#soloblackfemale

Anyway it’s going to be super cold in the Midwes,and a snow storm is likely coming. I took the time this weekend to prepare.

1. I got food and water because a gal gotta eat!

2. I got hot water bottles for my feet in bed.

3. 2 heavy blankets one is wool and the other is heavy cotton.

4. I got a buddy heater for when I am awake.

I was on the fence about getting the heater because it’s propane in my van. I originally bought a 20 lb tank of propane but I got home and realized I had no place to put it! I returned it easy peezy. I was going to take the buddy heater back to the store too, but once I heard about the storm I figured I better keep it for now until I can find something better.

The other alternative is a Camco Olympian Wave 3 heater. It’s slimmer and only puts out 3,000 BTUs and the Buddy Heater puts out as much as 9,000 literally 3x more heat. Because I get drafts from the doors I thought having something with a higher heat rating would be better. So far I am right.

I even got a cooler. I revamped my food storage . I have more access to food in my van. So far I am starting to feel cozy and prepared for the season. My work isn’t done yet.

Every blog I have done about my van has been about getting a bed. I have a bed! I am off the floor!

I got an extra water bottle with hot water at my feet. I am higher, so I am more away from the cold. I am closer to the door because I made an almost true to size twin size bed. I used L brackets to stabilize the bed to the walls.

I am so happy that after months of fighting I got my bed and a place for my storage. Although this project took a long time, I am glad that I have persevered through cold and lack of funds to get what I really want.

I am going to sleep well and enjoy my bed. Tomorrow on to insulating the roof and cleaning up.

Since subzero temps are predicted this week, I moved into my family home for the winter. The last snow storm we had was brutal. I had a few cold nights when my body just ached.

With the weather changing I knew it was gonna be freezing in my metal box. I had a Buddy Heater but it proved to be unreliable. And no amount of blankets seemed to work. Moving back to the house was a healthy choice.

I got a bin for my clothes. I got a bin for extra curtains and linens. I just need a bin for art supplies and work supplies.

I started putting extra insulation on the ceiling. I am half way done. I noticed a difference already. My van was no where near as cold.

I bought bowls to wash and make a sink with. I got a cute metal bowl and a wide wood bowl. I am testing these out for washing. I used the metal bowl for washing my hands there just wasn’t a place to dump my grey water yet.