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I was homeless for a year and a half. Here are some dope ass things that helped me survive the Colorado weather...
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This was essential in keeping me war on the negative degree nights since I had a heavyweight down comforter for a blanket. I would recommend a solid sleeping bag tho.
Pure Enrichment® PureRadiance™ Heating Pad
I only recommend this if you have enough room for it so you don't set yourself on fire in the middle of the night and make sure you keep your window or a door cracked so you don't kill yourself but this was mighty helpful.
Portable Buddy 9,000 BTU Radiant Propane Space Heater
This was super helpful for keeping all my things charged and what not.
1000-Watt Portable Car Power Inverter with Triple USB Ports
Okay so I can be quite boujie and this is definitely one of the more boujie items I got for myself during this time but it was so nice to be able to have a hot cup of cocoa in the evenings and have it stay warm. I still use it to this day and love lo...
Ember Mug² Temperature Control Smart Mug 14oz
Living in your SUV things get messy real quick. This was necessary!
Shark CH701 Cyclone PET Handheld Vacuum, Navy
Considering the Circumstances of my homelessness and situation in its entirety it was very important I did everything I could to help keep moving myself forward. Journaling was essential in me keeping myself from ruminating and getting myself in a wo...
Jourmore Black Page Dotted Journal A5 150GSM
Something had to give so I soaked up books as much as I could I got an audible subscription and listened to a ton!
Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself
This book changed my life. It is a good read with a lot of good information in it. Helped me a ton with my rumination and negative thoughts. its a practice but this book is pretty dope.
A New Earth: Awakening Your Life's Purpose
You're gonna want some of this for your windows. Very helpful.
24 in. x 25 ft. Double Reflective Insulation Staple Tab
This was helpful but still living in your car things are gonna get moist and they will get moldy. This helped a little or at least I like to think it did.
DampRid 15.4 oz Hanging Moisture Absorber, Pack of 3, Fresh Scent FG83FSSB - The Home Depot
Lighting was necessary
LED Puck Lights with Remote, 13 Colors, 6 Pack
I hate being hot. Since the car I was living in was also broken down I had to come up with a solution to survive the summer months and this was what I came up with and honestly it worked great. Super pricey yes but It got me through the summer and I ...
IcyBreeze Portable Air Conditioner & Cooler - icybreeze
I would lock myself down every night. Once I was in my car that was it. I tried to not draw attention to myself more than necessary. I would sit and doodle and read and listen to music. Anything to keep me from spiraling. drawing was a wonderful way ...
DSTELIN Blank Spiral Notebook, 3-Pack, Black
I needed better sound than just my iphone.
JBL Charge 4 - Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
This was essential in keeping me warm through the winters
All Season Warmth White Goose Feather and Down Fiber Comforter, Twin
I picked this up on sale one day because I needed something to circulate the air in my SUV.
PureZone Halo True HEPA Air Purifier