ALASKA Grocery Options & Prices $$$ Small Town | Valdez, Alaska

[@ionecuff6323]

I am so glad I had my first 2 kids back in the day before disposable diapers. Yes, pre-wash & soaking, washing, & folding cloth diapers required work, but at least I wasn't paying those prices. I wonder if they even sell plastic pants that went over the cloth diapers to prevent leaking??? Had all my kids potty trained, bottle broke, & eating from table before 1 year old. The first 2 potty trained themselves. Because of the cloth diapers & immediately feeling the wet/dirty, they didn't want them on. So they quickly discovered what caused it and would head for the bathroom when they had the urge. Yes, they spoiled me. LOL! Thank you for showing us how different things can be in different areas. Have a safe trip home!

[@brilliantbutblue]

Mark would certainly fit the image of the new pastor in town 😂

[@nickiejones7934]

Agree he has the look

[@jenniferwilliams545]

I thought the same thing, when he was telling Lauren that.

[@lynnoaks7884]

bi 😅😅😅😂❤😂q

[@GreenTea4Me]

Grew up in Valdez and Anchorage. Thank goodness for the Alaskan Dividend every year! So nice to watch this video! Thank you!

[@elaineforrester1258]

Hi Lauren n mark I’m just doing my knitting for you I’m on my second blanket now looking nice I’ve done them in white with lemon bows on them wish you could see them it will be a nice surprise for you.take care sending my love to you all x

[@brilliantbutblue]

That is so kind and sweet of you. 😊

[@1Staggs]

I think i would be crying while i was shopping at the same time. Wow !! Can't wait to see those babies !! ❤

[@ricksmith1842]

Thanks!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Wow 🤩 thank you so much!!

[@carolkennedy7659]

Mark sure could be a pastor he has a good speaking voice and he has a calming manner

[@joannrabideau1657]

Those prices blow my mind. I can’t imagine feeding a family with prices like that. Yikes

[@SoCalSurfer69]

Hunting and fishing. 😊

[@a-k-jun-1]

Those prices are cheap compared to the more remote villages. I travel to remote villages to repair power systems. The last village I was in, a can of green beans was $5.49, a gallon of milk is $11.99 and a 40 pack of water bottles was $64.95. This was in April of 2024. I don’t see how they survive with these prices either and I live in Alaska.

[@teendoll]

@@a-k-jun-1can I ask how much a usual family brings in income ? Does income have any relation to the prices seen here ?

[@a-k-jun-1]

@@teendoll There's nothing here except fishing a couple months s year or working in the mines. Wages are not proportional and I think Alaska has the highest percentage of people on government assistance per capita.

[@bettyruth9142]

Mark is so cute. Especially about diapers!! LOL. Groceries are expensive everywhere!! 😀😀

[@charlenecapronloomis3395]

You guys are such a cute couple. Very fun and expressive.

[@suewalters9822]

Mark would be a great new pastor in town!! Oh boy, diapers, crazy, times 2. Stay well and take care of yourself Lauren. Thanks for sharing this.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Yes! Thank you!

[@PoopieCat68]

I love your videos and your family. I’m a mother to twins(boy and girl) I’m so excited for you

[@leannesaunby4078]

I thought our groceries were really expensive in the UK but seeing these prices makes me glad we don't have to pay that much. I'm always interested in what other countries pay for groceries and petrol etc. Definitely start stocking up on diapers soon so you've got a good supply when the twins arrive ❤

[@mcrchickenluvr]

Alaska prices are always much higher than the rest of the country. So is California. Yes everything is going up everywhere. But some states have a higher cost of living than others.

[@mcrchickenluvr]

Also, Safeway in general is a slightly more expensive store than others.

[@jordanwilliams9300]

Alaska is VERY expensive compared to almost everywhere else in the country. I live in Chicago, and these prices are 2-3x what we see at our Albertson's-owned equivalent I will say that the price on the 10# of potatoes wasn't, like, completely awful

[@trudyyurina5473]

Mark is so funny sometimes. I loved his reaction in the diaper department.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

He is envisioning all the diapers we are going to need! A LOT!

