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35 Businesses to Earn Extra Income: Explore These Direct Sales Opportunities

  1. Are you a mother looking to supplement your income? Direct sales and multi-level marketing companies offer flexible opportunities to earn money while balancing family life. Check out the following companies that have stood the test of time!

    1. Aloette
      Offers skincare and cosmetic products with a focus on natural ingredients. Visit Aloette

    2. Amway
      A well-known name in direct sales, Amway offers a range of health, beauty, and home products. Visit Amway

    3. Avon
      A classic in the beauty industry, Avon allows you to sell cosmetics and personal care items. Visit Avon

    4. Crowned Free
      Specializes in empowering women through fashion and accessories while giving back to those in need. Visit Crowned Free

    5. doTERRA
      Focuses on essential oils and wellness products, promoting a healthy lifestyle. Visit doTERRA

    6. Herbalife
      A global nutrition company that offers meal replacement shakes and dietary supplements. Visit Herbalife

    7. It Works!
      Known for body wraps and wellness products, It Works! gives you the chance to boost your income. Visit It Works!

    8. Jafra
      Offers a variety of beauty and skincare products, with a focus on customer service. Visit Jafra

    9. Java Momma
      A coffee company that allows you to sell gourmet coffee and related products. Visit Java Momma

    10. Jordan Essentials
      Focuses on natural skincare and body care products, promoting self-care and wellness. Visit Jordan Essentials

    11. J.R. Watkins
      Offers natural home and personal care products, emphasizing quality and tradition. Visit J.R. Watkins

    12. Juice Plus+
      Sells whole food nutritional products to supplement your diet. Visit Juice Plus+

    13. Kaeser & Blair
      A promotional products company that provides a platform for sales and marketing. Visit Kaeser & Blair

    14. La Bella Baskets
      Specializes in gift baskets and personalized gifts for various occasions. Visit La Bella Baskets

    15. Lemongrass Spa
      Focuses on natural spa products, making self-care accessible to everyone. Visit Lemongrass Spa

    16. LulaRoe
      Offers stylish and comfortable clothing, allowing you to host parties and sell online. Visit LulaRoe

    17. Magnabilities
      Features customizable magnetic jewelry that lets customers express their style. Visit Magnabilities (going out of business sale)

    18. Mary Kay
      A long-standing beauty company that empowers women through sales and skincare. Visit Mary Kay

    19. Melaleuca
      Focuses on health and wellness products, emphasizing eco-friendly solutions. Visit Melaleuca

    20. Modere
      Offers a range of personal care and household products with a focus on clean living. Visit Modere

    21. Monat Global
      Specializes in hair care products, promoting healthy hair and scalp. Visit Monat Global

    22. One Hope Wine
      A wine company that gives back to charitable causes with every purchase. Visit One Hope Wine

    23. Paparazzi Accessories
      Offers affordable jewelry and accessories, making it easy to sell at events. Visit Paparazzi

    24. PartyLite
      Sells candles and home décor items, perfect for creating a cozy atmosphere. Visit PartyLite

    25. PawTree
      Focuses on pet nutrition and wellness, allowing you to cater to pet lovers. Visit PawTree

    26. Rodan + Fields
      Offers dermatologist-developed skincare products with a focus on results. Visit Rodan + Fields

    27. Scentsy
      Known for its wax warmers and fragrance products, Scentsy is popular for home parties. Visit Scentsy

    28. Team Beachbody
      Focuses on fitness and nutrition, encouraging a healthy lifestyle. Visit Team Beachbody

    29. Think Goodness
      Offers a variety of products with a mission to spread positivity and wellness. Visit Think Goodness

    30. Tocara Jewelry
      Specializes in high-quality jewelry that empowers consultants to sell with style. Visit Tocara Jewelry

    31. Tupperware
      A household name in kitchenware, Tupperware offers opportunities through parties and events. Visit Tupperware

    32. WineShop At Home
      Offers wine and accessories, making it easy to host wine-tasting parties. Visit WineShop At Home

    33. Yanbal
      Focuses on beauty products and personal care with a commitment to empowering women. Visit Yanbal

    34. Youngevity
      Offers health and wellness products, promoting a healthier lifestyle. Visit Youngevity

    35. Young Living
      Known for its essential oils, Young Living promotes natural living and wellness. Visit Young Living

These companies provide a fantastic opportunity for mothers to earn extra income while working flexible hours. Remember to check reviews and do your research before diving in. Have fun and good luck on your entrepreneurial journey!


