ALASKAN COSTCO GROCERY INSTACART HAUL| HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE MASKS | Somers In Alaska

This was our first time using InstaCart....We share our thoughts...plus I show you how I am making our homemade mask!
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[@tamara8050]

Omg, I laughed so hard when you were wiping down the razors..."Shedding the winter coat!" LOL!!!

[@TheMooreTheMerrier]

Thank you so much for the FaceTime, we had a blast!!!😊 It's so encouraging to see your godly example in leading your family to honor God in everything you do!! 🙏 Lord willing, we will meet in person someday! 🥰

[@SomersInAlaska]

We so enjoyed talking with you all!! Hope we can meet someday too! Thank you for being such an encouragement to our family 🥰

[@TheMooreTheMerrier]

@@SomersInAlaska 🥰🥰🥰

[@mehchocolate1257]

@@SomersInAlaska what is it like living in Alaska?

[@carolynczachura138]

When Jessica said shed the winter coat I laughed so hard. Love your vlogs and family.

[@janeoxley4829]

What a lovely family you were talking to on Facetime, their daughter looks like she is helping with her brothers and sisters.

[@joycemiraglia280]

Bert that's why you have so many loyal followers because it's not scripted but real life of your sweet and special family💕

[@lizarose1310]

Hope spring comes to you very soon. Absolutely beautiful Easter weekend in UK. Very grateful for our garden . Blossom on the trees and flowers shooting. Keep working on getting your masks sewn Jessica.

[@laineybugger]

I did a huge Costco delivery order a few weeks before things started getting too bad. Yes it was a little more expensive but totally worth it. I was exhausted and going through radiation treatment so I couldn’t have done that shopping myself even if I wanted too. I was so thankful for that service! I did it early enough that I was still able to get toilet paper, huge jug of hand sanitizer, Lysol wipes etc.

[@hai8072]

safety is always more important than saving a few bucks.

[@rachels594]

Wow where do you live? Can’t get these things here

[@laineybugger]

Rachel’s rants I. Washington state

[@jewelsoren7076]

My daughter has worked instacart for two years. She loves shopping for people. She talked me into signing up last September for my third job and it's great most of the time. It's been great being able to help people who can't get out especially right now.

[@sueoreiro703]

I’m Making masks in Seattle for a missions group I volunteer with . Generally we sew twice a month making things to go with missionaries ( ie days for girls, hats. Quilts, Ponchos, hot pads, clothing ) but we were asked to sew masks for local needs so we are! We are mainly donating them to caregivers at senior facilities, group homes , and clinics . I’ve sewn / donated 325 masks in the past 3 weeks.

[@turpinrachael]

We made masks for the garden statues we have outside our home. They make people slow down and laugh. The local news came and took photos. A little joy was needed around here. Have a great day Somers fam.

[@ballerinagonewild]

I love that! That's hilarious 😂

[@dwhite1282]

“Shed the winter coat” 😂😂🤢🤢...Jessica is always so funny.

[@kathyduncan6460]

I just want you to know how much your videos mean to me during our self-isolation. You guys are my KZbin family, which is wonderful since I live in Washington State, and my family lives on the other side of America. You are such a good family, raising caring, God loving children. I’m looking forward to the next video!

[@SomersInAlaska]

Thank you so much Kathy! We are so happy to have you in our KZbin family:)

[@karenjanisse3751]

Hello Somers Family! Whatever is going on in the world, you guys remain yourselves. So reassuring to watch your family. You're not afraid to share your faith, your kindness, always looking for ways to help others. The kids are growing up too fast, but what a joy it is to watch them become who they were meant to be. Stay healthy & safe. 😘😘😘😘😘

[@Momma2Denali]

Okay, the last video with Bert's haircutting clips was absolutely HILARIOUS!!! We've probably watched that clip at least 5 times, belly roll laughing and all!! Thank you Somer's for the much needed laughs!!!

[@yog2u2]

Hello Somer’s family and cheers to Friday and the weekend ahead! Stay blessed, healthy, safe and of course, HAPPY!!! ❤️🙏🏼✝️😊

[@SomersInAlaska]

Hello!!! Same to you!

