Being a mother is truly the toughest job in the world. We juggle a truckload of tasks while making a living, managing the household, and tending to the kids. It takes hard work to be watching over everything so we end up overwhelmed, and at times, it gets taxing and draining. 

Financial obligations can continuously pile up, too, that is why personally, I seek other streams of income that will increase my revenue while mommy-ing. However, it helps that we take on something that suits our passion and interests so we wouldn’t have to immerse in projects that we don’t take pleasure in. It is important to pursue what we enjoy, all while also earning!

If you’re also on the lookout for one this 2025, here’s a roundup of honest ways to make money—workplace-aside:

In today’s digital terrain, there are tons of remote roles available in the market. Assisting clients, for one, is a common scope on job posts and job descriptions. Be it in their business undertakings, usual errands, personal endeavors, or daily grind, employers have a go-to person whom they delegate tasks to. 

A personal assistant who has a work-from-anywhere arrangement is an invaluable asset to most people mainly because both sides can save time and resources. 

Nina Orlina, a trained online assistant, attests to the opportunities that she can tread outside the office. She used to work for a university professor, providing services such as checking student papers. “I’ve been helping my former lecturer ever since I was studying to support my studies back in Singapore,” Monina shared.

“For moms out there, we brought a life out of our tummies, what else can’t we do?” she continued.

While being in business is not for everyone, it is exciting to note that there is a whole world for selling a product or service. You can sell clothes, bags, and other brand new items in the niche that you are interested in.

Top company manager Mary Ann Cabrera caught me up on how she manages to earn extra outside the workplace. Her option was to sell bags in weekly bazaars. “I get satisfaction from what I love doing, and I love the item that I’m selling,” Mary Ann started off.

According to her, the bags are affordable and her primary purpose is to enjoy. Earning is simply secondary. “It’s not just earning the extra income but choosing to be productive each day and what you like doing.”

If you have taken courses or tests for certifications and have a special set of skills, you might want to make the most out of it. You can maximize your potential and leverage your professional background by conducting a workshop, or check if there are opportunities for tutoring. 

Angel Fuentes, an English tutor, extends her services to overseas students via virtual classes. She primarily coaches South Koreans. “The best thing an online English tutoring profession can offer all mothers is the opportunity to work from home. It emphasizes work-life balance and allows more flexibility,” Angel stated.

“You can establish a timetable that fits your lifestyle. Without having to commute every day, you may teach in the comfort of your own home, giving you more time for hobbies and family. Currently, I work for two different ESL companies and also have private students.”

Selling your unused stuff, clothes, homeware, and children’s toys can toss you some money. Several Facebook groups, for one, generate money from decluttering, making it a regular sideline. A range of products like preloved furniture, gently-worn garments or footwear, and even cooking essentials are posted on these pages. What are you waiting for? Check your wardrobe and make room in your house while making revenue!

Grizelle Marza, a licensed forester, lets go of used goods and items from their house time and again. Apart from her day job, she declutters her home and chooses household products to be put up on sale. “For extra income, I’m decluttering in my house and selling items I no longer need. I’m also selling my daughter’s preloved clothes,” Grizelle said. 

Being a delivery driver is a better option for the ones who like hitting the road. If you leave home frequently and find joy in embarking on journeys or traveling randomly, try rendering your services with apps such as Foodpanda, Grab, and Lalamove. Through this, you can turn your casual trips to an ideally-sustainable source of income. 

Von Eugenio, an entrepreneur and government employee, suggested that a sideline outside the office is a good idea to generate extra funds. “I fetch my wife from work daily. She arrives there at around 7:30 in the evening. Instead of wasting my time waiting, I thought of a side hustle, which is Lalamove,” Von explained.

When the pandemic struck the world, “pasabuys” started to waltz their way through social media. Shoppers were locked in and couldn’t leave their place for a traditional grocery run, hence the rise of grocery pasabuy services or personal shoppers. Pasabuy shoppers have a platform where people can pick a product and pay for delivery instead of doing their trip to the supermarket or physical store. 

Michelle Lee, a businesswoman, fetches funds by offering her shopping service. Her operations began back in 2023. 

“When I was an intern for Suki Jewelry, I was assigned to be a sales associate for their pop-up store in Rockwell. Before and after my intern shifts, I would walk around the mall and take pictures of items in Zara, Mango, and the like. I post it on my Instagram page for my followers to purchase,” Michelle narrated. Quite new to the field, she tells us how truly fond she is of it. 

“During my OJT, I would be at the mall three times a week so it made it easier for me to take pictures of the items that were available for pasabuy.”

Doing your hobbies is definitely a game changer. You can gain some sense of leisure from it, and you always look forward to doing it in your free time. Thankfully, pursuing your passions can be a casual source of income as well. If you are a skilled individual who wears many hats, some side hustles with money-generating potential give you a chance to capitalize on your talent, too.

Take for example Chareze Miranda’s freelancing experience. She does graphic design on the side, and has creative stints like designing logos and other visual outputs.

“I used to work as a part-time graphic designer for a Singaporean company not so long ago. My former colleague in Singapore is working as a marketing head for this company so she recruited me,” Chareze imparted in our one-on-one interview. “I still do accept small design projects when I have time, mainly tattoo designs for some overseas clients or posters, logos, and brand collateral for small businesses.”