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Etsy Product Ideas – 3 Things I Would Buy from You if You Made Them

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An image featuring stacked coins in front of a pile of USA dollar bills. The text above the coins reads "ETSY PRODUCT IDEAS: 3 Things I would buy from you if you made them." Below the text is the URL "www.whatmommydoes.com.

One of the reasons I started this blog was to be a blessing to others in starting their own home businesses. Like Phil Dunfee in Modern Family when he said he couldn't NOT think of things he wants for Christmas....I can't NOT think of tons of different ways to make money! In fact, I have a notebook full of ideas that I hope to eventually share on this blog one day. But for today I felt compelled to write about some Etsy product ideas that I think would be really great. I sometimes have a hard time finding what I want to buy online - my husband says it's because I go in with a mental Keep Reading

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Ebates $75 Referral Bonus is Here!

Shared on October 17 1 Comment

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A decorated Christmas tree with lights stands in a room. Next to it, a graphic displays the text "How to Get a $75 Referral Bonus from Ebates" written on it.

Last year, I wrote about how I unwittingly earned $50 for referring two of my friends to Ebates.com. This year I am excited because Ebates has upped the referral bonus to $75 for referring three friends. And the good news is anyone can do it! Don't worry if you are reading this post after the holidays...this promo has returned every year I've been a member, and I expect they'll keep doing it. So make sure to sign up so you're on board when the emails come through. You don't have to be a blogger to earn the referral bonus. All you need to do is this: How to Earn $75 from Ebates 1. Keep Reading

Filed Under: Cash Back Websites, Christmas

How Much Money Can You Make Blogging?

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A bouquet of purple tulips lies next to a laptop on a white surface. Text reads, "HOW MUCH MONEY CAN YOU MAKE BLOGGING?" A gentle reminder of the potential income from sharing your passion online.

Whenever someone finds out I blog, they always assume I do it as a hobby. When I mention that I actually pay a babysitter a handful of hours per week so I can work on the blog, they are like, "What? Why?" That's when I get to explain that I actually make money blogging. Sometimes I get the oddest looks. If you're a blogger, you know what I mean. If you're not, then you're probably giving the screen an odd look right now. ;=) 2016 Update I published this post a couple years ago when I wasn't making much money from my blog. Since then my blog has grown beyond my wildest Keep Reading

Filed Under: Blogging, Income Reports, Ways to Make $500 - $1000 Extra Per Month

3 things you can get FOR FREE & sell on ETSY!

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A promotional graphic featuring the text "3 Things You Can Get For Free & Sell On Etsy!" in bold letters, with a background of rolled-up U.S. dollar bills. The logo for "What Mommy Does" is visible in the bottom left corner, highlighting the lucrative opportunity of Etsy selling.

Not too long ago, I got the bug in me to start an Etsy shop. I was inspired by all the cool, unique, sometimes ordinary things people sell on there. What I realized as I was researching all the different categories is that there are quite a few things you can sell that are actually free. I couldn't believe it! The frugal person in me went berserk brainstorming all the things I could get for free that might sell. But first I wanted to make a list of ACTUAL free things people are selling on Etsy and go from there. Related Content: < How I Make $5,000+ per Month Blogging / 7 Ways Keep Reading

Filed Under: Making Extra Money

How to Earn Money Fast by Sharing on Facebook

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A screenshot of an Ebates account summary showing cash pending details. It lists a "Tell-A-Friend Bonus" of $10 and a "$40 Referral Bonus" totaling $40, both approved. Sharing on Facebook can help earn money fast, with cash back on purchases pending based on store order information.

I just made a discovery that I had to share immediately! I recently found a way to legitimately earn a pretty decent amount of money just by referring people to a program I already use. You see, I signed up for the cash back shopping site, Ebates, a while back and started using it for cash rebates on planned purchases. I knew they had a referral program, so I told my friends about it in my Facebook status, and a couple of them signed up... How to Make Money Fast for Sharing on Facebook - Get $50 for Referring TWO People!!! I thought I was going to get $5 for each person I referred, Keep Reading

Filed Under: Cash Back Websites

5 Easy Ways to Make Money – Teen Edition

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A graphic with a large number 5 in the center, featuring the text "5 Easy Ways to Make Money" above and "Teen Edition" below. The background includes images of US dollar bills, and the border is turquoise.

Today my teenage babysitter was telling me that she just got responsibility for paying for her own car-related expenses. She has a new car that's under warranty for 50,000 miles. But she knows she will have to pay for repairs and maintenance in the future in addition to the car payments, insurance, and taxes in the meantime. Easy Ways to Make Money on the Side NOT in Retail I told her she could always get a traditional retail job or if she's making enough from babysitting to cover most of her expenses, there are tons of other ways to make money and fill in the gaps. As a teen, Keep Reading

Filed Under: Home Business

How to Earn Free Amazon Gift Cards with Swagbucks

Shared on November 21 1 Comment

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Learn how you can get FREE Amazon gift cards by using Swagbucks. These Swagbucks tips will help you get the gift cards you can use on anything on Amazon!

I have a cool tip to share today. It's my secret way to earn FREE AMAZON GIFT CARDS by using one simple tool. It's a website called Swagbucks.   What is Swagbucks? Swagbucks is a website that allows you to earn virtual currency (called Swag Bucks) for what you already do online every day - watch videos, search the web, play games, participate in market research, print coupons, play games, etc. The Swag Bucks you earn can be redeemed for rewards, namely gift cards. Since 2008, Swagbucks has awarded more than $45 million in rewards! When I learned about this (I'm late to the Keep Reading

Filed Under: Cash Back Websites, Free Stuff

10 Mom Business Ideas – Ways to Make Extra Money on the Side

Shared on October 17 1 Comment

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A close-up image showing a hand holding a fan of U.S. twenty-dollar bills. The bills prominently feature the face of Andrew Jackson. The background is blurred, keeping the focus on the money.

One of these 10 home business ideas for moms should be right for you! Because my kids are all moving out of the infant stage and they are sometimes away from home (they're 5, 3, and 1 now, with one in Kindergarten and one in preschool two half days per week), I have a little more free time to think on my own. Recently I've found myself thinking about what I'm going to do in a few years when they're all in school.   What is the Single "Best" Make Money from Home? This is something I've struggled with over the years. I've realized there's no right way to answer.  I've Keep Reading

Filed Under: Ways to Make $500 - $1000 Extra Per Month

Part-Time & Full-Time Work From Home Jobs for Moms

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Take a look at these amazing work from home jobs for moms! Yes, you can take care of your kids while you work from home and get paid!!

From time to time, I come across really cool part-time work from home positions that would be great for my stay-at-home-mom friends who want some extra cash without having to leave the house or take their kids to daycare. This is where I am going to start posting those leads as I find them. So, without further ado... (is that spelling right? seems so...let's go with it ;=) 7 Work From Home Jobs For Moms  1. Blogging Starting a blog can be a part-time or full-time job. It all depends on how much time you want to invest and how hard you want to grow it. I know bloggers who work Keep Reading

Filed Under: Home Business

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