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SAHM In desperate need of advice/help?!?

Hi

Im a SAHM and im in need of some advice of things i can do at home to generate some more money. I have no real idea where to start. I looked at getting a job but i think i would literally be earning enough to cover the childcare for 3 kids. I would love to hear from anyone with any advice ior information. Maybe of you already do stuff and know where i can get started. But i would love to bringing in some of my own money to contribute even if it was just a small amount so i could buy the odd new pair of shoes!!!

Thanks
Di
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  • Mips
    Mips Posts: 19,796 Forumite
    There are loads of ways to maximise income from home, just don't expect thousands each week!

    Ebaying is easy, you can do surveys which bring in vouchers for Amazon etc and a few quid here and there.. all adds up.

    You can do data entry from home.. phone sex and sex texting.. not my personal choice, but it's something loads of people do and respect to them for doing it.

    I have just said on another thread, childminding.. you could have a few little ones each day and the registration process doesn't look too daunting.

    Just don't be scammed :)
    :cool:
  • hamsterholly
    hamsterholly Posts: 318 Forumite
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    Hi Di

    Welcome to the board.

    I too am first a sahm to my 2 children and I also sell Usborne childrens books. I chose Usborne as it is low start up costs and I work around my 2 children being there for them in the day and so I can pick up my 5 year old from school. And better still I can be me when I work and have my own money !!!

    If you want anymore info feel free to pm me and best of luck finding something thats right for you

    Tracey
  • Diners
    Diners Posts: 15 Forumite
    Thanks for all your pms i have been trying to get thru some of the websites and stuff. How do u start data entry at home as i used to do this way back when at north west water before i had my first child. But also the childminding doesnt sound too bad as i'm here i might as well have a few more!! Will look into that too cheers
  • Diners wrote: »
    Thanks for all your pms i have been trying to get thru some of the websites and stuff. How do u start data entry at home as i used to do this way back when at north west water before i had my first child. But also the childminding doesnt sound too bad as i'm here i might as well have a few more!! Will look into that too cheers

    Have sent you a PM.
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  • Diners
    Diners Posts: 15 Forumite
    Have pm'ed back!
  • rosielx
    rosielx Posts: 306 Forumite
    Can someone tell me how you do data entry from home too? I do work four days a week but need to supplement my income to buy diesel for commuting and childcare :eek:
    Trying to earn £2015 in 2015. Slightly early start ;). £175.88 today.
  • mk_wotsit
    mk_wotsit Posts: 275 Forumite
    Someone I know does ironing. People hate ironing and are willing to pay £££££ :D
    I used to do Avon but got tempted by the offers and spent most of my earnings on Avon!! :o
    There's always childminding. although nowadays Ofsted are involved and it sounds like more trouble than it's worth! :rolleyes:
    Best wins: ITV Real Deal CASH,Trip to Lapland.
  • Tens_Rex
    Tens_Rex Posts: 6 Forumite
    Hi All,

    I work part time for BodyShop At Home. Average earnings works out as £10+ an hour. But the thing I like most is the flexibility - I have 2 kids I have to work around! :D

    If you are interested PM and I can give you more information.

    All the best with your job search.

    Cheers,
    T
  • Kelstar73
    Kelstar73 Posts: 27 Forumite
    Hello there,

    I'm also a SAHM looking for work around caring for my 2 year old daughter. I too did Data Entry before getting pregnant and would love to get back into this especially working from home.

    Could someone kindly send me the info re Data Entry from home?

    Many thanks.
    Kelly :D
  • Diners
    Diners Posts: 15 Forumite
    Iroining i could certainly do. Im a strange person and actually enjoy it! Does anyone do this? What do you charge? How did u start out?
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