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I think I’ll do a few of these on here. If you are interested, a few videos have been posted on my YouTube channel, so let’s get started! Let’s face it: Mama homeschooling is expensive. You save money in some ways, but in many ways, the cost of books and co-op fees are high. And even if you’re not homeschooling but you are a sahm, having children is expensive. Here is your guide to making money from home and still having time to manage your home. Now I don’t count myself as an expert but I think that I have enough years and enough experience under my belt to help moms just like me.
I have been there: wanting to be home with your children, wanting to homeschool them, and not having the extra money for life. I can remember around 2017, when my husband had just joined the military, and our only income was what they paid him in tech school. And if you know anything about that, you know it’s not a lot of money. I had already started blogging, and I thought, what can I do to take this from just a blog of my thoughts to a real income for my family? I will tell you it didn’t happen instantly, but in my first year, my average income was nearly $4000/ month. Blogging is not for everyone, and life isn’t like it was in 2017, so I will do my best to lead you in a way that will also help you.
First, establish a schedule that is beneficial to you and your family. The last thing you want to do is overwork yourself. I love the three-day-week homeschool plan but remember; homeschooling doesn’t mean all day. You can schedule your children’s classes around your schedule. So, if you are an evening worker, teach those Math and English courses in the morning and leave the busy work for the afternoon. And the two days you select would be dedicated to your time to make money or work a job. If you are not homeschooling, set your stay-at-home hours around your children’s needs. So if they are at school for 7 hours and you need to be in the pickup line 30 minutes before they leave, make your hours correspond to that time. This is not a get-rich plan; it’s a plan to live healthy and wise.
After you have your hours down, it’s time to brainstorm. What are some of your gifts? I honestly didn’t look far for my gift; I had gone to school for journalism, and I knew I would do some television production and script writing. I knew a little about copywriting and a lot about graphics and video editing. I needed to know how I could take what I had and not have to leave home. Now, at the beginning, I had 3 children under 4, a 17-year-old and a 14-year-old. I didn’t have the time to be out of pocket much. So, blogging/vlogging was something I knew I could devote time to. This is also the first way I think you could make money. Blogging is a multimillion-dollar business, but it’s like being a preacher; if you’re in it for the money, you’re in the wrong business. It takes time and organization. But if you can commit to it, blogging is one of the best businesses, especially if you’re a mom who wants to help other moms.
Another way is copywriting/copy editing. I mentioned it briefly in the beginning. If you are strong in English and enjoy writing all kinds of different things, this can be a six-figure weekly job for you. The best part of this is that you can apply for jobs daily on regular job boards like Indeed and Monster. You can also acquire freelance jobs from places like Fiver. You will need a portfolio and a great resume.
Next, Open a business. This is a no-brainer, but the question is what kind of business. Here are 3 businesses that you can open with the help of your children:
1. Housekeeping business.- everyone needs help cleaning their houses and people are always looking. You can hire others to do the job or you and your children can do it together. The money is pretty good and it would be a great opportunity to teach business economics to your children.
2. Professional Organizer—Don’t just think of closets and pantries; some people need their lives organized. You can organize schedules, doctor appointments, schoolwork, and closets and pantries. Again, this is a six-figure business, and your children can help.
3. Tutor—If you are homeschooling, you are already teaching your children; make room for some more. Specialize in one area, make it a flat fee, decide how many you are willing to take per week, and include the weekends for parents who work at night.
I hope that you enjoyed these ideas. Tomorrow, I will give you a list of corporate jobs you can do from the comfort of your home…
BasicallyTesha
