Money Making for the Stay-at-Home Mom

Staying at home and tending to your family's needs is a very noble choice, and many housewives nowadays do their families great service by staying at home. But sometimes, one can not help but wonder what to do at home when the husband is out and the children are at school. Cleaning and cooking can only take up so much time. Relaxing and watching TV is an idea too, but what if you could make money during your spare time as well? Just because you're a housewife doesn't mean you can not make some cash. 
One of the best ways you can earn from home is by starting a business from home. Before you start your business, you'll have to figure out what you're going to be doing. Find out what you like doing and what you're good at. Do you love cooking? Decorating? Scrapbooking? Gardening? Child care? Whatever it is that you like, you should hone your skills and you can turn this fun hobby into a business! 
Aside from these factors, you must also think about the amount of time you have each day to work on this business. If you plan to make a large business or something that requires a lot of time, you will have to clear your schedule or rethink it. Also, think about the resources you will need, and if you have easy access to them. 
You should know your market; learn about the people in your neighborhood or wherever you plan to sell your business to. Is your business going to thrive in that environment? Will you be able to keep it afloat? These are things you have to think about. Here are some examples of businesses for you to think about.
If you like sewing and embroidery, why not make stuffed toys for babies and children? Children always love toys, and if you make them unique and stitch them with love and skill, people will want to buy your toys. You can easily get basic patterns and create your own unique designs to draw in customers. Mothers always want to make things on their own for children as well, so you can make patterns and sell them with the necessary materials. This will help mothers create a memorable gift for their child, and many mothers will appreciate ready-to-make kits. 
If you like cooking, then why not try to start a cooking business from home? You can find dishes that you specialize in and take orders from other families. Deliveries and pick-up work well so that people will want to order. Home-cooked meals taste great and you can offer them at prices that are lower from restaurants to be competitive. Home baked goodies are also very well loved, since everyone loves sweet things. Find recipes that you're very good at, or even family recipes passed down from generations and you will be able to sell your delicious food. 
Start small with the cash you have on hand to buy supplies. Borrowing money is a bad way to start an untested business model. Advertise in your free local periodicals or by flyers, bulletin boards and word of mouth. Have a booth at local holiday fairs or craft fairs. Listen to your customers and from people who do not buy from you to get ideas on how to improve your business. Take things at small but smart steps one at a time so you do not overextend your resources or your time.