🏕️ How This Mom Makes $3K/Weekend

I came across a couple of moms running a unique, totally untapped local side hustle — and they’re crushing it.

This side hustle can be done on weekends or school breaks, and can make $3k+ per month by booking just two gigs a week.

The best part?
This hustle is wide open in most cities — especially family-friendly towns with young kids.

👉 So what’s the business?
Setting up bougie sleepovers for kids’ parties.

Happy Little Glampers, a small business in South Carolina, is leading the way. They’ve built a high-profit, low-overhead rental business around these bougie tent sleepovers — no storefront, no constant inventory to restock.

Just reusable gear, fun party themes, a solid Instagram page, and word of mouth.

@happylittleglamperschs

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💡 How It Works

They deliver indoor tents (like teepees), air mattresses, bedding, lights, and themed decor straight to the customer’s house. Set it up, come back the next day to pick it up. That’s it. No staying for the party, no babysitting — just drop-off and pick-up.

They make anywhere from $300 to $500+ per setup depending on the number of kids.

💰 What They Charge

• $400 for a 6-tent setup

• $50 per extra tent

• $100 non-refundable deposit to reserve the date

• Add-ons (optional): balloon garlands, spa kits, custom themes

• All pricing is flat-rate — includes delivery, setup, next-day pickup

They don’t charge hourly. It’s about the experience and convenience for parents who don’t want to spend all the time planning or setting up a party.

📲 How They Get Customers

Instagram, Tiktok and local Facebook groups are their main sales tools.

Their feed is full of high-quality videos of past setups. Parents share pics and tag them, which drives referrals. They also repost stories and reviews constantly — this keeps them top of mind locally.

They use hashtags like #CharlestonMoms, #SleepoverParty, and #KidsBirthdayIdeas to get found.
They also post reels of the setups being built, which shows off their process and builds trust.

Most of their bookings come from:

• Instagram posts & tags

• Word of mouth

• Facebook parent groups

If you are good at decor/design and can show up on time, you can do this. The results sell themselves.

🎯 Popular Themes

@happylittleglamperschs

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• Gamer Night 🎮

• Puppy Party 🐾

• Campout Vibes 🌲

• Neon Glow Party 🟣

• Custom themes for siblings or specific requests (with a fee)

Start with 2–3 themes, then build out more as you go. A lot of the decor is reusable — just swap a few items to match the theme.

🔧 How to Start One in Your Town

1. Buy or build 4–6 A-frame or teepee tents (~$250–$400 total)

2. Get twin air mattresses, pumps, bedding, trays, string lights, and a couple themed decor sets (~$300–$500)

3. Take a few photos at home of a full setup

4. Start an Instagram page and post consistently — tag local parenting accounts and use city-specific hashtags.

5. Also share examples/success stories on local facebook groups (goes viral almost every time)

6. Set pricing similar to theirs: ~$200 base, $50/tent add-on, $100 deposit

7. Offer full-service delivery and pickup within a reasonable radius

You can start this with under $1,000 and break even in just 2–3 parties.

💵 What You Could Make

• 1 party/week = ~$1,500/month

• 2 parties/week = $3K+/month

• Most of your costs are upfront and reusable

• Add-ons and upsells can bump your profits even more.

It’s weekend-friendly, low overhead, and easy to run solo or with your spouse or friend.

This service business could be a great weekend side hustle or summer project— especially in family-heavy towns or suburbs.

Book a customer. Film the setup. Post the results. Let word of mouth do the rest.

Hope this gave you some ideas. Have a great Tuesday. 👊

-Tim