Saturday

Mom Brain Is Real — Here’s How to Manage the Stress, Anxiety, and Emotional Whirlwind of Motherhood


Let’s be real: motherhood is beautiful, yes — but it can also feel like an emotional obstacle course with zero warning signs. One minute you're playing peek-a-boo and laughing until you cry, and the next you're holding back tears in the grocery store parking lot because you forgot to buy milk again.  Sound familiar?

If you're riding that emotional rollercoaster, you're not alone. Moms everywhere are feeling the weight of invisible labor, societal expectations, and the pressure to "do it all" — and it’s taking a toll. Let’s talk about it.

The Emotional Load of Motherhood Is Heavy — And Often Unseen

A 2022 report from the American Psychological Association found that "69% of mothers" reported being stressed out on a daily basis — compared to just 51% of fathers. And it’s not just the logistics of parenting; it's the mental weight of remembering every birthday, permission slip, doctor’s appointment, and emotional meltdown.

Sociologist Dr. Allison Daminger calls this "cognitive labor"  — the planning, anticipating, and organizing that tends to fall on mothers, even in households that share physical tasks more evenly. No wonder we’re exhausted.

When Stress Turns Into Anxiety

It’s normal to feel stress as a mom. But when it starts to creep into your sleep, your ability to enjoy your family, or even your sense of self-worth, it might be something more. According to the CDC, 1 in 5 women experience a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PMAD), which can occur during or after pregnancy.

And it doesn’t magically go away when your child turns one. Anxiety can hang around — often fueled by comparison (thanks, Instagram), unrealistic expectations, and the silence around how hard parenting really is.

So How Do We Cope?

Let’s break it down — here are a few realistic ways to manage the emotional rollercoaster, even if you don’t have three hours a day for self-care.

1. Set Boundaries — Guilt-Free
You are allowed to say no. You are allowed to set a bedtime and stick to it. You are allowed to tell your in-laws you’re not hosting Thanksgiving this year.  

Psychologist Dr. Nedra Tawwab, author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace, says boundaries are a form of self-respect and a pathway to mental health. Without them, stress creeps in, resentment builds, and burnout follows.

Try This: Write down three non-negotiable boundaries. Post them where you’ll see them every day. They don’t have to be dramatic — even “I don’t answer emails after 6 p.m.” counts.

2. Name the Feeling, Don’t Shame the Feeling
Ever tried to suppress your anxiety and ended up snapping at your kid over spilled juice? Same.
Clinical psychologist Dr. Susan David says that emotional agility — the ability to acknowledge and process your emotions rather than push them down — is key to resilience.

Try This: At the end of the day, jot down what you're feeling and why. No filter, no grammar check. You’re not writing a novel — you’re giving your emotions a name so they don’t hijack your nervous system.

3. Don’t Underestimate the Power of Connection
Motherhood can feel so isolating — especially if you’re in a stage where conversations are mostly with a toddler or your dog. But loneliness and stress are tightly linked. A Harvard study on well-being found that close relationships are the strongest predictor of long-term happiness.

Try This: Reach out to one mom friend a week. Just to vent, laugh, or drop a funny meme. If you don’t have a support system, consider joining an online mom group (yes, the good ones exist!) or check out organizations like Postpartum Support International for virtual groups.

4. Give Yourself Permission to Rest — Real Rest
Not scrolling rest. Not folding laundry while watching Netflix rest. Real rest. Your nervous system needs it.
A study published in Frontiers in Psychology shows that even 10 minutes of deep breathing or meditation a day can significantly reduce stress hormone levels. You don’t need a yoga retreat in Bali. You just need to stop for a few moments and breathe.

Try This: Try the 4-7-8 breathing method. Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 7, exhale for 8. Do it 3 times. That’s it. Your body will thank you.

5. Remember: You’re Not “Too Sensitive” — You’re Wired to Care
The same part of your brain that makes you deeply attuned to your child’s needs is also the part that makes you feel everything more intensely. That’s not weakness. That’s biology.

In fact, MRI scans show that a mother’s brain actually changes structurally after childbirth to become more emotionally responsive — and those changes can last for years (Kim et al., 2016, Nature Neuroscience).

So if you cry at diaper commercials or get overwhelmed by loud toys and chaos, you’re not broken — your brain just really loves your kid.

Final Thoughts: You Are Still You

Yes, you’re a mom. But you’re also still you. And that version of you deserves rest, joy, community, and care — not just survival mode.

Stress and anxiety don’t make you a bad mom. They make you a real mom in a demanding world. Let’s stop pretending we have to smile through it all.

Let’s talk about it. Cry about it. Laugh about it. And remind each other: we’re not in this alone.

Resources for Moms Navigating Stress & Anxiety  

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