Stay at Home Mom Looking for Work

Updated on June 25, 2013
V.N. asks from Pomona, CA
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I am a stay at home mom of 5 kids and need some extra money. I am sole provider for my kids so I need something that i can do when they are at school and in between the times of volunteering, sports, and all the other stuff involved in my life. I am shy so jobs where I have to sell stuff or do parties is a big no no I wouldn't make a dime.my husband is provider for us for 7 years now and now that the baby is 2 I would like to make some extra money for us but still be here for my kids. Any advise is welcomed

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There are a few things I am looking in to I thank everyone for the advise and help...
and to clarify things when I said I am sole provider I meant that I take care of my kids and my husband works no daycareor babysitters just me my husbands hours are long and so i take care of the kids all the time so I need something to work around them as for what I do I used to work in daycare and some retail as far as babysitting at home really not an potion with all my kids no more room in the car for anymore kids and retail I actually have to leave the house for that so you can see my bind. But again thanks for the replys you all are on things that was fast..
Thanks V.

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T.B.

answers from Los Angeles on

I teach and train women how to operate home-based businesses without doing parties or retail selling. I can teach you if you are coachable.

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D.G.

answers from Portland on

I am a single mom of a ten year old and a two year old my ten year old has asperger's so I have to have a very flexible stay home schedule. i dont get child support so For income I do childcare from home and run a home based business as well. You have to have real dedication and not let being shy be a roadblock or nothing you do from home will succeed. You can messge me if you want some more information I know of a few different succesfull home based business companies. Good luck.

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E.L.

answers from Spokane on

Hi V.,

I hope you find something that works for you. It is so great being home with my kids and not having to pay daycare and have a stranger raise my children. I will go ahead and tell you what has worked for me. www.themomteam.com/erinmarie this is my site for free information. Hope it helps. We really are a great team.

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S.A.

answers from Sacramento on

Hello V., I know exactly how you feel, I felt the same way too. I was a Daycare provider and later worked as a sales person for a Financial Co., when I would come home my husband would leave for work and it went on for about 7yrs. I always knew that there was something out there for me and my husband to do where we can Travel w/our children and @ the same time have FINANCIAL FREEDOM! We just had to look harder. Well what I found was a Company that allowed me and my husband to own our own Business that saves people money and earn a percentage on something that EVERYONE HAS and USES every single day! They taught us to not work hard but to work smart. Do a job once and get paid for it over and over again! We are being trained from Multi-Millionairs and Endorced by a Multi-Billionair. The one and only MR. DONALD TRUMP! To find out more e-mail me and check out this Website www.myacn.com, or www.acninc.com ASAP and ask yourself if not this then what?, If not now then when? If you keep doing what you always been doing, you will keep getting what you always got! Now is a time for change don't you think? I look forward to hearing from you soon or anyone else out there in Mamasource! S.

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J.H.

answers from Las Vegas on

Hello V. and all mamasource group.
I really will feel bad if i dont share this with you all, because it really has change our life style.
My husband and i we are working with Team National that is the name of this company it have give us financial freedon at the begining i didnt wanted to do it because i was thinking is multilevel marketing but after i learn about and meet a few people that are working for this company i said wow! this people are very suscesfull and i said to myself if they can do it i can do it now we are a few steps to complete our goals my husband is planning to Retired from his current job by next year and i want to start a businees in my country (my hobbie for life "womens clothing store") we will be doing team national full time. (from our home)
if you like to save money? then Team National is for you. Team National Customers from across the country have saved money on products and services that we all use every day, including long distance, automobiles, furniture and more.

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(I highly recomend this to families or anybody looking for financial stability in their life.)

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PS.(this maybe or maybe not be for you) , but if you want to find out please you can email me at: ____@____.com or fill it up the (request more information) at the web-site.
regards,
josie

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L.H.

answers from Seattle on

i feel like im beating a dead horse but seriously apartment management is awsome, you can find some of my previous posts about it, it really is a great job, and you dont have to leave your kids, you dont have to worry about rent and i get paid for work i do around the building. i also watch a little girl 3 days a week for extra money (and the companionship she gives my little one) we are totaly comfortable without straining, its nice. good luck!

