Cold winter car camping in a grocery store parking lot with no heat | Living in my car
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2025
- Hey everyone welcome welcome back to my channel.
In today’s video, we are sleeping at Winco, the 24 Hour shopping center .
I am a solo nomad/car camper/living in my car to better my life .
I went to the gym and showered, went to Walmart to pick up dinner, then chilled and filmed in my SUV for the rest of the night .
Living in my car is not easy, but it’s a sacrifice I have to make an order to better my life for the future.
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Hey sis, let me say a few words to you, first you're doing a great job keep up the great work, but what I'm going to need from you, is to STOP!! downing yourself, stop calling yourself fat and a loser and any other negativity, you are a beautiful, vibrant, successful, strong willed young women, you have already succeded most people fears, Love yourself, compliment yourself and be the greatest part of you everyday.
I agree and I support this statement 1000 times
I SECOND THIS STATEMENT. Words are so powerful.
Amen!
Yeesssss! How we talk to and about ourselves is so important!!
@@ginanford6451 my bad omg 😳 hopefully in the next couple months I’ll be more confident like how I use to be ❤️
I am dying laughing at the lack of seasoning on that chicken 🤣🤣🤣🤣…. If you eat tuna that’s also a good alternative to the chicken and it doesn’t need refrigeration plus they make all kinds of different flavors now… on the salad add some olive oil and lemon and season that bland lettuce too with some Italian seasoning or Mediterranean….thank me later….sad how expensive it is to eat healthy just remember you’re worth it! Add some lemon and fruit to those water bottles. It’s all about stepping out of your comfort zone and not letting fear control you. You got this beautiful!!
@@tatasland ewww tuna! Haha but thanks for the tips . The lettuce was very dry too!! 😭😭
You look good and you're making moves to improve your well being! Losers don't make moves, but they just tend to blame and complain. You are in a stage of your existence, and it will change overtime. What do you want out of life? You have beauty and resourcefulness, girl, use it!
@@AnaAngel-22 thank u ☺️
You probably need to sit down and make a list of what you need in order to live in your car. You might want to invest in a small butane stove, small pot and seasonings. You could make you some hot soup, burgers really anything. And yes definitely invest in a cooler! You can keep yogurt, salads, meats and leftovers.
@@gracemccraw3924 I really don’t want a stove . I’ll look into a rice cooker thank u 🩵
FIRST OF ALL STOP shaming yourself. All those negative descriptors are the old you! SECONDLY I was about to suggest tuna packets but saw in a respmse you dont like fish. I know the stores sell two packs of boiled eggs (although that might be changing soon😂). It'll add good protein to your salad. Maybe those chicken packs (sold in the same isle as the tuna packs) . They're well seasoned and packed in olive oil, so that will add some flavor and moisture to your salad. Get yourself a little travel pack of olive oil and the 4-5 seasoning in one bottle. Look in the camping section of Walmart. After hearing the horror stories of the stoves, I'd just buy a small rice cooker. Uses very little charge on the jackery. YES, that's the one. Your jacker will have the outlet you need.
@@stephaniefinley7833 thanks Stephanie I’ll probably get the rice 🍚 cooker. And eww tuna. But I may get those eggs 🥚
I think you look amazing. This channel is your story. You don’t have to change the narrative or edit the story for your anyone. I’m definitely not a skinny girl but I’m healthy. I do want to start car life but I live in Atlanta sooooo 👀. That might not be my best option however maybe a camper. Love the content and can’t wait to see the growth .
@@jayefull8141 haha I live in a Vegas. Not a very good place either . But I’m in the Suburbs 🤣
Please don’t refer to yourself as “fat”, know that you are beautiful in and out!😊 no matter your size.
@@s.williams2327 it’s ok to be realistic but I’m working on it 🩵
There are car chargers that have a 3 prong plug spot. You could use one with a small rice cocker, or invest in a good portable generator.
Stop the negativity. You are gorgeous, resilient, and brave ❤️ you need a heated blanket tho!
Zero degree sleeping bag and a hot bottle. These things will change your life and keep you warm for HOURS. I also recommend a good electric tea kettle to use for the hot bottle, can find a plug somewhere to heat the water (I used to go to a laundromat).
