Sierra Blanca is growing quickly! Surely there's a few newcomers that didn't expect the drastic temperature changes from the midday sun to the dark and extremely cold nights. For me the low temperatures were a real surprise. Especially because we moved from a mild climate to a blazing hot summer in the middle of the hottest months on record! We were begging for cool and breezy nights after our air conditioner decided it couldn't run on our generator any longer. It was tough!
Talking with residents we were able to gather what a winter night looked like. Lucky for us. Our neighbors knew exactly what to expect. So they gave us tips on how to stay warm.
You can feel the temps drop quickly when you're in a drafty place.
But we only heard about it. Experiencing it felt different. The first night the temperature dropped we were not expecting to freeze our butts off!
But we did. We were totally unprepared! The advice out friendly neighbors gave us must've went over our heads and under our toes! No, really...
It's our tight budget. We thought we could get away with sleeping bags and if push came to shove we would light up our propane furnace.
After the first frost. It was came on. I was going to find good solutions. Here are recommendations based on my own purchases, reviewers, and they had to be budget and solar power friendly!
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My first go to didn't make it through the hot summer with me. The good ole heating pad! At just 125 watts I could ideally use it for around 4-5 hours with no problem. The problem is I've owned three in less than a year and a half. Spent over 100$ and none of them lasted an entire year. (probably because I like to sleep with mine on. But that's not here or there. I can't keep buying these things that don't last! So throw that idea out of the window!
When it comes to keeping warm. You need your choices to work when needed!
A good friend turned me onto something better!
A heated throw!
Throws are made to be wrapped around you! So bye-bye to having to toss it after one seasonal usage. They're made to do the job! This one in particular is at the lowest price in 30 days!! ⤵️
📢 Reaks Heated Throw Blanket Electric, 50" x 60" Heating Blanket with 5 Fast Heat Levels & 3 Hours Auto Off, Soft Warm Flannel Sherpa Blankets for Home Office, Machine Washable, Red & Beige
Of course every household needs a low wattage, more heat and less noise, space heater with an emergency shut off (in case one of the animals kicks it over!)
Coming in at just 500 watts, this little heater has some amazing reviews and the price is a no-brainer. Who knows just how long winter may last this season?
📢 Amazon Basics Ceramic Space Heater, Mini Heater for Office Desk, 500 W, Portable Tent Heater for Camping (Indoor Use), With Tip-Over Protection, Lightweight (1.4 LBS), White, 5.9 x 3.2 x 6 inches : Home & Kitchen
The reviews on this item are stupendous! I had to spring into action and pick me one up too! You would think with the size it wouldn't make much of a difference in large rooms. One reviewer said their room is about 100 square ft. (to put that into perspective that's about half of the square footage of a 26 ft Class C RV) and their room is kept nice and cozy. Then, when the room temperature hits a certain warmth the heater shuts off on its own! The price is budget friendly and consumers love it! The biggest selling point for me was the price and the length of time Hanna said she has had hers! (3 years)... On around 280 ah battery bank you could run this thing throughout a frosty night and keep from freezing for under 5 pennies a night for the next 3 years! It's perfect for emergency situations or everyday use!
This next item is one of my all time favorites.
📢 Bwarm Electric Heated Mattress Pad Mini Twin Size, 31" x 55", Bed Warmer, 9 Heat Settings, 1-12 Hours Auto Off, Deep Pocket, Fast Heating, Machine Washable, Soft and Cozy!T his easily hand washed or machine washable pad is a favorite because the bed stays warm for the five of us! Of course, we needed a larger size than the twin linked here. But you get the picture to a perfect bed warmer that can even keep the dogs from wanting under the cover on the below freezing temperature nights!
This next one is admittingly only suggested by other content creators and consumers far and wide for staying warm and healing! My "to buy" item in this category is a bit more pricey and has a lot more amenities. This pick is still one for the taking!
📢 Amazon.com: UTK Heating Pad, 660nm Photon Light,Amethyst,Tourmaline and Jade Gemstone, Far Infrared Heat Pad, Adjustable Timer & Temperature (Pro21''x 39'') FOR HEALTHY Living
That's right! Not only can you stay warm with this heating pad you can heal! I've done a lot of reading on this new technology. If you'd like to learn more about how and why it would work head over to Bioelectric.Solutions and start your learning journey today! In the meantime, check out the reviews on this photonic healer and hearing pad! It's worth the investment!
Just look at Marina said on July 11, 2024 here https://a.co/d/2SuUsPl
Another amazing way to stay warm is to drink something warm and cuddle up to your significant other or your fur babies (heck, I like both)...
And when you incorporate these items it gets so warm at night you have to turn the heat down!
If you haven't experienced a West Texas, Hudspeth County winter, don't be caught off-guard. And if it's too late; you're already freezing. Jump into action! I've a strange feeling we haven't seen the worse cold this season. We haven't hit the coldest month of the year yet (which is February if you didn't know!)
Stay warm!
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