[@campbellscraziestlife8435]

We our thankful for you guys a little normalcy in our lives

[@temperlore6938]

My son and our Suzy and I live in CO. We are right in the middle of a hot spot. Suzy works at the grocery store. Everyone in our town is making masks and selling them on CL market place. We have made 51 complete masks assembly line style and have donated every last one. Ours are very similar to yours. Keep up the good work! God Bless us all!

[@erlyne0]

Thanks for sharing your reality with us. Instacart sounds like a good service for people who need it. Love that you’re helping out your mom. 😘

[@conradheinlein5509]

Well done. Thanks for the advice. God bless all of you.

[@flowergirl1765]

Thank you for always brightening my day!

[@westtexas1225]

Evelynn did a beautiful closeout!! She has Jessica's gift of singing!!

[@michellebate7184]

Love watching your videos!! Nice to see a happy loving, God respecting family!❣

[@francesrivard9045]

I like that the kids have chores.

[@4themotherload]

The insta-cart service is great have been using for a long time; that being said this pandemic has changed things! You don't always get the texts while your shopper-shoppes! These people deserve so much for continuing to work and meet are privileged needs.

[@catherineg6861]

4themotherload as someone who is an essential worker, I appreciate you acknowledging that 😊 we work so hard to get people what they need.

[@juliesakioka3717]

4themotherload I’m getting my first delivery today. Testing this service. I actually work at a grocery store. But I want to tell customers about it.

[@4themotherload]

@@juliesakioka3717 It really is a great service and I hope people don't judge the service badly during this time. Ware I live there is a 2 week delay for getting orders, not mad at that, we are adjusting to take that in to account. These services are running at a capacity that no one was expecting .

[@4themotherload]

@@catherineg6861 I have close friends who are essential workers doing jobs that we as consumers should be so grateful that are still being done. I will never again take for granted the wonderful people who are putting themselves out there for the rest of us. Stay safe and wish you well.

[@rachuk1]

Thank you for sharing your life with us. Your kids are so much fun to watch :)

[@brendajones9467]

I work at a garden center and one of our customers made is masks with flower fabric. They are so pretty and I so appreciated it.

[@alwaysbeingbelle4409]

I just used Instacart for the first time this past Sunday. We have BJ’s Wholesale, and I did the same thing you did to get some bulk items. However, BJ’s was offering free delivery with $35 purchase, and the prices were normal (not marked up). I gave a nice tip to our shopper, but otherwise, was very pleased. Our shopper stayed in constant communication during the shop as well, which was so nice! We are blessed to live in a world offering these services at a time like this. Stay well!

[@Editguy68]

There’s a HUGE price difference if you can order online through the store’s website instead of through Instacart. Kroger stores you can order online with them, then it sends it to Instacart, which means you are charged through the store and not the extra markup. Some stores don’t offer this and you have to order through Instacart, but if you have a Kroger store, it’s a big savings. Same price as pickup, only extra cost is the delivery and tip,

[@Nicole-qc5dh]

I would give anything to be able to pick up my groceries. I've tried to place orders 3 times with Kroger and Meijer and 3 times, after wasting over an hour putting together my order there were no available pick-up or delivery times. I ended up having to shop in store. I don't understand why these stores can't put more resources towards fulfilling online orders if that's where the demand is.💁 It's frustrating if you live in a more populated area and I wish they would give us better options than being forced to shop in store.

[@adrienne5836]

That’s good to know! There is a bit of mark up on Instacart. I do use Instacart when I need to but if I can save it...

[@scook5599]

@@Nicole-qc5dh I am frustrated too that I can't get a delivery appointment and I am a regular customer. But I think the stores are suffering from a shortage of staff due to illness and also shortage of groceries. It being Easter and Passover at the same time too doesn't help. They also need extra time to clean the store daily. But I totally understand your frustration.

[@Dog4lv2d]

Nicole you can leave your cart full and go back to check out later. Then when there is available pick up or delivery slots you are ready to go. You can edit your cart up to 10 ish hours before delivery.

[@Nicole-qc5dh]

@@Dog4lv2d Thanks Sandra! I'll give that a try next time.❤

[@susangahn8773]

I love your posts love watching what's going on in Alaska

[@chubaby2113]

i am actually an instacart shopper. and we wish we could could get every order right but we try our best! this covid-19 shut down my catering business so i have to make money anyway i can for my two kids! thank you so much for using instacart!

