COSTCO Grocery Shopping & HAUL | Alaska Date to Costco and MORE!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Hello friends! Hope you enjoy coming along for our Alaska date and Costco shopping! What video would you like to see next from This Alaska Life?

[@tammybabcock4802]

Good evening Lauren and Mark and family and thank you for sharing your beautiful day 🌞 😊

[@Christa.]

watching an older video! you're almost at 20,000 subscribers 😁 love this for your family

[@This_Intentional_Life]

Moose’s Tooth🤤🤤🤤🤤. Where is wild scoops? Must go next time we’re home.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Wild scoops is right by great harvest.

[@karenselogic7742]

When pears are hard put them in a paper bag and roll top close it will help them soften up. But we were told the harder the pear the fresher it is.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thanks Karen! I have been doing that since someone suggested and we have been having awesome pears. I am no longer afraid of the hard pears!

[@michellewilson4815]

Loved the Moose's Tooth the pizza looked amazing 😋. It was a nice change to see you and Mark shopping 🛒🛍️ together. I loved it.

[@plumcreekantiques7191]

I second the prepping and cooking videos

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Awesome! That is perfect winter content when we are home more! Thank you so much for being here..

[@marymorris575]

Can’t wait to see how you process meat. Wow coscto you couldn’t get some vegetables you wanted. It was nice you and hubby went in a day date. I say anything you can do alone with your spouse is a date especially when you got kids. Whether it be grocery shopping, drs appointment, or furniture buying. ❤️

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Unfortunately that is a common experience up here to have veggies be bad, we just move on and try again the next week. I agree with you, anything without kids becomes a date and time to reconnect. Have a wonderful week Mary!

[@jackiebest5613]

You guys amaze me with al that you do for your meat supply. Love watching it all.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thanks Jackie! I am glad you enjoy it. We are enjoying sharing it.

[@plumcreekantiques7191]

Loved to see a video on your story...how you two met , where you both grew up, info about your families ..."also, you mentioned you don’t drink alcohol so curious about that too

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

We don't drink alcohol for our religious beliefs. It would be fun to film another getting to know us video since there are a lot of new followers! Thanks for being here.

[@brilliantbutblue]

@@ThisAlaskaLife : I also picked up on the abstinence, as a family friendly channel l certainly wouldn't have expected you to be posting videos of quaffing wine, no judgement here either way, you do you but l appreciated your honesty in saying its your beliefs hence you avoid alcohol. 🙂

[@micheleramirez]

Loooooove moose’s tooth and wild scoops I’ve tried both and loooove them. I’m so excited to see the video of y’all processing the meat can’t wait. And my daughter started school in Wasilla she also did virtual learning last year so this is officially her first time going to a school in Alaska since our move. They didn’t require to wear masks at all but I have her carry one in her backpack if it changes. I bet ur boys r excited to see all their friends 🤗

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Caribou processing video coming very soon! I am so glad we are not doing virtual and my kids are doing well with the masks. It is taking us all a bit to adjust back to being on a strict schedule, but it’s good for us all! Have a wonderful week Michele!

[@beckystokes9061]

I love just hearing about all that you guys do. Your raspberry patch. Chickens. Hunting. Costco hauls. Whatever it is. I just enjoy your channel. I follow a few on KZbin and yours is most definitely my favorite. Lol so with our back to school.. mask are recommended BUT not required. I recently started my new job as a paraprofessional with the Learning center classroom. (I help teach the students with disability.. physically or mentally) so only 1 kiddo wears a mask. The rest of us do not. BUT we also take our sanitizing and cleaning and washing hands and social distancing very seriously in our school/classroom. OH BY the way! I got your box in the mail yesterday...and I love everything, so thank you so, so much for taking the time to shop and buy and send those products to me. Also, tell little man I LOVED the colored box he made ..and I will keep it forever! Him coloring my box made it even more special. ♥️

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Oh Becky, thank you so much! I am just so grateful to have a community here that is interested. I am having so much fun getting to interact with people in the comments. I think it has saved my sanity through the craziness of the last year. So glad you got the package and Everett really was so proud of his drawing, so I am glad you loved it. That sounds like an amazing and rewarding job, I hope you have a wonderful year! Thanks again for being here, I’m grateful to get to be internet friends!

