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@Lady_Rowan_MacGyverАй бұрын
Okay for the heat? get: 1. a hand towel/dish towel. you soak it down with water wring it out, wrap it around your neck. 2. get a spray bottle with clean water in it. when you get hot? Spritz down with the water and sit in front of a fan with the towel around your neck. 3. Get a bucket, bin a dish pan. Fill with water and soak your feet. Get a decent fan going on you. with the spray bottle, neck towel, drink water cool preferred but lukewarm will do as well. ( (!!remember to keep up on your electrolytes!!)) you'll be okay. it can actually be very pleasant doing things that way. imagine you're sitting outside your van, in the shade. Under an awning/umbrella, watching kids playing a playground. your feet in the bin of water, you get to feel a little hot? Spritz down with the spray bottle let the fan take care of it. you'll be fine. I spent last summer homeless. I had a travel trailer with no electricity or water in the trailer. now I was camped outside my friend's house. she ran two electrical cords out for me. one to my refrigerator and one to where I could charge things, have a light on, maybe a heater or a fan. we had a heat wave and I did all the things I just told you to do. I sat out under and awning, I'd spray my feet periodically with the spray bottle. I was perfectly comfortable. it was a heat indices of like 110°? mind you I'm in Ohio. so it wasn't super humid but it wasn't dry like Arizona. I was perfectly comfortable in tank top and shorts . I hope this helps and I wish you well in your journeys!! PS: please note! that I am acclimated to the heat. my previous apartment of about 10 years did not have AC. that would make a difference for a lot of people if they weren't acclimated to the heat.
@TheVideoGamHerАй бұрын
Ariana, you don't owe us an explanation. We know you have a busy life. We just have to learn to be patient. Love your videos and keep being you. 😌
@Takingajourney_Ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!!!
@latifah5150Ай бұрын
Random outlets at the park, nice !
@blacziliankissesАй бұрын
You should create an Amazon wishlist and any supporters that can help, have an option. ❤️ please be safe in that heat. 🙏🏼
@Takingajourney_Ай бұрын
I have one lol it's just not used
@thefriendlypsychopath389426 күн бұрын
@@blacziliankissesStop telling her what to do and just Send her money fool.
@alonzoj.10727 күн бұрын
Hello, I am new to your channel. I was born and raised in TX, so i know the heat you are referring too. I am in CA now, what a big difference!!! Normally any western state will be more comfortable, climate-wise than any southern state. Rarely do I need to run my AC. The costs here are through the roof though. Like you, I have two power stations and two 12v refrigerators. I power my power stations mainly through solar panels. I haven't found any city, county or state parks here that has AC power for the public. Keep doing your thing, I am definitely cheering for you. I wish I had started the nomad life years ago, but everything happens for a reason.
@Inglewood_AdditionАй бұрын
Arii, A good portable toilet that I use is called “Trip-Tips”. You can order one online. They are sturdy, durable, easy to store, and come with at least 10 black plastic bags. It’s one of the best things I’ve purchased. Especially because I’m not always near a restroom and when you gotta go… you gotta go. 😆
@Takingajourney_Ай бұрын
A lot of people have suggested this toilet, I really neeed to check it out.
@HalifaxComputersRepairАй бұрын
get a solar panel and put them on top of your roof of your van, and 2-3 batteries installed , get pro to put inside your van and you dont have mess around with little batteries ever , make it simple not complicated :)
@lenapple8376Ай бұрын
For the flies try pine sol wipe things down with it. Put some pine sol in a spray bottle the flies dont like it.😊❤😊
@bymyself5030Ай бұрын
Hey I’m in Tampa Florida and I just tuned into your videos I want to try the Van life NOW 😊
@Selahbrooke3Ай бұрын
Oregon is cool in the summer months.
@john_mohamadАй бұрын
Northern California X Seattle, Washington are hands down the best van x car life places 👍🏾
@King-gb9pvАй бұрын
Sista. Start a wish list. I will gladly purchase you a solar charge panel and the accessories to install in your van. And keep your damn van clean. Just a lil effort goes along ways. King
@lucyjay7963Ай бұрын
Dollar tree has something you can use put plastic bag in. Pink plastic book holder. A lady showed on Lulu's Way.
@deloresray910029 күн бұрын
Amazon has a toilet for 52 dollars. I purchased one for my boyfriend who’s a truck driver and he loves it.
@dwalker6868Ай бұрын
Hope you find a cool spot later. Stay blessed.
@Takingajourney_Ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@scottsellers68Ай бұрын
I'm getting ready to leave Dallas and take my van to New Mexico where the weather is awesome 50 and 60 at night and 80s in the day 👍
@Takingajourney_Ай бұрын
You are so lucky!!!!
@vandwellingBrandonАй бұрын
Doesn't it surprise you the amount of things that can get lost in such a small space.