[@carebear4651]

I get sad ...then I see your happy family get happy .so thank you from Minnesota

[@LifeWithMrsB]

that mark up is crazy!! But you gotta do what you gotta do!! :D you had me laughing at the winter coat joke! I may or may not be in the same boat lol

[@auristkrostire]

My family happy pill! Always looking forward on your vlogs thank u! Take care godbless!

[@linak7155]

Watching your lives always *always* brings lightness to the heart ♥ Gracias! Toda! and Ciao! 😊 ⚘

[@jenly5005]

The 1 weekly tube me and the hubby watch. Love watching you guys

[@christinavezzi166]

Yay! Thank you all for another video! Costco + delivery sounds like a match made in heaven! I hope it’s a good deal for you all. I hope the mask making is going well for you! I’m working on them too and I’m glad I can make them for family and friends and help them through this time. Thanks for bringing happiness into my day with more videos 😊

[@staceypistole1017]

Yay! My 2 favorite KZbin families in one video! Love it! 💛🌼🙏🏼😁

[@brendabaird2000]

We just started using Instacart during our states quarantine and other than their delivery fees I love it so far. They even sent texts for everything they either had to exchange with something similar or had to refund.

[@mrcu8176]

Love you guys ! Please keep the videos coming !!

[@lindaburnside3832]

Tip for elastic ... you can order shock cord which is essentially a bungee cord in 1/8" width. It is encased in fabric and it is very similar to a hair tie. You can get a hundred yards of the stuff for under $30.

[@amybowers8248]

Thank you for making masks!! Lots of love from a NICU nurse in VA❤️

[@annettadunham7611]

My husband and I literally just tried it for the very first time today.! Wow. Looking forward to my delivery later this week.

[@daniellewhite1766]

Hi! I love to see what is happening with you and your family! I have not made a mask but my mom has. She is immunocompromised, so if I want to be near her I need to wear a mask. She actually used and old sheet for the elastic.

[@GratefulMumAmy]

Saying hi from over here in Liverpool, UK! You are a lovely, genuine and happy family, so refreshing! Stay safe guys god bless xx

[@rosemarys2465]

Love your video! I had a good day today. Our local greenhouse had 16,000 (yes,really) Easter Lilly plants that they GAVE away to the public today. No churches or banquets open this year and so they were stuck with plants. I went and got three plants. Gave one to my friend who is laid off from her job and depressed. Gave a plant to my pastor at her home. Gave the last plant to my daughter and her family. ( I haven’t seen her in person in five weeks!). ❤️. Feeling blessed.

[@jenced80]

First of all, Evelyn has a great voice, you can tell already! Such a talented little girl. Second of all I totally live off Fred Meyer instacart delivery at this point. I don't know what I'd do without it. Thank God it's available in my area.

[@heatherfranklin4794]

Jessica I totally feel ya on the winter coat part. I laughed so hard 😁

[@ginny1800]

I am using Instacart shopping for about year now, and just love it. Most of stores I use Instacart for are the same price as in store since. But Costco, and Sam’s Club are jus little bit more. Thanks for vloging it really helps makes me smile and be happy and get mind out of what going for even for little bit.

[@kandykovacs8262]

I've been really looking forward to and enjoying your KZbin channel it has been uplifting and encouraging during this time that we are going through I have made about 7 or 8 masks for my family and I made one for an elderly client that I have thank you Sommers for your time and effort that you put in for your sweet videos💕

[@margistearns3501]

You're family is Awesome.

[@katzportnstuff3938]

My son loves making crystal light ice cubes and eats them like a popsicle! That would be fun for the kids to do

[@traceyprince6428]

Thanks for uplifting my spirit ,always providing great advice ,i look out for your grocery hauls i too have a family of five two girls who are older than our son. we're here in Jamaica in quarantine too.

[@cryslynnstalents2647]

I made 2 different types and I'm loving the one that goes around your nose without the nose peice. I found a pattern online and it's so much easier than pleating them as well. Yours look great!

[@SuzanneVoelker]

Thanks so much! I just placed my first order with Instacart/Costco. I have severe asthma and other autoimmune diseases. I appreciate the tip. ❤️❤️❤️

[@cindyjones5040]

Enjoyed watching you guys interact with my other favorite vlogging family. Loved it!! Working in a nursing home we had some cloth mask donated to our entire staff. We love those who can sew. 😀 Love y'all from South Alabama where the weather is warm and the beaches are closed. 😎😉😊😍

[@aveskaa4736]

It is very easy to brew combucha yourself, and learning new things keeps you sane this days! Maybe your mom is interested!