[@debihurd9801]

These prices made me very grateful for the prices where I live in CA. Especially the produce. I even think that with your produce costs in Anchorage as well. Although a lot of the Costco to Costco prices on some of the other items between Anchorage and the San Joaquin Valley are somewhat comparable. Yours are higher, but a lot of the time not as far off as I thought they would be. I always find these vlogs interesting. Thanks for taking the time to share.

[@AverageGamer1776]

I keep seeing people talk about how expensive Alaska is and everytime I look for an example it's always cheaper than California.

[@maryricketts8526]

Very interesting and expensive. Loved Mark's look on his face when pricing diapers. Maybe Costco could give you a good deal or even use some cloth diapers??? Thanks for the tour...hadn't seen Valdez since the oil spill. Take care....❤❤❤

[@zefcha4670]

glad that you compared grocery prices.

[@patymattoon8598]

Did you know that there is no fast food franchises(McDonalds etc) in Valdez. They don’t allowed them there. Many years ago there was a small subway but it’s gone now.

[@pinkywilliams8063]

Wow, the small out the way grocery store's are expensive up there but our country(out of the way) store's are high also... Thanks for sharing

[@sherrysmith9820]

Good morning Lauren hope you both are having a good day 😊

[@denisefoster1393]

Hope your feeling ok and Congratulations on the babies.

[@lesleyharris5437]

Grocery shopping is just crazy everywhere. I live in Southern Ontario and the grocery store I shop at for bananas is .67$ a pound but other places in town they are a $ including Costco. The big one that I noticed today was the cost of Jif peanut butter . My husband paid nearly $9.00 for the kilo jar, which is just over 2 lbs. The boneless chicken breasts are the same $5.99 Canadian.

[@janismacvicar1786]

We used to have Safeway here in Scotland it is now called Morrisons

[@brilliantbutblue]

Our Safeway in Australia became "Woolworths" in 2008, and now it's changed to "Woolies"

[@brilliantbutblue]

BRB, l have not finished watching the beautiful Valdez tour video yet. 👍

[@tamekadavis9051]

Good morning and happy Tuesday wow 😯

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Morning!

[@barrywu5709]

Thank you for the info about groceries. Really helpful!!!

[@karengabbard-w6i]

Hello family. I have found your channel and wanted to say I really love watching all. I love your grocery hauls with the children First time commenting and congratulations on the twins. 4:12

[@ronita3712]

I look forward to and enjoy your videos. Being able to see things through your lens, especially in the economy and not being able to get out and go places ourselves.

[@janbaste7607]

Thanks Lauren for great vlog. I'm from England and the name "quicker picker upper" gave me a good giggle. We call it Kitchen Roll - not half as quirky! Take care of you three! Will Mark be hunting soon or has he already got your winter meat? Really enjoy the boys and him hunting. Jan

[@kathyrau9551]

RAO's BEST SAUCE ever

[@donnamacleod2947]

Thanks for sharing!

[@rongieck9579]

I've caught many of pink salmon there. You must garden, hunt, fish and store to survive and Alaska is a perfect place for it.

[@Katz1950]

I was thinking of all the things that have improved or changed since your last baby, and what you’ll be needing…high chairs, cribs, strollers, etc..the basics plus all those diapers🤯. You need a huge baby shower! Such an exciting time for you and your family. Thanks for sharing…can’t wait to hear what you’re having. I’m in the “2 girl camp,” but any baby is a blessing🦋

[@brilliantbutblue]

I thought that as well, 6 years since last Baby and now doubling it lm guessing they will need alot of things.

[@almanichols2585]

We spent a week in Valdez this summer! $$$$ picked up a few items at Safeway!

[@judyrice3883]

All I can say is wow

[@mandyhopkins9027]

The look on Mark's face talking about the cost of diapers 😅

[@janeenchambers6720]

MY Godfather lived there years ago while working in the pipeline. Wished I would of moved there when the occasion was given to in '79.

[@tubeviewer57]

I love the shopping videos😂 I’m not sure why, but I do 😉

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

I’m happy you love them!

