STAYING WARM in our CAMPER during the POLAR VORTEX and WINTER STORM 🥶 | Full Time RV on a Budget

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  • Опубликовано: 19 ноя 2024

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  • @raisingwildflowers
    @raisingwildflowers  10 месяцев назад +7

    How's the weather where you are???

    • @donnaallison7462
      @donnaallison7462 10 месяцев назад +2

      Cold with a couple inches and 8° last night. Stay warm.Looks like Falcon really likes his snow cream😊.

    • @darladillaha7466
      @darladillaha7466 10 месяцев назад +1

      -8. We have had no water for 3 days because of the frozen pipes.I want to go west in the winters. I'm not a fan of the cold either. Hope you all are warm ❤

    • @darladillaha7466
      @darladillaha7466 10 месяцев назад +2

      Colorado hoping to head to CA to live in my SUV

    • @KP-sr8ld
      @KP-sr8ld 10 месяцев назад +2

      65 and foggy (north central FL) freeze warning for tomorrow morning, temps expected to drop to 30. You inspired me to make a batch of curry. Stay cozy!!☃️

    • @webbsway
      @webbsway 10 месяцев назад +2

      Grandmother in Virginia and my weather looks just like yours. I really love the looks of your Curry and I'm going to try your recipe thank you for sharing it it looks really good the snow cream brought back memories so I might have to try that again too I'm sending you all love and prayers for your safety my daughter was living in her camper beside me but she couldn't stand the cold so she went to live with her son for the rest of the winter sending you guys prayers for your safety and to stay warm

  • @philipdefrancisco7540
    @philipdefrancisco7540 10 месяцев назад +4

    One time I drove from North Carolina into East Tennessee. I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO DIE!!!!! 🤢🥵🤯 The path down was so steep and someone was on my back bumper. I was screaming for ten minutes straight! That without snow!

    • @raisingwildflowers
      @raisingwildflowers  10 месяцев назад +2

      Yep! Exactly why we can’t drive in any amount of snow 🙃

  • @Bre19188
    @Bre19188 5 месяцев назад +1

    The love and care you take for your family is beautiful. Love this video, way to sweet.❤

  • @NomadJane
    @NomadJane 10 месяцев назад +2

    Warm here in South America. Maybe get that RV on the road to somewhere snowless.

  • @cjengland2365
    @cjengland2365 10 месяцев назад +5

    Brr! That cold is the main reason we're still in Florida despite the cost. Looks like you did a good job of winterizing the RV.

  • @lyndabelknap8367
    @lyndabelknap8367 10 месяцев назад +11

    Love the winter and cold but I live in Canada. We live on a large farm which we bought years ago in winter. Very little heat, no running water, and out house. It was cold inside but we survived and so did our kids. Fast forward 36 years later and place is all fixed up.

    • @lorianderson6072
      @lorianderson6072 10 месяцев назад +2

      To me youv lived a much richer life than most, your family will know the true struggles of trying to stay warm n heating homes with wood/coal fires ect a much harder way of life but so much more rewarding 🙏🏼👍

    • @lyndabelknap8367
      @lyndabelknap8367 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@lorianderson6072 thanks so much!!!

  • @RN-mn3jn
    @RN-mn3jn 10 месяцев назад +4

    I’ve spent many a winter in a camper your size. I did like you …insulated the windows, had propane and electric heat sources. Very smart on the tank hook up for the Mr. Buddy.
    You are probably more prepared in that camper than a lot of people are in big homes. 😊
    Enjoy this time season of your life. It becomes precious memories later❤

    • @raisingwildflowers
      @raisingwildflowers  10 месяцев назад +3

      I honestly feel less stressed than when I had a house in these conditions! I have a better set up with all the propane if the power goes out. And heating a small space is so much easier than a big house! Several years ago in TN we had and ice storm with similar temps - power was out for days and I ended up in a hotel with the kids because we couldn’t stay warm in our bigger house 🥶

  • @elainevega1092
    @elainevega1092 10 месяцев назад +3

    Stay warm. Falcon is just adorable💜

  • @ZXX984
    @ZXX984 10 месяцев назад +3

    Our days of cold camping are done!

