Bingo! How to earn money and be a stay-at-home Mum

Mums have a tough time juggling all their responsibilities, what with working, looking after the kids and fitting in a game of bingo. Here, some working mums tell us how they do it.

Being a working mum is tough, but doing your job from home can make it easier

We all know that juggling the responsibilities of being a Mum and wife or partner can be difficult and when you add working into the mix it can be even more tough, especially when you need time to relax and play your favourite bingo game!

But there are plenty of options for ladies who want to earn a bit of money when times are tight while managing to look after the kids, the hubby and have some time away for bingo with girls.

Lots of Mums turn to Avon as a way of earning while at home and having some fun too!

The cosmetics company was founded over 120 years ago in the US and is celebrating its 50th anniversary in the UK this year,

Angie Winter, a representative and sales leader at the company, says: "I needed to find a job that was flexible because I stay at home with my children, and also help out with my husband's business ... I love to look and feel glamorous so selling Avon is perfect for me - it's such a fun, girly job."

Avon representatives often sell to their friends, family and local community, so there's a great social aspect to the job as well, which is important.

"The beauty of the Avon earning opportunity is that it's flexible: you can work hours that suit you, and do as much or as little as you want," says Lydia Durkan, from the company.

"For many representatives, selling Avon gives them the opportunity to earn a bit of extra cash in between the school run and potentially other part time work - this is particularly powerful during difficult economic times," she adds.

Debbie Bird is editor of parental advice website www.babyworld.co.uk and mum to James and Charlotte. She does her work from home.

"Planning is key to a successful working environment," she explains.

"Life is a permanent juggling act which can be exhausting, but working from home gives me the flexible approach that I need to meet the needs of the children to deliver and pick up from school, and to keeping my career and brain engaged in an interesting and challenging role," she says.

"I feel I am setting my children a good example of being able to set clear deadlines for work and can show them what I do for a living, making my work real for them too," Debbie adds.

"The biggest advantage for me is being able to be a part of my children's day," she says.