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10 Easy Side Hustles for Single Moms 

10 Side Hustles for Single Moms

 

 

Being a single mom is challenging. Single mothers need to care for their children’s emotional, mental, and physical needs. They also are responsible for the financial needs of the household. While we aren’t experts on the emotional and psychological challenges of being a single mom, we can help by sharing some ideas for hustles that will help lighten the financial load.

We’ve put together this list of easy side hustles for single moms that can help you make some extra money in your spare time. No matter the time available or resources, there may be a way to help bring some additional income.

 

If you are a single mom looking for some easy side hustles to make some extra money, we hope this article has given you some ideas.

 

1. Create a food vlog on YouTube

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If you love to cook, why not share your recipes and cooking tips with the world? You can create a food vlog on YouTube and earn advertising revenue from your videos.

You can use your smartphone to start this hustle. However, it is best if you use a camera that is designed for vlogging. Create catchy good- making videos and upload them on YouTube. Make sure to turn on the monetization to earn money from the views.

You can also share this video on social media and promote it to earn more money. YouTubers get paid by YouTube for the ads that appear before, during, or after their videos. However, there are other ways to earn money as a vlogger. You can sell your own merchandise, offer premium paid content to your viewers, or even sell your creations to your viewers.

 

2. Babysitting

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If you are a mom, you definitely like kids. So you can do babysitting to earn extra cash. Being a mom, you can understand the value of time and how important it is for working parents. You can offer your services to such parents and help them out. So you will take care of other children and be with your child at the same time. Moreover, your child and those children can become friends. That will be a win-win situation for you. You can register yourself on Urbansitter and start searching for families who need a babysitter. You can earn $20 per hour from this easy side hustle.

 

 

3. Start a pet-sitting business

Do you love animals? If yes, then this is the perfect hustle for you. Start a pet-sitting business and earn quick cash without wasting your spare time. You can offer your services to those going out of town or too busy to take care of their pets. This gig is a great way to make extra money and spend time with furry friends and your child! To get started, create a profile on Rover.com. It will help you connect with potential clients in your area looking for pet sitters. You can earn $10-$15 per hour.

 

 

4. Shop for Instacart

Instacart is a full-service grocery shopping delivery service.  There are many delivery side hustles out there. A few of these are DoorDash, UberEats, and Postmates. But, we’ve chosen to suggest Instacart because, generally, it pays more than some of the other delivery services.

Instacart guarantees shoppers will get at least $5 to shop for each batch that requires them to shop only and at least $7 to $10 for full-service orders. There are also opportunities to earn a tip with each delivery. It is important to note that you will need to schedule your delivery shift in advance. This means that if you miss your scheduled shift, you cannot enter that slot until another one is open for you.  

 

5. Participate in paid online surveys

Another simple side hustle that can earn you an extra hundred dollars is taking online surveys. Several legitimate online survey sites that pay so they can better understand your shopping and consumer habits. 

With online surveys, you get paid for each survey you complete. Many websites offer paid surveys, and you can check this out to start earning.

On Survey Junkie, for example, you can sign up for a free account, confirm your email address and take a profile matching survey. After these steps, you will often get surveys from different companies to complete and earn points. You can get $5 from 500 points and cash out via PayPal or direct bank transit. You can also redeem your points for eGift cards for Amazon, Target, iTunes, etc.

Taking online surveys is also the easiest suggestion on our list as it doesn’t take much to get started and to earn. When selecting a survey platform, be sure that it is a legitimate opportunity and not a scam. An online survey should never promise that you’ll make millions, require your bank account, phone number or other private information.

 

6. Transcription Services

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If you are someone who can type quickly and accurately, then you may want to try offering a transcription service. A transcriptionist is someone who types a written record of what is recorded on audio. These audio recordings are usually from medical logs, 911 emergency calls or court hearings.

The pay rate range for a transcriptionist can vary greatly depending on how fast you can type. Most companies pay by the word or by the “audio minute”. It has been reported that you can earn anywhere from $12/hr to $30/hr.

Finding transcription work isn’t difficult either. You can sign up with companies like Rev, Transcription Outsourcing, and SpeakWrite. Some of these services can take over a month to approve an application but once you’re in, you’ll have several opportunities to bring in extra cash.

 

7. Thrift Store Reselling

Another simple side hustle that is great if you’re a shopper is thrift store reselling. This entails going to thrift stores and finding items that you can resell online. The beautiful part of this side hustle is that the profit margins are high due to the deals that you can find at thrift stores.

Another benefit is that it can be done at your convenience. You can go when it works best for you or you can keep your eye out for something to sell while you’re shopping for something that you may need for yourself or your family. It is important, however, to find the right items to sell. Not all of the things you will find at thrift stores are in demand online.

For reselling items from thrift stores, selling on a specialized platform like Poshmark is a better option than a general retailer like Amazon.

Here are a few of the most popular items you can look for when reselling

 

  1. Clothing and designer fashion
  2. Furniture
  3. Video games and consoles
  4. Electronics
  5. Books and textbooks

 

8. Freelance writing

If you are good at writing, you can do freelance writing and earn some quick cash to cover your child’s needs. Many websites provide content to businesses, and they always need good writers.

You can sign up with these websites and start writing articles, blog posts, or even eBooks. Once you have completed a project, you will get paid.

 

9. Selling Baked Goods

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Another side hustle that can be done from home is selling baked goods. People are often looking for freshly made and unique baked goods to share during parties and other social gatherings. 

This is a pretty simple side hustle to start. All you will need is to cook up your tastiest recipe. Then, take some pictures that will make your friends and family’s mouths water. Once you’ve got your pictures, you can begin by posting them on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and your other social profiles. 

To make it easier on yourself, it is best not to offer a wide range of baked goods. Stick to your specialty. Don’t take orders or requests for things that will cost you more time and energy than you can afford to spend. If you make amazing lemon squares but cannot make a good cinnamon bun to save your life, decline any requests you may get. Even if the money is good.

 

10. Etsy Selling

If you’re a single mom in need of a creative outlet and some extra income, selling on Etsy may be something that you seriously consider doing. Creating crafts and handmade items is not only a way to make some extra money, it is something that you can also do with your children.

Etsy is the go-to for those who want to sell their crafts. Etsy processed $10.28 billion in gross merchandise sales in 2020. The platform has about 4.1 million sellers but enjoys a whopping 81 million buyers. It means that you have a great chance of getting your crafts in front of someone who wants them.

 

The best part about these side hustles is that many of them can be done in your spare time so that they won’t interfere with your busy schedule. So, choose to start earning your side income right away!

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