  • @lisacrummett1279
    @lisacrummett1279 10 месяцев назад +3

    This is why I live in Arizona. We’ve had very cold weather, but don’t have to deal with snow.

    • @christinecortese9973
      @christinecortese9973 10 месяцев назад +3

      Unless you’re up on the rim. It’s been a low snow year but it’s still on the ground at my house and more coming next week.

    • @laurijohnson7754
      @laurijohnson7754 10 месяцев назад

      I live in Tucson. Definitely a low snow year, lol. We lived in Clarksburg WV for one Winter. No thanks

  • @joculp-yq3qh
    @joculp-yq3qh 10 месяцев назад +3

    “Hi” to Falcon! He is soooo adorable. You and your husband look like you’ve done everything right. I just love watching your adventure! Stay warm!❤ I’m in central NC! Freezing, and you can keep the Tennessee snow!❄️

  • @magdalenahernandez1562
    @magdalenahernandez1562 10 месяцев назад +1

    Falcon is soooooo cute. Their little "hi's" were adorable. while it's super cold, it looks beautiful out on the farm! your locks have gotten so long too!

  • @simplyfromscratchrecipes
    @simplyfromscratchrecipes 10 месяцев назад +4

    Such an amazing landscape with the snow. I do miss having chances of snow, but hopeful the cold air that is about to hit NE Florida might squeeze out a flake or two because of the rain we are having today, lol. It is suppose to go below freezing here tonight so we will see. Hope you guys stay safe and warm!

    • @raisingwildflowers
      @raisingwildflowers  10 месяцев назад +1

      Below freezing is FL is cold! FL cold feels colder than it does other places. The humidity makes it 🥶 Stay warm!!

    • @simplyfromscratchrecipes
      @simplyfromscratchrecipes 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@raisingwildflowers Yes it does, down to 29 this morning with windchill of 20, good thing I have a day of cooking ahead of me, I can stay nice and warm. ☺

  • @christinephillips3435
    @christinephillips3435 10 месяцев назад +3

    Falcon is so adorable..

  • @terryshaw3493
    @terryshaw3493 10 месяцев назад +3

    Please stay safe and be warm. Love you all. OMG, Falcon is so adorable. He likes his hummus so much it made him fall down. lol! Seems like you have prepared well for the frigid weather. Looks like the snowcream is a hit! 🙂

  • @ClairenParkerontheRoad
    @ClairenParkerontheRoad 10 месяцев назад +4

    Weather is gorgeous where I am. 🌵🌵🌵 Falcon is so cute and your camper looks warm and cozy.

    • @raisingwildflowers
      @raisingwildflowers  10 месяцев назад +1

      Ooh, did you go out west? That was our tentative plan for this winter, but it hasn’t work out yet 😆

    • @ClairenParkerontheRoad
      @ClairenParkerontheRoad 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@raisingwildflowers I did! I'm on vacation and am spending most of my time in AZ. It'll be here next year!!

  • @GrannyLinn
    @GrannyLinn 10 месяцев назад +4

    It’s 20 in South Texas. Hard to believe. Glad I didn’t declutter my long underwear.

  • @esteeb42
    @esteeb42 10 месяцев назад +3

    I have often said if I had the right person cooking for me I could eat vegetarian, maybe not 100% though😄
    Falcon is the cutest snow bunny🐰💙
    Beautiful property, my mother was born and raised in Tennessee and I have alot of extended family there.😊

  • @lberry152008
    @lberry152008 10 месяцев назад +3

    I usually deflect with a Hi when I fall too🍷🍷🍷

  • @lindc1070
    @lindc1070 9 месяцев назад +1

    Nice cozy camper for just you, your hubby , son, cat & dog . Not enough comfortable space for 5 people though if you are going to be stuck in there a lot in my opinion.So just as well your older girls opted out.

  • @Mahomesfan615
    @Mahomesfan615 10 месяцев назад +3

    I live in Maryville so I’m pretty sure I’m close by to you. It snowed 9 inches at my house so I was actually thinking about you guys and worrying. Thank you for posting this video!

