Warmers days, oh how I miss you. Please hurry and come our way! It’s hard being stuck in the house all day without getting outside for some masked fresh air and sunshine. These cold, icy, snow and greydays has really messed with “I’m a great MOMMA” to “MOMMA needs a time out”.
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I’ve ALWAYS wanted to be a WFHM! I wanted to run the business, the house, decorate, bake, have the kids in perfect coordinating outfits and play(momma)dates. I wanted to be able to put my child into swimming lessons on a Wednesday, at noon. Be the first momma in the pick up line, while in my perfect mom lounge outfit that only took me “5 minutes” to throw together. Humhmm, Editors please! I’m lucky if somedays I get to put on Chapstick (joke, between Shaun and I). If the kids even have on matching socks and if we can make it to soccer practice by 4pm, on time. Please, don’t get me wrong I LOVE being a momma, but being on momma duty all day, with out a break is CHAOTIC! It’s like I go to sleep being bossed around and wake up with the same job responsibilities.
So, let’s EDITour way into Spring Vibes, outdoor play and constant sunshine! EDITORS, Now that I’m done with my Timeout, let’s go put CocoMelon into Timeout!
They say that if you enjoy doing your work then you’ll never work a day in your life. So with that being said, What better way than to create a side hustle doing something you love with hobbies that make money.
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There are so many ways to make money. If you are looking to earn an extra income, this list will give you a few ideas to get you started.
 These are perfect for stay at home mommas, retirees or even if you are looking to earn extra money on-line, it’s all about that Side hustle that sparks joy and help you thrive!
1. Walking
If you like walking, then there are a few ways you can and getting those abs and butt ready ready for a goal chasing summer.
Set up a Youtube channel and share your walks. You can then monetize your channel with advertisements.
Download the Sweatcoin App and earn while you walk.
Set up a walking business. If you know your local area well, maybe you could provide some guided walks for people near you.
2. Blogging
Many people start a blog as a hobby to write about things that interest them. There are a million things you can blog about and it’s a great way to earn some extra money.
Here are some blogging ideas:
Parenting
Beauty
Sustainable living
Fashion
Cooking
Meal prep
Health
Money stratgies
How to guides
Traveling
If you don’t already have a blog, you could get set up and ready to go within an hour or so.
Once you have set up your blog you can make money right away through:
Affiliate Marketing
Advertising on Your Blog
Sponsored Posts
3. Pet Sitting
If you love animals then why not make money pet sitting or dog walking.  You’ll be doing something you enjoy and getting paid for it at the same time.Â
4. Making Crafts
This is a great way to make money and is one of the ways I first started to make money for myself. It’s so easy to get started, even if you don’t think you are creative or have any skills.
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5. Photography
If you like taking photographs there are so many ways you can make money from your shots. Here are a few:
Take photos and sell them to bloggers and online businesses.
6. Drawing
If you have an artistic talent and is good with a sketch pad, you could turn your art into cash. Either producing art to order (people love having personalized illustrations of themselves or their pets) or creating art pieces and selling them on Etsy.
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7. Singing
Apart from the obvious and creating your own album which is just a dream for most, there are a few other ways you could make money singing:
Become a wedding or event singer.
Create jingles for radio ads.
Get a job singing at theme parks or hotels.
8. Writing
Do you love writing? Don’t think you’re good enough to make money from it? Think again! It’s never been easier to be an author and sell your short stories on-line.
9. Sewing
Some people really enjoy sewing and there are so many things you can make and sell. As well as selling items you make, you could make money by teaching others your skills!
10. Cleaning
Set up a cleaning business (You can start one with family and friends).
Do casual work for a cleaning agency
11. Gardening
If you love getting out in your garden and have a little bit of knowledge then gardening could be your money earner. Here are some ways you could make money with your fingers:
Set up your own gardening business and set up a Youtube channel and share your gardening skills, knowledge and secrets
Hold gardening classes where you show other gardeners what to do.
Run children’s gardening parties.
12. Painting
You will have to be a little bit talented to make money with this but if you’re not sure, ask your friends and family to be brutally honest. I find that many talented artists don’t believe in themselves when really they are amazing at what they do.
13. Cooking and Baking
Are you a whizz in the kitchen? Can you create beautiful cakes or tasty treats? If the answer is yes, then why not making money doing something you love?
Many local independent shops will be happy to sell your goods or you can sell them yourself, at local markets, or visiting local businesses.
As your business grows, you could branch into catering for larger events in your area or children’s parties?
The option to stick with a specific product, likes cakes for parties and weddings or branch out with a variety of options. The Niche is endless!
