The Beginner’s Guide to Becoming a Stay At Home Mom

If you are looking into becoming a stay at home mom, then you are in for a real treat. In this beginner’s guide to becoming a stay at home mom, you will learn the ins of out of making the transition! Even if money is tight, and you think you can’t afford it, we still got you covered! Just relax, grab a pen and a piece of paper, and get ready to learn how to transition from working mom to stay at home mom!

I’m super excited about your transition. Before we dive into the great sea of SAHM life, let me share my story with you. 

After three years of Undergraduate and one year and a half of Graduate School, I decided not only to become a mommy blogger but to become a stay at home mom. Yes, you have read it correctly. I was three classes away from getting my MBA in Human Resources, and I had a breakdown in my life. I was on my first deployment with my husband (dual military), and I experienced some unfortunate events and had my deployment cut short to get medically evaluated.

In transitioning back home, I was lucky to have my hero, my husband, to accompany me, and let’s say things got really close and personal. Then BOOM, I was pregnant.

When realization struck that I was soon getting out of the Army due to my medical conditions, I looked for ways that I could make the transition from Army Soldier to Mommy (Minus the Disabled) Veteran. I no longer had any interest in going back into the corporate world where I would have to give up all my time as a mother and a wife to be a worker for some big named company. I always wanted to secure a lifestyle where I could work for myself, work my own hours, and make my own money.

Don’t Be Scared To Follow Your Dreams Mom!

It doesn’t take more than a minute to get on social media and see an abundance of females that have decided to follow their dreams and start their own businesses. Instead of falling into the corporate world trap, these women took the road less traveled. Now, these women are successful, influential entrepreneurs who are making their own money from home, and in most cases are also mothers.

One time for all the mothers that can make a way out of no way just for their family!

What is a Stay At Home Mom?

A Stay at Home Mom comes in many forms.

• A Stay at Home Mom can be an unemployed mother that is getting supported by her partner in the reasoning of close parenting by the mother while the partner works to manage the finances.

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• A Stay at Home Mom can be a mother that is employed, or self-employed, and works at home while caring for her kids. She can still be supported by a significant other or can very well be a single parent.

(In this blog, I’m referring to being the second type of stay-at-home mom mentioned above.)

There’s nothing wrong with being either of the types of a stay-at-home mom. Because, it’s very empowering and harmonic to be able to care for your kids, watch your kids grow, and be there every step of the way for them. There are still ways for you to stay at home and help manage your family’s finances. If you are interested in learning how to live on a tight budget and still be a stay-at-home mom, click here.

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How to get started with becoming a Stay at Home Mom and make money doing it?

Becoming a Stay at Home Mom is very simple, and there are many ways to make money from home as a Stay at Home Mom. Here are 5 common ways to get started making money as a stay at home mom:

1. Blogging (start your own blog)
2. Start a Home Business
3. Teach Online (Teachable, VIPKID)
4. Become a Freelancer on Fiverr (Freelance Writer, Proofreader, Graphic Designer, Social Media Manager, Data Entry Freelancer, Virtual Assistant)
5. Sell Online (Shopify, Etsy, eBay, Amazon, etc.)
6. Call Center Representative
7. Become a mommy entrepreneur

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10+ Tips for Success in Becoming a Stay At Home Mom

If you truly want to be a stay at home mom, Here are our best 10+ tips to help you be successful in becoming a stay at home mom:

1. Stay consistent and motivated.
2. Write down SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound) goals to help you accomplish becoming a SAHM.
3. Write down your reason for wanting to be a SAHM so you can motivate yourself to keep trying.
4. Conduct more research.
5. Sit down and talk to your significant other about your decision on becoming a SAHM before making any sudden significant changes.
6. Decide which way of becoming a stay at home mom is best for you.
7. Think about the benefits of being a stay at home mom for your kids
8. Plan out a SAHM schedule (Grab a copy below) you would enjoy doing daily so you don’t hate your decision to switch to a SAHM.
9. Make sure you make time for yourself weekly. Talk to your significant other about mommy free time. You will thank me later!
10. Get out of the house with the kids. A good rule of thumb, if it’s free, definitely go! Well, as long as it’s age-appropriate for the kids as well. 
11. Meal Prep to increase your amount of free time during the week.