    • @raisingwildflowers
      @raisingwildflowers  10 месяцев назад +1

      We are close! Maybe 45mins away. I cannot believe how much snow we ended up getting here! Stay warm tonight ☃️

    • @tessramos8828
      @tessramos8828 10 месяцев назад

      Hi Katie 🌻
      Thanks for posting and I will keep you and your family in my prayers 💕 Here in Pennsylvania we got 5 inches of snow and now it's 18 degrees ☃️ Be safe 🌟

    • @Mahomesfan615
      @Mahomesfan615 10 месяцев назад

      @@raisingwildflowers thank you! I was shocked as well. The kids are loving it though!

  • @liveyourtruthtv1980
    @liveyourtruthtv1980 5 месяцев назад

    he’s absolutely precious ❤

  • @hollyroecker9019
    @hollyroecker9019 10 месяцев назад +1

    I thought this video was going to just be practical tips for staying warm. What a nice surprise to have it vlog style with a cozy dinner, dessert, and your baby's first snow! So sweet! It has been very cold in Wyoming with temperatures as low as -30. Not nearly as much snow in our city, though.

  • @kristiecox7350
    @kristiecox7350 6 месяцев назад

    Awe, what a little cutie pie. I miss mine being young 🤗

  • @sagenozko9317
    @sagenozko9317 10 месяцев назад +2

    I grew up in CT and there snow is no big deal with the salt trucks and the homes are built to deal with the below zero temps. Living in TN when it snows is not easy. All the faucets have to be dripping so the pipes do not freeze, all the cabinet doors have to be open where the pipes are to let the what in, every where is closed and no one can drive because if the ice. All my kids went sledding and Ofcourse we got rid of our winter gear when we moved 7 years ago. Sneakers and lots of layers it is. I remember why I have the snow so much since we also got 8 inches here in nashville. I am taking care of my friends chickens while they are gone. Even they will not leave the coop. Stay warm!!!! Falcon is the sweetest boy love how much you all enjoy him. What a great family .

  • @barbarahughes6009
    @barbarahughes6009 10 месяцев назад +1

    Your usual preparedness which always impresses me.Stay safe and warm over the next few days.

  • @robynclarke5274
    @robynclarke5274 10 месяцев назад +1

    It's rainy & humid in the summer in Australia. Wish we had a proper winter with snow.

  • @deettarichardson3682
    @deettarichardson3682 10 месяцев назад +1

    Falcon is so sweet, thank you for sharing his snow adventure. I am in Michigan it's very cold tonight wind chill will be -15 to-20 and we have snow, stay warm .

  • @TheWhimsicalFamilyHomestead
    @TheWhimsicalFamilyHomestead 10 месяцев назад +3

    Do not sit your buddy heater on the counter. It will heat the ceiling to hot. We have ours on milk crate on the floor. (Even when our son was little like yours, we just taught him it was hot and kept an extra eye on him during that time).

  • @joethecomputerguy1
    @joethecomputerguy1 10 месяцев назад +5

    Good move to leave Florida. It's 75 in Orlando today. Life is good.

  • @sallyapplegate4591
    @sallyapplegate4591 10 месяцев назад +3

    Rain but only in the 40’s !! Northern California

  • @jessicaz.1901
    @jessicaz.1901 10 месяцев назад +2

    It's -9 this morning here in Wisconsin 🥶. Great work being prepared. I need to make that curry. Falcon is so precious & getting big!

  • @thisishowweroll8649
    @thisishowweroll8649 10 месяцев назад +1

    Your baby is SO CUTE!! My partner and I have been living in a 5th wheel for more than 6 years now in the Sierras in northern California. We have electric heat and propane heaters. Our generator is gas-powered. You can depend on the electric going off for days whenever it snows. For us, that also means no water. So we keep water on hand as well as plenty of gasoline for the generator. We do OK in the cold, you just have to bundle up and keep the propane heater on.
    We are doing the opposite. I have just bought a house and we are moving in a few days; will be selling the 5th wheel.

  • @joni1
    @joni1 10 месяцев назад +1

    Your baby is so cute 🥰 You should be fine those precautions. Remember snow is an insulator.

