Stay-at-home mom feeling lost. . .?

Question

I've been a stay at home mom now for just over 2 years. I just had my second little one 5 months ago. I love and want to do the raising of my children, and although I go to college online part-time, I still feel like I'm accomplishing little. I've looked up online/stay-at-home jobs, but all want me to invest money, red flags to me, so I don't. What would be something that would help bring a little extra in, and allow me to raise my children myself at home? I'm not greedy, but I do want to help and feel a little more needed. Understand this is myself, my husband is wonderful, and although he would like me to stay at home he is not forcing me, nor does he complain in any shape or form about being the only one bringing money home.

Right now I am doing general ed/history. I would almost love to take other kids in, I love them and are great with them. At least I know I am a wonderful mother. But at the same time, my kids drive me insane enough, I don't think I'd enjoy spreading my time/love between other kids. Maybe that sounds wrong, but hey. I also from time to time go to a local shelter and groom animals that are in serious need when I need a break from the kids.

Answer 1

Hi, I know the feeling. I am in the same boat as you are.
Here is something you might want to try. Gather up anything you don't want, and sell stuff on Ebay.. I made 30+ dollars last month selling stuff I don't need.
You also could sign up for Avon or Mary Kay and sell cosmetics.

Answer 2

Yes, I do think most stay at home moms feel this way! While I'm like you, I love my children and the time I spend with them, I too feel like I've lost my identity. That's only compounded by how some people view you as well. 'Well, she doesn't work.' I don't work! You try it. You try not having a moment for yourself (at least when I was working I could take off work to get a haircut or go to the dr while my kids were at daycare!), breaking up fights, trying to teach your kids life's lessons all day long, only speaking in short sentences all day long. I remember when I had my first child I went back to work after 13 weeks, and I was so ready to get back to adult life! I think when you become a SAHM you aren't looked at as equal among the adult population. It doesn't matter that when you were working you weren't spending but 4 hours or so with your children, hey, at least you were working! Even though when I was working by the time I paid daycare, gas, and meals for work my check wasn't covering much of anything else! My hardest stigma has been how the public views me. But, I know I have the hardest job! It may not be the best paying job, but it is the most rewarding in the long run.

Answer 3

I am a stay at home mom. I started my own Mary Kay business simply because I feel in love with the skin care and wanted the discount and found so much more. It is hard to explain the friendships I have made or the personal growth I have gained but most of all my sanity. I like being someone other then Mom one night a week I get girlfriend time while making great money and winning prizes. I have gotten a diamond ring, leather bags, cookware, a DVD player and all while I am having fun.

Answer 4

I'M RIGHT THERE WITH YOU! I'm a stay at home mom with a 11 month old and a 3 year old. I always thought that too. What I just did this past month was work a night time part-time job while my husband was home. I work three nights a week cleaning churches. I don't work full time and it's 6pm to 12am so I don't really lose sleep and it allows me to bring in extra money. Ask churches near you. ( From Kansas)

Answer 5

You could try selling partylite candles or Lia Sopia or tupperware or something. It would get you out of the house and with some other women for a few hours a night. And you can set your own schedules. Some of the start ups are free too. Partylite is, you just have to hold your own show and make over 300 or 400 and you get your kit for free. Just a though. I did it for a while when we were short on cash.

Answer 6

Well since you are already a stay at home mom why don't you think about becoming a child care provider for other parents who can not afford to stay at home with their children. That way you are still home with your children and still able to earn a few dollars at the same time.

Answer 7

I dunno , but you're doing online courses...which i applaud YOU for! Consider this - I graduated high school at 17 years old, then went into the military for 3-4 years (where if i'd stayed , i coulda retired by now at a still young age). Instead, i wasted 20+ years on a fledgling music career that never panned out, got involved in the typical "Sex / drugs / rock&roll" thing, and now pay my bills as a "Grill Manager". ...Feel better about your situation..??? I thought you would. LOL!

Answer 8

try selling mary kay or avon, a chance to get out around women your age,make a little money and it can be done in the evening when your hubby is home with the kids, you can work as much or as little asyou want, and the kids wont miss out on a thing!

Answer 9

stayhome mom feeling lost

Answer 10

They don't pay a lot, but online surveys will bring in a little money and you can do them at home in your spare time.
Surveyspot.com Pays for some of their surveys.
Globaltestmarket.com gives you points for doing surveys then when you get a certain amount of points you can redeem them for cash. Others give you points that you can redeem for gifts. All of them enter your name into drawings for cash and prizes plus it helps give you a sense of purpose when you give your opinions on products that you use especially if you think they need improvement. Like I said, it's not much, but it's something.