Working from home is a hard gig!

Well, one thing you can try is becoming a freelancer (the most common is writing). Now, before you say anything, I am NOT suggesting you try eLance or any of those other extremely low-paying websites. I'm suggesting you look up some sources, such as in a Writer's Digest (the book or the website, though you have to pay for the latter), finding jobs through that, and then sending query letters. If that's not your thing, look on online job catalogues such as Monster.com or maybe on craigslist, and again search for "freelancer". See if you bring the right sorts of skills to the table in order to do so. Good luck!

My suggestion would be to go the Web sites of companies that you like. Can't think of enough? Ask your husband, your kids, your parents, your friends. What companies do they know (and, hopefully, like)? Some of these companies may have work-from-home positions available.

Many people in the large "brick and motor" places do have telecommuters after people have been working there for awhile. Do you have any skills? You could contact local company and offer them your services. One company that is doing alot of straight hire to telecommuter is united health care but many of those positions require some experience in what they are hiring for. Personally, I have been working for several call centers for a few years now at home. Mostly early morning and while the kids at school because I need to keep the house somewhat quiet when doing it. It is legit work and there is decent money to be made. http://wahjobs.blogspot.com has a listing of some of those companies.