Firewood & Homemade Soap! Our Off Grid Life in Alaska!

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Jam packed VLOG this week! As we head into the summer season, the homestead is busy. Come along with us as we start restocking the wood shed with firewood, continue work in the garden & our walk in pantry build + I'm making a delightful batch of homemade sheep's milk soap! Thanks for joining me for another video. Cheers! SOAP RECIPE BELOW...
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SOAP RECIPE:
Ingredients: (These are my measurements, you should always put your ingredients into a soap calculator online to ensure accuracy for your specific recipe).
32 oz. tallow
4.34 oz. lye
12.16 oz. water OR milk of your choice (I use sheep milk)
1.5 fl. oz. essential oils (optional) I used lavender & rosemary
Spray bottle with rubbing alcohol
Dried herbs/flowers (optional)
1. Prior to making your soap, freeze your milk in cubes. If you're using water you can skip this step. Weigh tallow and melt it down. You can use a crock pot, double boiler or microwave. Try to keep the tallow at 100F, if it goes over, just allow it to cool to 100F before continuing.
2. Put your milk cubes (or water) in a heat safe bowl (I use glass). Wearing gloves and safety goggles, carefully and slowly pour the lye into the milk (or water) a little at a time. Stir gently. Use a temperature gun to continuously check the temperature of your lye. Continue to stir the lye solution until the temperature stops rising. Don't hover over the bowl as the fumes can be harmful.
3. Carefully pour the lye solution into the tallow.
4. Use an immersion blender to mix the soap. Keep the blender under the mixture so that it doesn't splash you as this can cause chemical burns. The mixture will grow creamy. Mix until it has reached “trace,” the light pudding consistency.
5. Add essential oils (if using) and blend to incorporate.
6. Pour soap into mold, sprinkle dried herbs/flowers if using & spritz the loaf with a little rubbing alcohol & cover with a towel.
7. After 24 hours, remove soap from the mold and slice it into bars. Let cure in an area with good airflow for 4 weeks.
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[@HomeFreeAlaska]

I hope you guys enjoyed hangin' out with me on this video! It was a bit of a longer one, but there's a lot goin' on around here, know what I'm sayin'?! Hope everyone's having a beautiful spring season...summer's right around the corner! Cheers friends!😘 P.S. Soap recipe is in the video description!

[@denniskundinger7815]

God's Blessings to you and your family!!

[@bonneymoseley1159]

THE LONGER THE BETTER! LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! Also I gotta go back and watch your recipe for biscuits, they look so good!

[@renamaemcdonald2075]

It's great to see what's happening in your neck of the woods. I have noticed that your leaves are out a lot sooner than ours here in Atlin BC. We have been quite cold this spring.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

@@bonneymoseley1159they are good Bonney! So fluffy!☺️

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

@@renamaemcdonald2075yes, it greened up super fast!☺️

[@sharethelove5034]

Sarah’s little tale when she’s eating is everything 🤗❤️

[@AngelBluff]

I love the longer video. I watch every second of them SO well done. You had about 20k subscribers when i started watching. I love seeing how the channel has grown. Well deserved. Great creative content editing ect.

[@joycedellison]

What!!! Almost midnight here in steaming hot FL. Just settled into bed and set my alarm clock for 0600 as I play pickleball at 0730 on Saturday mornings, and I have a notice that you posted a video. Well, I have my priorities... looks like I'm going to have a late night watching your video!!! Love everything about you, your family and the homestead. I'm living my dream through your eyes. You are a very wise woman with one heck of a personality! Hello to the family and thank you for many reasons.

[@damn_it_Monica]

It was fun to be back watching your videos. I was in Texas visiting my 85 year old mother and put away my phone to enjoy her. It was an amazing 14 days.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

That is awesome!❤️

[@suseyq4559]

I’ve always been a small time gardener. For some reason, I never considered growing potatoes until last year. I also realized that everything I’ve grown, I’ve been able to virtually see the fruit as it blossomed and set. (tomatoes, berries, peppers…etc) To my surprise, as I pulled out my potatoes, I felt like I was opening a birthday present. I had no idea if there zero in the ground or a bonanza. I was thrilled, absolutely shocked, that I grew so many potatoes. The thrill was so much that I have only planted potatoes this year, even Purple Majesty! Anyway, I’m writing to say I appreciate how you share the joys and sorrows of gardening. You have inspired many people, including me!

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Oh thank you so much! Gardening has its highs and lows right? We learn by doing and we learn from each other.😊

[@lulujeffers]

😢 miss my mom making blankets use watch her all the time seeing u sit on couch doin that made me cry she ended up passing away 2mths ago its been hardest thing in life

[@debrarobinson-tv4fb]

Sorry for your loss 🙏

[@teeh917]

Oh my goodness, Lulu, I'm so very sorry. I know it doesn't seem like it but time is the best healer. I lost my Momma 24 years ago and I miss her just as much but I can smile at times now when I think about her. One day at a time. Sending hugs and prayers to you from Arkansas. 🙏🏻🌺🙏🏻🌺🙏🏻🌺

[@NenneSez]

Bless, Lulu

[@pjk1714]

So sorry for your loss and pain. 🕊️ I'm glad you have such cherished memories though, they keep our loved one close despite.🌻🦋

[@herb-n-buckethomestead5874]

I'm so sorry for your mom's passing. I have been there it's one of the hardest things to go through. Your in my thoughts and prayers.