  • @lydiawilsonknight828
    @lydiawilsonknight828 10 месяцев назад +1

    Little Babe is adorable ❤ Layers xxx

  • @sallyapplegate4591
    @sallyapplegate4591 10 месяцев назад +1

    It is beautiful!!! Be safe and warm!!! Falcon is just adorable!!!!!! 😊

  • @A_Vets_Life
    @A_Vets_Life 10 месяцев назад +1

    What a great video. I love your babys reaction to the snow, such a cutie. Thank goodness they didn't hit your car. God Bless you and your family ❤

  • @Gioli565
    @Gioli565 10 месяцев назад

    Omg falcon is sooooo cute!!!

  • @janvas7690
    @janvas7690 10 месяцев назад +1

    So admire you and your family! You just make it work! Awesome! Your little one is adorable loved seeing him with his Dad watching tv. Good luck with the cold temps! We live in Canada southern Ontario so we know the cold!

  • @v_hovila
    @v_hovila 10 месяцев назад +1

    I think you prepared well for the cold! This is a compliment coming from Finland (Helsinki -17 C /1 F at the moment). Our car has winter tyres, it would be masocistic (and illegal) to drive without them. You chose wizely to stay at the safety of your home.

  • @maxinebellows741
    @maxinebellows741 10 месяцев назад

    Ok, first, were you, my Instacart helper in Bradenton, Florida?? Your baby is adorable!

  • @joannerobison5273
    @joannerobison5273 10 месяцев назад +1

    I live in Oregon and we are expecting our 2nd ice storm this afternoon. We had snow ice mix on Saturday all day in below freezing temps. Our driveway is a solid sheet of ice! We should start our thaw tomorrow. Stay warm and safe!

  • @littlegriffoffgridalberta6837
    @littlegriffoffgridalberta6837 10 месяцев назад

    Enjoy the snow ! It's just a beautiful white day there I sure hope our Polar Vortex don't make you to cold there with the baby in the camper, We have had a 10 day straight blast from the north pole lol ! Night temps -45 to -51c , Lots of firewood in the wood box & not many outside chores going to get done for a few days, Stay safe & warm friends ,

  • @nesadcruz7840
    @nesadcruz7840 9 месяцев назад

    I like the Cold but not inches of snow. Hope you are well stocked

  • @seekingtheminimumlevel1830
    @seekingtheminimumlevel1830 10 месяцев назад

    So fun to see Falcon's reaction to snow and snow cream! Stay warm! We didn't get much snow, but it's been below zero for several days. Finally got up to around 11 today.

  • @budgetwithfatima6530
    @budgetwithfatima6530 10 месяцев назад

    Wow 🤩 it looks cold 🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶, it’s cold here to no snow ❄️ keep save .

  • @leem200
    @leem200 10 месяцев назад

    He is sooooo cute. Hi! Looks like you did a good job. Little buddy is great. Had one and cannot find it now.

  • @GoofballAdventures
    @GoofballAdventures 10 месяцев назад +1

    Northern Arizona is not very much snow and mild winter temperatures

  • @FourHuskyHomestead
    @FourHuskyHomestead 10 месяцев назад +1

    You should watch my video of the vista heater / stove it’s on my ( cabin life at Eden springs) channel. We got 8 inches in west Tennessee and the vista heater is amazing. I turned off our big fireplace and I’m just using the canned heat vista heater. They said that rolling black ours will start on Wednesday if the power consumption is too great. So the vista heater will keep us warm with canned heat. And of corse we have buddy heaters and propane burner to use inside. LA

  • @kenyonbissett3512
    @kenyonbissett3512 10 месяцев назад +1

    Love the Paw Patrol hat on Falcon, looks so warm and toasty. Can’t blame teenagers wanting either the warmth of Florida or to be in town. I love lentils, yum.
    Never had snow cream, sound delicious. Is your hummus home made? Is so easy to make. I love it.

    • @raisingwildflowers
      @raisingwildflowers  10 месяцев назад

      It is not homemade but I should definitely make it instead of buying it. Homemade is always better 😊

    • @kenyonbissett3512
      @kenyonbissett3512 10 месяцев назад

      @@raisingwildflowers and cheaper, even using canned chickpeas.

