Enjoying Life Through the Struggles / VLog

[@DiasFrugalLife]

I just want to let yall know I slept so warm last night ❤😊❤ I have an electric blanket now. editing some videos showing you very soon.

[@jojofids]

Yay 😀 the vlogs are great

[@tess9652]

Woot Woot congrats 😊

[@deanag3402]

❄️ I Was One Of Those People Who Suggested Getting A Heating Blanket. So Happy It’s Working For You. I Put A Flannel Sheet, Then The Heating Blanket, Then Two More Blankets. Stay Nice And Warm That Way. Another Way Fold The Blanket In Half The Long Way. Lay On One Half Pull The Other Half Over You Pile Blankets On Top. This Way You Have Heat Under You Also. ❄️

[@Michelle-qd9gm]

@@DiasFrugalLife so pleased for you

[@tinkerbell577]

❤🎉

[@donotRussiamyMerica]

Your bed is surrounded by leaky windows. I recommend a barrier between you and them. If your frig isn’t running, put water bottles in freezer to keep water from freezing. I love my metal coffee filter, wash and reuse.

[@MrsSmith-eb3zh]

I use a hot water bottle wrapped in fleece. It stays warm all night and I use it in the mornings as well. It's portable and saves power. I'm glad that you have an electric blanket now. I like your vlogs. Thanks for sharing.

[@gurrrrlish]

i may be missing key info. maybe you could summarize your situation & plans . how is it possible that you did not plan for the forecasted freezing conditions? meantime - is there any reason you do not buy a propane heater - get a 35$ tank from home depot & heat up the place ? it will heat up within 15 minutes... turn on when you get up int he AM ... make is livable.....

[@spitfire1313]

Her acknowledging the comment… but not responding is telling of her intentions.

[@pawsomfunandfrugal]

I didn’t read to see if anybody already mentioned this, but pet heating pads only take a few watts. I have one that takes 13 W on high and the other one only takes 7 W. They’re on Amazon or at Walmart, those places. That would be less of a drain on your battery than a heating blanket, and it feels really nice keeping the mattress warm.

[@DiasFrugalLife]

Thank you! 😊 I didn’t realize it was that low of a draw. I will have to look into those.

[@butterflyj1967]

Glad you found something to keep you warm. We have a saying here UK ' heat the body not the room'. Stay toasty xx

[@MoBangFoYoBucks]

😆 I forgot that I have a pack of that hand warmer, too! My feet are cold in this 24° weather. Sure! Show life in an off-grid tiny house.😂

[@DiasFrugalLife]

They help but yeah I had forgot about them being in the van 😂 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@MoBangFoYoBucks]

Save them coffee ground for off-grid #2 business.😉​@@DiasFrugalLife

[@thexxit]

I 100% agree with you. Renewable sources of heat is better than having to continously pay for diesel or propane or something. You're thinking practically of what's best for you. Temporarily, an electric blanket - maybe even a battery operated one which can also be charged in your car - will at least keep you warm at night. Then I hope you get that electric heater!

[@DiasFrugalLife]

For sure 💯 I want to be able to use that renewable source and not have to always purchase my fuel. Thank you.

[@ambergibson1930]

​@@DiasFrugalLifeI get that but for your first winter till your set common sense and practicality go along way!!!

[@tears-ran-dry]

So happy to hear that you have an electric blanket. Might I suggest, that that you run a rope from head of your bed to your feet area, and make a tent ,close to your body, using a tarp, or blanket, and tuck it in. It will help keep you warmer! No matter how small the crack, cold air will creep in, so use whatever you have to add insulation / block around the doors and windows , will help also . Praying for you 🙏🙏✌

[@tracycavallucci5367]

Get you a Mr. Buddy heater. But be sure you crack a window for ventilation. I live full time RV. Put rugs down on your floors to friend. God bless you

[@debmansbridge3923]

Hi lovely love watching your daily vlogs happy to watch any content we are all here ❤

[@Sheribail3]

Praying for you in this horrible cold . I know you will have some neat projects coming soon . Big hugs to ya

[@DiasFrugalLife]

Thanks Sheri 💜🩷

[@ladywytch129]

Have you tried hot water bottles? I have two and use them ALL winter. You can run the water through the coffee pot. Put one in your bed before getting in, under the covers, and it will be toasty when you are ready. You can also tuck one into your jacket for warmth during the day. They're not expensive and are a good investment that will save money and heating resources! Also, get something to hang over those windows. I suggest a few of those emergency blankets, the shiny ones. Place them shiny side in and it will reflect the heat back into your space. I have also heard they reflect light, as well, but I don't know from personal experience.

[@simonelvins742]

You can't run the water through a kettle or coffee pot because the rubber disintegrates on the rubber hot water bottle and the particles end up in the kettle. Look at the bottom.