[@leadeerinwater9605]

I love y’all’s channel stumbled across it and have been binge watching it. God Bless you all and thank you for being the awesome family you are!

[@sabreen45]

You’re so fortunate to still have the service. Here in New Jersey we haven’t had Instacart in weeks. I was able to make one appointment for Costco mid March with the delivery two weeks later, but that was even cancelled. We were hit pretty hard. Praying for all that were impacted.

[@marietajalle391]

My sister, in Washington state, made my family some masks and I'm so thankful for her. I'm so glad to hear that you guys are doing well and finding ways to keep sane😁. It's become stricter here on our island but I am also looking at the bright side of things. Love your mask making. Love and prayers from the island of Guam 🌴

[@TbarRocks]

Great vid as always...thanks for being so positive!!! Totally helps!

[@nancyletteer3170]

I like how you showed how to sew masks. Filter pocket is a great idea. My daughter is a nurse, she had a mask made for me. We are asked to wear them here in Pennsylvania. Stay safe guys love your videos!

[@greywolfwalking6359]

It'still cold outside....! Ya can't shed your winter coat yet... You' 'll freeze!!! Lololololol! Great vid! Thanks for sharing! 👍😎👍!

[@krisqueen5939]

Jess?

[@kevingilbert8903]

Nothing beats the ham sandwiches after the holiday. The bigger the ham, the better. 😁

[@KandACrewFamilyVlog]

Yes!

[@joannebintz1700]

Been doing instacart for awhile now, we love it

[@dustindent7829]

Good job on the Masks. Well done. Love watching The Costco Hauls. Bert is Mr. Romantic.

[@TraciHilbers]

My 15 yr old daughter has made 1 mask so far as our sewing machine is down right now,she sewed that one by hand,which took her awhile,hopefully we will be able to get sewing machine up and running soon,hope you have a great day

[@RockinStacy]

Some have been using twist tie. You can buy it by the spool and use that. Double it for strength, leaving a slot (like you did for the add a filter) so you can replace if necessary. I can email you pics if you would like. Stay healthy and happy!

[@angiekeene5286]

I’m glad to see more sunshine

[@lindaneuhaus1026]

I have made some masks and sent to family that lives in other states. Your right no elastic to be found. Thanks for sharing the tie mask with us. I will be making some more masks. God bless and stay safe .

[@meganh2413]

I've started making masks but I thought you'd get a kick out of Ellie, a 99 year old woman at one of our local care centers that is busy sewing cloth masks for all the staff and the other residents! Go Ellie!

[@jaroffireflies]

I have tried to use instacart a few times since our shelter in place order started. It hasn't been the best experience for us, only about half the items arrived so we ended up having to go to the stores anyway. Our stores are only just now starting to get back to normal though. My husband went to the grocery store today and there weren't limits on anything!

[@aishwarmaruthiah]

When everything is falling apart in the world, the smile on all your faces is telling us "it is fine...everything will get better and we all will live a normal life again😃😃" Thank you 😁😁 Hi from Singapore😃😃😃

[@terrymeagley1159]

Love your video's. I have been crocheting mask with fabric inserts

[@Editguy68]

I use Instacart here in a Wyoming all the time. I can order from work and select a delivery time that shows up right as I’m getting home. And the notices are awesome!!

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

Happy Easter Somers Famiily!

[@robertpowell2746]

Hey guys our Costco here in Washington State has a senior time from 8 to 9 on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday of each week for seniors only. I am going to try it on Tuesday as I get my prescriptions through Costco let you know how it works out thanks for the videos.

[@Bee-xz8nh]

I love your vlogs Your family is great 😊 Im a big fan

[@paulws58]

Your family is awesome.

[@tishiund1517]

Love you guys so much! I look forward to your videos! Be safe! ❤❤❤

[@lanchun1706]

I like the music you picked, It is perfect for your video.

[@rleahigh]

Great, I became an Instacart Shopper three weeks ago. Loving it, hope you tipped the shopper very well. We depend upon it.

[@alisonmaee.3807]

We want to wish you a very Happy and Blessed Easter!! Thank you for always having such great and encouraging content and reminding us on how to treat others like Christ. Thank you for making the masks for the healthcare workers!! Stay safe God bless yoy guys!!

