Women have historically worked, at least part time, while raising children. Cottage industries have been killed by regulation, and avon type opportunities are not profitable.
Yeah, they took in washing, sewing, or tended a garden. Today roasties sell their dirty panties and even feces online (I wish I were joking).
My grandmothers made cheese and kept hens for profit. I doubt they would be legally allowed to sell cheese made in the basement, or compete with current egg prices.
Mmmmmm, basement cheese...
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