Labradoodles

Another aspect of my life that helps enable me to work from home is breeding dogs. I would have never seen myself doing this, but I have always loved animals and it fell in my lap somewhat.

I have a wonderful friend who has many, many children and a fabulous hubby who breeds labradoodles. She told me all about what wonderful family pets they were as well as their tendency to be no/low allergenic, which was my main concern as my son and I have allergies.

SOOO after analyzing the risks (something you need to do always, especially as the sole provider for your kids), I took out my retirement money from my teaching job and used it to invest in the dogs I use for my business.

We had our first litter in August of 4 puppies and have sold 2 -- and on the verge of selling the 3rd. To me, this is success as I was extremely concerned that I wouldn't break even or make money on this side business.

To me, what made this a worthwhile side job was that there wasn't as much involved day to day as my teaching jobs.

I teach for several schools and it really keeps me hopping daily, and I needed another business to bring in money that wouldn't be as time consuming, and this was it for me.

So....I am praying now that I'll sell the third dog as that'll be the extra money I need to keep me afloat during the winter holidays where the schools are closed. Since I am a contract employee for each school, I don't get paid unless I work.

I do have money in savings for this, but I want to use that money to pay for my move in the beginning of next year. That's another important thought for another post -- but remember 2 things you need to have: savings and an environment that is conducive to doing your best work!