Finding ways to make or save some extra money may be easier than single moms think.

These days, it seems like everyone has a side hustle in order to make ends meet. Not only does this help to pay the bills but may also allow people to start a rainy-day fund for when life at home gets tough. This is something that can be very important to single moms who do not have any financial support. As such, knowing clever moves as a single mom when surprise expenses come in can help to make those expenses feel less overwhelming and something more manageable instead.

Single moms have the dubious task of not only being a full-time parent but a full-time parent who holds down a full-time job to make ends meet. Like all adults, there will be expenses that pop up that were not accounted for. And because a nest egg or several months' savings are not always possible to do or single moms have not had enough time to accumulate that amount of money, thinking outside the box may be necessary to come up with some extra funds to pay for expenses that spring up without warning.

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Here are some clever moves for single moms dealing with surprise expenses.

When moms are single parents, finding time to do something like driving for a ride-sharing service may seem impossible to do. But, with a bit of creativity, it can be done.

Depending upon what the commute is to work, there may be others who need to go in a similar direction along the way where some extra cash can be earned. Or, if moms get a moment alone because kids are at their grandparent's house, at a sleepover, or some other activity where parents do not need to attend, that is a perfect opportunity to drive others to their destinations to earn some extra cash for surprise expenses.

Those who shop for and deliver groceries to others can get decent wages between what they are paid by the company and tips from customers. In fact, according to Ride Share Guy, those who shop for these companies can make between $20 to $45 per hour.

The best part is that because kids can come to the grocery store with their moms and subsequently in the car to drop off the groceries, a few jobs can be picked up as needed to bring in extra cash when needed.

Kids want to have a pet, but it is too much of an expense to take on? Moms can become pet sitters who care for pets in their homes. This way all the cuddles and snuggles the kids want out of a pet while getting paid to watch the pet. And the pets are returned to their owners before the novelty has had time to wear off, but the realization sets in just how much work pets are.

Most people have clothes in their closets that they have barely worn or still have price tags on them. As such, free up some space in the closet and earn some cash at the same time by selling clothes online.

According to Small Business Trends, depending upon how much there is to sell, people can make up to $100 to $2,000 in one month. And with everything from women's clothes, kid's clothes, makeup, jewelry, and more consistently selling, making good money can be as easy as a few clicks of a smartphone camera away.

Sometimes, making money is less about bringing income in and more about less income going out. And a great way to keep some hard-earned income that can be used for surprise expenses is to drive less and walk or bike more when appropriate.

With the cost of gas being astronomical, those who have to fill up numerous times per week are feeling the crunch on their wallets. But, if some trips made driving can be replaced with another method of transportation instead, there is money being saved and debt that can be paid down because of it.

If single moms own a home or have an apartment in a hot spot, they can easily rent out their abode on Airbnb, VRBO, or the like to make some money for surprise expenses.

According to CNBC, the average person who rents out their home to others makes approximately $924 per month. Of course, according to the publication, this varies depending on where people live and how frequently they rent out their living space.

To make this a profitable endeavor, there needs to be a place where single moms and their kids can go that does not cost any money, such as a relative or good friend's home. It does not make any sense to have to shell out money to stay somewhere else, especially if barely making any money from others staying in the family home, or breaking even.

There will always be a need for tutors. As such, if moms have a background in education and have some time at the end of their workday to impart their knowledge to students who may be struggling in a subject, some extra cash can be earned.

The best part about this is that there are companies that will set up tutors and those who need to be tutored based on matching tutoring needs and experience. And because of this, single moms can teach virtually from their homes virtually across the nation.

For those single moms who have a panache for refurbishing old furniture, there is a market out there for the final products. Therefore, something that is a hobby can become a way to have a lucrative side hustle and help to build up several months of savings for those surprise expenses that pop up.

If single moms have a substantial social media following and brands that they love, there is an opportunity for them to become brand ambassadors.

Unlike social media influencers, brand ambassadors do not need to have thousands of followers to be successful, according to Lady Boss Blogger. Instead, they just need to honestly love a product line and spread the word about it to those who do follow them.

To become a brand ambassador, some companies ask for applications to be submitted once yearly. Others have a revolving application process. But when choosing a company to be an ambassador for, make sure that advertising for them does not mean being paid for the product. Ensure that there is monetary compensation. Otherwise, all the work on social media for the company will have been for naught.

For the crafty moms out there, those crafts can be sold to others. Be it seasonal crafts, something to personalize a home, specialized clothing, personalized thank you notes, or more, if it can be crafted, people will buy it. And in return, there will be money available for those surprise expenses that always seem to crop up at the worst times.

Source: Ride Share Guy, Small Business Trends, CNBC, Lady Boss Blogger

Jessica is a writer based out of California. She is a mom to two fiercely independent, fun-loving girls and wife to a man who helps her find balance in life. Jessica is an avid runner, consumer of really great cups of coffee, and enjoys adventuring off the beaten path whenever possible. Family is number one to Jessica and is what makes living this crazy, hectic, beautiful life worthwhile.