  • @tracieschrock9519
    @tracieschrock9519 10 месяцев назад

    our snow storm played out the same way..total after 2 full days of snow we ended up with around the 8 inch mark..schools and most local businesses are still closed and probably will be most the week 🙃

  • @misskelli222
    @misskelli222 10 месяцев назад

    First snow and got to eat it! I grew up near Buffalo NY and live in PA. Lots of snow and yet I've never made snow cream!

    • @GrannyLinn
      @GrannyLinn 10 месяцев назад

      Try it, it’s great!

  • @LL-wu8zt
    @LL-wu8zt 10 месяцев назад

    Stay safe.😊

  • @leem200
    @leem200 10 месяцев назад +3

    This is a dumb question but do the horses and chickens and goats go in the barn? I did not see them when you went outside. Where to they go when it gets deeper? Just curious, may not be any of my business but just wondering.

  • @MadisonBriggsArtchick
    @MadisonBriggsArtchick 10 месяцев назад +1

    I get super worried about your family using all those heaters. PLEASE be careful! Carbon Monoxide is a real thing. Hugs!

    • @raisingwildflowers
      @raisingwildflowers  10 месяцев назад +4

      We definitely have a carbon monoxide detector! ❤️ And propane and fire detectors 👍

  • @christinecatrambone964
    @christinecatrambone964 10 месяцев назад

    Cold and icy here in New Jersey😘😘😘

  • @sjbutler2330
    @sjbutler2330 10 месяцев назад +2

    Better make sure you have lots of food on hand, water,
    Milk ,coffee, tea, sugar, toilet paper... 😲

  • @Judi-lm2fj
    @Judi-lm2fj 10 месяцев назад

    PNW has very cold temps and we had snow.

  • @sandraboose3686
    @sandraboose3686 10 месяцев назад

    You can put a heavy blanket over your door and windows.

  • @liesbethbos3049
    @liesbethbos3049 10 месяцев назад +2

    I stayed in a similar rig once during cold months; here are my (unsolicited, sorry 😉) tips:
    1) I recycled Ikea table/desk tops and just placed them against the walls. They have two layers with a honeycomb paper frame inside. It insulated quite well.
    2) I had all my pipes insulated under the floor
    3) when it was freezing I would let the faucets drip a bit, as long as there is a constant flow they cannot freeze
    4) I also had several heaters, but also carbon monoxide, gas and fire alarms. Do ventilate.
    5) I hung a little blanket curtain in front of the door
    6) learned the hard way that the steps before the door accumulated a little heap of snow, that froze and then I couldn’t get out. So I moved the steps a bit away

  • @JustFollowHim
    @JustFollowHim 10 месяцев назад

    I thought the propane heaters had to be in a super ventilated area tho?? And lol at his little crunch of the veggie stick, so cute

    • @christinecortese9973
      @christinecortese9973 10 месяцев назад +1

      Actually the Buddy model is freaking amazing for no emissions. I keep a carbon monoxide detector next to mine, as does my brother with his a state away, and neither one of us has ever had it register anything.

    • @JustFollowHim
      @JustFollowHim 10 месяцев назад

      @@christinecortese9973 sweet thanks! Good to know

    • @christiebetts-fi7qj
      @christiebetts-fi7qj 10 месяцев назад

      @@christinecortese9973I use the Little Buddy 3:11 as my he

    • @christiebetts-fi7qj
      @christiebetts-fi7qj 10 месяцев назад

      I use the Little Buddy as primary heat in an old camper

  • @tracisewing2528
    @tracisewing2528 10 месяцев назад +1

    We didn’t get that much snow yet we’re supposed to get it tonight in Ohio

  • @marciawade9101
    @marciawade9101 8 месяцев назад +2

    Why are y'all being so MEAN to this girl in these comments???? 🤷‍♀️
    Leave her alone and go find another channel to watch, if you don't like their lifestyle!
    Don't be mad at HER, because:
    1. Your husbands are cheating on you with your SISTER, your BEST FRIEND and YOUR MOTHER 🃏,
    2. You're LOSING YOUR HOMES 🏠,
    3. Your CREDIT IS IN THE CAN 🗑,
    4. You GOT LAID OFF FROM UPS 🗳📦,
    5. Your holiday spending got so out of control, that you can't pay back the debt because you took out a "buy now, pay later loan"! 🏦💵👎
    Y'all are SAD AS HELL and REALLY NEED TO GET A LIFE! 👎

  • @Peter-pe6pp
    @Peter-pe6pp 9 месяцев назад

    When are you planning to start your travels?

