SURVIVING SUMMER Living in a Van Full Time with a Broken Freezer
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- Опубликовано: 10 июн 2024
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- I lived in my car, full-time, starting on Sept. 01, 2019
- Make & Model of my car was a 2018 Buick Encore
-I lived in my car to save money & pay off debt, which I successfully did (check out videos/playlists below)
- I totaled my Buick on Sept. 2022 & bought a 2022 Ford Transit Connect XLT LWB Nov. 2022
-Living full time in my van since May, 15, 2023
-My goal is to save money, buy land, & build a homestead
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Legend has it, my ice cube tray is still full of water (I wish I was joking, lol).See you next week ❤.
If you sell your frig let me know please. I'm willing to pay for shipping.
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Get a Refrigerator bag and cover with reflectives installation up top. Your refrigerator freezer is in the sun, and it is getting hot again.
Good idea
Monique,
Hello and good morning ☀️. I love how you take the last portion of your video to talk and vent with us about how you’re feeling.
Pressure burst pipes so I’m glad you’re using your platform to air things out instead of holding it in. Sorry you have to deal with the freezer issues. Definitely sucks especially when you’re a full time Vanlifer.
Nonetheless, I like your positivity because God will always make a way. As always, I love your videos and I hope that your upcoming week is a fabulous one. Be safe out there… I look forward to your next video drop. 🖤
SIDE NOTE: Anyone attacking your looks negatively… is a liar just trying to get a rise out of you. You always look fantastic and unlike the hater(s)… the mirror doesn’t lie. 🖤
Hello 😊👋🏾.
My mom and I were just talking about that! She said being able to freely speak my feelings on RUclips seems therapeutic for me, and I agree. I hope you have a wonderful week. Thank you for your continued support 🩶.
Me 2!👍🏾
That part is enjoyable & authentic
Yes my husband has,dementia his health now is stable. I had to have all my teeth pulled few months ago. We truly are very blessed. We have place live and food to eat. Someone else was living in their van.I had $5.00 left from our groceries. So I sent her the $5.00. When you have what you need. Then sharing the extra you have. With someone who has less then you. Makes the world better place. I was simply happy that. I was able to eat one of my favorite things for dinner fish sticks. Since my teeth have all been pulled. I thought I wouldn't be able to. I was wrong. I can eat them just fine. Trying to find things that bring joy. Whether they are big or small. Does help me. Realize how very fortunate I am.
I am sorry you and so many are struggling. Living in their vehicles you deserve more place to call home. Housing is human right.
She can live in a home if she wants. This is her choice. Her parents have a lovely home and welcome her. Her fiancee has a home and welcomes her. This is her way to bring peace and meditation into her life. She is a Muslim and has her faith. Thank you for caring 💜
Try using public libraries as an office during the day. A van lifer shared that tip a few years ago. You can also sit in a corner and charge your equipment. Maybe also try using a portable ice maker. Plus, you may want to consider rotating the food in the freezer on the bottom to the top and vice versa
I would suggest moving the fridge away from the window. When the sun is hitting the top... the top will get hot and the inside will drop in temp. The same thing happens to deep freezers. I have a deep freezer that I have to keep outside and during the summer I have to put a heat resistant cover over it or the stuff closest to the top will not be as frozen. If you can't move it get a window shade or heat resistant over and the freezer should start working better.
Sister you look so great I was admiring you in the video please keep doing what you doing, I'm sorry about your freezer
Thanks, sis ❤️. I’m definitely gonna try a few suggestions people offered to help my freezer before shelling out that money for a new one.
@@simmpleenough Good I hope it work out stay safe
I was just thinking what a natural beauty you are. The trolls usually want you to change things about you that they would like to change about themselves. You're beautiful young lady.
She is adorable and definitely can teach me. About eating much healthier then I do. The vegetarian burgers and sausage. I have had before and it is very good. Tastes no different than meat. I am 51 years old she far wiser then I am.
Thank you, both ❤️❤️
You look absolutely stunning! Keep it pure, natural, and sincere💯🫶🏾✌🏾
Thank you ❤️
Why dont you try the parks where there are trees and a little breeze. The cement parking lot draws heat from below.😊
Im only 3 minutes in and i ABSOLUTELY LOVE the video
Thank you 😊😊❤️
You are beautiful. Love your personality. Keep you head up sis! Things will get better for you!
Thank you ❤️
I enjoy your videos. The banana thing is crazy! I only buy 4 bananas at a time because they get overripe way too quickly! Working out is a mood lifter.
Yes, working out is a mood lifter. I try to work out at least 5 days a week.
You keep your van so clean, I love how you keep your small space organized. Do you ever go to the library when it’s warm to get out of the heat and work on your laptop? You’re beautiful no matter which way you wear your hijab 🧕
In the little town I live in our library is cooling center.
