By Jill McDonough While there are many how-to books out there for kid entrepreneurs, I believe it is more important (and more fun) to read stories about kid entrepreneurs, even in preschool through second grade. The brain processes a story in the same way it processes a real-life experience. Consequently, this makes learning through literature go deeper into our memory than a textbook-type book for kids. And yes, preschool through second grade is a fantastic period in a child’s life to start them thinking about being a kid entrepreneur. Why do we want our kids to have an entrepreneurial side? The way to make money and be successful is rapidly…
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15 Reasons Why You Need a Side Hustle in 2022
If 2020 & 2021 taught us anything, it is that all of us, including homeschool moms, need a side hustle in 2022. These past two years have taught us that nothing (including income) is guaranteed. 2022 is THE YEAR to create multiple streams of income for your family. You need a side business this year. Still not convinced? Here are multiple reasons why homeschool moms need to start a side hustle in 2022: 1. You have the time. I know. I get it. You’re a homeschool mom and you have a lot to juggle. I’m in the same boat. However, you can work alongside your children while they are learning,…
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Income Report & More for June & July 2021
By Jill McDonough Throughout June and July I focused on resting from my side hustles and re-evaluating all of them. Just like we look over our curriculum and see what worked and what didn’t, I think it is just as important to do that with your side hustles. That’s why I like the exercise of writing an income report. While I did not do much work on my various side hustles, here are the side hustles I worked during the summer months. Side Hustles That Paid Out in June & July: Freelancing Publishing Consultant Job My highest paying side hustle right continues to be that I work as a freelance…
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Start a Travel Agent Side Hustle
By Jill McDonough This is such a fun and positive side hustle! Helping people plan the best vacation at the best price is Kym’s passion. You might think you don’t need a travel agent, but after getting to know Kym’s side hustle, she will be your go-to gal for any travel. And bonus, you might want to join this exciting side hustle that’s perfect for homeschool moms. Let’s learn more about Kym and her hustling. What’s your side hustle? I am travel advisor and love helping others save time and money on vacation. How did you get into this particular side hustle? I have been my friends’ go to person…
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Income Report & More for May 2021
By Jill McDonough Welcome to my May 2021 Income Report and More. This month was filled with unexpected events. This month I had to return to Massachusetts for my brother’s funeral. While I’ll miss him terribly and the funeral was hard, it was nice to see family for an extended time. My husband and kids stayed home. It was comforting knowing that the kids were keeping up on their homeschooling and they even made dinner for dad a few nights. As I always say, the wonderful part of having side hustles online meant that I could work on them while on the road and while in another state. Even on…
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Make Money Teaching Your Own Children – Teach at a Homeschool Co-op
By Jill McDonough You can literally make money teaching your own children. Teaching at a homeschool co-op is another way homeschooling moms can make money teaching what they know. How did I start this lucrative side hustle? As a former high school French teacher, I knew I would be teaching my middle school son French this year. In a Facebook group, someone asked where in the area their daughter could learn French. I posted that I tutor in French. After chatting with the mom, we came up with the idea of not just tutoring, but rather seeing if there were other kids interested in an in-person class. I said I…
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Income Report & More for April 2021
By Jill McDonough Where was I when this month zoomed by? I love writing Income Reports and More as I see how life can drastically change from one month to the next. This month I had to focus on my out-of-state family and travel to see them due to a health crisis. While my life was unexpectedly disrupted, side hustles were still working for me and homeschooled kids know how to learn from whatever life throws at them. The beauty of having side hustles online meant that I could work on them while on the road and while in another state. Not all side hustles are like this, but it’s…
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Income Report & More for March 2021
By Jill McDonough The homeschooling, side hustling life doesn’t disappoint. It was another busy and enjoyable month. I hope my income report and more for March encourages you to continue this rewarding life homeschooling and side hustling. Thanks to multiple streams of income, money was still made even though I barely touched my website this month. The best side hustles are ones that can “run themselves” for a while when life gets busy. Of my various side hustles…here are the side hustles I worked during the month of March. Side Hustles That Paid Out in March: Freelancing Publishing Consultant Job I work as a contractor for a major college textbook…
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Income Report & More for February 2021
By Jill McDonough It was a very busy February (as always) with Valentine’s Day, birthdays, and anniversaries. It was a little harder to work my side hustles, but money was still made. The best side hustles are ones that can “run themselves” for a while when life gets busy. It’s also great to have multiple side hustles so you can pivot easily from one to another depending on what life throws at you. Of my various side hustles…here are the side hustles I worked during the month of February. Side Hustles That Paid Out in February: Freelancing Publishing Consultant Job I work as a contractor for a major college textbook…
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Blog About Your Pet – BigDogMom Blog
By Jill McDonough A lot of homeschool moms are making money writing a blog about pets. My good friend Stephanie Seger has a beautiful and intelligent blog about being a mom to large breed dogs. If you would like to start a blog about your pet, you will definitely be inspired by Stephanie’s amazing success. This post contains affiliate links from which I may receive a small compensation. There is NO ADDED COST to you should you use these links. Let’s see how she became a homeschooling, side hustling mom. What’s your side hustle? I have a blog, Big Dog Mom. Within the blog I also have an online course,…