[@cherylw445]

Love the Somers family!! We/I live in western Canada (Alberta). Our covid situation here has gotten eerie, but we are all surviving, making the best of things. I drive a city bus and we are still providing public transportation to citizens. Being everything except grocers, pharmacies, docs offices, and hospitals are closed our buses and trains are not busy at all. There a fair amount of folks that have no where to go, lost their housing, shelters are full we are seeing them utilize the public transit system a whole lot more. Masks are not mandatory here yet, but most grocers have installed tall shields around the cashier and checkout stands. Weather has been pretty wintery still, with the odd warm - ish day, most pedestrian type movement is not happening. Lots of traffic on the roads. So many going stir crazy I think. High fives on those masks. Stay happy, and healthy Somers family. Thanks for sharing your world with us. Oh, and prayers to your remote village communities, my heart goes out to them. ((HUGS))

[@corinneakawildirishrose29s31]

Instead of pipe cleaners I ended up using gardening wire. It worked perfectly! Floral wire works as well but my husband prefers the gardening wire because he says he can get a stronger hold on his nose with it.

[@kristypatton1737]

I just adore that you and the Merrier crew are bonding in such a beautiful way!! I hope that you all can visit one another soon live & in person ;) Stay well ~~ Peace & Love ;)

[@BitcoinCryptoNews]

watching from Sarasota, FL.... Absolutely love your vids. I envy your family. All the best to you.

[@pattimanus8243]

Tried instacart last week and yes very expensive. That is a wonderful thing making the masks.

[@lorichrist6267]

I’ve been waiting for another of your vlogs. I’ve been struggling a lot this past week and I usually feel better after I’ve watched your vlog. I hoped I’d feel better after watching but the struggle is real. I started making masks today. I’m using the Olson pattern. It’s a pretty quick sew. Thanks for sharing your day and I’ll look forward to another video. Happy Easter and God Bless!

[@ssss-io5ct]

It's ok you're not alone in feeling that way!! This will pass💕 the fact that you are making masks is just amazing!

[@katherynkennedy5881]

You can place floral wire curled on each end into a little pocket for the nose grip. My sister made me one with the wire.

[@karencheney2347]

Just found you guys through The Moore the Merrier! We used to live in Alaska as newlyweds-quite a story-in Naknek! Loved the videoes I have seen so far! Thanks and blessings!

[@SomersInAlaska]

Awe yay!!! That’s awesome! We are happy to have you a part 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@preppingmama]

Yes! When we've been sick and couldn't get out to the store, we've done Instacart.

[@Super_Sassy_Mama]

Love it! Wish I knew how to get those mask making kits here in GA to help out! Just found your channel a couple months ago and I'm a Happy People happily subscribed! Thank you for your genuine spirits and examples of parenting, it's made me a better single Mama! Please keep it coming, God Bless!

[@Avalanche_Broncos_Fan]

Maria Satterfield Hogan I know in MS the JoAnns is giving them away, might check with them.

[@meganjohnson44]

Okay I live in rural wyoming and we don't have this service from Costco, but that's okay, we're good. I am glad that I live in rural Wyoming. I found your channel lately and started watching at about december 2019. Loving it!

[@lizsmith1634]

Here in the UK all supermarkets (grocery stores) do home delivery, just go on their website place your order decide when you want it delivered and on that date it is delivered to your door.

[@buckeye7192]

Instacart has been awesome for this quarantine period here in GA!

[@suecunningham8002]

Hello Somers family. I use instacart here in Albany.NY. I love it.i have used it for about 6 to 8 months. There is no mark up here. I love your familu!!

[@richleaves]

Not all the stores that use instacart mark up prices, kroger uses instacart its 9.99 delivery fee and doesn't mark up the prices.

[@gailabert7976]

Jessica I used the Costco delivery service and it was fantastic as well. What did you tip for an order like yours, may I ask? I hear about Alaska life all the time since my older sister lives in Anchorage. Thanks for the all the videos! :-)

[@marianaziegert1085]

If you cut open a bungee cord there is elevation strips in there! Love the masks. They are chargers colors! Your daughters thumbs up and side eye when you were describing the mask was the funniest.

[@deniseespeut1474]

Costco instacart rocks We had a delivery last weekend sweet. Thanks for sharing