There are many business opportunities for stay-at-home moms hoping to earn money doing something that provides a fun, creative outlet. Flexible, part-time creative jobs for stay-at-home moms include selling crafts, working as an entertainer for kids' parties, and freelance writing.
Arts and Crafts Jobs for Stay-at-Home Moms
Many people enjoy the beauty and simplicity of handmade goods, but don't feel they have the time or skill to create art or crafts projects themselves. Creative moms can tap into this market by using their skills to create beautiful works of art and starting a business selling crafts locally or online.
The variety of options for a crafts business is quite vast, and ideas can be considered based on personal skills and interest. Some ideas include:
- handmade jewelry or beadwork
- knitted sweaters, blankets or baby apparel
- home decor items such as decorative wall hangings or throw pillows
- handmade dolls, stuffed animals or other soft toys
- novelty items focused on fun themes such as a favourite sports team
- hand-painted gifts in the form of cards or framed canvases
- hand-drawn portraits of pets or people
- holiday decorations for Christmas, Halloween or other seasonal holidays
- one-of-a-kind clothing items for adults or children
Kids' Party Entertainer Jobs for Stay-at-Home Moms
Birthday parties are big business, with many parents going all out to create a special celebration for the birthday boy or girl. Breaking into this market as a kids' entertainer can be a great part-time job for a stay-at-home mom looking for a fun way to earn money. And because party entertainers typically work weekends, it's a great option for moms looking for work hours that don't fall into the typical 9 to 5 schedule.
A kids' party entertainer can base a business around just about any theme or skill. Some ideas include:
- Create a persona as a traditional clown, complete with big red nose, floppy shoes and balloon animals.
- Gather the family pets and bring them along to create a traveling petting zoo. (Lizards, snakes, rodents, birds and/or bugs might make the best choices for this type of venture.)
- Become a mad scientist and teach kids some basic chemistry through entertainment.
- Offer creative drama workshops with costumes and story lines that take the children on adventures to the moon, under the sea, or to a magical forest kingdom.
- Provide craft kits and instructions for art themed parties.
Freelance Writing Jobs for Stay-at-Home Moms
Freelance writing can be a great work-from-home opportunity for mothers that have an affinity for the written word. Because the hours are typically self-structured and flexible, this can be a great option for moms that are well organized, have good time management skills, and are comfortable creating a work schedule around whatever gets thrown at them through life as a stay-at-home mom.
There are a variety of ways for a stay-at-home mom to break into freelance writing. Some ideas for writing jobs include:
- Write for online magazines such as Suite101.com or Type-A Mom, which offer an income share from advertising.
- Write for online websites that offer an up-front payment, such as Demand Studios.
- Create niche websites to generate passive income streams around content.
- Provide ghost writing services in an area of expertise.
- Write newsletters, brochures and advertising copy for small businesses.
- Query print publications with article ideas.
- Contact a local newspaper about potential column writing opportunities.
Choosing the Right Work-at-Home Business Opportunity
When choosing a work-at-home business opportunity, it is important to think about the amount of time and costs involved to start the venture, expectations for income, and the type of hours required to make a venture work. Creative moms should also consider what they truly love to do, and whether or not that passion will carry over when the hobby becomes a job.
By choosing a money-making opportunity that fits personal interests, an innovative mom can find the perfect job that fits a stay-at-home parenting lifestyle. Creative jobs such as freelance writing, starting a crafts business, or becoming a party entertainer can provide work that is rewarding from a financial and creative perspective, providing a fun and flexible outlet for stay-at-home moms.
Melanie Mulrooney - Melanie Mulrooney is a freelance writer, business and prosperity coach for mom entrepreneurs, and homeschooling mother of three beautiful ...