[@bethchilds3354]

I watched the caribou kill . Was so proud of Hunter. Really enjoy your videos. And Mark's!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you! They had such a good time. I am so glad you enjoy the videos and I will let Hunter know you enjoyed it. Thank you for being here Beth.

[@kimbradbury9107]

Hey Lauren, WOW congratulations to Hunter. By the horn’s it looks like he got a big caribou. Your lunch looked delicious yummy 😋 & what better way to top it off with ice cream 🍦 I like cooking videos so maybe you could do some of that specially showing us how you cook all of the meat that you get. Have a beautiful Sunday

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

I should have included a picture of the amazing caribou! Thanks for the suggestion, cooking videos will be good winter content when we are home so much more! Have a wonderful Sunday Kim, thanks for being here!

[@kimbradbury9107]

Hey Lauren, what is Mark’s YT channel. I thought you said The Alaskan Boys but I couldn’t find it. Thank you

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/laS3lWeDpNR2g9U just in case you want to see the video

[@rahoffman424]

I found your channel from my husband watching Alaska Boys videos. We’re moving to the Anchorage area from the lower 48 next summer and I’m excited to start learning more about life in Alaska. We went to Moose’s Tooth when we visited. It’s so good.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Hello Becky! Excited for you to move up here. We sure love it. If you have any specific questions be sure to ask us!

[@alexandramccane6375]

I'm absolutely loving all your videos so happy I found your channel !

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Hi Alexandra! I am so glad you found our channel and are enjoying the videos. Thanks for taking the time to comment! Have a wonderful week.

[@melisagodair4149]

Congratulations on the caribou to feed your family. Love love love Moose’s Tooth. Always start and end our yearly trips with a stop there. Our favorite is 1/2 Carnivore 1/2 Call of The Wild occasionally we’ll switch it up an get an Avalanche. The Diablo bread sticks are delicious too (ok now I’m craving it 😋😂) Wild Scopes is amazing too especially with the baked Alaska topper. I’m so happy I found your channel. I’ve really enjoyed following along.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Hello Melisa! Yes moose’s tooth is such a great way to start and end the trip. I am going to try the ones you like next time. I always tend to get the same ones, it’s good to change it up. Yes, the Baked Alaska is so fun! Thanks for coming along with us for these videos, we’re so grateful for you being here!

[@tarras3292]

Congratulations to your son on his hunting trip 👏 🙌

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you Tarra! It was a great trip and we were so happy with the result. Thanks for watching.

[@tarras3292]

I had to think how I was gonna word it cause UTUBE doesn't like some things mentioned on what you used to bring wild game home

[@GranmaShell]

If you would put the pears in a brown paper bag for 2 days they will ripen right up...works well for avacados too

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you so much! That was suggested and I have been using it, works like a charm!

[@kimlombardo8604]

My kids go back to school on September 7th! This year they will be going back full day with masks! Last year they went back with mask and it started just twice a week half days but by the end of the year it was 5 days still half days! Looking forward to them returning full days as my kids really struggled with the virtual learning!!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

My kids struggled with virtual learning as well and that was the only option up here until after spring break last year. That is why we homeschooled. Now, they are back full day with masks. It is going pretty well. I am so grateful to have a little bit of a break, I was worn out!

[@kate_700]

Costco is the best. My husband and I always love going to Costco for groceries. Great video! ❤️

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you! Costco is the best! Thanks for subscribing, grateful to have you here.

[@alainasmith846]

FYI if you place the pears in a paper bag on the counter they will ripen in 2-4 days. Keep an eye on them. Love pears.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you for the tip! I will have to do that! We love pears too but hate when they go from rock hard to rotten. Thanks for watching!

[@lindaprenger7572]

Had reindeer sausage for the first time in Denali, I was surprised I liked it so much!!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

YUM!!

[@racheloram]

It's nice that you have a big taxidermist there. We have a massive issue in the UK where there is a lack of skilled taxidermists. Especially for wild animals or specimens. I work in museums and we struggle to get animals processed fast enough, or can't even take them because we don't have the access to a taxidermist. Some of those moose and bears are crazy big!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

That is so interesting! We have some great taxidermy shops here in Alaska but we actually have almost no tanneries here in Alaska. For skins we have to send them down to a place in Idaho and then they send it back for the taxidermy to get done here. This animals were crazy big! Thanks for watching, I’m grateful you’re here.

