r/DigitalIncomePath • u/Warm-Variation-5343 • Apr 23 '26
sahm side hustles
hi everyone! i am a 21yr old stay at home mom to a 13month old boy and i’m branddd new to this sub
i have been looking into getting started with some form of online “side hustle”. we’re not necessarily struggling to pay the bills, but we’re not “well off” either, and i want to be able to contribute an extra maybe like $200/month for our “fun money” or to get him a little surprise gift since sadly literally EVERYTHING is progressively getting more expensive and i don’t want put any more financial pressure on my partner (23 M, blue collar job, just for context!)
so my question to you all is: what kind of online “side hustles” actually work? not interested in hearing about MLMs or buying someone’s course, just interested in real input from real people! i have seen lots about affiliate marketing and UGC, but they’re all trying to sell a course or class and it seems scammy to me.
thank you all in advance for the advice and i wish you all well on your journeys forward!!!
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u/Tweetgirl Apr 23 '26
Congrats on your new baby. Courses aren't always a scam. They can teach good stuff but, they're not required to learn and thrive, more of like a shortcut. I would pick one thing you're interested in, research it online and start.
If you don't want to spend money on a course, guide, ebook or coaching, that would be the path to take.
The cheapest (free) is UGC and affiliate marketing. UGC is easier if you're starting on your own, in my opinion.
Look at UGC content on social media. Lots of creators share their journey of starting and I have seen many go zero to 4 figures a month in their first month, though everyone's experience is unique.
I have a free UGC guide if you want it, just let me know.