You are a beautiful young lady. Stop being so hard on yourself. Nobody has all together at 26! You have time so just live your life the way you want. You’re doing great💕!
I love your courage; you seem to be doing a great job adjusting to your new normal. You are more beautiful than you know. Stay encouraged!
Thanks so much ❤️
Your beautiful and you can only make yourself happy. As long as you don't give up is all that matters🤞
You're doing great, honestly. Don't be so hard on yourself. You're on the right track and literally are doing your best. Try not to speak so negatively of yourself, especially out loud. I know negative thinking can be a bit overwhelming, but give yourself some grace❤
Thanks 💗
I know what it feels like to live in your car. Yes, it's no joke keeping warm. I kept hot hand packs to put under my blanket. They really helped keep me warm. Remain prayerful ❤ I kept my gas tank full.
You can buy velcro attachments for your sheets to put up. One part will attach to the sheet and the other to the car. Walmart would have it.
Enjoyed your video,I hope all your dreams come true,stay safe! 🥰🇨🇦
Thanks so much!
The consistency is unmatched
@@waffletoaster4759 yess
I have to say, it really hurt my heart to hear you speak of yourself in such away. You are a beautiful young lady 1st and foremost. Please know the weight does not define you. Yours working on your weight and that’s all you can do. You’re just 25 don’t put so much pressure on yourself. Your 20’s are your learning years. Non of us can say we had it all together in our 20’s, I know I can’t. Continue to move forward and live your life to the fullest. FYI my bday is 9/26 woo WOO 🎉
Thank you for the kind words and encouragement ❤️
Portable rice cooker. Watch, nomadic introvert that’s what she uses in her Subaru to make her meals.
@@Happyat54 definitely leaning towards that
If you get a Coleman camp stove, it takes the small cans of gas. I’ve seen bunches of people using them to cook eggs, soups, etc.
You can also get cookers that will plug into the cigarette lighter to warm up foods like your chicken for your salads.
If you get dressing for your salad, only buy a small bottle so it doesn’t look like an endless supply. Use a measuring spoon to measure the serving size of dressing. You seem very determined to change your appearance so go by the serving’s on the label and be true to you😊. Don’t forget to hydrate. Drink your water before your meals to help fill up. You’re a beautiful young lady and we all know you can do what you set your mind too👍🏻
I use balsamic vinegar and olive oil on my salads because neither one of them have to be refrigerated and they taste great low-calorie
😅you should get you a zero degree sleeping bag.
Dress like the northerners to stay warmer with less layers. Get some good quality thermal top/bottoms. Get a good wool or wool mix sweater, get tops that stop the cold. Shop Lands End or Eddie B when on sale. I know they can be a bit expensive but I promise u, it will make a lot of difference. I see people wearing cotton sweaters & long sleeve tshirts for 20Degree weather and I SMH. If u don’t believe me, Google 😊. U r doing great!
Doing your thing! Proud of you. ❤
Thank u!! 💛
Have you considered getting a tension rod and placing the sheet or a showers curtain on it as a means of privacy? Just a thought ❤
@@GirlSunshine2008 thank uu
Firemaple or jetboil. Must have! Honestly if I can learn how to use a jetboil it's fool proof. 😅 Nothing beats a hot meal.
Thanks I'll look into it!
I agree, she can have hot soups which are more nutritious than salads and filling.
Apple cider vinegar is a good dressing for salads, too. Sometime I add a couple of tablespoons of Asian ginger sesame dressing to it, shake well and pour on salad. Yum.
It helps you lose weight too,so they say.
Congratulations on the consistency 🤍✨
Thank you! It’s definitely a journey 💕
I used to have to same issue with the back of my window. I purchased the Gila tint ($19.99) from advanced auto, measured and cut out a piece and literally taped (gorilla clear) it to the back of my window from the inside. I got the darkest tint and it legit looked like a regular tinted window. I double folded it to make it impossible to see in or out.
Hey Sis! My Birthday is on September 29th! Keep going do Overthink things thats what we do you got this!
I hope you have lots of good adventures soon!!
