SURVIVING SUMMER Living in a Van Full Time with a Broken Freezer
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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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00:00 - 11:20 Slow morning, grocery shopping
11:21 nighttime, Smokey Veggie Pasta Salad
22:12 gym sesh, scorching hot night in the van
25:35 broken freezer, @bodegacooler SUCKS!
29:00 feeling better
32:49 the people asking for hijab/scarf tutorials
35:14 how I get water, talking about insecurities
38:55 quick thrift shopping, see you later!
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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
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.
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 KZhead 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.
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 am sorry you and so many are struggling. Living in their vehicles you deserve more place to call home. Housing is human right.
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 ❤️
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.
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.
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 ❤️
Monique...you are awesome and beautiful. I love your sweet spirit. Keep sharing your positive views.❤
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 ❤️.
You have such great editing and cinematography! Also, you are very pretty! Keep your head up, sis!
What a pleasure to watch and listen to.... 😌 and, that editing! 👌🏼🌧️
Im really considering downsizing to a van from a shuttle bus. I need the simpler, more stealthy life❤
Hi, I am new to your channel. Sorry that your fridge/freezer isn’t functioning properly and I know you talked about how hot it gets in your van. Nomadic Introvert who is living in her van too, uses two portable fans to keep her cool. She says it works so that might be a good idea for you too. I hope a business organization sees your vlog and sponsor you a new fridge. Stay safe and good luck with everything! ✨🙏🏽🙂
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
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..
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❤
Absolutely!!!!!
L❤VE the cooking! Thanks for sharing ❤.....
Your head coverings are beautiful.😊
I'm so happy I found your channel 🥰
Hey Monique 💜 Jumping into the Vlog, starting off peaceful 😊 3:28
That dust buster is a great idea!
I enjoy watching all of your videos love the pasta salad recipe
You're a beautiful young lady ...peace of mind...keep moving up...bless up
We see U Chef🎉❤ thanks from Atlanta Ga ❤🎉
Awesome editing!! Really great job. Also, sn: really cute outfit!!
Thanks Monique
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!
So proud of u, wish I had opportunity to meet you
100 percent agree with your views on beauty. First time watching your video, I enjoyed it.
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!
Enjoyed the video, your such a beautiful light in this community/world keep being you!!(beautiful) Takecare until next time be safe.
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
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.
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💞
Covering the refrigerator with a blanket, will help keep the "cool" in. You cant over fill for optimum efficiency. Sometimes, isolation makes us blue.
I'M so proud of you sister best wishes from Saudi arabia
MashaAllah sister I just found your account and it's so inspiring ❤
My opinion is your scalf looks pretty, and I love the color.
Great video I look forward to seeing more of your videos
Thank you!
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.🎉🎉🎉
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.
Love the transitions in this video.
Thank you!
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
The cooler should hold you over until you get a new fridge.
Addicted to your videos.
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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.
💕💕💕 your channel 😂
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. 😋💛
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…
Ummm, love this recipe! 😋 Also, taping up the tops of bananas will make them last longer. 😊
Once you adapt everything becomes routing
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.
Spend the day at the mall or at the library to keep cool…
i loveeee your videos so much, you make me feel like im not so crazy for wanting this slower paced life.
Thank you ❤️
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 ❤
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.
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 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 😊
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.
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?
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.
Maybe 🤔 you should peel and freeze them which makes great desserts 🍦 smoothies.
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 ..
Hi Monique, I really enjoy watching and following you. I believe my previous message was deleted as I had put the actual name of the gadget that can help to cool you. It's evaporative air coolers and very small .. maybe 8 inches x 8 inches. It won't cool your car but will certainly help you if you have the mini ac cooler aimed your way. Stay blessed.
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🙏♥️🫂
As salaam Alaikum Queen sister.Amazing video insight into your life. Sending respects from the Uk 🇬🇧.🌹
Wa alaikum as salaam ❤️
Put some ice in a cooler and put a fan on towards the ice that might cool off the van
I bought a small ice maker for $40. It makes ice in 20 minutes.
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!
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
KZhead does the same thing to me. Thank you for the prayers ❤️. I’m doing very well.
Great vlog, Monique. Was the sausage you cooked halal? How do you do with your daily prayers? You are truly blessed!
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 ❤️
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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🕊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 am having one of my favorite homemade coffees Homemade starbucks coffee At home Chocolate coffee Is Great value Vanilla caramel coffee Creamer With A lot of ice Ice coffee Love it 😊😊
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.
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!
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.
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 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
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!
Go north! Too hot in the south!!! :)
Sister, You are!
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.
These banners look so yummy 😋
I have social media! I’m very comfortable with myself. Thank God I never compare myself to anyone! I workout. Eat well and do the things I love in this life! I enjoy your content
That’s wonderful. I’m gonna get to your level soon 😊.
Hey Monique, just curious if you have a “quick escape” plan in place if bothered at night? It just crossed my mind when you showed all of the things you had to move before driving off. I trust that you know what you’re doing, though. 👍🏾
Witches wear scarves, too. But we call it veiling. It's a way to protect our aura.
I've always thought of you as both beautiful in appearance and personality.