[@racheloram]

@@ThisAlaskaLife Wow having to send them all that way is crazy! I guess the tanners don't want to live in the snow haha!

[@shirleymack8651]

Our school district where we live in Pennsylvania had in person school all of last year with mask wearing and they opened this year on time , in person with mask wearing with some medical exemptions.The cases are high here in our county but the kids need in person schooling with their friends. The Pizza looked great. I did see your meat processing. That ia alot of work. Be safe.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Hi Shirley. Last year our school didn't go back in person until after spring break. We homeschooled. This year the kids are back with masks and some social distancing. If they are exposed to Covid in class but don't have symptoms they can stay in school. If they go home because they are sick they have to have a neg. test to come back. So far, so good, they are enjoying being back in school. Anyways, probably more than you wanted to know. Hope you are doing well and thank you for watching.

[@emmib1388]

Third vlog in recent weeks that I watched where a meal was at Moose Pizza (well actually five but three different vloggers were dining together) Both groups had to wait like 1 1/2 at dinner time to get in .. and the one group did stop for ice cream afterwards as well :-) Here in NE PA.... some districts are requiring masks while others are leaving it up to the parents -- but a 'hot topic' all around. Congratulations to Hunter :-)

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Hello Emmi! I will pass on the congratulations to Hunter. It is funny that so many people are going to Moose's tooth. We really went on a whim because my sister gave me a gift card and we were lucky to be right when it opened, otherwise it is a super long wait. Hope you have a wonderful Sunday!

[@jwt629]

Cascarelli Pizza in Homer Michigan is the best pizza. I would love to try that pizza there in Alaska though.

[@cathykillion6544]

Enjoyed the video 😊

[@samhouston1979]

my Colorado grandma used to grow her own strawberries & rhubarb & make the best pie from them

[@annaking9213]

I enjoyed this vlog.

[@marilyncornell2194]

Oxtail soup is the bomb !

[@dawnbonome9056]

How long will the caribou meat last your family? Will you need another kill for the Winter?

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Hi Dawn! Really good question, if we just had a caribou it would probably last 2-3 months. We still want to get a moose this year and maybe a few deer. It has been a long time since we got a caribou, moose is our favorite meat along with halibut and salmon but this caribou has tasted really good.

[@LaurasCrossing6160]

Love your videos! Thanks so much for sharing! 🌼

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you so much Laura! I am glad you’re enjoying them!

[@vasseurkarin]

New here love you video all videos

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Welcome! So glad you're enjoying the videos.

[@rw3mom849]

please let us know how the 'grate mat' works. I've been looking for something to take care of the litter the cats always track out of the box.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

It seems to be doing its job but not perfectly, but that could just be my kids who help with the cats. I will clean the room soon and then look closer to tell you how well it works.

[@suziebuckingham9053]

Love comparing your Costco to mine. Your milk isn’t too much more than ours. It’s up to 3.08 here. The reason for tomato limits is there will be shortages this winter as California had to plow under all their tomatoes because of drought. Prices will be up and there may be shortages. Our garden had a great tomato year. We’ve put up over 50# of tomatoes, sauce and pasta sauces. Our schools are wearing masks. Our AG is trying to ban masks in all MO schools, but we’ll see what the courts say. I’m still wearing a mask everywhere. I never stopped. My daughter is a teacher, so we watch this issue closely. Good to see you again.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Hey Suzie! That is so interesting about the tomatoes, I may need to stock up them on the diced tomatoes, I seem to use them the most. Your tomatoes sound amazing. The boys are back at school with masks and it is going well. It took us all a bit to get used to having a schedule again, but now they are really doing well. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

[@tarras3292]

I'm lucky my Lizzy graduated from high school in 2019 and had a prom but 2020 no graduation or prom because of the pandemic it's sad and I just heard a few days ago Cargo ships are out in the sea not able to unload ,a bunch of ships 😢 back to stocking up on essentials 😢

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Things are still so crazy with this pandemic. I feel the shift coming as well with things not being available. We have always believed in having food storage for emergency situations, but I feel it is more important now than ever.