@user-kf6zm1gv5zАй бұрын
The collapsible toilets is nice
@tonialorick9884Ай бұрын
Stay cool and safe
@scottsellers68Ай бұрын
When your in the heat wet a hand towel and put it around your neck, heck i just wet my whole hoodie and ride my ebike and keeps my skin so cold, its just like air conditioner 👍
@roxywyndhamАй бұрын
North Dakota. I’m in the mountains in Colorado right now and it’s 64-70 with breeze really nice. I’m in Dillion/Silverthrone, CO.
@scottsellers68Ай бұрын
Love your videos 💯
@normitaluvsmamaАй бұрын
It's so hot over here too, in AZ. I have two fans going at work, if I could have three, I would haha AC is a lifesaver though.
@KactoilyАй бұрын
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@germeylamb9763Ай бұрын
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@TheHappyKricketАй бұрын
A max air fan would work the best ...pricey but ultimately u can move the air in or out of the van Im planning on installing one in my Sienna and a cooling blanket n Blissy (that's the brand name) pillowcase keeps the cold let me tell u nothing better than flipping that pillow over n it's icey In the middle of the night also cooking towels Amazon I just got 4 of them for 10 bucks
@campervancalvin4138Ай бұрын
U said a mouth full then!! Pow-pow!!🤣😂🤣💯
@lindajohnson9058Ай бұрын
U need to buy some screens for you doors and windows. The summer heat can be brutal. Go to Amazon if you can afford it and the flies won't get in 😊
@nelly8737Ай бұрын
A portable toilet seat with toilet bags are good option! It’s pretty flat when folded so it won’t take up a lot of space.
@waterwonАй бұрын
You can get coolers that keep ice for days
@ouryoutube9433Ай бұрын
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@Olasumbo888Ай бұрын
I’m so glad you got protection in these streets ❤️❤️. Vanlife meet up group actually sounds great. Maybe one day. I got my pow pow for added protection against any weirdo’s 💪🏿💪🏿
@Takingajourney_Ай бұрын
In Texas you have to have one lol
@stefanie7749Ай бұрын
I hear the Oregon coast is beautiful And the temperatures are pretty much perfect for van life. I don't know I just heard never been Something to look up though.. Hope this helps
@Takingajourney_Ай бұрын
Thanks
@LegustarStiffАй бұрын
Hi my name is Star I love your show I'm from Fort Worth
@Mikemonoa-hz2rzАй бұрын
Yes texas heat is a killer it was one of the reasons why i left fort worth to corpus christi and only lasted a month there till i decided to move back home to hawaii then got sick of hawaii now living in Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺 its so warm here it only reaches 54°c in summer ☀️ love it here you need to move here your love it honestly
@fishface6247Ай бұрын
You just took the brass knuckles to my heart
@darrellbambammacon8390Ай бұрын
Refecttives for windows because they are like magnifying glasses with out them ,try and find some shade,and a fan in the window
@JustiinVTАй бұрын
u gotta try and get a solor panel installed on ur roof also love ur vids queen
@Takingajourney_Ай бұрын
thank you!
@yologtangelina213Ай бұрын
I've seen some van lifers use the big bottles with a wide mouth from Dollar Tree. That might be a viable option for now.
@banksepps2798Ай бұрын
The only place to beat the heat is Canada
@Designs_Decor63Ай бұрын
Happy birthday, mines was 7/5
@Takingajourney_Ай бұрын
Aye!!! Happy belated Birthday!!
@benjaminnesmithsr8672Ай бұрын
U don't need makeup, U Are Beautiful, Stay Safe
@bigal2501Ай бұрын
Hi, ❤ You can go online and get you what? They call a female urination /Pee Funnel device. It's very soft You can always clean it with water Alcohol 😊. And reuse it over & over again & save money 👍 Also you get a 3 gallon bucket. From home depot or Lowe's Thay have a toilet lid that fit the bucket online! 👌 You always can use that bucket for other things.Washing clothes. Keep paper Towels TP etc... all kinds of van live things and go to Dollar General. Get a Box of small kitchen bags. All of that is around $30 or so???!! & your set!! 😇 Be safe out there in that 🔥 I'm glad you wouldn't around the Hurricane. Have a good day
@Takingajourney_Ай бұрын
Good idea, thanks!
@viralprimenetworkАй бұрын
That's smart and convenient! We sent you an email, take a look.
@MikeTython369Ай бұрын
That intro music got me super hyped to charge some power stations! 🤩🤣
@Takingajourney_Ай бұрын
😁
@Kstarks1926Ай бұрын
Trip tips folding toilet.
@gracemccraw3924Ай бұрын
Maybe wear shorts instead of pants? Maybe get a couple of fans and mosquito net for your windows and your side and back doors so you can get air flow.