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D.G.

answers from Los Angeles on

Hi V.,
In my own experience,it's hard to find a job from home, even more so, one that doesn't require any sales. I think just about everything we do these days - requires some type of selling, whether it be selling ourselves at a job interview, selling our kids on the idea of taking a bath,etc. In fact, you probably are one of the worlds best sellers, cuz you know what works with kids, you actually have one of the biggest advantages, and that is psychology.
There are some products and co.'s out their that can provide us with the tools and training to make a good living from home, without us feeling like we are selling something. At least, this is the way I feel about SendOutCards, people just love the product and the idea so much, maybe it's because it's so original, or maybe just because of the way it makes people feel when they send a card to someone. Sendoutcards prints it, stuffs it, and mails it, in your handwriting in less than 60 seconds with the push of a button. A card is actually received in the mail from you. The company's belief is to give to give, not to give to receive. We give gift accounts to people and show them how to send a card on the computer. Once they send a card they love it and sign up. So there is really no sales involved. The service is so helpful for small biz, salespeople, anyone, for following up with customers, thank yous, birthdays, etc. It sends a reminder to you, it will automatically send cards for you. You can also take pics of people you know when u are running arrons & make a card with their picture & funny thought captions & send it to them. You can take pic's of homes for sale & send them to the realitor's with their listing. Then call them and show them how you did it, and then they sign up.
If you think this is something you would enjoy, or would like to send some cards to try it, I will email you a username & password with no obligation.
Best Wishes,
D.

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A.L.

answers from Los Angeles on

Hey V.,
My name is A. and I just recently started working from home. So far so good, my company does opportunity meeting once a month and the next one is Wed. March 8th around 6pm. If you're still checking out your options I'd be happy to get you the details. My email is ____@____.com

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D.N.

answers from Medford on

Hi V.! I'm a stay home mom working from home and I love my job. There is no selling or parties involved. I would love to tell you about it - give me a call at ###-###-#### or send me your number. I look forward to helping you!

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J.W.

answers from Portland on

HOLY COW, 5 kids you are my hero~! I have 3 1,2 8 and work from home LOVE IT. We don't have to stock sell or deliver products at all, so it is totally doable around your kids. If you are interested just go to my web-site and fill out the info. I would love to help you!
www.ourfamilyfirst.info

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K.O.

answers from Portland on

I totally hear ya!! I have 6 kids. 5 at home. I decided that I could not bear working, even part time, away from my kiddies. When I chose to work, it would never fail...I'd get a call from the school saying one of my kids was sick. I could not bear the pull between work duties and my child. So, I decided that I had to stay home and pinch pennies.

I hated the idea of it, but I finally decided to do daycare. I do not do preschool or anything like that. I help them learn, but not on a schedule or anything. I have a family that I watch that is just awesome with me and my schedule. I am a perfect fit for them too. It just all worked out great!

If you do want to work, I recommend being a substitute for your school district. I did that for a while too, until I had my, now 2 year old. You can usually choose to work that day or not. In Beaverton School District, they call as early as 5am. A machine does, so you don't have to feel guilty for declining that day's opportunity. I substituted as a Special Ed Assistant One on One. It was awesome! I got to work with a down syndrome middle schooler. You just go from class to class with them and help them and the teacher as needed. I also had to monitor hallways at lunchtime. Then, you get to go home with they go home. So, if you only wanted elementary hours, you could only take the elementary or high school jobs. Our middle schools let out later than the other two.

Well, I hope these are some ideas for you. Good luck!!!

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L.C.

answers from Los Angeles on

Hello V.,

I am a nutritionist and I am currently looking for people that would like to be wellness coaches. You must we will to help other people with their personal health concerns. I understand you are shy but this is very rewarding and I have helped many people that have your type of personality. I will train you in all areas. It is perfect for moms. I will teach you how to do this around your family. I have been doing this for 7 years around my son.

Please fell free to check out my company and if you feel this is something for you then give me a call.

Go to www.SetYourDestiny.com views all information and I will talk you when you call.

L.

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J.H.

answers from Spokane on

Hi V.! J. here...did you find anything yet?
:>)

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R.R.

answers from San Diego on

The only steady income I've ever found working at home is daycare. I did daycare in my home off and on for 6 years. Because 3 of your kids are school age this may be an option for you. Good luck!

