We all know that being a stay-at-home mother to our little ones can be one of the most rewarding jobs in the world, but it’s often also one of the hardest jobs in the world. The unfair reality is that it’s one that earns you very little money. In fact, we can often find ourselves spending a fortune on toys, day trips and even snacks to keep our little ones happy. If you’re looking to earn some money to cover these costs, you could turn that short period of peace and quiet while they take their afternoon nap into a financially productive hour or two. Here are some ways you can earn more money while the little one sleeps.
Give your opinion
If you’re a new mother, you’re probably sick and tired of opinions. It often seems like everyone has something to say about everything you do to look after your child. Whether it’s how you’re feeding them, how you’re putting them down to sleep or even how you’re holding them, it seems like everyone thinks they have a better way of doing something and feels like they need to tell you. These opinions can be extremely irritating when you’re trying to get a hold of one of the biggest life-changing periods of your life.
Luckily, your own opinions could actually end up earning you some extra money. Many companies want to know what you think of certain products or services to help them design their own versions. For them, this research is vital. It can be the difference between their product being a big success or a flop, so they’re willing to part with big money to get your opinions. Sign up to a website that allows you to get paid for online surveys. They can be accessed from any device, including your smartphone, and even the smallest surveys that take just minutes to complete will earn you cash.
Declutter your home
When our little ones are asleep, we often use the time to try and put our homes back together after playtime. We all know that children are very good at getting lots of toys out to play with, but very rarely very good at putting them away again. If they’ve recently had a birthday, you could even find you haven’t got enough places to hide them all away again. If this is the case, why not list some of their older toys on websites like eBay or Facebook Marketplace. That way someone else can get joy out of their old toys and you can get money to buy whatever your children want next.
Look for coupons
One of the easiest ways to make sure you have more money in your bank account is to find a way of spending less of it in the first place. When you’re buying anything online, check whether the retailer has a discount code you can use to reduce the cost. Many websites give new customers a discount when they purchase something for the first time, so it’s always worth checking before you go to the checkout.
I’m a 20-something stay-at-home mother and wife. I have an amazing husband, a beautiful daughter, two loving dogs, and a lazy cat. I wouldn’t change my life for anything! I love to read, listen to music, cook and blog!
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