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I'm gonna be honest with you, being a mom is literally insane. But what's really wild? Attempting to get that bread while dealing with kids, laundry, and approximately 47 snack requests per day. I started my side hustle journey about three years ago when I had the epiphany that my Target runs were becoming problematic. I needed my own money. Virtual Assistant Hustle Okay so, my first gig was doing VA work. And real talk? It was ideal. It let me hustle while the kids slept, and literally all it took was my trusty MacBook and a prayer. I started with easy things like organizing inboxes, posting on social media, and entering data. Pretty straightforward. My rate was about fifteen dollars an hour, which wasn't much but for someone with zero experience, you gotta build up your portfolio. Here's what was wild? There I was on a client call looking like a real businesswoman from the chest up—looking corporate—while wearing my rattiest leggings. Living my best life. The Etsy Shop Adventure Once I got comfortable, I wanted to explore the handmade marketplace scene. Every mom I knew seemed to have an Etsy shop, so I figured "why not get in on this?" My shop focused on creating PDF planners and digital art prints. Here's why printables are amazing? One and done creation, and it can make money while you sleep. Genuinely, I've made sales at 3am while I was sleeping. My first sale? I lost my mind. He came running thinking something was wrong. Negative—I was just, cheering about my first five bucks. I'm not embarrassed. Blogging and Creating After that I started blogging and content creation. This one is a marathon not a sprint, I'm not gonna sugarcoat it. I began a family lifestyle blog where I shared real mom life—all of it, no filter. Not the highlight reel. Just real talk about finding mystery stains on everything I own. Growing an audience was slow. Initially, I was basically creating content for crickets. But I stayed consistent, and over time, things gained momentum. Now? I generate revenue through promoting products, working with brands, and advertisements on my site. Just last month I generated over two grand from my website. Crazy, this source right? Managing Social Media When I became good with managing my blog's social media, local businesses started inquiring if I could manage their accounts. Here's the thing? Most small businesses struggle with social media. They know they have to be on it, but they don't know how. I swoop in. I oversee social media for three local businesses—different types of businesses. I develop content, plan their posting schedule, engage with followers, and analyze the metrics. They pay me between $500-$1500/month per account, depending on what they need. What I love? I can do most of it from my phone while sitting in the carpool line. Writing for Money If you can write, content writing is seriously profitable. Not like writing the next Great American Novel—I'm talking about blog posts, articles, website copy, product descriptions. Websites and businesses need content constantly. I've written articles about everything from subjects I knew nothing about before Googling. Google is your best friend, you just need to be able to learn quickly. On average make between fifty and two hundred per article, depending on how complex it is. Certain months I'll create a dozen articles and earn an extra $1,000-2,000. Plot twist: I was the person who barely passed English class. Currently I'm making money from copyright. Life is weird. Virtual Tutoring After lockdown started, everyone needed online help. With my teaching background, so this was an obvious choice. I joined various tutoring services. The scheduling is flexible, which is non-negotiable when you have children who keep you guessing. I focus on elementary reading and math. The pay ranges from $15-25 per hour depending on where you work. What's hilarious? There are times when my children will photobomb my lessons mid-session. I once had to teach fractions while my toddler screamed about the wrong color cup. Other parents are incredibly understanding because they understand mom life. Reselling and Flipping Okay, this side gig I stumbled into. I was decluttering my kids' things and tried selling some outfits on Facebook Marketplace. Stuff sold out immediately. That's when I realized: there's a market for everything. Currently I visit estate sales and thrift shops, hunting for things that will sell. I'll buy something for three bucks and flip it for thirty. It's labor-intensive? Absolutely. You're constantly listing and shipping. But it's oddly satisfying about finding hidden treasures at a yard sale and turning a profit. Also: my kids think I'm cool when I bring home interesting finds. Last week I found a collectible item that my son lost his mind over. Sold it for $45. Victory for mom. The Honest Reality Here's the thing nobody tells you: side hustles take work. It's called hustling because you're hustling. Certain days when I'm surviving on caffeine and spite, doubting everything. I'm up at 5am hustling before the chaos starts, then doing all the mom stuff, then more hustle time after everyone's in bed. But this is what's real? That money is MINE. I'm not asking anyone to splurge on something nice. I'm helping with my family's finances. My kids see that you can be both. What I Wish I Knew If you're considering a mom hustle, here's what I'd tell you: Start small. Don't try to do everything at once. Start with one venture and nail it down before starting something else. Use the time you have. Your available hours, that's fine. Two hours of focused work is a great beginning. Comparison is the thief of joy to Instagram moms. Those people with massive success? She probably started years ago and doesn't do it alone. Stay in your lane. Spend money on education, but smartly. Start with free stuff first. Be careful about spending massive amounts on training until you've tested the waters. Work in batches. I learned this the hard way. Block off certain times for certain work. Make Monday creation day. Use Wednesday for organizing and responding. Let's Talk Mom Guilt Let me be honest—guilt is part of this. There are times when I'm on my laptop and they want to play, and I struggle with it. But then I consider that I'm showing them how to hustle. I'm showing my daughter that moms can have businesses. Additionally? Earning independently has been good for me. I'm happier, which translates to better parenting. The Numbers So what do I actually make? Generally, combining everything, I pull in between three and five grand. Some months are lower, some are tougher. Is this getting-rich money? Not really. But it's paid for family trips and unexpected expenses that would've been impossible otherwise. It's creating opportunities and expertise that could grow into more. In Conclusion Here's the bottom line, hustling as a mom isn't easy. You won't find a one-size-fits-all approach. Most days I'm making it up as I go, surviving on coffee, and praying it all works out. But I wouldn't change it. Every single penny made is validation of my effort. It's evidence that I have identity beyond motherhood. If you're thinking about launching a mom business? Go for it. Start before it's perfect. You in six months will be grateful. Keep in mind: You're not merely enduring—you're creating something amazing. Even if you probably have snack crumbs stuck to your laptop. For real. It's pretty amazing, complete with all the chaos.