The global pandemic has put a strain on all aspects of our lives and because many schools have opted for remote learning, the onus of staying at home with their young children in lieu of working has put many parents in an untenable position. It is difficult to pay the bills when a paycheck is missing from the weekly family finances.

But desperate times call for desperate measures and what you didn’t think you could do is suddenly possible if you map out a plan and set your mind to it. While the kids are learning, a parent can be earning which is a win-win for everyone. So, let’s take a look at a few stay-at-home moneymaking ideas and see which one works for you! 

Online Instructor – What special skill do you have that can translate to an online class? Maybe your side hustle has been as a real estate agent, turning deals whenever a friend or family member is looking to buy or sell a house. But did you know that many real estate companies sponsor their own pre-licensing real estate classes for those looking to become a real estate sales professional? It is an excellent feeder system for the real estate companies as they will likely be the agency these freshly-minted licensees will join once they pass their test and pay the dues and fees associated with becoming a real estate agent.

If you are currently a real estate agent or broker, you can get your license to teach a pre-licensing class in your state. The real estate agency just wants their expenses covered which means the lion’s share of the sign-up fees goes to the instructor. Many instructors can make up to $1000 for teaching a 24-hour course over a Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. And now they are conducting these classes remotely!

Maybe real estate isn’t your bag but yoga is and you have plenty of experience you are willing to share if the price is right. The remarkable aspect of remote learning is that you don’t need to rent any space to teach a course. In this case, all you will need is a laptop, a Wi-Fi connection, a camera, and a yoga mat.

Whatever skills you can share with others, there will be a welcoming audience looking forward to attending so make sure to think about what skill set you can bring to the table whether it be a cooking class, a foreign language, or maybe even a pottery class. There is a big, wide, world out there just waiting to pay you for your knowledge so go get it!

Start a Blog or YouTube Channel – Maybe writing is your forte or maybe you have the gift of gab. Whatever your favorite medium is, it can manifest into developing your own audience where you are the star of the show! It always starts small but if you belong to the right forums and websites, it can become a bigger deal than you ever dreamed. And once you start getting clicks, the advertisers will want a piece of your audience. That’s where you get paid but before we cross that bridge, we must think about what you can write or talk about? Maybe it’s fashion, design, makeup, mechanics, or perhaps even develop an audience through sports betting if that’s your thing.

There are thousands of handicappers who sell their picks directly to recreational and professional bettors alike on everything from college and pro football, to soccer, to cricket. If there is a match to be played there are online betting sites ready, willing, and able to take a bet on whichever side you please. But which side to bet is where a professional handicapper comes into play and for that knowledge, although the outcome is not guaranteed, there are millions of customers willing to pay for an angle on a game they had not considered.

Online Store – Every day there are thousands of items being given away free on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and many other social media sites. People want their junk removed for free but one man’s trash is another man’s treasure so think about scouring these advertisements and hauling away items that you believe you can turn a profit.

If you have space in a spare room or garage, then you are this close to opening your own online shop. After all, there is no cost to the merchandise and everything you make is pure profit! So, what are you waiting for, go make some money!

Online Bitcoin Mining and Trading - bitcoin mining is an effective way to make money from home.  This is done by solving cryptographic riddles and contributing new blocks to the Bitcoin Blockchain network. If you believe the price of Bitcoins will rise in the future, you can buy BTC, then sell them when the price increases to make a handsome profit. Unlike short-term investments, Bitcoin mining and trading are not bound to extravagant expectations; therefore, you don’t need to hold them for a long time. You should, however, be aware of the best time to sell.

Share your best tips to making money from home in the comment below, or if you applied any of the ways shared in this article, let us know how you got on with your home enterprise.