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T.D.

answers from Honolulu on

Hi V.,

I was just wondering if you found a home business yet? Are you still interested? If so, please check out my website. There is NO OUT OF POCKET COST - yep, FREE to start.

http://www.isodcg.com/freeonlinecashsystem_td.html

Best wishes in your financial future!
T.

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R.K.

answers from San Diego on

Hello V.,

My name is R.. I am also a stay at home mom and I have a couple ideas that you could do to stay at home and still bring in money. Let me know if you are interested in hearing my ideas. You can message me.

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F.T.

answers from Los Angeles on

Hello V.,
My name is F. and My goal is to become a stay at home mom. I work two jobs, and sell Arbonne on the side. Arbonne Intl is a All Natural Health Wellness Beauty based company that spoils there Independent Consultants. They offer phenomenal compensations plans not to mention products. They have their own online training University free of charge. I will be test driving A Mercedes March 24 in Van Nuys, won't you join me? I can taste the success and I want to share it with you. I'm looking for business builders like yourself to join my team. Please visit my webpage www.rejuvenate.myarbonne.com to learn more. I want to give you samples to try, contact me through my website. Looking forward to hearing from you. F.
P.S I have four kids myself 18,15,14,7 yrs old I'm looking to retire my husband with this business, I will be one of the next success stories. I'm from La Puente, my ex lives in Pomona, I would love to get together with you. Please contact me.

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J.M.

answers from San Diego on

Hi V. I was wondering if you are still looking to work at home. I have started my business and would think it would work for you. You said your shy and don't want to throw parties and all. That's fine I am the same way that is why I think this is the best business for me. check it out and tell me what you think. . Hope you do fine that business that will work for you and ur husband. Believe me I've tried them all home business even mary kay and avon and the internet downline and sending money here and there and they are two suppose to do and it didn't work that way. Have fun check out the site.

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Y.T.

answers from Sacramento on

Stayin Home & Lovin It!!
Moms helping Moms work from Home

Expecting my first baby in May and wanted to be home with her.
Work from home and not miss any firsts.
I found this amazing company that promotes Health & Wellness
Would love to share with you.
http://yingthao.stayinhomeandlovinit.com

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S.C.

answers from Honolulu on

Hello, I am not sure if anyone responded to you, but I am with a home-based business called lia sophia. It is a jewelry company where you have home shows or just do direct sales and you make 30% commission on your sales, Paid weekly by check or right into your bank account. I have had good success with it so far, and right now there are only 20 advisors in hawaii, and even across the states, it is a fairly new company. let me know if you are interested, i would love to tell you more. Lots of kids huh! you must keep busy, busy. i really wish i could stay home with my daughter, i have a 6month old, but I had to go back to work. anyhow, let me know. take care.

**I reread your post, but just wanted to add that you really dont have to do a typical "show" really all you'd have to do is show the jewelry if you wanted.** I understand about being shy, so am I. thanks

S.

www.liasophia.com/shannonc

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S.V.

answers from Los Angeles on

Hi V....

While you're checking into home businesses (if you haven't already found one)...check into MY POWER MALL. Wonderful company, no out of pocket expense and a real opportnity to make money. The GREAT thing is...your children can be involved too and make money to put away for their future. Start with MPM now and you won't have to come out of the pocket so much for college. Maybe not at all!!

Check out my site and let me know what you think.

Good luck!!

S. V.
www.dreamplanters.com (click on the MPM banner)
____@____.com

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B.V.

answers from Sacramento on

Hi V.,

You might want to check my home base business. You don't need to sell, no delivery, no inventory as long as you know how to make phone calls. You can do it whenever you want and wherever you are. www.bv1712.myopportunity.net

Good luck.

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L.H.

answers from Los Angeles on

Hi V.,
Check out www.miraclescreated.com
Become a Surrogate mother for a couple who can't have a child of their own. No out of pocket cost to you and compensation starts at $25,000. You get to stay at home and bring in a little nest egg for your family.

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A.T.

answers from Portland on

Stayin Home and Lovin It! offers individuals powerful benefits...

