For stay-at-home moms, finding a way to create extra income can be challenging. There are hundreds of work-at-home-moms web sites with thousands of different money making ideas. Sorting through them all, you will discover that some work-at-home schemes are just that — a scheme. Most of the truly legitimate home based business ideas will fall into one of three categories: Direct Sales, Network Marketing/MLM and Service businesses.

Direct sales will work best for people who are outgoing and comfortable with meeting new people. Examples of this type of business would be scrapbooking, costume jewelry sales, kitchen gadgets, cookware, specialty candles and designer handbags. Sales are sometimes generated using print catalogs and showcasing limited quantities of product samples. Other opportunities have you sell your products by hosting in-home parties for friends and family. Personal referrals are an important part of this type of business. Start-up costs for this type of business usually range from $100-$300.

Network Marketing and multi-level marketing opportunities enroll independent distributors, sometimes referred to as sales consultants, to sell products on which they earn a commission. Additionally, they receive commissions based on the sales efforts of people enrolled in their downline. If you are successful in creating a large downline, the monthly residual income can grow into a full-time income. Compensation plan details are different with each business opportunity. As with direct sales, you need to have a comfort level with personal selling and networking. Though some MLM businesses have suffered in the past from image problems, the business model itself is legitimate. Network marketing business opportunities are available in several industries: health & wellness, beauty products & skin care, travel and utilities, such as electric service and telephone service. Some businesses will recruit using advanced internet marketing systems; others will grow by word of mouth to friends, family members and co-workers. As with direct sales, little to no inventory is required. The amount of money needed to start this type of business will range from several hundred dollars to several thousand dollars.

Capitalizing on your own talents, skills or ideas, you can create just about any type of service business. Charge clients by the hour or by the job for such things as dog walking, personal shopping, home decorating, bookkeeping, closet organization, in-home child care, music lessons, math tutoring, landscaping and more. You may be able to start up a personal services business strictly by word of mouth. Start-up expenses may be minimal–perhaps just the cost of a box of business cards.

Whatever you choose, keep in mind the scheduling flexibility and the amount of your time required each week. After all, you are a busy mom!


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Canning jar candles are very easy to make, make great gifts, and are only limited by your imagination!

To start all you need are some narrow-mouth canning jars, wire ribbon, potpourri, candles, small glass votive candle holders, and craft glue or a hot glue gun.

If you don’t have any old canning jars, you can find some very inexpensively at thrift stores and yard sales. Wire ribbon can be a little expensive. Look for it at yard sales and at craft store clearance sales. The after-Christmas sales a great time to stock up. One roll of ribbon will make several canning jar candles. Potpourri you can make yourself or buy on sale. Votive candles are inexpensive at stores like Target or Walmart, and you can also find glass candle holders very inexpensively at Walmart. You want one that will set in the rim of the canning jar.

You can fill the canning jar with whatever you wish. Potpourri is one of the easiest fillers. I bought a nice autumn-scented potpourri and added some orange slices I’d dried in my dehydrator. You can also add dried cranberries, apple slices, or cinnamon sticks.

After you fill the jar, you set the candle holder inside the mouth of the jar. The top of the candle holder should be even with the top of the jar. You might have a little trial and error before you find just the right candle holder. Place the candle in the holder and then use the ribbon to tie a big bow around the neck of the jar. That’s it! (You might want to use a little craft glue or your glue gun to tack the ribbon in place).

You can glue some dried fruit, flowers, or other decorations on the bow for a more decorative look. You can also put other things in the jar besides potpourri. I’ve seen one half filled with white sugar with a short white taper candle set down in the sugar. Very pretty! And that one doesn’t require the candle holder.

At Christmas you can purchase small ornaments and place them in the jar instead of the potpourri. Any small figurine would do–in the spring you could use little bunnies.

Maybe fill a jar with marbles or layers of colored sand. Even pennies! Use your imagination. These candles make great gifts and are also fun to make for yourself. If you get tired of one just empty it out and start again!


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There are many enticing “claim to fame” schemes on the net. Nowadays with so many scams, the hunt for finding work home freedom is a task many resort to throwing in the towel. But did you know that the possibilities are endless when it comes to working from home? Keep reading and I’ll prove it.

