Sadly she doesn't knit. I don't think she even owns knitting needles

I don't think I'm looking for her to make a "quick buck", I think - or at least - I'm looking for a way for her to survive. It's not like she isn't prepared to put some work in. I don't mean to imply she is inherantly lazy, she just can't GO to an office for example, and certainly can't do it 5 days a week.

Using eBay again, hyperthetically she starts a jewellery selling business on eBay. She is prepared to sit and answer questions, up-date product descriptions, and go to the local post office and post the items when they have been won by a bidder. All of that is no problem.

The thing she, and I are having trouble coming to terms with is - is it all too late? If not, where do people get their products from? Unless they are selling at a loss, the reasoning for which is completely lost on me, how are they able to do it?

The problem is, she worked full time since the age of 15. She was a single mother raising me, with no support at all. She never had time between work, raising a family and keeping food on the table and a roof over our head's to develop any sort of a hobby. About 10 years ago she had a nervous breakdown, since then she hasn't been able to work full time. I don't want her to have another one. Now at nearly 60 she shouldn't have to work full time, nor does any potential employer want her - they can't openly say it's an age issue but clearly it is. The govt. however says she should be working full time.

So that leaves some sort of home based business. She is quite happy and willing to have an eBay business for example. I keep picking eBay because, well that's what she thinks will be the saviour. When I'm talking making money here, I don't mean she wants to be a millionaire from it, she just wants enough to get by, pay the bills and be able to have a little bit of spending money. Just enough to be comfortable.

You are right though, my stress levels have risen dramatically, not to mention hers. I'm sorry I keep bugging people here with these questions, I figured if anyone had any idea's you have no idea how grateful we would be.

Thanks for your time.