Hello V. N,

I am a mother of a 2 year old son. I wanted to find a company that I could work from home. So I could spend all my time with him. But I also needed to have an income to survive. I didn't want to sell anything, or deliver any products.

I did some research of my own before I got started and found that the Stayin Home and Lovin It! Team offers individuals powerful benefits:

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Click on the following link to see how you too can start your own home-based business today.

Contact me as soon as you can so I can help you get started today! I look forward to working with you.

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Sincerely,
A. Tierney

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Stayin Home and Lovin It! You can too!

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T.N.

answers from Honolulu on

Hi V.,

You can check out my website at www.freedomrocks.com - it's a totally web based business which can be done anywhere in the world. Just invite people to your personalized website and let the website do the "talking".

Let me know what you think. email me at ____@____.com.

T. N.

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D.C.

answers from Reno on

V.,
I know you requst was awile back, but just incase your still looking, check out Southern Living at HOME. I was like you, looking for a home based business, and shy, I found this, and it has been great!! The extra money every month, getting out and around other women, and having something for myself have been wonderful, but the unexpected benefit for me has been all the other positive women in this company. Their excitement, and energy is contagious!! I have come out of my shell and gained confidence, I feel like I am a better person. Someone my kids can be proud of. So if you are still looking go to www.southernlivingathome.com/danacarey or email me and I will send you out some info. ____@____.com
Thanks, Dana

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C.M.

answers from Los Angeles on

Hello V.. Umhh you got all the time while kids are at school, I'd love to have more time to put on my work at home.
I'm pretty sure you would love this the same I do. I enjoy every day and I've been gaining money week after week.
www.freedomathometeam.com/achieve
or give me a call ###-###-#### and we can talk.

I'm a mom of a 21 months old baby boy, and I'm very happy working with Ameriplan part time.

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V.O.

answers from Los Angeles on

Hi V.,

I might have something for you, to do on a part-time basis. Here is my email address: ____@____.com hope to hear from you soon.

V.

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T.F.

answers from Los Angeles on

Hello V.,

Don’t you wish there was this magic job that took no time and cost no money to get started and in a short amount of time you would be finically stable.

Well until then I will attach my posting for what has worked for me. Short term sacrifice for the long term reward. I worked hard for 1 year so I can do what works for my family now and for the rest of our lives. Think about it, in a year even 2 you could be making well over me and your oldest would not even have starting high school, your youngest won't even have stared kindergarten. By time your oldest graduates you will have been saving 4 years for college and have been at everything and afford to put all your kids in activities. The question is what will you be willing to do now so you can do what you want forever later! See below who I am and what I do. If I can help in anyway it would be a blessing.

SEE BELOW:
I just moved here from TEXAS where a company by the name of ARBONNE has just exploded over the last 18 months. I have now moved to California because I know for a fact it is going to be just as big if not bigger here. It is going to be a house hold name, just like AVON and Mary Kay, with our without my efforts. I relies that in the next 1-3 years everyone you know will know of, be using the product or working this business. Would you like to be the person who starts the explosion in your neighborhood and with your friends and family?
My question to you is this….How would an additional $300-$800 a month sound or even $6,000 - $10,000 a month? I am a very well paid Vice President of this record breaking company who would love to give you the tools and support to get to the top of this business where you can see finical success plus take back control of the time in your. The products are one of a kind and a bonus, but the real gift is the opportunity. There is only a short amount of time for me to give you the tools to get there before we are no longer ground floor anymore. If it interests you to quit your job, be finically in control of your future, leave a legacy for your children and or you enjoy helping others, please call me. I want you to have what I have.

Check out this web link to a new broadcast about my business http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=special_coverage...
as well as a Magazine in Borders and Barns and Knoble called “Success From Home” that is out on the shelves right now. You will see I am truly trying to give you a gift.