So, there are 13 hobbies that make money. Do you spend time doing any of them already?
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One of the biggest things that we neglect, is betting on ourselves and saying NO . We, strive to be the BEST mom, wife, friend, lady that we think makes us perfect and accepted. That society, trauma, generational curses, has deemed us to mold into. As a mom, to a little girl that has a stern concept of NO. I often wonder if she will always be this bold girl (eventually woman), who stands in her NO proudly. As I watch her fight for her NO, with her siblings, its also very clear that she understands her boundaries with the meaning. She clearly understands that NO is power, and power is respect. This little girl is betting on herself to create the atmosphere( life) that she desires and deserves, on her terms.
Now, as I watch this little girl bicker with her siblings, I’m amazed! She holds, persistence, determination, and standards for herself. That she truly believes in her power and getting what she want and needs. Along the way, as adults we loose our power in the word NO. We cave to YES, to please, and to earn the respect we think we desire. But TODAY let’s change! Let’s, put our big pants on, our sparkly boots and imaginary tiara. Let us all cave into saying No. Let’s say No, for that once little girl who would be so proud of you today, for growing and acknowledging! That little girl who, no matter what believes in her power.
Girl, you got this!
As we do our daily tasks, and take care of our little people and love ones. We must also remember that saying NO to those extra play dates, events, home cooked meals, extra work assignments; is okay. It’s not selfish, it’s self care and respect. Your kids will not hate you, your friends will not neglect you, your important family will be there, and work will still be there. Everyone’s belly is full from that frozen pasta, you stuck into the oven. No; gave you power and respect. Because the best ROI (return on investment) is betting on yourself.
How To Create A Daily Schedule For Structure And Fewer Corner Cries.
As many of you know, working from home with littles is really stressful. Like, crawling into a corner and cry stressful. But wait, you are a bad a** mom, who keeps little people alive! That fact alone, gives you all the permission to crawl into any d*mn corner you want and cry. Besides, my occasional meltdowns, “I” or should I say “WE” thrive best with a schedule.I don’t beat myself up for not solely sticking to it. …But, I am admittedly saying that I love the structure it gives the kids and the fewer corner cries for me. Take a look, at our Daily schedule in the Jenkins household
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Now, that you see our schedule, you can see there’s nothing really special about it. But, it works for us! Those simple planned out hours, keeps everyone functioning and together in our chaotic house. The kids love it and I love the fact that I have some type of normalcy throughout the day. So momma, who cares if it’s a couple of bullet points that you knockout or a well planned hour by hour schedule. Just remember, your are doing the d*mn thing and your little people are happy! And if you must go to a corner and cry it out, well d*mn you deserve it! Self care comes in many forms, including releasing tears to decompress and saying “I Got This!”. So now that we covered that, let’s go grab a tea and raise our mugs to Bad A*** Mommas, Everywhere!
Its rewarding yourself for all the amazing things you do, day in to day out! It’s being selfish, it’s saying No, It’s not showing up for anyone, but yourself first! Momma, you deserve time to fill your cup, so that it can pour into others!
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As Moms, as Women
we spend so much time making sure everyone in our home and around us, is taken care of. We tend forget about ourselves and our needs. D*mn, we forget about our wants. But I’m here to tell you, its okay to indulge in a little self care and to gain your power back, even if its just for an hour.
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To practice self care, we do not have spend $money$ on something fancy, it can be as simple as taking a bath, having two glasses of wine, reading a book alone or taking a class, as long as it’s something for you to recharge. Here’s some of my favorite things I like to do, to practice self care.
As you can see my list is very vague, but those simple things make me happy and allows me to get my power back. It allows this Momma, to recharge, show up and show out as my best self! To all the Mommas and women out there feeling bad for wanting to get your power back, you got this and you deserve to show up for your future SELF.
I’m Shannon, a momma from Virginia running this blog. I’m lucky to say I am still in love with my high school sweet heart. Together we have a wild and chaotic crew of four. Shaun”SJ” (13), Preston (3), Chloe(2) and Nicholas(1). ..NO, that was not a typo, I was hungry and Shaun was starving and BAM!! “Jenkins Party of 6! It’s kind of like we’re best friends or something like that. CHEERS to young love, dumb love, confused love and healed love. I’m a Lifestyle blogger,Pinterest Strategist, occasional YouTuber, small business owner creating content for you as a form of self care. Editing through mommahood and life, while embracing chaos in an imperfect sustainable lifestyle! Thriving from the art of Side hustles, passive income and momma time outs. Grab a tea and follow along on this blogging journey.
