JACKSONVILLE, Fla – Looking for ways to make a little extra cash without sacrificing time with your family? You’re not alone.
Across the country, moms are turning what they already have — their closets, skills, and schedules — into side hustles that are flexible, realistic, and actually work.
These aren’t get-rich-quick schemes. They’re smart, manageable ways to bring in extra income without leaving home.
Here are five of the most popular options moms swear by:
1. Resell from your closet
That clutter in your closet could be cash waiting to happen. Clothes, shoes, and accessories you no longer wear can sell quickly on platforms like Poshmark, eBay, and Facebook Marketplace.
Moms love reselling because there’s no startup cost, you can list items at night after the kids are asleep, and it turns unused items into extra money.
Pro tip: Kids’ clothes and athletic wear tend to sell the fastest.
2. Freelance what you already know
If you have skills in social media, writing, bookkeeping, graphic design, or virtual assisting, freelancing can be a powerful option. You control your schedule, choose your clients, and often earn more than a typical hourly gig.
The best part? You don’t need a full client roster to get started. Sometimes, one steady client is enough to make a noticeable difference in your monthly income.
3. After-school child care or homework help
Watching a few neighborhood kids after school or helping with homework a couple of days a week can fit seamlessly into your existing routine. Parents trust other parents, and the schedule is usually predictable.
Start close to home by tapping into your school network, neighborhood groups, or parent chats. Word spreads quickly when families find someone reliable.
4. Pet sitting and dog walking
If your family loves animals, pet sitting or dog walking can be an easy win. It has low overhead, flexible scheduling, and repeat clients who keep coming back.
While apps are helpful, many moms find that private referrals and word of mouth lead to better pay and more consistent work.
5. Create digital products
Digital products are one of the most scalable side hustles out there. Think meal planners, budget spreadsheets, chore charts, family calendars, or anything else that helps people stay organized.
You create it once, and it can sell again and again. If people are already asking how you manage something in your life, that’s a strong sign you have something worth sharing.
The bottom line
These side hustles aren’t about overnight success — they’re about using what you already have to create extra income in a way that works for your life.
Whether it’s your closet, your skills, or your calendar, an opportunity might already be right in front of you.
Thinking about starting a side hustle? Take a closer look at what you already do well — it might be the easiest place to begin.