Do you feel the urge to work from home as a stay-at-home mom? Maybe you had a thriving career outside the home and you decided to give it up so that you can be with the children on a regular basis. You miss being creative at work and you wonder if it’s possible to work from home with the demands of small children. With time management and the right opportunities, you can have a successful home-based job while still being there for the kids.

Make Sure Job Opportunities Are Legitimate

 You want to stay away from work-from-home opportunities that claim you can earn a significant amount of money within a short period of time because this is probably a gimmick. Also stay away from work-from-home offers that require a fee or that ask you to give out too much personal information. Research different freelancing websites before you sign up to accept jobs from them. Even some legitimate freelancing websites have occasional shady clients so watch out for those. Talk with other moms who work from home to get recommendations on job opportunities.

Schedule Wisely

 For many stay-at-home moms who want to work at home, it is a challenge to schedule assignments for the day when there are so many things that the kids need. The key is to carve out time to work in the midst of a busy schedule with the kids. If your one month old usually takes her nap around 4 p.m., this can be the time you use to work on assignments. Then once you finish the assignments you can take the extra time to seek out new clients through new bids until your baby awakes. For those with older kids, work early in the morning or when everyone is in bed for the night.

Consider Starting Your Online Store

 If you have a unique product you can sell, consider starting an online store. You’ll need to subscribe to a web hosting service and the staff will assist you in building a workable e-commerce site. You should always test the website before it goes live and troubleshoot it occasionally for problems such as errors or viruses. Once the website is up, promote the store by setting up a business social media page and telling loved ones about what you’re selling.

Babysitting

 If you want a creative way to find new friends for your kids, babysitting the neighbors’ young children is an excellent idea. When meeting with the parents talk about how your experience as a parent qualifies you for the job and discuss specific duties that you are able to do that are important in babysitting such as entertaining the children, meal preparation and changing diapers. Set realistic rates and have your children meet the people you’ll babysit.

In conclusion, numerous work-from-home opportunities exist for stay-at-home moms and while they might not always offer huge salaries, they allow you to earn extra money for you and the family.