By Jill McDonough I often see side hustlers post their monthly income reports online. Many people find these reports very encouraging and it pushes them to keep working on their side hustles. So, I will strive to do the same for all of you. I will not, however, post actual figures in this income report as I would rather keep that between Uncle Sam and me. Still, you will be able to see which side hustles I work, and which ones are going well, month to month. Here are the side hustles I worked during the month of January. I have to say that I was drained from the holiday…
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Start a Pure Haven Side Hustle
By Jill McDonough It is so great that we have options of what products we put on and into our bodies. Pure Haven has 100% non-toxic product lines including skin care, makeup, body care, baby, home, and pets. Stacey has been rocking the Pure Haven side hustle while homeschooling her two kids. I asked Stacey how she does it. What’s your side hustle? I’m a Pure Haven Independent Consultant. How did you get into this particular side hustle? I have been an enthusiastic Pure Haven customer for over four years. This past May, I signed up as a consultant to get wholesale pricing and expected to sell it casually to…
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Start a Cleaning Side Hustle
By Jill McDonough Side hustles for homeschool moms need to be flexible and something we are able to do. A cleaning side hustle, which can go in several different directions, is an ideal side hustle for homeschool moms. Let’s see how awesome homeschooling mom Erica Losch is successful with her cleaning side hustle. What’s your side hustle? I started a cleaning business – Framework Cleaning. How did you get into this particular side hustle? A friend suddenly found herself a single mom. While trying to help her find work to support her family, a builder friend said they had some post construction cleaning that needed to be done. They said…
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15 Reasons Why Homeschool Moms Need a Side Hustle in 2021
By Jill McDonough If 2020 taught us anything, it is that all of us, including homeschool moms, need a side hustle in 2021. This past year taught us that income is not guaranteed. Who would have thought that hair salons would be closed down or that we couldn’t eat out at all? 2021 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 2021: 1. You have the time. I know. I get it. You’re a homeschool mom and you have a lot to…
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Crochet Crafts – Sell What You Make
By Jill McDonough Are you good at knitting or crocheting? Has anyone ever told you that you should sell what you make? Maybe a crafting side hustle is for you! I want you to meet Erin Graham. She is a busy homeschooling mom who also always keeps her hands busy crocheting. She has turned her crocheting into a fun (and successful) side hustle. Let’s learn all about how she sells what she creates. What’s your side hustle? Crochet crafts. How did you get into this particular side hustle? I like to craft and keep my hands busy while I’m relaxing in the evening. I need some sort of creative outlet. …
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Teach Kids to Cook as a Side Hustle
By Jill McDonough Do you love to cook with kids? Are you the type of mom to have your kids’ friends baking alongside you? Are you passionate that we should teach kids to cook before leaving the nest? Well, this might be the perfect side hustle for you to seamlessly put into your homeschooling life! I’m beyond excited to have you meet Arlena and her side hustle that involves teaching kids to cook. Read about a double-faceted side hustle she created from this passion. What’s your side hustle? I help others set up cooking classes in their home or community using the materials I created for my own use. How…
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Still Hugging – E-Commerce Apparel
By Jill McDonough Have you ever had an idea for a t-shirt? Did you ever see a hat and say, “I could have come up with that!” Did you know that e-commerce apparel is a great side hustle to pursue? Jim and Mandy Bowerman combined their love of graphic design, art, and photography into a great idea for clothing during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Let’s learn how they turned a creative idea into an e-commerce apparel business side hustle. What’s your side hustle? Ecommerce apparel business at stillhugging.com. How did you get into this particular side hustle? My husband is a graphic and web designer, I am a photographer…
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Gift Wrapper – Make Extra Money Before Christmas
By Jill McDonough The best side hustles are ones that fulfill a need. Did you know that being a gift wrapper is a great side hustle during the holiday season? Many busy people find the task of wrapping multiple Christmas gifts to be overwhelming. People need their gifts wrapped, but don’t always enjoy the process or have the time. Emphasize the convenience of your service to your busy customers. Being a gift wrapper is a fun job to make some extra money before Christmas. You can also combine this side hustle with a babysitting side hustle. Why not make double the money? Stand Out From the Crowd Establish your own…
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Create an Online Course – Sell What You Already Teach
By Jill McDonough I get a lot of questions about how to create an online course now that ours is completed and successful. Hopefully the information below will inspire you to create your own online course, to sell something you already teach, perhaps even with your own children! This side hustle sounds daunting with too much work, but I can assure you that it is doable. How doable? I actually created an online course, The Homegrown Newspaper, with my 10 year old son! We filmed this course with him as the teacher. How did you decide to create an online course? My son Dylan has published his own print and…
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Outschool – Perfect Side Hustle for Homeschool Moms
By Jill McDonough Are you ready to learn about a phenomenal side hustle for homeschool moms? Like me, a lot of homeschool moms are actually former teachers. This great side hustle for homeschool moms is not just for former, certified teachers. Anyone with something to teach can do it! I’m excited to introduce Becky Zerr (pronounced czar). She is an amazing homeschooling, side-hustling mom. One of her side hustles is teaching online through Outschool. Why is this side hustle a perfect fit for so many homeschooling moms? Every day we are exercising our teaching muscles. Why not get paid for it? Let’s learn how she makes this side hustle work…