[@jadesreviewgems5158]

Not sure how I stumbled across your channel but I really love your vlogs. I live in a small apartment with my spouse and my cat so I get lonely at times and enjoy the company of watching your vlogs. You always have such a positive attitude and I love following you during your day.

[@DiasFrugalLife]

Awe 😁 how sweet! Thank you! 🙏

[@patriciamoonlighter1560]

GOD BLESS You 🙏 To You 😊

[@CindyCaVANas]

Hot water bottle works pretty well for the feet! 😊

[@maribelclass4168]

You can get a permanent filter for the coffee maker

[@dianaballard2629]

Enjoy your videos! Keep them coming

[@andiedoriza4578]

Electric heaters are not the best propane is really your best solution or even a wood stove that you can vent out you can cook off the small wood option as well so extra benefit but need to get the wood.

[@karenbragg3428]

U gotta cover them windows with blankets towels something

[@CBAmakingAusername]

I love your new rig. X

[@karlalockard4870]

Hi Dia, Get some duct tape and plastic and cover your windows to block out as much cold air as possible. Sending prayers that you stay safe and warm.🙏🏼❤

[@Michelle-qd9gm]

Wrap a hot water bottle in a towel it will last all night my carer told me this trick and it works

[@FranP339]

Have you seen the utube flower pot heater videos using tea lights, might be an idea to try safely.

[@lulu-qw8xy]

Maybe placing some water bottles in a thermo sealed bag covered with a cover will keep your water to use in the morning free of freezing

[@larrymcdowell6920]

Comforters and or bed spreads hold in heat better than those type of sleeping bags. I personally use a comforter and a bed spread together and they work great.

[@skylaradventurecookingmore7113]

Hello I’m excited to see ur renovations on ur trailer what state r u in soo cold over there also is ur van going to pull ur trailer.😊

[@AWalsh-f3o]

Really enjoying the vlogs Dia, would love daily vlogs for sure ❤

[@PaulBergeron-bq1uv]

you might want to check into a kerosene heater that is rated for indoors, I think tractor supply has them

[@ambergibson1930]

Thank you 😅 my mother heated with one for years

[@noodlepair.]

Those are some good ideas to stay warm. Also ask the electric company what they can do to run power to the RV. The electric blanket is a good idea too. Also heated vests on amazon have batteries that can be charged too. Covering the windows with plastic wrap also helps. 🤗

[@DiasFrugalLife]

❤😊❤ I’m going to get a heated blanket 👍

[@noodlepair.]

@@DiasFrugalLife Praying your brother is ok in LA with the wildfires.

[@DiasFrugalLife]

@noodlepair. Thank you 🙏 yes they are good. It’s so sad to see all those fires. 🔥 it looks horrible out there.

[@Lifewithpauly48]

Just found your channel yup I was to living the nomad life trying to I had bought a fishing tent insulated but thought it was more insulated.it really wasn't I had it set up in a shed out on my daugters property out here in upstate NY but no heat I thought I would be able to make it thru the winter but Then we got this very cold weather & water & food started to freeze so I had to get out of there & come to a relatives house & now looking for apartment I was even thinking about a camper or RV at one point Because a figured maybe rv camper be more insulated & warm but now I can see it is not cause I have frozen water

[@DiasFrugalLife]

Yes, the idea vs reality hits different when we experience it. I used to imagine life would be so awesome this way or that way… then I would try things and they were never as I imagined them. It is a struggle until we figure it out or go back to “normal life” if we can afford it. Thanks for commenting this. I will be talking about this topic today on my video.

[@simplymejourney998]

I keep hand warmers in my car and in my cabin. Walmart will have them on clearance next month. I got a lot of them in all sizes.

[@DiasFrugalLife]

I will keep an eye out for them when they go on clearance that’s a great tip

[@cf9399]

Love the blog

[@ginnyleedays]

Pray for you everyday sister.

[@cheri6174]

Hi. Just came across your channel. I assume you are very new at this. A big important lesson to remember. Never ever use the high to start out anything from your Bluetti. Start everything on low and your Bluetti will last so much longer. Drawing too much so fast especially if you buy a kettle pulls energy you may need for an emergency. Also have you wrapped or winterized your hose to your water tanks? If not there is a good chance they have cracked. Hopefully not but you will have to get a inspection in the spring before turning on your water

[@CindyCaVANas]

I wonder if reflectex or movers blankets would cut the chill from all those windows you are sleeping by. I've put a tent over my bed to contain my body heat and keep the chill out of my breathing, nose and mouth. It helps tremendously. But soon as you open the tent! OoLaLa 😆

[@DiasFrugalLife]

Good ideas. I’ve see. That Bubble wrap helps too and let’s the light in. Yikes, I can imagine. Like being warm in bed then Stepping out brrr 🥶 I hope you’re having fun in Quartzite 🚐 and the wind has died down.