  • @rettpanda6203
    @rettpanda6203 10 месяцев назад

  • @22starworks
    @22starworks 10 месяцев назад +1

    In Knoxville TN Monday O1/15/24 we got over 9.5 inches 17 degrees

    • @raisingwildflowers
      @raisingwildflowers  10 месяцев назад +2

      We are just 30mins outside Knox - stay warm and enjoy the ⛄️!

  • @lisaortolani7109
    @lisaortolani7109 10 месяцев назад +1

    So your older daughter doesn’t live with you anymore?

    • @lisaortolani7109
      @lisaortolani7109 10 месяцев назад

      No it’s not it’s says Wildflowers. Look at the title.

  • @davea691
    @davea691 10 месяцев назад +3

    Do you have a CO detector?

    • @raisingwildflowers
      @raisingwildflowers  10 месяцев назад +8

      Definitely! Carbon monoxide, propane, and fire detectors all in the appropriate locations 👍

  • @esmyval8948
    @esmyval8948 6 месяцев назад

    You have a beautiful baby

  • @lenakryachun-solovyova8793
    @lenakryachun-solovyova8793 10 месяцев назад +6

    Why is no one saying it's not okay for a little child to sit on cold ground, crawl on it, while you can see his bare back. He can't say he is cold... That might cause chronic kidney illness later in life. You should make sure he is dressed appropriately. No warm jacket, bare belly and back, while wearing a warm hat? Please do not get offended.

    • @Moonblossom62
      @Moonblossom62 10 месяцев назад +1

      Because he’s a child and it won’t hurt him to crawl on the ground for a short while. It boosts his immune system to be exposed to cold weather.

    • @raisingwildflowers
      @raisingwildflowers  10 месяцев назад +6

      Babies absolutely can tell you when they are cold. Even if they don’t have the words yet, they aren’t going to play there happily if they are cold 🙄 Did Falcon look uncomfortable and unhappy? You know what isn’t fun to play in? I big fluffy coat that your can barely move in. We prefer a thermal base layer with 1-2 warm thinner layers on the top when it’s just normal cold. I mean, Falcons face was showing too, should I wrap that whole thing up to prevent … kidney disease? 🤦‍♀️ 😂

    • @lenakryachun-solovyova8793
      @lenakryachun-solovyova8793 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@raisingwildflowers not neccessarily big fluffy coat, no. There are very warm woolen kids jackets, that are both lightweight and extremely warm. Thermal clothes are great too, of course. As long as the belly and back are not exposed to the cold and wind. That's all.
      And yes, generally kids indicate being cold, but you, as a kid, have you ever been so occupied by playing outside and having fun totally ignoring being cold until you are too cold?

    • @Moonblossom62
      @Moonblossom62 10 месяцев назад +4

      @@lenakryachun-solovyova8793 That child clearly was NOT cold, as she commented above, they can tell you maybe not with words but other signals that they are cold. All my boys played outside in the rain, snow, sleet and Mud and every single one of them have been healthy as can be are very outdoorsy now. I detest the fact schools won't let children play outside because "it's raining" dear god they won't melt but a coat on them and let them run. Thankfully I'm on grandchildren now and I will pray my children do NOT put their kids in public school.

    • @maryalbert6138
      @maryalbert6138 10 месяцев назад +4

      Totally agree with you! Why would you put a child in this situation?? You should have planned better for your family. Your teenager children are smarter than you think!

  • @anitathomas703
    @anitathomas703 9 месяцев назад

    Some of these people.marry have children get older and still want to live that stupid hippie life style and force it on their children.