Now keep in mind, it will not be easy and please do not be deceived into believing that you’ll be rich in a matter of months by doing nothing. It takes hard work and dedication to build a substantial amount of income working from home. Come up with a plan and understand that you may have to continue working in Corporate America for some time before you’ll be able to transition to a work home career.

Let’s begin by your niche. What can you do well? Can you type really fast? Can you design web pages? Do you understand HTML? Do you know Photoshop? Do you like to chat and interact on social networking boards? Are you into advertising or sales? Are you a writer or an expert in a certain field? Do you have a degree? Do you like to read, watch movies, or play games?

Even if you are not experienced in your particular field of interest or have yet to hold any certifications, once you discover your passion, you can always read it, study it, and become an expert. Then use that expert knowledge to your advantage to create a nest of work home income.

Start by doing some real research on your interests. Get as much information as you can and document it for memory.

Then plug into message boards, groups, forums, and other online social networking sites. You won’t believe the amount of information you can find everywhere you search. I’m sure there is a forum for just about any topic you can think of. It’s a good idea for you to register with the ones that are pretty heavy in traffic. Then you can search the boards, ask questions, and get connected with individuals just like you.

Next, begin hunting for others successful in your field. If possible, contact them. Interview them and ask for the best avenues to get started. Remember, nothing stays the same and what has worked for one person does not mean it will work for you. Your goal is to get as much information on the subject and decide what is best for you to try or lay to the side.

So now that you have the basics of how to get started, let’s talk about some ideas:

Writing:

Writing has become an extremely popular way to earn some extra income. If you never thought about writing before or the thought of writing leaves a bad taste in your mouth, then think of it in a different way. Think of as a journal, or writing your thoughts down on paper. It can be as basic as you want or as challenging as writing a short story. It is entirely up to you. Either way, you can get paid for both. You can write for card greeting companies. You can blog on virtually anything that interests you and in time gain readership and even earn profits. You can write e-books or how-to articles. You can write reviews, do article rewrites and even write business letters for profit. Did you know you can get paid for posting on forums? That’s right. Webmasters will pay from .10-.25 cents or more for people to help bring traffic and post messages on forums. So the realm of writing is an amazing journey. Decide where you fit and conquer your wildest dreams.

Sell Your Stuff

If you have not heard about Ebay, then you’ve been in a cave far too long. But the claims of Ebay are not overrated. Someone auctioned off a cornflake in the shape of Illinois for over $1300. You can Google it to get the facts. Talk about finding ideas that make money. With that being said, you can auction off anything. Amazon and many other auction sites have emerged from the Ebay craze. This has been done for years. It is true what they say: One man’s garbage is another man’s paradise. That being said, you can shop for merchandise at garage sales, library sales, thrift stores and even stores that are going out of business. There are companies that center their business around garage sales. A lot of times there are tons of items left over from a sale and for the sake of time, people just want to get rid of their stuff. So companies will offer to load it up and take it away free of charge, in an attempt to make profits of it. You can do the same. You can even offer to sell people’s merchandise for them. There are stores all over emerging just to do this sort of thing.

Internet Marketing

Are you good at marketing a product or web advertising? Well there are literally thousands of affiliate programs out there where a company will allow you to share in the revenue of a sale by referrals. If this is something you are good at, this can prove to be very lucrative. It is important to choose a product you believe in as well as something relevant. It’s good to aim your product in something that fits your interests. For example, if you love music, you can promote sites that allow you to legally download music.

Crafts

Are you into crafts? Have you ever walked around the house and thought, I can make that? Well if you’d rather own things created by you and love the thought of making profits from this, then making crafts is your baby. There are many ways you can let you light shine through crafts. There are baskets, sewing, knitting, crocheting, quilts, and so on. You can market your own business and earn profits from customers in your area. It would be great to partner with craft stores and other companies of interest. They may allow you to advertise and even teach classes to those wanting to learn.

Pictures

These days, you don’t have to become a photographer to make money selling pictures online. There are many sites that will pay for your pictures and you can sell the same photo to hundreds of websites. And you don’t have to be a model to get photographed. Say your friend likes to take photos and you look cute in a business suit. That can be a great way to earn money for your hobby and gain some fame at the same time.