Be blessed and I look forward to meeting those that feel this is a GOD-send, T. Fruth

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C.D.

answers from Las Vegas on

Hello. I can really relate to you. Although I have only two kids, we really needed extra money, and we never seemed to managed it right when I worked. I babysat for a little while, but never found the right family, always had to chase them down to get paid. Then I ran into someone who introduced a an idea of how I could ran my own business from home without selling anything. I gave into the idea about six months later and I really love it. I'm still learning and I have my up and down times with it, but I really love it. I like that I am in business for myself, but not by myself. I'm part of a team that goes out of their way to train and help me succeed. If you would like more information e-mail me at ____@____.com

Best wishes,
C.

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L.S.

answers from Spokane on

Hi, my name is L.. I live in Spokane, Washington. I have 5 StoresOnline web site licenses and I am willing to sell you one, if you are interested. Each license provides the license owner with the means to start a fully functional online business. Each license has everything necessary to operate a complete ecommerce business online; it includes the means to design your own unique web site, and tons of information to study to learn how to determine what you want to sell (product, information, or service), to market the site, and the way to convert visitors to buyers, and a lot of statistical monitoring services so that you can determine what kind of traffic you are getting and what to do to improve your traffic. I have 5 licenses that each cost me $1500. I'm willing to sell a license for that price. This may sound like a lot, but it is less than half the price I paid for a cookie-cutter web site from SMC that search engine browsers couldn't even find. There have been a lot of successes with StoresOnline. If you are interested, call me at ###-###-####. I've worked with 3 different companies that all promised to help with the startup of a home business. StoresOnline is the best.

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C.C.

answers from Eugene on

http://herbal-nutrition.net/members/C.

Check out my website for business oppurtunities!! Stay at home around your family and work with life changing products, it's working wonders for me! Best luck, take care! Ü

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C.L.

answers from Stockton on

Hi V.:

I work for a great company. I work from home around my three kids busy lives. I have an unlimited earning potential.
* We give you your own FREE website
* NO Inventory, Collections, Parties or Assembly
* Take advantage of the Home Business Tax Benefits
* Absolutely NO~RISK—90 Day Money Back Guarantee
Visit my website at: www.workathomeunited.com/workgreen

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A.D.

answers from Las Vegas on

Hey V. I think I have the perfect opportunity for ya!
After we had our son, LD, my husband and I made the decision that I needed to stay home with him instead of putting him in an expensive daycare. Well after about 2 weeks we realized that we needed some other kind of income if we were going to keep this lifestyle. That’s when I decided to start looking for an online job. I must have looked at hundreds of data entry and transcription jobs, but I couldn’t find anything that was actually going to MAKE me money, or benefit my family until I found this phenomenal company! I don't have to stock inventory, sell products, or give any parties! Its 100% RISK FREE and the best part is that you will finally be working for a company that cares about you AND your family!

Visit my website and click on GET MORE INFO
www.workathomeunited.com/amanda1

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J.E.

answers from Seattle on

I'm confused first you say you are sole provider then you say your husband is provider and you're just looking for extra money? Just trying to figure it out because are you looking for something to pay enough to support 5 kids or just "some extra money"? Please clarify so potential employers might know how to help you.

Also- do you have any saleable skills? Can you type, are you crafty? What kind of work are you looking for? Just asking for "work you can do at home" is not really specific enough.

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B.D.

answers from Portland on

Jennifer, I think V. means that she is the sole Care provider for the children not the income provider. I agree with you that she may need to be more spacific about what type of work. However, V. I understand your position I find myslf in the same one. I am not sure what else is available for work at home but I sell books on E-bay and it's very easy to get started and to maintain. I don't get a lot of income from it but a little extra is nice. I go to book sales and garage sales to get books to sell on E-bay. Lots of times people will list on Craigslist.com under books or free stuff and you can get the books super cheap to resale online. Another way is to ask friends to give you their used books as well. Hope this can work for you, B.

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S.L.

answers from Las Vegas on

Hi V., Wow! you have your hands full. So you may not like my advice to you. I too was in your place many years ago when my boys were little, too shy to sell and I didn't want to go back to work. I did babysit, granted I didn't have 5 kids. When my boys were 1 and 4 and babysat 3 adorable babies the same age. One was part time the other two were siblings and were full time and were picked up by 5:30 every night. I took them everywhere with me and parents did not mind at all. I made great money and the boys had kids their own age to play with. I hope this helps you. I wish you luck, please let me know how things go and good luck. thanks, S.

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