Careers Finding a Job The Best Jobs for Stay-at-Home Moms to Make Money Easy Ways for Stay-at-Home Moms to Make Money Print Finding a Job Work-From-Home Jobs Job Searching Internships By Apryl Duncan Apryl Duncan Writer B.A., Communications, Honolulu University University of Tennessee Apryl Duncan is a SAHM who writes about strategies and technologies for working from home and small business. She also has 10+ years' experience in marketing and television. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on 12/02/19 The best jobs for stay-at-home moms allow women to earn money with the flexibility to manage a schedule of changing diapers, breastfeeding, and controlling the unexpected occurrences of raising children. These jobs are intended to generate needed income for families without the physical separation and professional environment of a full-time job (where children are not welcome on a daily basis). With the ballooning costs of healthcare, childcare, education, and other costs of rearing a family, it's increasingly the case that American households must work multiple jobs on top of parenting responsibilities. Below are job suggestions for stay-at-home moms who want to contribute to their family's budget while maintaining the flexibility to physically care for their children through the work day. 01 of 03 Supporting Local Businesses Hero Images/Getty Images Finding a local business that needs help manufacturing their products is a great way to earn extra income while raising a family, particularly when you have special skills or enthusiasm for their business niche. For example, if you enjoy arranging flowers (and enjoy having fragrant decorations around the house) consider approaching a local florist about part time or piece work. Creating arrangements for delivery can be done from home when paired with short trips to the shop, special events, or repeat customers, and many florists are seasonally swamped with work. As with any of the professions suggested below, be clear about your passion and experience, and ensure they understand that you're a mother. Expectation setting is crucial when working remotely and you should consider the cadence of your professional life as a stay-at-home mom before making any new commitments. What you'll earn while working from home will depend on the hours you put in or the volume of finished products you're able to deliver. 02 of 03 Growing a Digital Businesses Inti St Clair/Getty Images You may be surprised at how many online jobs there are available for qualified stay-at-home moms. If you visit an online job site like indeed.com or flexjobs.com, you'll find dozens of available jobs for remote and part-time workers. Through freelance writing, editing, and transcription, you can use a few quiet hours during the day to make a difference for your family's bottom line. Helping businesses build or maintain their websites can be done on a similar schedule; but as any mother knows, peaceful time to focus is rare. The online, remote positions that offer the greatest independence for stay-at-home moms include working as a virtual assistant, maintaining an Etsy or eBay shop with a corresponding blog, or renting an extra room or guest house on Airbnb. If you have the money to invest in a high-quality digital camera, consider selling your photos online through photo databases like Fotolia, Shutterstock, iStockPhoto, and Dreamstime. The compensation plans vary by site but the concept is the same, you earn money when someone purchases and downloads your work. 03 of 03 Building a Home Business Image (c) Scripps Network Making your home into a business is yet another professional pathway for stay-at-home moms. If your passion is childcare, consider offering your services and home as a safe space for other parents who must work full-time. Selling your services as an academic tutor offers support to students, parents, and your community, while polishing the methodologies you'll need to support your own children when the time comes for homework and test preparation. Since budgeting is already an important part of your life as a mom, consider that it's easier than ever to become a part-time tax preparer, while also sharpening your own acumen for deductions and receipt tracking. Becoming a tax preparer offers you control over your annual work-from-home schedule, as you can reap the rewards of hard work during the tax season, and take a breather after the big rush is over. These paths generally require more certification and overall time invested (and it may not be as easy to log in or out based upon whats happening with your own family) but these jobs can often pay as well as a full-time job outside the home.