[@catherinebrown7299]

I love both of those stores. The first is jammed packed with a wide variety. And Safeway looks so clean and pretty. I am not used to seeing stores so well kept. I'd move to Alaska for the stores alone

[@wendymckay8844]

A few friends have done thrift stores for baby clothes. Also have been to baby showers where a few have made diaper cakes as gifts.

[@tonjaprice9]

Some of the prices were a little comparable to what I've seen in Virginia, some not to horrible especially compared to the little villages in the more rural Alaskan areas. Some were quite shocking. Definitely, if you're able to, worth making the haul to Anchorage and stocking up...especially with winter coming and pass closures possible. Thanks for sharing! It does make us count our blessings!

[@SandNSurf]

The prices, oh my goodness. I used cloth diapers, I’m just old fashioned in that area. If I lived there it would definitely be a must. Thank you for taking us along, so very interesting. The scenery you shared with us is so stunningly beautiful. Just breathtaking. Alaska, the land of astounding beauty and wildlife.

[@BrianT-tx6pi]

Love your vlogs question does anyone in the family drink Coffee?

[@annahoover5296]

Hey Lauren and Mark

[@britsco123]

That safeway is definitely cheaper than our northern Alberta prices! A pack of striploin steak like that at our local Co-oP would be $40-$50 CAD

[@CoastieCastaways]

Our daughter and family live there. We have been several times - always flying but we are planning to drive from Oklahoma this summer

[@gailkapusta1342]

Congrats! My friend is having twins in February..

[@mrs.anonymous6291]

Wow I thought the State that I am from was getting crazy expensive!! I feel like I am getting real deals after watching you guys stock up!

[@cherylmcconnell3167]

Surprisingly enough the Safeway where I live in British Columbia Canada has similar prices to the one there 😬……it’s very expensive and I rarely shop there unless they have a good sale on something 😂

[@tonjaprice9]

Walmart 60 eggs are back to less than $6 here in Virginia.

[@JennfamousartBlogspot]

It would be a very interesting comparison of price for meat if you were to calculate it out. I bet you have huge savings by hunting it yourself. And it’s so much healthier than the typical grocery meat!!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

It is just paid for in your time and energy and money. We are so grateful to be able to harvest moose, deer, and fish.

[@JennfamousartBlogspot]

@@ThisAlaskaLife I have more time and energy than money, and I think I will like hunting more than anything else I could spend time on to make money, I know I feel that way about fishing!! (Can’t wait to be back home so I can fish those big ones in the AK wilderness)

[@carriejames5038]

​@@ThisAlaskaLifeeven though you shoot or cut or hunt or clean your mean do you get it check out make sure nothing wrong with the animals or etc before eating . That's the only way I eat those kind of foods etc etc

[@florenceschneider3315]

Great video I’d like the price Comparison Did you say you don’t buy chicken?

[@lisas03]

Love the Valdez videos .. I lived there when I was in 3rd and 4th grade .. A long time ago !! 😂

[@MelanieEugenio-by6hc]

How are you feeling? Do you have a baby bump yet? Be sure to get lots of rest while on vacation! Take care of yourself! ❤

[@valeriehayes422]

because the goods have to be freighted up there (air, land/sea) that has a cost. Local goods, fresh fish, and moose burgers are good too!

[@KathyWardDollmaker]

In Kotzebue we pay $15.00 for ice cream, and $12.00 for milk. One of our stores was selling cases of water (the kind you can buy at Costco the cheapest) for $90.00! That was when we had a boil water notice.

[@peggysuegiggles9383]

some remote areas fly their food in so that is another reason prices are high. these people probably go to costoc and buy the items and resale. another couple did a shopping trip in very remote town and prices were super high

[@raraevans9689]

Most of those prices are hear in north Carolina cost to eat and live is outrageous but wages are not keeping up!😢

[@mimi0424]

