece

6. Sell items on eBay

If you like thrift shopping, another good side gig for moms is to buy used and inexpensive items and sell them on eBay. These items can be found at thrift stores, flea markets, clearance aisles, and more. 

  • Time commitment: Set your own hours
  • Est. Projected income: Based on items

7. Freelance writer

If you love to write but don’t want to start your own blog, consider becoming a freelance writer. Freelance writing is the perfect side gig for moms because it can be done from home, it pays well, and is a skill set that’s in demand. 

  • Time commitment: Set your own hours
  • Est. Projected income: $25 per hour on average

8. Join an MLM business

You might be rolling your eyes at this one, but hear me out! There are solid MLM businesses out there that might be right down your alley. Many women turn to these types of side gigs for moms and do quite well. Some examples of popular MLM businesses are Young Living (essential oils), Norwex (cleaning), Color Street (nails), Usborne Books & More (children’s books), and Avon (makeup).

  • Time commitment: Set your own hours
  • Est. Projected income: Varies per MLM

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9. Sell your creations

If you’re creative and love to make things, consider selling your products on Etsy, Facebook, or Shopify, to name a few options. This is an easy side gig for moms who already have a creative hobby that they can easily market and post on an online shop.

  • Time commitment: Set your own hours
  • Est. Projected income: Based on items

10. Photographer

Have some photography skills? Start offering your photo services to family, friends, and neighbors. Think Christmas cards, family photos, senior photos, and more. To build your portfolio, offer free or discounted photo services until you’ve gathered a good collection of photos to share with others.

  • Time commitment: Set your own session times
  • Est. Projected income: $40+ per hour (increases with experience)

11. YouTube content creator

Just like a blog, you can create video content and upload it to YouTube. The more content, the more viewers, and the more money you can make once you begin monetizing your videos (meaning YouTube can place ads in your video). In order to monetize, you have to gain at least 1,000 subscribers and have 4,000 watch hours within 12 months.

  • Time commitment: Set your own hours
  • Est. Projected income: $500 per 10,000 page views

12. Pet sitter

If you’re a big animal fan, offering your petsitting services to family, friends, and locals is a great side gig for moms (and the kids will love it too). Rover.com is an awesome website where you can post your petsitting services so that others can hire you. You’ll make some cash on the side and enjoy all the furry fun without needing to commit too much time. 

  • Time commitment: 30-minute visits (maybe 3-4 per day)
  • Est. Projected income: $85 per day (3 visits per day)

13. Get paid to exercise

Get paid to exercise? Yes, this is a thing! If you haven’t heard, there are some fun apps that actually give you money when you exercise and hit your goals. For example, HealthyWage, DietBet, and StepBet pay you money when you hit your weight loss or step goals.

  • Time commitment: Varies on exercise type
  • Est. Projected income: Varies per challenge

14. Childcare provider

Have a natural way with children and/or experience with childcare? Parents are always looking for alternatives to daycare, so becoming a childcare provider—even if it’s occasional—can really be a good side gig for moms to earn some extra cash.

  • Time commitment: Set your own hours
  • Est. Projected income: $12 per hour on average

15. Rent your yard

Yes, you can rent your yard! If you have a fairly sized large that is fenced and safe for dogs to roam, this can be an easy side gig. Through Sniffspot, you can become a host and rent your outdoor space to dog owners who need a private dog park experience.

  • Time commitment: Low
  • Est. Projected income: Up to $3,000 per month

16. House cleaner

Some women love to clean—especially when it’s someone else’s house. If you’re one of these women, becoming a house cleaner on the side will be a breeze, and bring in that extra cash pretty quickly.

  • Time commitment: 1 visit per home per week
  • Est. Projected income: $40-$65 per hour on average

17. Personal shopper

Most moms already have much experience grocery shopping which makes this side gig easy to jump into. Getting a job with Instacart, for example, allows you to make extra money while shopping at a grocery store for other people. The best part of Instacart is that you can choose to be a shopper and delivery driver or just a shopper!

  • Time commitment: Set your own hours
  • Est. Projected income: Based on # of orders, tips, etc.

18. Restaurant delivery driver

Similar to Instacart, getting a job as a delivery driver for takeout is also a quick way to earn cash on the side. DoorDash, GrubHub, and Postmates are just a few companies that offer side gigs for moms. 

  • Time commitment: Set your own hours
  • Est. Projected income: $25 per hour on average (plus tips)

19. Take online surveys

If you love to give your opinion, taking online surveys is an easy side gig for moms. You won’t earn a ton of money from each survey but it does add up over time. Online surveys can be found at sites such as Swagbucks and PineCone Research.

  • Time commitment: 15 minutes per survey on average
  • Est. Projected income: $1-$5 per survey on average

20. Rent out an extra vehicle

Have an extra vehicle you can rent out? With Turo, you can provide a vehicle to out-of-state folks or locals in need as a side gig. How much you make depends on the type of car you rent out and how many times it is rented out.

  • Time commitment: Set your own hours
  • Est. Projected income: $10,516 for 1 car (annually) on average

Clearly, there are many side hustles for moms whether you can get out of the house, need to stay at home, have limited time, or have extra time to spare. The variety of available side gigs is quite beneficial to moms who are skilled in different ways. Finding a side gig that makes the most sense for you, your schedule, and your skills will be the easiest and most rewarding fit. 

Do you have a successful side gig? Let us know in the comments below!