@@marie_es thanks so much 💛
Stop beating yourself up! You’re doing what you gotta do in a difficult situation and that’s empowering to watch and I’m proud of you! Also I know everyone likes to put their two cents in the comments but I would like to share one tidbit of advice. Don’t deprive yourself so much with food by cutting back that much. You still need some enjoyment in your food or else you’re gonna burn out quick and fall off the wagon. I know you’re anxious to lose quick but it’s a sprint not a marathon (I don’t know that sounds weird. I think that’s the saying?) lol but you get my point! Anyways I somehow forgot to subscribe last time but I’m gonna do that now! Keep the content flowing!
Thank you Corey ❤️
I got have the butane stove you were looking at, never had issues, you're supposed to check things over before use, and you need to follow instructions with the use.
Those folks either had extremely bad luck or were clueless with it's proper use, connecting it properly to the gas can.
I have only recently invested in a portable rice cooker. It should make life easier part-time car camping.
Your Jackery power station died because you had the low wattage jackery and were plugging in things that had higher wattage that used up the power quickly. I have a 240e Jackery and wish I had purchased a 1000 watt Jackery, at the tims, but didn’t due to a tight budget.
I have now a 600 watt Vtoman and it does the job. Bigger but can cope with higher power. My advice is get 1000w power station or 600 watt min.
I use both my Jackery and Vtoman. The Jackery for low power watts items, phone, ipad etc. Vtoman for higher wattage items, but you really need to be aware of wattage use and needs to make your life easier.
Solo part-time car camper UK
Stay blessed.
Thank you
We have the same vehicle, you need to fill up your gas tank in order for the gas to last longer.
@@BeautyAndAllThatJas ahh ok thanks !
Dark green have more benfits than that one. For example spinach, baby kale.. watercress. If you have a trader joe near you. They have a bag used this get is called super green.. 😍i related with you so much In this season of my life i never thought i will be. God bless!
Stalwart Heated car blanket - $25 and plugs into car. Great blanket.
If you want to try a dressing go with Balsamic dressings or Italian dressings. They have less calories. Just stay away from some of the other fruity dressing that might be full of sugar. Good luck on your journey!
Yessss sis
Anything camping and car related.... Coleman is a very reliable company, been around forevs
Get some velcro to help with the sheet in the back.
Awww, Babe, thanks for your transparency!!! I’m excited for your journey. Try fasting; dry fasting and water fasting. You can save a lot of money and trim down. Fasting is very therapeutic too!
I am 😜😜
@ I love fasting! You will too. Keep us posted 🤗
It’s a good suggestion but people with addiction have to be careful and mindful about their choices because there’s such a thing called transfer of addiction and it can literally just change form. For example instead of binge eating it can morph into a lack of eating. Speaking from experience and coming from a place of love 😊
@ Yes & Amen 🙏🏼♥️ From experience, fasting is a very ancient form of discipline, it will help balance your life on more than just a physical plane.
Add Parmesan cheese with the lemon and your seasoning. Omgoodness yummy
No dairy for now lol 🧀
Consider watching other van-lifers and car dwellers on youtube, and how they stay warm and cook in their vehicles. We want to make sure you’re ready for those cold weather destinations you’re planning for. You’re like our TH-cam little sister.
What are you talking about. You look soooooo beautiful 😍 🤩 👌🏿 ❣️
@@tyronebrown1723 jeez I can’t wait to get back to what I use to look like then cos I’ll be super beautiful again 🙂🙂
@@WellnessMe28You are already very beautiful ! Bonus points because you look natural. Us women are so hard on ourselves. Keep your head up gorgeous ❤
Your Jackery probably didn't have enough wattage. So basicallly if you bout a 100watt jackery and your electric blacket pulls 100watts that means your blanket takes 100watts an hour so your Jackery would drain in an hour. I have an electric usb foot heating pad off Amazon for $19.98 it pulls 8 watts an hour. Hope this explanation help you understand how your jackery and wattage works.
@@Image8O4 thanks for explaining this !! Makes sense
I use Balsamic glaze on my salads. It like balsamic vinegar but sweeter and sort of thick. You can sometimes find flavored ones too. Its low calorie also. Trader Joes hasthe cheapest one I've found .
....Yea I add something to my salad .... DRESSING!😂💯💚
@@Soundz791 🥗 🤣
Try adding just mayo for dressing. It’s very low in carbs and it will had flavour
There is some good power stations out there. There is a TH-camr that lives in her car, that has one that seems really good. She does all of her cooking with a rice cooker.
