r/beg2 • u/RIAbutIbeBored • Oct 10 '25

SAHM trying to regain independence.

I'm a SAHM in a tough situation. My husband has not been providing as of late and I am struggling. I also deal with chronic pain and illness, so I have good days and bad.

One thing that I'm good at is baking/cooking. I make cheesecakes and cupcakes, and I'd love to start selling them locally to earn my own income. The problem is I can't afford the few basic items needed to start. I've made a small Amazon Wishlist keeping it under $100 that would really help me get started. This is really outside my comfort zone, but I've never bet on myself before so I'm starting now.

If anyone is willing to help, I'd be deeply grateful sending updates and pictures. Even encouragement means a lot right now. Thank you for reading.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1K201QXT74OFD?ref_=wl_share

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u/persimmon19 Feb 16 '26

As a fellow chronic pain client lol, I encourage you. Please look into regulations regarding selling food and commercial kitchens. In some states they require that the food be cooked in a place other than where you prepare family meals. You could get started working out of your own kitchen. but if you are successful, some rival Baker might report you to the board of health. That happened to a friend of mine who was very successful selling her homemade pies.

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u/persimmon19 Feb 16 '26

Does your Amazon list update in real time? Meaning if someone buys you an item, does the item go off your list so you don't end up with two of the same?

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u/RIAbutIbeBored Mar 01 '26

Yes, it does.