It’s always nice to be a stay at home mum, and still be able to bring some income into the family without the need to go out to work. Working from home is a flexible option for many mothers, as there are a great range of work from home business opportunities that allow you to pick your own hours, meaning you’re free when you need to be in order to do the more ‘mum’ tasks.
If you’re a stay at home mum looking for ways to generate a bit of extra income, here are some fantastic jobs that you can do from home.

Blogging
Many stay at home mums take up blogging as a way to bring in some income. Blogging is flexible, and it’s completely controlled by you – add content to your site at any time that you like, there are no set hours needed. Blogging is also extremely versatile as you can literally write about anything that you like. It’s a good idea to blog about something you’re passionate about – this way, you won’t get bored of it. Most mums enjoy blogging for other mums, or even starting a personal blog to record family events. You can make money from blogging through selling advertising space, Pay Per Click advertising or affiliate marketing.
Getting Crafty
If you have an artistic flair, selling your handmade arts and crafts online is an excellent way to make some money. The market for handmade gifts is growing, as there is an increasing demand for thoughtful and unique gifts that you won’t find anywhere else.
An e-commerce website is a great place to monetize your creativity with the flexibility to set your own hours. Set up your own website or use a craft-based selling site such as Etsy to sell your wares. Making custom products to order is a great idea, as you know that your customers will be getting exactly what they want.
Spread Betting
Spread betting is also another excellent way of using the internet to make some money in your spare time, and doesn’t require a whole lot of effort on your part which makes it an ideal choice for busy stay at home mums. Spread betting is a financial product which allows you to place a bet on whether a certain market will rise or fall, and you’ll earn money if a market either increases or decreases in value, depending on how you’ve bet. If you’re completely new to spread betting it may take a while to get used to it and start making some decent cash, but many brokers cater for complete beginners, so don’t be put off choosing a platform even if you don’t know much about it.
Freelancing
If you have a skill, you can make some money from it by freelancing. This could be consulting on a subject that you’re very knowledgeable about or selling your services online. There are tons of freelance opportunities online, with people always needing content creation, web design, logo design and more. Whatever you’re good at, sites such as Fiverr are a great base to start from.
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