I’ll look into the rice cooker!
You go girllll❤❤❤
You’re gonna do just fine. I love your drive. It will literally take u wherever ur heart desires. Do it now don’t wait. Or one day ull look around n 20 years has flown by. There are ppl who do a lot of talking and those who put their words into motion. The universe loves motion n dedication. Keep going!!
A salad with no dressing seems like… punishing yourself. At the end of the day, it’s food and you should enjoy the food you eat, even healthy food. Try balsamic vinegar and a dash of olive oil as a dressing.
Might try olive oil
Omg……. Same except….. I’m 64, crippled up, and exhausted. I want to start a channel but🤷🏽♀️
start that channel!! 🤘
Not sure on how much you want to spend; but you can get the new Ninja Crispi 3in1. Its portable, you cook and store food all in one. I think it would be perfect for you but it's $100 at Walmart.
I'm sure you saw but those burners you were looking at run on butane. You buy little bottles of it at Walmart or anywhere that has camping stuff. You can run one of those stoves for like 2-3 hours on one bottle of butane so if you are just cooking a little bit each day you might get a week out of one bottle. The butane bottles are like $5. Campers have been using them for decades and decades and none of them have ever exploded, don't believe that Amazon review.
I’m kindve scared of the butane, but I’ll see
Hey lady, good job on being consistent with working out and eating healthier. Have you looked into eating Keto or Carnivore temporarily? It may be helpful with weight loss and food addiction. Definitely regular water fasting, scripture, and prayers has helped me overcome my food addiction.
Hey There you are, just fine. Don't down yourself, you have picked an ultimate hobby And you have a plan that is very important. I use two butane stoves and I be cooking my ass off with no problems. They look just like The ones you were looking at but a different brand, mine were $40 a piece. If you decide to get a butane stove please be careful and if I were you I would cook outside instead if possible
Especially if you going to use those things for cooking but I’m sure you have to crack your windows ok Just want you to be safe
Do you ever treat yourself to a hotel like once a week or even every two weeks? If so then you can treat yourself to one of those cheap hotels with a kitchen and then cook, store your meals, and not have to worry about it.
@@TinaJones-j7p nah. Not spending money on a hotel. I’m fine with not cooking.
Get a portable stovetop if you want. I had that, and just two pots. I made spaghetti, chicken, greens, and other stuff. I was in an apartment, but I could set up my portable in any room with an outlet. ( I could cook on the living room table.)💫
*I bought my portable stove at Target 🎯. I used it for years, and never had a fire.
Velcro Velcro Velcro..... A car dwellers best friend! You don't even have to sew. You can buy sticky tape velcro.
I need to get some velcro, thanks!
You are such a sweet person and a strong lady. If you carry on as you are now to fulfill your plan you will definitely succeed. Keep the Lord Jesus Christ as the head of your life and place your trust in him x
Hi as an idea ….?….for my salads …. I use lemon 🍋 on my chicken …then I add dash …it taste so good too
I love dash seasoning! I’ll try it out on my next salad!
I live in Vegas and have been here for 50 yrs. It is NOT 100 degrees 8 months out the year. 3 months it is. And right now it around 70 during the day
Feels like 100 8 months to me 😂😂😜
70 during the day now but 40s at night
Just get 3 big diaper safty pins and hang the blk curtains
For your situation. Induction cook top is better option
@@deliveryguy6262 ouuu I like how that looks
Maybe try using a tension rod? I have just started car camping and that's what I use.
Or even use Velcro! Use your push pins to hold the Velcro if you don’t want to glue it on- but stitch or glue the other side of the Velcro to the sheet.
🫶🏽🤎 be safe sweetheart best of luck to you!
I’m going to have to watch later but still want to comment, I hope you’re staying warm ok. Did you know they make clothes that can be heated up? It must be battery operated. But also, we’re almost to spring so maybe you can stick it out
Hey boo, there are tons of car camping videos and ppl talk about and link the products they use! They have promo codes etc. watch them videos girl and get a good idea of what will work best for you! You doing your thing but could be so much more comfortable!!
Maybe magnets instead of pins for ur curtains...