Omg i can't believe the difference in prices. We are in Delaware & dont pay sales tax. Only resort tax down in the Beach area. Its virtually expensive to eat healthy there. So glad you guys grow alot & you really do well. Hope you're getting rest Mama Lauren. As always great video❤..Mark really looks like a Pastor 😂 that was cute. ❤ The 2nd place was exp too. We can get a 50 lb bag of potatoes for $13..and Banana 🍌 are $0.25 each right now..eggs are $0.93 a dz large..2 (18ct)=36 for $3.32 & 5 dz for $4.50. The 60ct is clearly the best price...& Milk is $2.50 a gal. Diapers at Walmart are the BEST PRICES. even Wipes. Sz 1 are 162 ct for $17.68 thats $0.10 a diaper. Size 2 are 240 for $27.38= $0.11 a diaper...now the wipes are the BEST i think. They come plain..Lavender..Cucumber melon..& Shea Butter. All fantastic scente. Wipes come in 100 ct pks..so they vary in price of $ 22.84 for 1200. 12pks..or 900 so 9 pks for $17.96..& they have great Pull ups for when you're potty training! Hope this helps. We hope you register somewhere so we can send you gift cards & gifts. So you can get whatever you need! ❤

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you so much for all your insights! Thanks for watching.

[@KAStodgell]

Nice fish Mark. We will call you Rev Mark.

[@rosemaryhowell6362]

Thank you :-)

[@susiecox8413]

WOW!! I could live there if I didn't eat lol. We see high prices in the lower 48 as well like my small chuck roast I bought today for 15$ (which is ridiculous) but would be 30$ there....

[@marthapradie8810]

Do cloth diapers, when done can use for dust rags..save money and not putting in land fill

[@evangelisttamarmichelle3512]

My God!! Whew! God Bless your Budget

[@jennyprorock]

the first place seemed high compared to my Costco and Sams..sadly..the safeway wasnt far off from the endless grocwey stores where im at. crazy.

[@Sheila-x2u]

what we dont realize here in the lower 48 is one reason its so high there is because alot of the food has to be shipped in

[@amyheflin143]

Your shopping trips in small and large cities astound me. We will have to save up to buy groceries on our 2024 trip to Alaska. Guess we will stock up in Anchorage and Fairbanks as we move about the state, though storage will be a challenge in a truck camper.

[@deidrecruickshank7975]

Initially I thought, whoa expensive! But then when you went to Safeway...I thought, those prices are pretty much on par with NZ prices right now! Crazy!!!❤

[@brilliantbutblue]

I thought the exact same thing, in Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

[@Lisab8693]

I from New York City hi love your channel ❤

[@bettyharvath5217]

Watching from Delaware.

[@Shine-z4i]

I would drive to Wasilla’s or Anchorage to shop once a month

[@marleyastevens]

Hi, I'm new to your channel! I live in San Francisco, CA which is notoriously expensive and these prices even make my eyes bug out!

[@evpalfy2464]

Hi again from South Central Kah. Our milk is 675 for a gallon of 2% milk.

[@cathykillion6544]

Enjoyed the video

[@ambervaldivieso2251]

You may want to look into cloth diapers for the twins 😁 I have a stash on hand in case of an emergency or if prices get too high!

[@cynthiamateo9450]

Wow! The soda price. We’re happy when we have a sale 3/12 pk for 10.00

[@shirleymoore4885]

Wow thank you for showing us the prices in the town where your visiting which opened my eyes since I keep saying I want to move to Alaska but not sure now with the high prices 🤔

[@pamelawing5747]

During the summer I would drive that 300 miles and spend the night and shop at Costco. I'd stock up what I could and then have to shop locally in the winter. People also hunt. I have friends in Washington and he hunts and fishes all the time and their freezer is full. I'm not a big game lover, but I can learn. The average income in Valdez is close to 100,000 per year and the petroleum industry is a major employer.

[@kimberlyhalstead5856]

I understand shipping is alot to ship to Alaska. I would definitely shop at Costco for most of my groceries. Even a family of 1 or 2 it would be worth it. A few smaller items is all I would buy at small grocery stores. Can’t wait to find out gender of twins! Even if it’s a delivery time 🩷💜

[@8starling]

I had four of my five babies in that hospital :)

[@crystalmartin6554]

Safeway in general no matter what state or city are always going to be way more expensive then somewhere else I would highly recommend catching the Costco or sams club sales on diapers or Walmart even has good prices for large count diapers

[@kathimeadows7869]

I am amazed at the prices. I wonder if there are families that drive to your town to shop to save money even though it takes time. My grand babies wear Cosco brand diapers.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

They do often stock up when in Anchorage!

