Now What?! Any Ideas for a SAHM?

I know a girl who just had a baby a few months back and she is working online rating Google searches. I had never heard of it, and I don't know how you get started. But she said she just had to take a test of some sort and now she is working for $15/hr, on her own schedule as much or as little as wants.

I like the American Girl clothes idea. That stuff is crazy expensive, so I would think homemade stuff would be cheaper and since they are dolls, you could start with a minimal amount of fabric & other start-up expenses until you see how well it is going to work out.

Well Smash there are many thing you can do to generate income
I am suplimenting my income from home and have found that right now it works for us.
My goal is to make it permenant of course meaning we only work from home but I am able to work it into my schedule check it out to see if you would be interested at:
AtHomeMomz.com
If it looks like you want to hear more then we can set up an appointment and go from there.
On the sewing note I do know that more and more new moms are looking for cloth (homemade diapers) it is just a healthier and better way to start.
Many blessings and I am sure you will find exactly what you need.

You can always look for people who need babysitters for their kids through the week. My SIL does this for a few kids every week and makes $25 a kid per day.

Etsy has many tutorials and suggestions for new sellers on their website. You might try making items for American Girl dolls. I know folks spend a fortune on those clothes and accessories, especially when there are matching human sized dresses and accessories sold along with the doll items.

Watching other children--even being an "in a pinch" sitter--the tax-free income is awesome, you don't have to put any money out up front, and can set your own hours.

Also, if you have things you don't use, sell them and put the cash in the bank. One trick my sister taught me is that (if you shop Target) you can get 5 percent off of every purchase at Target just by taking in a blank check for them to run to hook your checking acct to a target debit card. It's not a credit card, and comes right from your bank acct, but the 5 percent sure helps.

My sister worked for chacha.com for awhile...answering people's questions online for a paycheck, and she did pretty well.

If you're crafty and can sew, you can sell your stuff, like you said, online or on ebay. You can also start a blog and sell your stuff on a blog. Make sure you have paypal. Just let your family and friends know what you're doing. Post pictures on your blog, facebook and other online places. I think you'll do great!! Congratulations on your little one!!

Look into internet franchising. It's amazing. Message me if you would like more info.
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I don't know if this is up your alley, but my cousing makes GREAT money selling Pampered Chef!

You could try hosting Scentsy, Pampered Chef etc.. type parties. Or, start selling old clothes/shoes to places like Plato's Closet, Clothes Mentor etc... Start doing the coupon craze. Any of those?

My thought: Toddler bed sets. You can buy toddler (crib) sized matress fitted sheets, but no pillow, no pillow case, no flat sheet to match! I had to make my own and I am NOT very crafty. Looks terrible. If i would have found some reasonably priced I would have bought a set or two. (Granted, I don't shop etsys. I shop local consignment stores most of the time).

I made a few crayon rolls and although mine weren't as cute as this one: http://www.skiptomylou.org/2007/04/25/on-a-roll/ my friends did say "This is so cute! You could sell these on craigslist!

if you like to sew, everyone likes custome made stuff for babies! good luck!

If you are a good seamstress, you might try to make clothes for American Girl dolls and sell on ebay. My daughter loves her AG doll, but I won't pay $35 for it to have an outfit! Good luck!