Stay at home mom life can be both rewarding and challenging, especially when you’re looking to bring in an extra income without sacrificing family time.
I remember the day my little one toddled into my home office-turned-playroom and spilled juice all over my laptop; that was my “aha” moment.
I needed a flexible way to earn money that fit around nap times, snack breaks, and school drop‑offs.
Here’s how I discovered a path to making $2,000 a month and how you can too.
Stay at Home Mom – Identify Your Passion and Skills
Before getting into gigs or side hustles, take a moment to list out your strengths: writing, teaching, organizing, crafting, or even social media savvy.
I spent an afternoon jotting down everything I loved doing, from planning birthday parties for my kids to helping friends proofread their resumes.
That little brainstorm led me straight to opportunities I actually enjoyed.
Freelance Writing & Blogging – Turn Your Words into Income
When I first started as a stay at home mom writer, I pitched short articles to parenting blogs, shared tips on home organization, and gradually built up a portfolio.
Within three months, I was earning $500–$700 per month writing 500‑word posts. As my blog traffic grew, affiliate links to kitchen gadgets and children’s books brought in passive income on a good month, that was another $300–$500.
Tips to get started:
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Sign up on platforms like Upwork, ProBlogger, or Freelancer.
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Write a few sample posts on Medium or your own blog to showcase your style.
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Network in Facebook groups for mom bloggers and editors.
Online Tutoring & Courses – Share What You Know
I’d tutored classmates in high school, so moving to an online tutoring platform felt natural.
Teaching English to students abroad earned me $15–$20 per hour. By committing just 10 hours a week (during school hours), I added another $600-$800 to my monthly income.
Other course ideas:
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Cooking classes via Zoom
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Craft or DIY workshops
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Mom‑and‑baby exercise routines
Virtual Assistant Services – Organize and Automate
As someone who schedules every doctor’s appointment and soccer practice for my family, becoming a virtual assistant (VA) was a no‑brainer.
I started by helping a small e‑commerce shop with email management and calendar coordination.
VAs often charge $20–$30 an hour; dedicating 10–15 hours weekly easily brought in $400–$600.
Key VA skills:
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Email & calendar management
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Social media scheduling
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Basic bookkeeping
Affiliate Marketing & Social Media – Monetize Your Influence
I’d been sharing my favorite baby‑proofing hacks on Instagram; when I added affiliate links, commissions trickled in.
Within six months, I averaged $200 a month just by recommending products I truly loved, car seats, educational toys, even meal‑prep containers.
Quick wins:
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Pick a niche (e.g., “eco‑friendly baby gear”).
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Sign up for reputable affiliate programs (Amazon Associates, ShareASale).
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Create honest, helpful reviews or “day‑in‑my‑life” posts.
Handmade Crafts & Etsy Store – Turn Hobbies into Profits
Painting holiday ornaments was my stress‑buster during nap time, until I realized people would actually buy them.
I opened an Etsy shop and advertised in neighborhood mom groups. In the first quarter, I sold 120 items, netting about $400 after materials and fees.
Craft ideas that sell:
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Personalized nursery wall art
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Knitted baby blankets
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Custom invitation designs
Time Management – The Secret Sauce
Earning $2,000 a month as a stay at home mom meant optimizing every free minute.
I batch‑wrote blog posts during my toddler’s morning nap, scheduled tutoring sessions in school hours, and reserved evenings for invoicing and bookkeeping.
A simple to‑do list app and a clear “office hours” mindset helped me stay focused without feeling guilty.
Conclusion
Becoming a stay at home mom who brings in $2,000 every month doesn’t happen overnight, but with passion, persistence, and smart time management, it’s absolutely within reach.
My journey went from spilled juice on my laptop to celebrating my first $2K month with my family by my side.
If I can do it, so can you, now it’s your turn to start writing your own success story.
Ready to begin? Pick one idea above, set a small goal for the week, and watch how quickly momentum builds. You’ve got this!
You should read How I Started Making Money With Affiliate Marketing