@veteransarethereasonameric8706Ай бұрын
Lil Mama you've got to leave Texas and come to Florida weather better and lots of places to cool off at
@kathyjohnson8304Ай бұрын
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@fishface6247Ай бұрын
Come to Cincinnati it was 68 today!
@Takingajourney_Ай бұрын
That temp sounds perfect right now
@fishface6247Ай бұрын
@@Takingajourney_ Roll up cute girl 🤣
@feistylilmama2248Ай бұрын
Idk if u hve a amazon wish list.if not make 1.and look for the portable toilet u like and put that on the wish list as well as a portable freezer/fridge.and put that on list as well.the fridge is actually a freezer on 1 side and fridge on other.or u can make the whole thing a freezer or fridge.i hve bougerv ( bouge rv) brand. I love it.and u may need another generator to supply power to the fridge.and look into getting solar panels if u don't hve any.that can help supply energy to generator while powering the fridge.and put panel in front window.if u are in motion.❤❤😊😊😊
@queenljay5859Ай бұрын
I working on getting one myself Happy Wednesday 🎉
@Takingajourney_Ай бұрын
Yay!
@VontressАй бұрын
For pee pee only in the van, buy a screw top pitcher and use it, way smaller than a toilet, easy to place so it doesn't tip over, and easy to get rid of/clean plus you can't overflow it with 1 or 2 uses. 👍.😊.👍
@SimplyRenaАй бұрын
Arianna, stay safe in the heat 🥵
@Takingajourney_Ай бұрын
Thanks I will
@johnstevenperez4186Ай бұрын
Sorry, we hit a high of 99 degrees today in Antioch, CA. Expected 111 for tomorrow. Stay cool.
@Takingajourney_Ай бұрын
OMG!!
@hovz-zo8lfАй бұрын
Since you have access to that outlet, i'd of gotten a window unit and kept cool while my station charged. Even if I'd feel weird about being there for a while, i'd still rather be cool for that time frame than sweat through my pants. Bob says elevation is best during the summer time which is why he goes to Colorado. I don't know if you have to stay in Texas or not, but it's an idea.
@darrellbambammacon8390Ай бұрын
Walmart has a camping toilet that has 3 legs it folds up its about 20.00 if you were near Birmingham i could give you one
@Takingajourney_Ай бұрын
I forgot I have one of those, I found it in storage I might start using that
@angelaereed314Ай бұрын
vanessas van life is in texas
@davidemm829Ай бұрын
Troubles me to see you in the heat in a hot van...I want to get my ass to Texas sooo you up and caravan to the Oregon Coast. Where it's 64 in the time...I'm just dreaming..Dave
@ouryoutube9433Ай бұрын
why didnt you plug in your A/C to the outlets at the park while you waited?
@lenapple8376Ай бұрын
I would like to gift you a portable toilet. Please let me know where to send it. 😊❤😊
@MichelleFerguson87Ай бұрын
I just came across your video I live in Houston tx did you go threw the storm beryl
@Takingajourney_Ай бұрын
Hope you're being safe in Houston. No I didn't, it only rained one day where I am
@OpsenforcerАй бұрын
Hey I’m new to the channel and admire this lifestyle. Do you plan to get solar? Also there are faster ways to change from your car battery while driving or idling
@Takingajourney_Ай бұрын
Eventually I will add solar, but the setup I want cost a bit too much right now
@OpsenforcerАй бұрын
@@Takingajourney_ if you get a 500 watt inverter (pretty inexpensive) and hook it up to your battery, then plug your power station into this allows your power station to charge at 500 watts . You have to be idling or driving though.
@dollazearneztv3742Ай бұрын
You don’t have one of those 12 volt dometic fridges baby girl? That way you would always have a cold drink
@Takingajourney_Ай бұрын
I do but i meant Ice cold water
@dollazearneztv3742Ай бұрын
@@Takingajourney_ I like your videos I’m tuned in 👍 I think it’s you’re down to earth vibe, and just your since of normalcy with how you go about your journey, doesn’t feel scripted💯 you’re gonna make me stop procrastinating. lol
@QualityTimeMarketingАй бұрын
Why not use solar so you do not have to go to the parks
@Takingajourney_Ай бұрын
The cost, i will get them when I can afford them
@Locd4life707Ай бұрын
California is much cooler. Especially the North Bay Area. Or near the Coast.
@msworkinitoutАй бұрын
What size van do you have
@Takingajourney_Ай бұрын
Extended Chevy Express, not sure of the dimensions
@LegustarStiffАй бұрын
You are so beautiful to me I been watching u for a while
@Takingajourney_Ай бұрын
Aww thank you!!
@galaxyflip4949Ай бұрын
Will you marry me😊
@Islandsweetz00Ай бұрын
Please don’t put money in your bra money is dirty when u going to do that think of Covit