At Momivate, we’re thrilled to share an exciting new idea that will revitalize life as a full-time mom: the MomEconomy app.
This innovative app allows mothers to join a MomUnity, a network of moms who gather weekly for S.M.I.L.E. meetups — opportunities to connect, share, and empower each other.
Plus the MomEconomy app is a barter services app that helps you meet your needs without using traditional money — instead, you’ll use MomUnits, which you’ll earn as you participate in the SMILE gatherings!
We’re excited to announce that seniors at Brigham Young University are coding this app as their capstone project and it will be ready to test in just a few weeks!
Here's more info about the MomEconomy App
Similar to a bartering app that lets you exchange goods and services directly without using cash, the MomEconomy App lets you offer your skills and services to other mothers in exchange for what you need.
In the MomEconomy app, you can trade based on mutual needs and agreed-upon values. Instead of traditional currency, you use MomUnits—a virtual currency you earn two ways: by offering your services to others within the community, and by participating in the peer-support groups (called SMILE Gatherings) that Momivate sponsors.
How Does the MomEconomy App Work?
Here’s an example of MomEconomy in action:
- Mary is a hairdresser who offers her services in the MomEconomy app, but instead of cash, she accepts MomUnits. The app tracks her balance, so she can easily see how much she’s earned.
- Mary’s daughter needs piano lessons, so she finds Jane, a piano teacher who accepts MomUnits.
- Jane, busy preparing for her son’s birthday, needs a cake decorator. She connects with Andrea, a fellow mom who is a talented cake decorator and accepts MomUnits for her work.
- Andrea needs a haircut, so she uses the app to find Mary and pays with MomUnits for the service.
Each of these women take an hour and a half each week to attend a local SMILE Gathering, where they earn MomUnits for participating in these peer-support groups designed to encourage and empower moms to enjoy motherhood!
How Do You Earn MomUnits in the MomEconomy App?
The best way to earn MomUnits is by offering your services in the MomEconomy app.
Do you teach piano? Are you an interior designer? A nail technician? A pro at clothing alterations? You can start earning MomUnits immediately by offering your skills and connecting with other moms who need them.
You can also earn MomUnits by attending S.M.I.L.E. gatherings. Not only will you become part of a close-knit, supportive community, but participating in these meetups will also earn you rewards.
By offering your services and engaging with the community, you’ll be compensated for your skills and efforts while helping to grow the MomEconomy.
How Can Local Businesses Be Involved with MomEconomy?
Imagine a future where businesses—especially those that support mothers—can donate goods and services to our MomUnity. These donations would be distributed to MomUnity Members in exchange for MomUnits.
This exchange would create a thriving, mutually beneficial ecosystem where both businesses and moms can exchange value.
In the long term, we envision supportive businesses accepting MomUnits as a form of payment, giving moms a convenient way to access the products and services they need.
You Can Help Bring the MomEconomy App to Your Phone
MomEconomy is a useful mom app that has the potential to go viral and become a self-sustaining platform. It will help moms meet their educational, financial, and time-management needs through skills exchange and a mom-centered economy.
We need YOU to help us beta test the app with us! Please sign up!
We are eager to connect with the right partners to bring this idea to life. Can you help us? Contact us to offer your skills and resources. Since we are an official 501c3, donations are potentially tax deductible — discuss with your tax advisor!