Amazon Turk

Amazon Turk allows you complete simple tasks for people needing work online. This can involve answering questions, researching, writing, typing, etc. The pay doesn’t amount to much. But of course the more tasks you complete, the more your revenue adds up.

Investor

If you already possess a substantial amount of money or know where you can get it, you might want to learn to invest it. This is like playing the lottery but better because your chances of making a return or far greater than scratching a ticket. There are many opportunities and different ways you can invest. You can get involved in stocks, day trade, and even flip websites. Flipping websites allows you to buy a website, y tweak it, use some strategies for increasing traffic and sell it for an even higher profit. Search around and do some extensive surgery on this topic. The reward is worth the wait to know what you are doing.

Design

Can you design images, t-shirts, ads, draw cartoons or even build websites? You can make a living doing this, once you research and have the keys to know where to begin and effectively target your audience.

Freelance

Freelancing is great because it allows you to decide the areas of work you want to do and market your skills to those seeking workers. One of the best sites you can get resources and information from is AllFreelanceWork.com.

Mystery Shopping

Mystery Shopping is like a job but with lots of flexibility. This is the way this works. Once you register with a company, they alert you when an assignment is open in your area. Let’s say you are to shop a convenience store. You will have instructions on the amount to buy and sometimes the items to buy. It will be cheap ranging from 5-10 dollars and you are reimbursed. Once you pay for your item, you fill out paperwork detailing time, manner of employees and cleanliness. This paperwork is either done online or faxed back to the office. Payment for a shop such as this can be from $8-$12 dollars. You don’t make much money but if you have lots of assignments in your area, you can create a pretty nice sum of cash month-to-month. Mystery Shopping can include restaurants, hotels, malls, clothing stores, apartments, and more. Volition.com is the best resource for shoppers and hiring companies.

Paid Reviews

There are lots of ways to get paid by reviews. UserTesting.com hires for reviewing websites. SoftwareJudge.com hires for writing software reviews and there are many more that do the same. Just write about what you like. That way it won’t be boring. Like books, games, movies? Well whatever your passion, you if you search, you can find a way to write about it and get paid.

Virtual Assisting

Virtual Assisting involves every facet of administration without going in the office. It encompasses phone work, clerical duties, and online work at the same time. You can offer anything from building lists to submitting to directories. You can even get certified and add a boost to your skills and expertise. You can start creating a market for yourself in your local area. Call businesses and introduce yourself. Think about the type of person you can assist and target them. For example, you obviously wouldn’t target a supermarket but what about a real estate agent or someone who provides car repair and so on. Your skills would be of use to their business.

Tech Savvy

If you are good at tech stuff then you can do a host of things. You can host forums, chat servers, answer questions (there are sites that pay for your technical input like support geeks and such…), offer hosted email, install applications for others, provide application testing, load testing, create a domain registrar, etc..

Sell Your Videos

You tube isn’t the only way you can get your voice heard. Many people use youtube as a way to grow their business. Know something the average person doesn’t? Package it up and record it. Offer a free sample demonstration then promote the site to sell your services.

Know Techniques

You can start a subscription site or newsletter where you can sell secrets or knowledge about anything to people that are interested such as gardening, quilting, fashion, internet secrets and more.

Business

You can always partner up with a business and sell something that you are passionate about. This can prove to be profitable or a waste of time and money depending on the training, the time you put into it, and the manner in which you market the products. Understand that in most cases there is a fee associated with joining a business and there may be additional fees associated with marketing materials, business cards, fax, scanner, as well as online advertising resources. Start by choosing something that you can see yourself doing as a career. Research different businesses in your chosen field and discuss the opportunity with those already a part of the business or at least can contribute experiences regarding their service. Do your homework and make your decisions accordingly.

Job

There are companies that hire for positions that pay per hour, by commission, and by completed assignments. These jobs are everywhere. They are posted on job boards, forums, and the like. Remember to never pay for a job, understand the job you’re applying, and make sure you are qualified before sending your information. Your resume should be top notch and always treat applying for a work home job just as you would an outside job.

