Definitely a good topic.  I would like to do something from home to make some extra money, but am afraid to because of all of the scams out there.  I did do the product consultant thing for a little while, and while I do know people that it works well for, it just wasn't the thing for me.

 "Maybe you could put your blankets on ebay instead of Craigs List.  You
would have to add for shipping, but you may have better luck there!"

I have looked in to eBay, but they want so much of my money! I don't want to pay someone to sell my stuff…haha. Just the way that I look at it. BUT then again it is beginning to become Christmas so I might have to bite the bullet and do it.

mammaleigh, as hershiesgirl suggested, try Etsy before Ebay.  Etsy's pricing is much easier for artisans.  I've also heard of bonanza.com, but it's relatively new.

I do medical transcription from home and love it.  I set my own hours and I can't imagine having to get dressed and go to work everyday.  I just walk to the computer in my PJs most mornings.

Helen, I have my RN liscense but after I had my first son 7 years ago I didn't want to go back to work and leave him.  I took the online MT class through Career Step.  This is one of the programs that is in depth enough that companies will hire their graduates right out of school for at home work.  I worked for softscript for awhile after I graduated then went to work for our local hospital here (both from home).  I have two friends taking the course right now.  both are planning to work from home.  If you have any questions just ask.

My sister made really good money at transcriptin, but it took a few years to start making any real money. You'll need a stop/start pedal and a few other things to get started in addition to the training. Find someone who will train you who already works from home, otherwise it's hard to break in to the at-home market without working for a company. But, in the end you get a ton of flexibility. She can work from anywhere as long as she has her laptop and internet access.

Stay away from stuffing envelopes, assembling items at home, and any 'internet marketing' things. I've learned all of those lessons. Try the website WAHM.com. That's a good place to find legitimate work. I've gone there a few times. You can also try part time sales. It depends on where you live as to what I'd choose.