[@MoBangFoYoBucks]

@@CindyCaVANas YES! Reflextic will keep the inside temperature 15° higher than the outside.

[@DiasFrugalLife]

@MoBangFoYoBucks wow that’s a huge difference 👍

[@christieflesch3750]

Love the vlogs

[@daretodream...898]

Bubble wrap over the windows would insulate and still let light in. ❤ P.S. I'm a big believer in frugal living ...

[@velicad2905]

I pray that blue Eddie sends you a new battery amen❤😊

[@DiasFrugalLife]

Amen 🙏

[@karlalockard4870]

Hi Dia! Get some plastic and duct tape or masking tape and put plastic over your windows to block out as much air as possible..Try to stay as warm as possible. Be careful and stay safe and warm. ❤🙏🏼

[@timkresser3032]

Try keeping your liquids in Fridge/Freezer It's insulated should keep them from freezing If doors are closed

[@DiasFrugalLife]

Great idea thanks for that tip!

[@michellemdluli4390]

Hi can i ask why you do not use your gas stove seems to be a better way to cook than that power supply

[@lulu-qw8xy]

Pressing the like button but the number isn't going up - it is at 198

[@CindyCaVANas]

Be careful with water near the bluetti! 😮 I don't think that one is waterproof 😅

[@DiasFrugalLife]

😳 oh yeah huh 👀 lol

[@lubarrajas2607]

You should install a diesel heater ! Get some advice about it 👍🥰

[@DiasFrugalLife]

I’ve heard those are good 👍 I will look into those.

[@ShadyRidgeOffGrid]

I emailed you :)

[@ScrubbyGiGi]

How about Mr Buddy heater

[@DiasFrugalLife]

I just may end up buying buying one depending on how the weather turns

[@kentprofitt4736]

At least you have a shelter and a bluetti to have power, seems to me you are either not planning well or it makes good content for a KZbin channel, not being mean, just seems like so many people are using the KZbin channel for free stuff , lots of them are talking about things they wish or want to get when they get the money, then, walk, someone sends them it, then it's on to the next pitty talk for something else, hats off to people who are making their way along just doing it because of the adventures not the capital gain, hope you finely get warm and don't forget to plan for summer, wouldn't want you to be sweating with no air, enjoy your day,!!

[@hardtimeslifelessons5677]

Wow. You sound extremely bitter.

[@kentprofitt4736]

@hardtimeslifelessons5677 Well that's extremely criticizing to have a response like that , I was just interested in how you were planning your daily life, seemed to me like it was on freezing everyday and I was going to make suggestions but guess you are quick to judge so enjoy your adventures, it's no way to get subscribers is all!!!!

[@hardtimeslifelessons5677]

@@kentprofitt4736 Look again genius. I'm not the content creator. Also, I was not "critical". I was observant. Shame on you coming to this woman's channel just to be rude. Grow up.

[@kentprofitt4736]

@hardtimeslifelessons5677 well ,thank you for calling me a genius but don't flatter yourself, who died an left you the opinion judge, you should look in Webster Dictionary under unicellular organism, that will be you, and that's giving you credit, stick to your side of the rd. Stay out of my lane smart ass!!!

[@spitfire1313]

I don’t know why your channel showed up…. I gave you a listen. I actually tried to watch a couple of your videos. Don’t you think calling yourself frugal and then having all your money apps displayed across your banner is tasteless? What…Frugal with other people’s money? I find it hard to believe that a grown woman that lives this lifestyle has not prepared for weather conditions. Acting as if you never heard of a heated blanket, hand warmers, hot water bottles, heating pads, propane or anything prior to the suggestions is just pulling on heartstrings to perpetuate donations/gifts. Which you received to then make new content. What content were you going to make prior to those donations? Or without them? Setting up your camera to go back into your bed and lay down, freeze and complain while filming is comical. I don’t feel sorry for you. I see a lot of people getting scammed with your soft-spoken voice and intentional nativity. Some people see right through that shit. I’m sure my directness will offend some, I don’t care. Just calling it like I see it. May this be a lesson to all ✨

[@DiasFrugalLife]

Bless your heart

[@spitfire1313]

@ haha why thank you, but you can keep your blessings because we both know you need them more

[@annewilson834]

Have you tried the terra cotta heating with a unscented candle? It really warms up a smaller space. Google how to make one!

[@Lifewithpauly48]

Tip get a really good cup I use to have the same coffee pot when I was living in my tent I had a big well.osulated.cup I use to make 4 cups & fill up my cup it lasted me all day long pretty much