Good NestingFind out how to turn your home into an office with these side gigs that are ideal for single parents.
Want to spend more time with your kids while saving on childcare? It may sound like a dream, but thanks to the following side gigs, it can become your reality.
As long as you learn how to earn income from home, the rat race of going to a regular job can be avoided.
How much income can you earn from these gigs? That’s up to you, but if you become good enough at just one of them, it could result in copious cash that even a full-time job couldn’t match.
Babysit other people’s children
Chances are, you know plenty of people with kids. Whether it’s acquaintances from the neighborhood or parents of your children’s friends, you can convert these relationships into cash by babysitting.
If you’re new to the area or don’t know anyone who needs babysitting, there are ways to find such opportunities online. Sittercity is just one example of how you can start earning income from your childcare skills super-soon.
Take care of other people’s pets
Human babies aren’t the only ones who need care from time to time. You can sit fur babies too, and your kids can help and partake in the fun.
There are apps that will help you connect with local pet owners willing to pay for your pet-sitting skills. Visit Care.com, for example, and you’ll see several people charging a pretty penny to take care of pets. You can do the same, as long as you don’t mind bringing a pet into your home.
As a side note, Care.com offers several other opportunities to earn income, so check them out.
Rent out your kids’ furniture to other parents
Some families need to travel but don’t have room to tote all the necessary children’s furniture and toys. How can you profit from this? By renting out your supplies for a decent chunk of change.
goBaby lets you earn income from renting out your child-related equipment. Snap a picture of your supplies, and someone visiting your area could rent it that very same day.
What are some examples of items you can rent out to others?
- Backpacks
- Car seats
- Large toys
- Monitors
- Potty chairs
While it may seem like a lot of work to rent out your equipment, have a look at the daily prices per rental on the site. Once you see how much you can make, any hassle will become an afterthought.
Become an online tutor
Depending on the age of your child, you may have experience teaching. Sure, it may not be in a formal classroom setting, but if you helped them with their homework, you could get paid to help others do the same.
Tutoring online is a great way to increase your income without having to leave your home. Several sites can help you become a tutor, and each has its requirements.
To help you see the possibilities that exist, visit Elevate K-12 or check out VIPKid.
If you don’t qualify for a particular site, keep looking. There are so many openings out there across a plethora of subjects that it’s not necessary to focus on just one.
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