There are websites that can help by providing a list of legit employers that hire home workers for a fee but if you have the time, you can search on your own and find great eggs out there. It does take time but a mist the scams lie treasures that can truly lead to work home freedom.

I wish you well on your work home journey and hope that I have brought some encouragement to your search. You can do anything you put your mind to. Remember the worst thing you can do is give up. Keep trying and success will come.


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Forget get-rich-quick programs. If you want to earn some extra money in your extra time, or if you are a stay-at-home mom, take a look at these ideas for starting a home based business. They require a very small investment (less than $100) to get started, and have been tested and proven prosperous by thousands of people.

1. Direct Sales

No matter what your interests and hobbies are, there is a company out there selling products for it. They are recognized as Direct Sale Companies. You earn money through person-to-person sales, retail, home parties or fundraising. Some companies will bestow you with a website for online sales.

The worst thing about this type of job is that is based solely on commission and you need to sell consistently in order to bring in a profit. The good part? Commissions are usually high (20-50%) and you can earn free merchandise as a reward for good sales.

To get started, you need to invest in a Starter Kit from the company, which usually includes sample products, brochures or catalogs, and all necessary forms and applications.

Some companies with a proven record of good sales are: Pampered Chef (sells cookware, kitchen gadgets, and seasonings; Starter Kit is $90), Petra Fashions (lingerie; Bronze Kit is $79; others available), Discovery Toys (educational toys, books, games, and software; Standard Kit, $99), Country Bunny Bath & Body (bath, body, and spa products; their Managing Services Program is $89), White Lily Candles (Choice Kit, $80; cheaper kits are available).

2. Sell Discount Healthcare Plans

Discount benefits plans can be medical only, or cover dental, vision, prescription, and sometimes chiropractic services. They are aimed to people without insurance that want to save money on medical assistance. This is a relatively new service, so there is little competition out there and a potential for great income.

Although you start with direct sales, you can also make money by persuading other brokers, which would earn a commission for you with every sale they make.

AmeriPlan is the top selling plan on the market. You pay $95 for the Basic Broker Kit and then $35 each month to continue as a broker. This includes a free coverage plan for you and all household members and a free website to promote your business. You earn a 30% commission on every enrollment.

3. Sell Crafts

If you are an artist of some kind, you already have the foundation for a new business. Ceramics and pottery are particularly saleable, but you can branch into anything you like, from wood ornaments to pressed flowers to scrapbooking.

Start small, attending craft or county fairs, flea markets, or renaissance fairs. Talk to other artists to see what sells and what doesn’t. If you form a friendship with another crafter, you can offer to share the expenses of a booth with him or her. In smaller fairs, you can buy your own table. Unless you think of participating only in fine art and juried shows, keep in mind that most crafts are impulse buys and they should be priced accordingly (usually under $50).

Other places to sell your crafts are consignment shops and farmers markets. Also check sampler, an online magazine that will advertise your crafts for a small commission on sales.

4. Private Tutor

If you are qualified in an academic subject, you could take up tutoring. Math and foreign languages are always in demand, but many other subjects work as well. You can also offer after-school assistance with homework or test preparation.

Another alternative is to teach an arts and crafts or any other specialty class at a local community center. After you’ve gained some experience, or if you are truly an expert, search for a Learning Annex and examine the possibilities of teaching a workshop or presenting a lecture.

There is little to no investment required to set up this business, unless you count some incidentals, such as office supplies and maybe some used books (visit library sales for this) on the subject you are considering to teach.

5. Cleaning Services

Begin by advertising in the service directory of your local newspaper and taking on small, general house cleaning jobs until you get used to the dynamics of it. Later on you can pursuit companies, building managers, office directors, etc. for large scale jobs, which offer the benefit of being more regular and can guarantee a fixed income.

Most jobs will provide you with their own cleaning supplies, so there is little investment required on your part aside from advertising expenses.

Although not mandatory in many cities, consider getting licensed. Not only it will provide some sort of insurance should something happen to you while at work, but it will also open doors to major companies that may be hesitant to hire you otherwise.

