I’ve got a monkey on my back, y’all and his name is Mega Millions.
You know how every 17-about-to-be-18 year old says, “Oh, as soon as I turn 18, I’m going to go buy some cigarettes, visit a strip club, (register to vote, hopefully), and buy some lottery tickets.” Well, that was me five years ago.
I didn’t do any of that except register to vote. (What can I say? It’s my civic duty.)
Mega Millions
I bought my first Mega Millions ticket earlier this year when I was pregnant with my second kid …

Thanks for reading Part 2 of my “Side Hustle” series. Here’s Part One. If this goes well, I might just make it a regular post, highlighting new or interesting ways to make money on the side. Whaddayathink?
But for real, before I dive into the list of ways to make extra cash, I have to say that I started this post as a way to help out my fellow young moms. But I got a startling look at some parenting statistics today and now my post feels more relevant than ever.
Since a lot …

One of the issues young moms face is lack of cash flow. We’re typically not as advanced in our careers as our older counterparts, so our salaries are usually lower, yet we still need to pay for the same things moms in their 30s do: food, doctor visits, diapers, daycare, etc. Adding a baby to a budget can be a tricky thing, but adding a side hustle to your life might help stretch things out a bit.
This blog is my side hustle. In addition to starting a dialogue among all the young …