Yes, I go to the library often! Thank you ❤️
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The fact that you see it around you makes you beautiful. It seems like it's out there, but it's the inside that's seeing it. It's both places, inside and out.
Thank you for the info. about the fridge. They were on my list of considerations. You look beautiful-Period 😍. To know yourself so well is an amazing thing. Stay safe and TFS.
Thank you ❤️
I can only imagine how beautiful your twists are! Thanks for this inspiring video. Congratulations on 20k!! 🎊 🎉 🎈❤💐
Thank you so much 😊. And thank you for helping me reach 20K ❤️.
Yes, my first thought when I turned this on was, “she’s beautiful.” I love the scarf. Then I watched more, and I thought, her videos are very artistic.I hear the struggle, though. I think we all struggle with how we feel about ourselves from time to time.
Thank you
Monique...you are awesome and beautiful. I love your sweet spirit. Keep sharing your positive views.❤
You have such great editing and cinematography! Also, you are very pretty! Keep your head up, sis!
Thank you 😊❤️
What a pleasure to watch and listen to.... 😌 and, that editing! 👌🏼🌧️
Hello. I just sent you a message. I hope that you receive it and can apply it to your comfort! 💙🙂
It’s been fun actually catching up to your most current vlogs! I actually laid down in the back of my SUV the other day and thought to myself.. I can do this! 😊 Thank you for inspiring me!
That dust buster is a great idea!
I did some Amazon research and watched customer reviews for the Vosef brand swamp cooler for $69.99 that charges using a USB cord and runs on distilled or tap water. A football coach gave the best review. A truck driver and a couple in an RV also gave it a thumbs up! I hope it helps 🙏.
Portable Air Conditioners Fan,Vosaf 1400ml Evaporative Mini Air Conditioner with 7 Colors Light,3 Speeds Personal Air Conditioner, Portable AC Air Cooler with Humidifier for Room Bedroom Office Des
Thank you!
Covering the refrigerator with a blanket, will help keep the "cool" in. You cant over fill for optimum efficiency.
Sometimes, isolation makes us blue.
Im really considering downsizing to a van from a shuttle bus. I need the simpler, more stealthy life❤
I love your videos are so relaxing, I know you need to work hard and you might be stressed most of the time living in a van but for some reason, your videos calm me down to the way that sometimes I watch them to sleep🤭🤗 keep it up and I always hope for you your goals inshallah💞
Just love yourself. Remember that is truly all about your mindset. You have the choice to think highly or badly of yourself. Please know that you are worthy of all things good for your heart and soul. Great channel. Sending you love and light..
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Exercise helps to increase your endorphins, that good for your mental health. I agree with other subscribers about your fridge, It's in the sun, also most fridges will only cool around 20 degrees cooler than its environment, try covering it with reflective and insulating its exterior
You're a beautiful young lady ...peace of mind...keep moving up...bless up
Monique, I'm impressed by your resourcefulness in adapting to van life. Your cooking tips and insights are valuable for those facing similar challenges. Keep sharing your journey!
Love the transitions in this video.
Thank you!
Great ideas in the comments. Cover your fridge. It's working extra hard in the sun. Park where there's more shade maybe? Nice video & your food looks delicious.
I hadn’t seen your videos in a few weeks. I was praying you were safe & sound. Glad to see you again. I really don’t understand the algorithm on this app. Shows me videos that I have no interest in and hides the ones I do want to watch. Smh
RUclips does the same thing to me. Thank you for the prayers ❤️. I’m doing very well.
Hi Monique, I saw your video was 40 minutes long, I got excited😊 considering I can't handle some at 4 minutes😂. When I see you're about to do your water, I get goosebumps from the time you cut yourself, PTSD😮. You're correct we are ALL beautiful, God DON'T make ugly. Also, I dont do well in heat😞Thank you for sharing💛how can I forget the BEST part, your cooking, BRAVO💚
Hi, Lisa! I’m happy you’re enjoying the longer vlogs 😊. And I get goosebumps, too, when filling my water. I’m still very nervous to touch that thing.
Hello young lady. Can you share your name. If not Lovely of you to share your life. When you make your smoothies put fine oat meal with it. Very filling. Also Quinoa washed and simmer till dry with vegetable stock. Put lid on saucepan to continue cooking. This can be put in fridge for a few days. Cook without veg stock serve with sweet on savoury. Very good for you. Best wishes Geraldine North Wales UK x
Hello. My name is Monique 😊
Enjoyed the video, your such a beautiful light in this community/world keep being you!!(beautiful)
Takecare until next time be safe.
An insulated Walmart bag with ice for freezing extra items.
