In 2024, moms consider side hustles a popular way to earn extra money. I mean, working full time is a challenge as a mom, as there’s often time.
That’s why Around 40% of Americans (not just moms) currently have a side hustle, and it’s growing.
If you’re looking for a way to make extra cash every month that fits your busy schedule, we’ve rounded up 14 of the best side hustles for moms in this post.
“Before starting a side hustle as a mom, there are a few things to consider. First, it’s important to ensure that the side hustle is compatible with family life and doesn’t require too much time or energy. Also, it’s important to have a solid plan for how the side hustle will be profitable and fit into your overall financial goals.” says Catherine Wilde from Soul Care Mom.
Best Side Hustles For Moms
Let’s look at some of the most profitable side hustles you can start without qualifications or training.
Flipping Items
This one is great if you want to get started today without a lot of investment. With sites like Amazon dominating the market, flipping various items has never been easier.
Gary V firmly believes in flipping stuff on Amazon to make money. The serial entrepreneur has seen people go from in debt to making $100,000 selling on eBay and Amazon.
All you have to do is find items discounted in your local department stores and list them for sale on Amazon.
People pay a premium for the convenience of Amazon, so it’s easy to make a profit. Some seller apps let you scan barcodes to see what they’re selling for on Amazon.
Sell on Etsy
Etsy is the perfect platform to start a side hustle if you’re a creative mom. It’s free to join and takes care of payments, shipping tools, and your shopfront.
With 96 million active buyers, Etsy has a built-in audience for almost any niche.
Whether you’re great at crocheting, art, or creating digital downloads, you can easily make extra money on Etsy with almost zero upfront costs.
“Etsy is a great platform to reach a large audience of potential buyers. Etsy offers users several features that make it easy to sell online, such as payment processing and shipping tools. Finally, Etsy has a built-in community of shoppers interested in buying unique, handmade items. By selling on Etsy, you can connect with these buyers and grow your business,” Stef from Finding Favourites says.
Try Cashback Apps
Cashback apps are great for saving 100s of dollars every year just by doing your usual shopping.
By signing up for this side hustle, moms get a percentage of their purchase back each time they shop at registered sites. This one isn’t actively making money, but you’ll be surprised by how much you can make each month by shopping through cashback apps.
Here are some of the best ones to sign up for today:
Most cashback apps have browser extensions that automatically take you to the cashback site when you’re on an eligible website.
Become a Photographer
Are you a superhero mom who’s also great at taking photos? Photographers are consistently in high demand, and if you have the skill, it’s easy to turn it into a lucrative side hustle (or full-time career).
If you don’t have money to spend on a professional camera, start by taking photos on your smartphone – the camera in new models is incredible. You can then add your photos to stock sites and make a commission each time someone downloads them.
Here are a few sites that can make you money for your pics:
Start with a niche and build a reputation as the person to come for in that category. You’ll see which categories are doing well on the stock photo websites.
Dog Walking
Busy professionals, parents, and retirees are always looking for reliable local dog walkers to help keep their pets active.
If you’re a mom who loves dogs and knows a thing or two about handling them, why not start a side hustle around what you like? Start by printing out some flyers and posting them around the neighborhood. Brand yourself as a professional dog walker and offer testimonials if you can, so people know they can trust you with their beloved friends.
This one is a great side hustle because you can take on as many or as few clients as you like.
Mystery shopping
Working as a mystery shopper is a great part-time gig. You get paid to visit local businesses anonymously to ensure standards are met.
You’ll be given guidance on what to do or look out for by the agency, and your job is to report back with what you find.
Mystery shoppers are paid for their time, but you might also get a free dinner, spa treatment, or another service, depending on your audit business.
Here are some of the top mystery shopper companies to sign up to:
The consumer panels you must join to participate in can be time-consuming, but some jobs pay generously for your time.
Ghostwriter
If you’re a mom who loves writing, becoming a ghostwriter could be a great side hustle. Thousands of people have great ideas for books, articles, and research papers but struggle to put the research into words.
