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Here's the tea, motherhood is no joke. But here's the thing? Attempting to secure the bag while dealing with toddlers and their chaos. I started my side hustle journey about a few years back when I discovered that my Target runs were getting out of hand. I was desperate for my own money. The Virtual Assistant Life Right so, my initial venture was becoming a virtual assistant. And I'll be real? It was perfect. It let me hustle while the kids slept, and the only requirement was my trusty MacBook and a prayer. Initially I was doing easy things like organizing inboxes, managing social content, and data entry. Pretty straightforward. My rate was about fifteen to twenty bucks hourly, which felt cheap but when you're just starting, you gotta begin at the bottom. Here's what was wild? I'd be on a client call looking like I had my life together from the waist up—full professional mode—while rocking pants I'd owned since 2015. Peak mom life. Selling on Etsy After getting my feet wet, I thought I'd test out the Etsy world. Every mom I knew seemed to sell stuff on Etsy, so I figured "why not join the party?" My shop focused on crafting digital planners and home decor prints. What's great about digital products? Design it once, and it can sell forever. For real, I've made sales at times when I didn't even know. When I got my first order? I lost my mind. He came running thinking I'd injured myself. Not even close—it was just me, celebrating my five dollar sale. Judge me if you want. Content Creator Life Next I got into blogging and content creation. This one is playing the long game, trust me on this. I began a mom blog where I documented real mom life—all of it, no filter. Not the highlight reel. Only authentic experiences about how I once found a chicken nugget in my bra. Getting readers was a test of patience. At the beginning, I was essentially writing for myself and like three people. But I didn't give up, and slowly but surely, things gained momentum. Currently? I generate revenue through affiliate links, collaborations, and ad revenue. Last month I brought in over two grand from my website. Mind-blowing, right? Managing Social Media When I became good with managing my blog's social media, local businesses started asking if I could run their social media. And honestly? Many companies struggle with social media. They recognize they should be posting, but they can't keep up. This is my moment. I handle social media for several small companies—various small businesses. I create content, schedule posts, engage with followers, and analyze the metrics. My rate is between $500-$1500/month per client, depending on the scope of work. The best thing? I manage everything from my iPhone. Freelance Writing Life If you can write, freelance writing is where it's at. I don't mean literary fiction—this is content writing for businesses. Businesses everywhere constantly need fresh content. I've written everything from literally everything under the sun. You just need to research, you just need to know how to find information. Generally make $0.10-0.50 per word, depending on the topic and length. Certain months I'll create fifteen articles and make one to two thousand extra. Plot twist: I was that student who thought writing was torture. These days I'm earning a living writing. The irony. Virtual Tutoring 2020 changed everything, online tutoring exploded. With my teaching background, so this was an obvious choice. I joined various tutoring services. You make your own schedule, which is absolutely necessary when you have children who keep you guessing. I focus on basic subjects. The pay ranges from fifteen to thirty bucks per hour depending on where you work. What's hilarious? Sometimes my kids will photobomb my lessons mid-session. I've literally had to educate someone's child while mine had a meltdown. Other parents are totally cool about it because they understand mom life. Reselling and Flipping So, this hustle I stumbled into. During a massive cleanout my kids' room and tried selling some outfits on copyright. Items moved immediately. I had an epiphany: people will buy anything. Currently I shop at anywhere with deals, looking for quality items. I purchase something for a few dollars and make serious profit. Is it a lot of work? Not gonna lie. There's photographing, listing, and shipping. But there's something satisfying about finding a gem at the thrift store and making profit. Plus: my children are fascinated when I discover weird treasures. Recently I scored a vintage toy that my son absolutely loved. Got forty-five dollars for it. Mom win. The Truth About Side Hustles Real talk moment: side hustles aren't passive income. The word 'hustle' is there for a reason. There are days when I'm running on empty, doubting everything. I'm grinding at dawn working before my kids wake up, then doing all the mom stuff, then back at it after the kids are asleep. But this is what's real? These are my earnings. I'm not asking anyone to treat myself. I'm contributing to the family budget. I'm teaching my children that moms can do anything. Advice for New Mom Hustlers If you're thinking about a hustle of your own, here's what I'd tell you: Start small. Don't attempt to do everything at once. Start with one venture and master it before adding more. Be realistic about time. Whatever time you have, that's okay. A couple of productive hours is more than enough to start. Avoid comparing yourself to other moms. Those people with massive success? They put in years of work and has support. Run your own race. Don't be afraid to invest, but smartly. You don't need expensive courses. Don't spend huge money on programs until you've proven the concept. Batch tasks together. This saved my sanity. Use certain times for certain work. Make Monday writing day. Use Wednesday for organizing and responding. Dealing with Mom Guilt I'm not gonna lie—I struggle with guilt. There are times when I'm hustling and my child is calling for me, and I feel terrible. Yet I think about that I'm showing them what dedication looks like. I'm demonstrating to my children that motherhood doesn't mean giving up your identity. And honestly? Earning independently has improved my mental health. I'm more satisfied, which makes me a better parent. The Numbers My actual income? Most months, combining everything, I earn $3K-5K. Some months are lower, others are slower. Will this make you wealthy? Not really. But it's paid for stuff that matters to us that would've been really hard. It's giving me confidence and knowledge that could grow into more. Wrapping This Up At the end of the day, doing this mom hustle thing is hard. It's not a perfect balance. Often I'm flying by the seat of my pants, powered by caffeine, and crossing my fingers. But I'm glad I'm doing this. Every single bit of income is proof that I can do hard things. It demonstrates that I'm a multifaceted person. For anyone contemplating beginning your hustle journey? Take the leap. Start messy. Your tomorrow self will be grateful. And remember: You're more than surviving—you're creating something amazing. Even though there's likely snack crumbs in your workspace. Not even kidding. The whole thing is incredible, complete with all the chaos.