Thank you for sharing your day. Stay blessed.
Soothing, relaxing, thoughtful as always. Thank you Monique❤
I'm so happy I found your channel 🥰
I'M so proud of you sister best wishes from Saudi arabia
100 percent agree with your views on beauty. First time watching your video, I enjoyed it.
Your head coverings are beautiful.😊
Thank you ❤️
Love watching your videos, you are inspirational and I love to watch you cook, always so yummy looking 😍💗💗I just got out of a slump and I know how hard it is to get things done and get motivated. So sorry about your freezer! I love your talking portion of the video , you always look so nice!
When you can afford it get a Maxx fan to pull out the hot air, and at night use it to blow in the cool air…. Small fans can circulate the air while the Maxx fan can cool down your vehicle…
Hello Monique sweetie, always a pleasure to see you😊, even though these past couple of weeks have been so busy for me, I still have to tune in❤
I so love what you stand for. Everyone is so uniquely beautiful, just the way God created us💪👍. Loving the brows!😍😍
Man those meals!😋😋
See you in the next one. Keep safe and cool as the summer approaches 🌞🙏♥️
Thank you 😊. And I appreciate you finding time to say hi and leave a comment even though you’re so busy. I definitely don’t expect anyone to leave comments on all of my videos, but it’s always good to hear from you 💕💕💕💕.
@simmpleenough You are a strong and beautiful soul, sis. You are such an inspiration. Love, light, and blessings abound you always🙏♥️🫂
So proud of u, wish I had opportunity to meet you
Thank you ❤️
You ARE beautiful!
Eeeek to the bug on the clothes… 👀… I definitely like shopping at Goodwill as well.
I too have a vitamin D deficiency, and I too LOVE the hot sun. I went to Jamaica a few weeks ago and got burnt from staying in the sun for too long. It felt GREAT! 😂 Stay safe & sweet.
i loveeee your videos so much, you make me feel like im not so crazy for wanting this slower paced life.
Thank you ❤️
I cannot stand being hot. My heart goes out to you. Can we contribute to your new freezer?(I made the stir-fried cabbage you showed last week - with the olive oil, salt, and garlic? Ooo, it was so good!)
Glad you were feeling better toward the end of your video. Lady, you are so pretty. Like that's just facts. You may not like your scarf style, but you and the trolls are the only haters. :P That blush scarf looks bomb with your coloring. Women with long hair play with their hair all day every day. Why wouldn't women do the same thing with their scarves?
Awesome editing!! Really great job. Also, sn: really cute outfit!!
Your courage just for doing what you do is amazing. Trolls are everywhere some real some AI. You have th peace and blessings of God all over your face. You are inspiring.🎉🎉🎉
I really just love your channel and you are such a wonderful person. And, I like you even more now that I see you too love Good Will stores. Lately, , my mom have me take her to our local store and have found many clothing items without spending a fortune. So, stay cool this summer. And, continue to be your natural, beautiful self.
L❤VE the cooking! Thanks for sharing ❤.....
I enjoy watching all of your videos love the pasta salad recipe
I really enjoy your videos, your very resourceful. I enjoy your cooking and the spices you use we use similar and I know when you say it’s delicious, it really is delicious. Stay safe dear lady.
Thank you 😊
Thanks Monique
My opinion is your scalf looks pretty, and I love the color.
I was thinking of getting an ice maker, and using coolers. You don’t have to worry about stopping for ice, and you run the ice machine whenever you need it.
We see U Chef🎉❤ thanks from Atlanta Ga ❤🎉
Absolutely!!!!!
The cooler should hold you over until you get a new fridge.
Once you adapt everything becomes routing
Hi Monique... The heat of the spring & summer is the main reason I'm not doing van life. You're such a trooper though.
Hi ❤️. lol, I understand. This lifestyle is rough in hot weather.
Hey Monique 💜
Jumping into the Vlog, starting off peaceful 😊 3:28
Hey 😊 ❤️. Sorry for the late reply. I’m so behind on responding to comments.
Addicted to your videos.
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Spend the day at the mall or at the library to keep cool…
Great video I look forward to seeing more of your videos
Thank you!
With regards to your suppliments, I would like to ask if you have tried toping up with your magnesium too. This can be very helpful for our homeostasis and balance including mood balance and nervous system.
Please research on this and try this ..
Ummm, love this recipe! 😋 Also, taping up the tops of bananas will make them last longer. 😊
Great video I really enjoy watching you shop buying healthy items. Hijab looks good to me 😊 were you parked in lowe's? Safe travels
I probably was
Witches wear scarves, too. But we call it veiling. It's a way to protect our aura.
What about a mini air conditioner/swamp cooler?