As a ghostwriter, you’ll take all their ideas and research and turn them into usable content. Once it’s finished, they’ll get to put their name on the work, and you’ll be paid incredibly well for your trouble.
“Another big reason to start ghostwriting is that there will be less research overall. Your client has to supply you with the research material. So, you save the time from doing all that research yourself!” says Elna Cain from elnacain.com
To get started with ghostwriting, freelance sites like PeoplePerHour are an excellent place to build a portfolio. But don’t forget to check job sites for larger projects.
Local tour guide
Moms can become local tour guides as a side hustle if they live in a city or a place with a rich history. People love to hear about new places from locals, and if you have a good knowledge of the area, you could quickly build an excellent reputation as the person to go to.
Put together a walking tour of some attractions and advertise in your local tourist information center. You could also post promotional flyers near some of your city’s hotspots.
Catering
Got a knack for cooking? Moms realize that catering is a flexible side hustle that allows you to share your culinary skills with others. Whether you decide to bake cakes or put together buffets for local functions, caterers are paid a premium for great food.
Commercial catering for local business events is usually in high demand in cities and business districts. Make some business cards, introduce yourself to local business owners, or partner with local event planners to get your name out there.
Start a handbag rental business
Moms with a stunning collection of handbags in their wardrobe have a side hustle ready and waiting to make money.
Many people can’t afford to buy expensive handbags but still love to have them for special events and functions. That’s why handbag rental is growing in popularity.
Start by advertising on local community groups and networking at events. Communication is key to the growth of your business. You can charge per night for your bags and make easy money with little work on your part.
Remember, if you have an especially expensive collection, you’ll want to consider insurance before you lend out your bags – accidents do happen.
Home Staging
Do people constantly tell you how beautiful your home is? If you’re a mom with an eye for design, home staging could be the perfect side hustle for you.
This one can take a little more investment to get started since you’ll need inventory to stage homes. However, you could also partner with a local homeware store or find a home staging furnishing business to get started.
Call up local real estate agents and let them know you offer home staging services. You can use photos of your own home as proof of your skill.
Once you have worked on one or two houses, you’ll build a reputation and soon become sought-after by local agents.
Fitness Coach
You don’t have to be a full-time trainer to be a fitness coach. This is an easy side hustle that moms love as it can easily fit around their daily schedule.
“Even if you’re not looking to train full time, personal training can be a lucrative side hustle idea you can easily work around a full-time schedule.
You can also make passive income by going online. Chantal Steele, NASM CPT, makes almost $1,000 a month from her fitness blog, Ironwild Fitness, through ad revenue and selling digital products.” says Jen Smith of Dollar Sprout.
There is a massive market for online fitness content, and millions of people are looking for online guides, courses, and videos to help them reach their fitness goals.
If you have lost weight or you’re into fitness, start an online platform and sell digital products showing people how they can reach their goals with methods you have found useful.
Web design
This one takes some specialized skills but is in high demand. If you’re a mom that knows how to design websites, you’ll be able to develop a lucrative side hustle by creating and managing websites for business owners.
With platforms like WordPress and Squarespace, it’s easy to learn to design functional, beautiful websites. Those who have a portfolio of stunning websites can charge a premium for their services.
Brush up on your knowledge of coding, webpage layouts, and search engine optimization, and you have a lucrative side hustle that can easily grow into a new career.
Start a YouTube channel
One of the highest-paid YouTubers is called MrBeast. He’s in his 20s and earns around $50 million a year on the platform.
The great thing about YouTube is that it’s easy to start a channel about anything and gain a following. From prank wars to life as a mom, there really is a YouTube side hustle for everyone.
To get some inspiration, here are some of the top Mom YouTube channels:
Conclusion
The sky is the limit regarding the best side hustles for moms. Stay-at-home parents have the busiest job there is, so being able to make some extra cash around that busy schedule is priceless.
The next step is figuring out which side hustle is right for you. But whether you choose to start a YouTube channel or head to Walmart and start flipping bargains, consistency is key to real success.
