MAKING MONEY ON MATERNITY LEAVE!

Trying to make sure you have steady income can be hard while on Maternity Leave. some places of business don’t pay you at all. With my first daughter, both me and my husband didn’t get paid, so he had to go back to work after the 2nd week enable for us to stay afloat. here are some things you can do to make income!

1. Survey Polls

• they may not be ideal considering they’re worth cents and sometimes a dollar max. but if you’re consistent you can make $20 a week! perfect for a sweet treat for mom like coffee or some snacks. my code is: NYZYL! some people don’t like it while others have made insane money off of these!

2. Sale Unused Items

• have items laying around that you don’t use anymore? sale them! list them on Facebook Market place or any other selling app! my husband and i have done this before and made great money from these items.

3. Resale Thrift Finds

• i’ve seen multiple people do this, especially with baby items. they go and find some items and sale them on social media. if you’re out of state, then you’ll have to pay for shipping. people have made great money doing this! and have even turned it into actual small businesses.

4. Rent Unused Space or Items

• you can rent out decor items, or even space that you have like a detached area or room even. (only if you’re comfortable with this) i bought an arch for my daughters birthday and i plan on renting it out for parties.

5. Print on Demand or Digital Downloads

• use Etsy and Canva to make mugs, shirts, lanyards, back to school items and so much more! if you’re super crafty, you can make digital downloads like, calendars, notes, recipe book, etc!

6. Etsy shop or Skill based items

• open your own Etsy shop and sell your items! if you’re skill based and know how to edit photos, copy writing, social media management, sell those kinds of skills!

7. Teach Online

• zoom has been a hit since covid, as well as online learning! put two together and you can do so many online classes. music, tutoring, crafting, sign language, or another foreign language!

the possibilities are endless! 💕

#momhustle #sahmsidehustleideas #sahmhustle #momsidehustle #sahmbusiness

2025/8/12 Edited to

... Read moreMaternity leave can often bring financial challenges, especially when paid leave is unavailable. Fortunately, there are numerous creative and flexible ways to earn money without compromising the time needed to care for a new baby. Survey apps like Attapoll offer an easy entry point through quick polls that can earn small but steady cash rewards, which add up over time for treats or essentials. Selling unused items through Facebook Marketplace or other platforms is another effective method to declutter your home while boosting your budget. This also includes resale of thrifted baby items that have great demand on social media, allowing some moms to build thriving small businesses. Renting out unused spaces or party decor, like birthday arches, presents a unique income stream for those comfortable with sharing resources. Additionally, print on demand and digital downloads via Etsy and tools like Canva enable crafty individuals to monetize designs such as mugs, shirts, calendars, or recipe books without holding inventory. Opening an Etsy shop or offering skills-based services such as photo editing, copywriting, and social media management can create sustainable freelance opportunities with flexible hours. Online teaching through platforms like Zoom has surged in popularity and allows moms to teach music, languages, crafting, or tutoring, expanding income potential while staying home. By integrating these ideas, mothers on maternity leave can not only ease financial strain but also cultivate side hustles that may evolve into long-term ventures. Consistency, creativity, and leveraging digital tools are key to turning limited time into meaningful earnings during maternity leave.

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