I’ll look into what a swamp cooler is, but I don’t have room in my van for a mini air conditioner. The smallest ones I’ve found are still too big for my space. There are a few other cooling products I’m planning to try this summer, though, and I’ll share them with you all 😊.
@@simmpleenoughthese air coolers are small, most probably about 8 inches x 8 inches. I had Antartica Air. This mini Air Cooler will not cool the car though. It will cool you with the gadget pointed at your direction.
MashaAllah sister I just found your account and it's so inspiring ❤
Thank you ❤️
💕💕💕 your channel 😂
Maybe 🤔 you should peel and freeze them which makes great desserts 🍦 smoothies.
As salaam Alaikum Queen sister.Amazing video insight into your life.
Sending respects from the Uk 🇬🇧.🌹
Wa alaikum as salaam ❤️
Why is the narrator so beautiful ?
I was a vegetarian nearly 10 years ago, but I’ve never tried tempeh. Your meals always look so interesting, I’m going to try it. 😋💛
As Salaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullilahi wa Barakatu Alhamdulillah I have been thinking about trying this. You look very free and at peace. MashaAllah
Wa alaikum as salaam wa rahmatullilahi wa barakatu. I am!
Put some ice in a cooler and put a fan on towards the ice that might cool off the van
I usually presoaked my tempeh in water with some salt & garlic (minced or powdered garlic works fine) and if you’re feeling extra also put some tumeric powder. Leave it for 10 mins before frying. Give it a try ❤
Thanks for the suggestion 😊
I saw a video that said that vitamin D is hormone and that is all that I remember 😅. Meaning I can't remember what the video said that we can do about it other than the sunlight and taking supplements.
Your glove box is a emergency refrigerator, simply turn on your air conditioner check inside the glove box on the top left corner turn the dial to maximum. Instant refrigerator.
🕊As Salaam Alaikum my Beautiful Hijabi Sister! I hope your freezer situation gets resolved quickly and easily. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Wa alaikum as salaam ❤️. Thank you.
I bought a small ice maker for $40. It makes ice in 20 minutes.
Monique would you do a demonstration at some point on operating the rice pot. I bought one and I am having trouble understanding. Thank you.
Sure!
Go north! Too hot in the south!!! :)
Put your ice tray on the bottom of your freezer you will have ice
hey sis, try keeping it covered..
so that it is not exposed to the sun .. do you have any extra (i can't remember the name of it...but van lifers use it as window covers and the silverside, they face it towards the outside of the window to keep the sun out of their van's to keep their vans from getting so hot inside... (you have it on your back windows too)
I think you’re talking about Reflectix. I actually have some extra, so I’ll try that. Thanks 😊
@@simmpleenough ... YES!!!, Reflectix thats what i'm talking about (your welcome my dear)😂
I love eggplant but don't cook it. You motivated me to try to cook it the way you did. You are a true gourmet🧡
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it's giving cinamatograpphy- its giving healthy life. I can't wait to see more and keep supporting- I have the same goal but with kids I have to play the house/ job game until God blesses me with a plot- stay safe
Thank you so much ❤️
Set power freezer and fridge is very good because they have separate components and that is good,you can check them out and they are very reasonable prices
Thank you, I’ll look into that brand!
@@simmpleenough You Are Strong Bold And Beautiful All Around You gave me inspiration to start van weather the high or the low and I am so proud of you Be Blessed 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Hello, Sister! I just love the way you cook and eat. It looks quite delicious! I have locs and wear head wraps. Are you allowed to wear other things to cover your hair, like a hair sock. They have them in packs at Walmart for $1 on sale. Also, would you ever consider more solar panels/batteries, if you don’t have them already, or even migrating up North during the summer. I’m in Texas and would literally broil 😂🤣in a vehicle in the summer! Question: why are you allowed to show your feet but not your arms or legs? Just trying to learn…Btw, I hate to shop, too!…If you’re ever in Texas, you are welcome to boon dock at my place. I live 100 feet from a lake, too, so you could work with a beautiful view.🌅
Hi Monique. I love watching your videos.
I wanted to know what the task/project app you use for your daily tasks? I use Evernote and not a fan and I like the way your app looks/works.
Thank you for the super thanks ❤️❤️. Sorry for the late reply, I’m very behind on responding to comments. I use Structured for my daily tasks.
Great vlog, Monique. Was the sausage you cooked halal? How do you do with your daily prayers? You are truly blessed!
Yes, it’s halal. I stand up, slightly crouched, and pray in my van.
JUST LIKE A HOME FREEZER, YOU HAVE NOT FILL IT UP TO THE MAXIMUM , SO ICE CAN BULD UP IN THE COMPARTMENT AREA SAME APLYS TO COOLER
Sister, You are!
These banners look so yummy 😋