6. Consulting Services

A consultant is an expert in any subject who helps others make the best of an event or a situation. A prime example is the bridal consultant, who’s in charge of planning a wedding to the minimum detail. Other popular areas of consulting: Art, Image, Feng Shui, and Websites & Computers. Event Planners are also consultants with a different name; so are Life Coaches, a very popular and rewarding enterprise nowadays.

Find a niche you can fill. Although there are thousands of Feng Shui consultant, you can differentiate yourself by specializing in Feng Shui for busy people or Feng Shui for the newborn.

Start by picking a area you enjoy and learning as much as you can about it. Find an online class, attend workshops and lectures, or consider a professional degree if one is available on your field.

Build a portfolio. Offer your services for free to friends and family members in exchange for reference letters. Take a few representative photographs of the final product for your portfolio.

A good place to get started is The Association of Professional Consultants (CONSULTAPC).

7. Pet Services

Pet Sitting – Just as the name infers, it entails taking care of animals, usually when the owners go away on vacation. Many pet sitters take animals into their own homes (works only if you have the space and no pets of your own) or visit the animals twice daily. Do not limit yourself to dogs and cats. There is an ever increasing market for owners of birds, fish, and other small animals.

Dog Trainer – Dog trainers help with proper housetraining methods, teach animals to follow commands, and provide assistance with choosing the right type of breed for every individual. They can also handle common behavior problems (excessive barking, biting, etc.) and train animals for shows and competitions. The National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors (NADOI) offers assistance to potential dog trainers, as well as a certification exam. Check their website for more information.

Dog Walker – Although the primary responsibility is simply to take the animals out for a walk, many dog walkers do much more than that. To set yourself apart, you can learn to plan exercise routines for overweight pets, administer medications, or offer pet boarding as part of your service. Most dog walkers take several dogs at a time and charge by the hour; you can also offer the option of “private walking” and charge more.

Dog Groomer – Dog groomers are in charge of maintaining the overall appearance of the animal, including trimming and shampooing the coat, nail clipping, and brushing and combing. Many start working at pet shops or boarding kennels to gain experience before opening their own business. Mobile dog grooming is a flourishing business, which entails the groomer driving to the client’s house, usually in a van, which is equipped with all necessary tools for a complete grooming. For more information, check the NDGAA (National Dog Groomers Association of America) website.


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Today parents are facing lots of challenges. The first most critical is how to be good parents, follow by learning how to teach your toddlers, how to get along with 2 years old toddler. Others say terrible 2 when your toddlers reach 2 years old.

Here I share my experience of my toddler parenting journey…

Secret #1 Listen

Parent have to listen to toddlers… listen to their cries, breath, eye contact…Listen is critical to understand them better.

Secret #2 Think in their shoe

Think the way toddler with limited social network knowledge shoe. Consider they’re immature, although they are genius in general. We have to think for their sake…

Secret #3 Open minded without concluded the right or wrong

Parents have to open their mind and cannot see the misbehave as negative behavior. Perhaps don’t punish them, but open your mind to receive any information they want to convey…

Secret #4 EQ high and in control

Parents have to maintain a high EQ, control, control…control your temper..really it is critical needed for this doesn’t matter what you are doing while your child wanted your attention. Try to calm down yourself by counting 1to 5 slowly can help!

Secret #5 Be responsive

It’s critical to be responsive to your toddler if they are need your help. Perhaps if you have higher priority task to do at that moment, response to your child by telling them to wait while you need to finish the critical task to prevent any negative impact happen.

Secret #6 Be fair if you have more children

Be fair to your kids. It is important especially for the eldest kids. Be fair for love, for gift, for celebrations etc…

Secret #7 Patient

Last by not least, yes! It is be patient… We live in a world that is getting less and less patient. We can’t wait for queue, can’t wait for holiday, can’t even wait for computer to boot up or PC software to run or internet page to launch… The only way to train parent patient is through above the six secrets, plus engage yourself in a hobby. Hobbies that need manually work, such as wash car, do art and craft, tracking, swimming… but not computer games please, because you have enough computer in your working life already

Hope this helps and enjoy your parenting plus bonding with your children!


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