You need a lower station and a cooler and a air fryer I had a portable burner
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Hey babe,
Very inspired by you! ❤❤❤
Try using Velcro for the window I think you can buy the kind like tape and put it on the window and sheet so it will be easier to put on and take off can get probably from any artsy store like Micheal’s or hobby lobby, hope that helps! 💜💪💚
Thanks needs to get some velcro 💛
She’s super cool. Lemmmme go ‘ head and subscribe ❤
@@allgelliebeaneverything1247 aw thanks 😊
Welcome to the channel
First time watching so I’m unsure if you are prepared ..maybe you should write a list of things to make your life more comfortable..stove..fridge..glue magnets on window covering that might work
I’m already comfortable, but thanks? Lol
Maybe try a Hot Logic to warm
Your food. It plugs into cigarette lighter.
@@MykeLyfe thanks I’ll look into it !!
Get a small dressing, like a dipper
Meant to say a tension curtain rod. Dam fingers! Sorry !
You are beautiful and so brave I’m sure it’s only up from here. Look at hot logic for heating your food.
😊
If you plan on going somewhere cold a butane stove alone will not work they have a stove similar to that you need something that works on propane and or butane it'll probably be about $10 more,they are easy to use. Also electric blankets will eat your power up on your charging station very quick no matter how big it is I think you will be okay give yourself a little more credit you're a young intelligent woman you will figure it out
You’ll get more nutrients having a salad with darker greens. They have those kits that have Romain arugula kale spinach, You’ll get more nutrients out of those leafy greens iceberg lettuce just has water in it and no nutrients. A nice dressing could be made with that lemon some olive oil and pack of herbs and spices or you could chop up some dill and some other herbs which could last you for a good week adding it to your olive oil when you get ready to have your salad. You’ll get alot of nutrition doing that.
What about a small portable generator they have outlets on that generator and some of you have solar panels
you can get an electric blanket that runs off a battery
Maybe velcro would work better than thumb tacks
I see someone butieful god love u and protect you on your journey 💜💚🩷🇬🇧uk
You must crack your window a little bit to be on the safe side of things For your safety ok
Somehow, try to use Velcro for the curtain
Next to the salad, in the cooler there is dressings, both house farms is 35 calories Greek yogurt dressing. Don’t bother trying anything else lol
Watching you on my tv and had to log into phone cuz I needed you to know lol
I would love to see you increase your protein. Canned tuna, stop at Trader Joe’s, they have precooked plain fresh chicken chunks Drop the salad, you need nutrient dense foods, okay? And, do you feel this is preventing your isolation and binge eating?
@@rebecca3745 I’m not answering any questions towards binging right now . But I don’t eat fish/tuna. I’ll eat more chicken if I need too as that’s the easiest protein I’m able to get without cooking. :)
@@WellnessMe28 I appreciate your stance. God Bless you sweetie-❤️
Check your 3:12 air filter in the engine
Can you eat a tension rod for your curtains ? So enjoy your videos. Be safe. Od bless and your guardian Angel watch over you 🩷🤗
Consider some olive oil on your salad 🥗 delicious and a healthy fat
Ooh thanks! I’ll try that.
Ps
You are beautiful as you are
You can put avocados and eggs in your salad.
No thanks. Lol
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How do your parents or family feel about you living in your car?
I’m 25. Who cares what they think? I’m confused on why you’re concerned about that
@ I’m not concerned I was just wondering. That’s all.
Speak more kindly to yourself, if you don't know where to start use Biblical affirmations.
maybe add some low calorie philadelphia or whatever the equivalent is in america? cream cheese?
Not sure why I would put cream cheese in a salad. No thanks lol!
in england we have savoury cream cheese like garlic and chilli- obviously not a thing in america then
This fellow heater kept his SUV warm at below zero…
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Keep your head up mamas, I was homeless with my kids last year and had surgery plus going back and forth just for them to take my daughter because I was homeless they didn’t not want her for her they only wanted her because the befits from gov. Assistance. We just got housing this year thank god ,GOD IS GOOD , god is great we just have to be patient for his blessings. Trust me when I say it’s not fun being on the street specially with your kids and have no friends or family to help. My prays go out to you GOD BLESS 💪🏾🙏