Money Making Mums Blogger Interview: Charlie from Our Altered Life

Posted on 12:00pm Friday 4th May 2018

Every Friday I invite other bloggers and money making mums to share the ways busy parents can make money from home.

Welcome, tell me a little about who you are, where you’re from and introduce your blog.

I’m Charlie from Stoke on Trent (for my sins!) I’m a part time teacher, author, blogger and founder of More Than a Face charity.

My blog, Our Altered Life shares life with my twin sons Oliver & Harry.

Harry was born with a rare Cranio facial condition which means that the left hand side of his face never developed and he also has autism. Technically he’s non verbal but he’s a real chatterbox in his own way!

I share the triumphs and challenges of a life I never expected but now love.

Tell me, how do you make money from home?

I earn through my blog by writing sponsored content for companies I believe in and am happy to represent.

What makes it suitable for mums?

The flexibility definitely! It’s on your terms and you can do as much or as little as you want to.

What are three benefits of working at home?

No child care issues!
Time for self care (I walk the dog which is great for my mental health)
Flexibility around other commitments, appointments etc

What are three negatives?

It can be very lonely at times. I miss having a word crowd around me.
It can be hard to stay focused on working when things need doing at home.
It’s not a regular income which can be stressful if you depend on it.

If you could only pick one, working from home or going to an employed job for the rest of your life, which would you pick?

Working from home.

The flexibility is great and my own mental health is much better without the pressure of imposed targets and standards (not that I’m lazy and sloppy but I set high standards for myself rather than being told I’m not good enough against standardised expectations)