[@lisakaye2110]

If you don't mind me asking, what do you and Mark do for a living? Thank you

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Hi Lisa! I don't mind answering, but we also have a video that goes more in depth. Mark is an accountant, he is the CFO at a Native Corporation. I am a stay at home Mom and KZbinr! Hope you have a wonderful week! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmeufqmBbrKDd7M

[@lisakaye2110]

@@ThisAlaskaLife Thank you. I'll check that video out. I've recently found yours and Alaska Bears channel and have been alternately binge watching. Lol

[@natalieobrien1055]

I just carnt get over the prices for food in alaska I live on the isle of man and we it's just an amazing difference

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Hello Natalie! My mother in law's ancestors are from the Isle of Man. She went and visited a few years ago and it was so fun to hear her stories. Thank you so much for watching, food is very expensive in AK!

[@natalieobrien1055]

@@ThisAlaskaLife its a lovely place to live especially when the TT starts I absolutely love your KZbin videos.and for the Isle of man there are so many stories to tell.

[@naomibeery8098]

I've never heard someone talking about getting into the gut cavity, at the Costco! I rarely cut my own meat here in Vancouver 🤣

[@anetasmith22]

You really should get a used fridge for your meat. Just a thought.

[@vasseurkarin]

Love raspberries .love wild game meat .i live in Idaho CDA Idaho

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

You are in the right place then! Thank you so much for watching, we are grateful you're here!

[@jomo3735]

Do you have to test all that wild meat?

[@Joybud8727]

Nice video

[@dorarenzi5544]

i love u videos

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you so much Dora! I am grateful you are here watching. Have a wonderful Sunday.

[@rachaelneudecker9466]

How many Costco’s are in Alaska?

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

I believe there are 4; 2 in Anchorage, one in Fairbanks, and one in Juneau

[@jessicatounkara8753]

Yes masks at our kids schools too.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Our kids have been doing well with the masks, they are just happy to be back! Several of my kids caught a cold but got a negative covid test, so far so good.

[@ninarafaelasotoyaponteres1606]

What country is these?

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

We are in Alaska which is part of the USA.

[@jwt629]

I love rhubarb

[@juliepatterson1235]

School hasn’t even opened it opens Tuesday the 31st but the Covid number for the school district in which I live in I have children and has 50 they didn’t say it’s just a kid but there’s 50 cases of Covid in the school district mask wearing and we just had our first home game last week of football is their second game total

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Hi Julie! Things are so tricky right now. The boys are back in school with masks and it is going fairly well. We just are all trying to adjust to massively different schedules.

[@myrakillough8575]

My son has been in school full time since July but he goes to a special school and only has at most eight kids in his class. The teachers, bus drivers and staff all wear masks but it’s really hard to keep a mask on a special needs kid that just doesn’t understand. Now my daughter started back to school this past week and she is required to wear a mask except while eating. She doesn’t take PE anymore so I don’t know how they are handling masks there. I imagine it would be hard to run while wearing a mask. Both schools are sending out notifications if any student or staff test positive for COVID and anyone that may have come in contact are quarantined. So far there hasn’t been talk of going back to all virtual school but who knows what the future will bring. Now I’m waiting to hear about booster shots for us all.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

My kids are back full time now with masks indoors. They can take them off to eat or when they are outside. Masks during PE sounds awful, doesn't it! Our school district is struggling with bus drivers and cafeteria workers so things are a little weird but for the most part it has been really good for them to go back. Have a wonderful Sunday Myra.

[@AbbasfamilyVlogs]

Wonderful vlog my friend I really enjoyed it . Stay in touch will go ahead and subscribe to u guys😊

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you so much, I am glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and subscribing, we are grateful you are here.

[@monami4291]

Dish washer tabs excellent price, those oranges horrible price. I am in the d.c. area and your Alaskan prices make this area look cheap.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Agreed! Our fruit is always really expensive. Have a great day!

[@kelliepineda9822]

here in Nevada masks everywhere.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

We are back to wearing masks again.

[@dogmomma4life845]

I love your vids and I really appreciate you sharing them with us!! I completely understand the reality of hunting but I just can't watch the ones involving it. I'm just too sensitive and they literally make me cry. Sorry!!

[@marilyncornell2194]

Sorry don't ear moose