It might surprise you, but unlike #VanLife, the Tiny House movement is dominated by female owners! Why do Tiny Houses appeal to women?
Well, that’s subjective, but I think the popularity stems from the fact that Tiny Houses, unlike most affordable housing options, are extremely cute and customizable (two things women love).
And affordable housing is particularly important for single mothers, who support not only themselves but also their children.
SINGLE MOTHER MOVES WITH HER YOUNG DAUGHTER INTO A TINY HOUSE. TAKE A TOUR:
Single mother Erin was tired of paying high rent for a large apartment in San Diego. She dreamed of a simpler, more affordable country life for herself and her daughter, Paulina (10).
One day she came across an ad for a new Tiny House village in the mountains just outside the city. She seized the opportunity and signed a lease for one of the long-term Tiny House rental properties in the village.
By deciding to move from her large apartment to a Tiny House, Erin sacrificed some conveniences. She downsized and gave Paulina the main bedroom in her Tiny House so she would have enough space for her stuffed animals and her pet snake’s terrarium.
Erin sleeps in the smaller loft accessible only by ladder. She uses a fluffy chair that folds out into a bed-sized mattress to sleep and keeps some of her personal items next to her bed.
The loft of this single mother also has access to the balcony, which is Erin’s favorite part of the house.
Erin also found this practical, affordable dining table and chair set on Amazon. It’s on wheels and easily folds up, providing a place to enjoy family meals together.
They also use this versatile table as a desk and TV stand (they put their laptop on it and stream Netflix for movie nights).
Without a television, dishwasher, or oven, Erin has adjusted her daily routine. She typically cooks every meal in an air fryer, makes coffee with a space-saving pour-over, and the girls have gotten used to a small closet they share.
« YOU QUICKLY REALIZE YOU DON’T NEED MUCH MORE THAN EACH OTHER. » – ERIN
The mother-daughter duo now commutes 45 minutes to Erin’s work and Paulina’s school, but they think all these sacrifices are worth it to live in a place full of community and nature.
« It’s like giving every other little girl a Disney princess castle to live in, » said Erin.
Paulina says her friends at school are really jealous, and they plan to visit soon. Since moving out of the city, she has started hiking, snowshoeing, and birdwatching.
She loves nature, and the famous Pacific Crest Trail is just around the corner. Paulina now believes that when she grows up, she just wants to live in the forest!
« IT’S JUST SO COOL! »