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Side Income

Here is where I chat about my experiences chasing side income opportunities.

  • August 28, 2024

Substitute Teaching as a Financial Freedom Lever

The substitute teacher and blogger smiling for a quick mirror selfie at a local school. Substitute teaching can be a great part-time work option for busy moms.

There's plenty of talk on the Internet these days about achieving "financial freedom." Forums, YouTube playlists and social media platforms seem to have been set ablaze with discussing this new goal. If...

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  • March 14, 2024

Should You Teach Summer School? The Ultimate List of Pros and Cons

An apple and two ice cream bars to signify the switch from the school year to summer break.

When school's finally out for the summer, it's debateable who's more thrilled: the students or the teachers. Summer break in traditional schools can be seen as a restorative stretch of freedom, a...

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  • March 13, 2024

The Worst to Best Side Hustles for Resigning Teachers

A smiling teacher holding up a globe in a classroom.

If you're planning on this spring being your last semester in the classroom, first: Go you! (I know it's not easy to leave this love/hate career) Come up with a strategy for...

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  • August 4, 2023

27 Worthwhile Side Gig Ideas for Teachers in 2023

A woman seeming pensive, probably considering which side gig to pursue.

As a teacher, I was no stranger to the side gig. Now as a stay-at-home-mom, we’re still on quite familiar terms (yo, Giggity!) I’m proof that it’s possible to hold a side...

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  • August 2, 2023

5 Reasons Why So Many Teachers Side Hustle

A photo of a woman in an apron, like she is working for a side hustle.

Hordes of teachers are trading their school lanyards in for other uniforms in the evenings, weekends, and summers to side hustle, or "moonlight," as they say. Moonlighting sounds elegant and romantic and...

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  • July 29, 2023

Mom Making Money: 6 Side Hustles I’ve Actually Tried

A review of my side hustles: This photo is from teaching and making chili for a contest.

Some of the side hustles extolled by Internet gurus sound too good to be true. And honestly, most of them are. I find a whole bunch of success stories skim over all...

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  • July 25, 2023

My Side Hustle as a Substitute Teacher

A picture of the author substitute teaching-- or, well, on a break from substitute teaching. She is smiling in a selfie in front of monster fabric.

Substitute teaching can sound like a pretty sweet gig at first-- filling in for a teacher on your selected days, carrying out the lesson plan and actually getting to go home, free...

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  • July 20, 2023

Is Babysitting a Good Side Job? My Experience

A popular babysitting toy: Animal fridge magnets.

Welcome to my series on my personal experiences in earning side income! Here I share details of my own stories in order to bring to light honest reflections. It should be noted...

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  • July 18, 2023

My Experience with House Cleaning as a Side Job

A picture of me cleaning with a sponge.

Welcome to my series on my personal experiences in earning side income! Here I share details of my own stories in order to bring to light honest reflections. It should be noted...

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  • July 14, 2023

Is Starting a TPT Shop Worth It? My experience

A long term substitute teacher's desk with books and pencils.

Welcome to my series on my personal experiences in earning side income! Here I share details of my own stories in order to bring to light honest reflections. It should be noted...

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  • July 11, 2023

Can a Home Bakery Be Profitable? My Experience

My first stand for my home bakery showcased several of my sweets, including whoopie pies, cupcakes and cookies.

Welcome to my series on my personal experiences in earning side income! Here I share details of my own stories in order to bring to light honest reflections. It should be noted...

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Charmaine
Charmaine

Former Teacher ☼ Substitute ☼ Writer ☼ Mom

Recent Posts

  • A teacher smiling happily with smiley faces and daisies in the background.

    So, You Want to Quit Teaching and Better Your Life?

    April 16, 2025
  • "Amos Takes the Skyway" is a children's book about an Amish boy who is determined to cycle over the Skyway Bridge.

    Amos Takes the Skyway: An Engaging and Informative Classroom Readaloud

    December 2, 2024
  • A happy teacher sporting her DIY teacher pencil shirt.

    How to Make a Simple Pencil Shirt

    October 15, 2024
  • How to live your best pumpkin spice era this fall (for cheap!). The author is smiling amongst a pile of mums and pumpkin spice creamer.

    How to Live in Your Pumpkin Spice Era for Cheap

    September 24, 2024
  • Substitute teaching: Pandemic Edition. It features a photo of a face mask over a plain blue background.

    Substitute Teaching: Pandemic Edition

    September 5, 2024
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