As a single woman, you’ve got to plan for your own financial future. This book list is a great place to start. The Financial Needs of Single, Childfree Women As I was preparing this financial how-to series, I came across a number of books about women and finances. And you know what I noticed? Not […]
You’re bringing home a paycheck, paying off the bills, and setting money aside every month like a responsible adult. But is that money doing anything other than waiting for a rainy day? Your saved money ought to be earning you more money. If it’s not, it needs to start. First off, let me say I’m […]
Let’s not beat about the bush; living alone is expensive. While there are many wonderful aspects of living alone, the price tag definitely isn’t one of them. How can middle- to low-income spinsters maintain domestic independence without going broke or renting a room in Cracktown? 1. Plan, Plan, Then Plan Some More While you don’t […]
The idea of a single, childfree woman usually conjures images of a wealthy woman at a high-paying job who attends the gym regularly. She can often be seen with shopping bags in one hand and the latest phone in the other, heading into Starbucks to buy whatever the most expensive coffee on the menu is. […]
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Is your “Dream Home” Pinterest board languishing while you’re stuck in a studio apartment? Are you longing for the day when you’ll finally be able to create your ideal home in a spacious single-family home? Spinsters, I have good news. There is only one step in between where you are now and living in your […]
Enjoy The American Spinster Review of L. M. Montgomery’s Anne of the Island & Anne of Windy Poplars Because I adore these books and highly recommend them, I’ve included affiliate links in this post. Please read our affiliate links disclosure here. About The Anne Series L. M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables is well-known, even […]
I’ve written peripherally about this before, but today I want to devote an entire post to this novel idea. So here it is: You should enjoy your home. Groundbreaking, isn’t it? I know it’s not a new idea, but it’s something that people say they do, or want to do, and never actually do. Unless […]
Welcome to the American Spinster’s Easter Giveaway! This month, we’re offering the winner their choice of a hand-crafted cuff bracelet featuring the original illustrations of Jennifer Moran. This assortment of delightful jewelry comes from JEsquireCreations via Etsy. JEsquire Creations offers a varied assortment of jewelry and accessories. The giveaway winner will have their pick of […]
The American Spinster Review of Maxine Hong Kingston’s The Woman Warrior: Memoirs of a Girlhood Among Ghosts “Perhaps women were once so dangerous they had to have their feet bound.” The Woman Warrior is a spellbinding mixture of autobiography, family history, and girlhood fantasies. From the opening section, “No Name Woman,” the story of Kingston’s […]