[@djjamison6548]

I am wondering how many ppl handle the veggies like you are doing? I always wash my things off sometimes a few times. I think it’s gross just to handle them.

[@PepperplacewithShawna]

Oh wow! That is expensive! Wow😮

[@TheCookinCamper]

I was really interested to see this because of rising grocery prices, but I was surprised that you guys don’t pay much more than us here in Surprise Arizona…Maybe the RAO’s pasta sauce costs more in Alaska, but I LOVE SAFEWAY!!!…Kroger is currently trying to purchase Albertsons, and some say it will lower grocery prices and some say it will raise grocery prices…Possibly in Alaskan stores the prices will go down!!!…HAVE A FABULOUS DAY…Thanks for the video!!!

[@debbieshulman3711]

You live in a city. The small towns and villages do not have same access. It’s why people fish,hunt, pick berries and grow veggies in guess

[@robyn7287]

My son has twins and yes that first year is a lot of diapers and formula $$$😮 they found a place where they could buy diapers in bulk for a little cheaper. WOW those prices are expensive in Valdez, I know it’s unavoidable due to transportation costs but it must hard for the families.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

We are counting on lots of diapers! Hoping to breastfeed but I know we will need backup bottles of formula too!

[@carriejames5038]

To bad they can't find ways to make ways for transportation more easy or like once a month have a meeting and see what the town or city wants in their grocery store so the owner or the people can make it happen

[@rosemarycollyer7008]

I'm from England too , wow unbelievable prices ! Be broke in no time if I paid all that

[@onmyway7363]

Wow!!! THANK YOU 😊

[@paularedden1109]

I have to say I am thankful to live in the middle of Texas after seeing these prices.

[@ronanmccabe7902]

Awesome content - why is the conference so far away in Valdez?

[@laurastahley7985]

We had a Three Bears store about 17 yrs ago but there building was falling down and city council refused to let them rebuild so they left

[@CatFromFL]

Do you keep track of fruit & vegetable prices? Your prices are outrageously high for healthy food. Do you ever use powdered eggs or fry or canned milk ? Or long shelf life milk? I would definitely use them for cooking.

[@Brunnen_Gee]

The Safeway prices don't surprise me at all. I work at a Safeway in a tiny tourist town (middle of the US), prices are silly here as well. And they've gone up since this video was made. The company brags about how our little store is one of the highest grossing Safeways in the country (top 5), yet the place is falling apart around our ears. A lot of people who live here gladly drive the hour or more to shop somewhere else. We do as well, even though I work there. When we moved here last year our first grocery shopping trip ran north of $400. That fed the two of us for about a week.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Oh my! Hope they do better for your town.

[@patbowers8065]

Ok so the bread prices are pretty typical for where I live in michigan

[@janetdavis1455]

My son is serving in Ketchikan and he say’s everything is so so expensive there.

[@brilliantbutblue]

Well, he wouldn't want to come to Melbourne Australia, the "average wage" is $25 per hour, yet there has been 100% increase on food, rent, utilities!!!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Glad he is getting to experience Ketchikan! Such a cool place!

[@ZXX984]

Thanks for sharing. Some things are very close to ours here in Florida. Publix here is very expensive. Costco is 45 minutes each way from our house, so can’t go there as often. Alaska seems it would be a challenge to retire there on a fixed income. Plus as we age, more doctors appointments. Valdez have a car dealership? Snow machine one? It’s own realtor? Thanks again!

[@jillwalls9330]

I think I would try to drive to Anchorage a couple times a year and do a big stock up especially when you get the pfd which I know is soon. It would be worth the drive to have a pantry full for the winter. 😊

[@emmib1388]

yes, some people will do that !

[@traceyhue-sang5229]

Those prices make me think of when I go shopping here in Jamaica. But as you say small town and the distance to get the goods there. If you have a baby shower you could request diapers. This baby is going to be so lucky, being raised by such an awesome family. 🙏🏻💜

[@ItsmeMaureen]

Baby's, there are 2

[@ParmidaAmiri-s2z]

I like your videos ❤