I agree with maybe one or two children care in your home, I will be watching one child shortly and it will help with some bills and I can still be home and provide a good environment for the child. I know there are telecommuting data entry and writing jobs out there that are legit, but they are very hard to weed through all of those scams!
If you are crafty and good with people, you would be a good candidate for balloons. You go in restaurants (like Olive Garden) and make balloons... my sister does it about 3 nights a week and averages over $100 a night. I just started and am learning the balloons to go to my fist gig and complete my training.
Anyways, here is the website for the info, and it is legit. You do have to buy your own kit, since you are considered an independent contractor, but it's only about $50 with tax, and it comes with the apron, balloon pumps, training dvds and balloons.
http://www.balloondistractions.com/
If you don't mind sales and driving around your area, then give Juice in the City a try. You basically go to your local shops (bakeries, salons, little gym...) and such and offer them advertising in exchange for coupon deals for the website readers. I was going to do it, but decided it would be too difficult since my kids are still home with me. Info here:
http://www.juiceinthecity.com/make_money
also, this was asked a few weeks ago and got some good answers too:
http://www.mamapedia.com/questions/16746842893913817089#r...