Commons Reason As To Why You Should Become a Stay At Home Mom

Every SAHM has their reasons as to why they became a SAHM. I know my reason for wanting to be a SAHM is because I want the freedom of enjoying my life as a mom and wife instead of being enslaved by a corporate company.  Below you will find some common reasons why you should become a stay at home mom.

• If you want to be readily available to your kids and your significant other, being a SAHM, might be right for you.
• Tired of missing out on your family life because of work?
• You can’t work anymore due to a disability or illness. 
• You want to work from home (note you can be a SAHM that works, better known as a WAHM).
• You’re homeschooling your kids or you want to start homeschooling them.
• Being at home is less stressful for you and the family. 

There are plenty of reasons why you should become a SAHM, but hopefully, the brief list above helped you grasp a few. 

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Common Questions/FAQ About SAHM

If you have questions about being a Stay at Home Mom, we gathered and answered a list of the most frequently asked questions down below to help out:

How Much Money Does a Work From Home Mom Make?

SAHM can make from $0 to $10,000+/Month. I know a hair braider who has made $15,000+ in 28 days. Monthly incomes depend on the type of work, amount of time and effort, and how many streams of work Mom has.

If you want to start working from home doing what you love, try this awesome course.

How Many Hours a Week Do A Working SAHM Work?

Work Hours for a SAHM can vary depending on their own schedules. Working SAHM on average work 20 hours a week. If you planning on becoming a SAHM and working, do your research on ways you can make money from home and decide on how many hours you are willing to put in weekly. I would say, that the number of hours you put in initially may be longer than when you are established. 

Check out these awesome ways to make money from home as SAHM!

How Do Stay at Home Moms Stay Active?

SAHM stay active in many ways. Some ways they stay active are through working out at home, playing with their kids, going for a walk with their kids, online workout videos and classes, housework, and more.

Check out our Staying An Active Mom Page, Click Here.

How Can A Stay At Home Mom Save Money?

SAHM can save a lot of money if they are using the right resources and planning out things in advance. Some ways they can save are by couponing (Ebates, Ibotta), researching discounts before shopping, tipping themselves, opening up a savings account with fantastic interest rates and monthly dividends, etc. I would even suggest you take advantage of Walmart’s new amazing pickup and delivery service! You can save so much money and time by using either their Pickup or Delivery service!

I cover a whole section of ways mothers can save money and live on a tight budget. Check out my Frugal Mommy Guide Page, Click Here.

How Can A Stay At Home Mom Be Happy?

Being happy can be a struggle for about anyone when there’s a sudden change in life and in your lifestyle. But, fear not. I can surely help with maintaining your peace as not just a mother but as a human being. I have experienced severe depression even early on in my pregnancy, therefore, I can relate. To Add on, I have been exposed to an abundance of resources to help manage depression. Certainly, I will aid you in regaining back the peace and harmony you deserve. Plus, I also major in psychology as my undergraduate.

Check out my Maintaining Peace Page, Click Here.

What are the responsibilities of a Stay at Home Mom?

The responsibilities of a SAHM can vary, depending on what you and your partner have decided on and the tasks that you will both be taking on in the household. However, SAHMs typically are responsible for providing childcare, housework, being a personal accountant (maintaining budgets, paying bills, and looking for money-saving opportunities), and more. Always sit down with your partner and discuss which tasks and activities each person will be responsible for in the household. 

If you would like to know more about Life at home as a Stay at home mom, check out my Life as a Stay at Home Mom Page, Click Here for More.

The Last Thing You Need to Know About Becoming A SAHM

• In conclusion, you can be a successful SAHM and make as much or even more than you do at your 9 to 5 job now. All you have to do is stay focused and motivated to achieve your goals, and also obtain the right resources and skills. Don’t forget to plan out your transition into the Stay At Home Mom Lifestyle by talking to your significant other and creating a SAHM Plan. Don’t be afraid of the transition for this could be the start of a healthier life for you and your family. 
• Please share this post on Pinterest and Facebook. Comment below with your questions, concerns, and or experiences as a SAHM. Sharing is caring so share the goals that you would like to achieve as a SAHM in the comment section below. Also, please share your experience as a SAHM, if you are a SAHM already!

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