[@marloscorner4265]

For your cucumbers- vining plants raised bed- put two T-posts in- wire up a cattle or hog panel to it and grow those vining plants up instead of out on your fence or ground. It works great.

[@sarahnorton1505]

I am so excited to sit and watch this I am exhausted from my weeks work and need some good viewing Thank you all for this channel ❤

[@carolyn6290]

And Joe is also amazing, his woodworking skills are awesome.

[@JelenaTrajkovic-q2w]

Ilove your videos... it is reminder that simle people live the same life in evry place of this planet! Lot of love from Serbia!!🇷🇸 ❤❤❤

[@janetgray8737]

Tina, I used to have debilitating migraines that used to make me physically sick in my stomach. I used to be a teacher at a preschool when one came on. A father was dropping his child off and he took one look at me and he saw my flour white face. He said, Ms. Janet, are you okay? I said not really. I told him I had a migraine. He told me to take my Advil with a caffeine drink and go to a dark room. I did and 20 to 30 minutes later, my headache was gone. I love the tile in your pantry. When it gets done, you will be able to stock up with your canning from your garden. I know how excited you must be. Joe has done a wonderful job, as always.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Wow Janet, I can relate with the migraine. A dark room & going to sleep is the only thing that helps me.

[@shirleymoore4885]

A longer video whoohoo 🎉 Sarah has gotten so big and her tail is so cute while drinking her bottle and I can say qith hanging out with ya on a Saturday night I learned how to make soap & microgreens and Tina I also get migraines I take a prescription medication that works well just put it under my tongue and it works quickly thank goodness nothing worse then a migraine & tons of stuff to get done ❤

[@KTocci66]

It's ALWAYS a Fun, Happy time hanging out with the Watson Fam!! Tina, you just make the BESTEST videos on KZbin, and I'm so serious about that. You always have every element anyone could ever enjoy in your videos, especially ALL the educational instruction, that's no joke either, I'm always learning New and pretty simple things on your channel and I Love it, so THANK you so much for sharing your wisdom and of course, DE-LISH food recipes too! I bet your soap is gonna feel AND smell so Wonderful!! Pantry is looking fantabulous of course!! Joe's "The Man" for SURE. He can build and fix anything it seems. He's the " Joe of all trades". 😁 The tile is also absolutely Beautiful. You're seriously "The Homesteading Animal whisperer/healer", and I laughed so much at the text " yes, that is a feather in my mouth". I never even saw it, I had to rewind it"!! 😂 OmGahh , You're just HILARIOUS. Y'allHave a beautiful, blessed weekend, and I'm already looking forward to your next video!! God bless and I'm also looking forward to enjoying our Alaskan Summer! 🙌🌻🌷🇺🇸✝️🩷

[@EatBeefBeHealthy]

Tina, you amaze me. You never stop and have so many projects. The flowers are beautiful. You rock!!!

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you so much!😊

[@gerrierichardson7127]

Hello! Watson Family!" ALLWAYS nice to see you. Another day or two of stuff that needs to be done.splitting and stacking wood. Feeding the sheep. Planting more seeds.Cooking,Then making home made lavender soap. That was amazing to watch.then see. I bet that soap is nice.Tina you are a great loving person. How you helped save that little bird. Thank you. Hope you have a super weekend.Untill your next video.❤😊

[@caryinfante8013]

Tina, you are truly hilarious!!! So much enjoy your channel. ❤

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you so much!!

[@SuzanneHarden]

Hi Tina. The dark contrast on the pantry shelves really makes them pop. Maybe Joe’s slight error in sealing the window wall was a blessing in disguise. Enjoyed the video. Thanks for taking us along! Love you guys!

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

I agree! In hindsight, I think the accented wall would’ve made the room too dark.😊

[@adriaschumann9641]

OMGOSH! THOSE BISCUITS ARE ADDICTIVE. I JUST MADE THE SECOND BATCH THIS WEEK. Heaven help me....they scream out to me. Thank you...I think!!!!!

[@deborahpetschel5633]

Oh my heart. That sweet bird. I love that he flew away!! I once nursed a seagull, when we lived on the beach. He also survived. I live for that stuff.❤ Your raised beds. Goals for next Spring. This year we've been busy putting in French drain system around the pool....long project, as we've gotten endless rain this Spring.

[@dinahroberts6338]

Tina you are a worker, you go girl..😊❤😊

[@jancampbell7275]

First of all, I love the longer videos and I'm so sorry about your migraine. They are the pits! Can't tell you how much I enjoy you and the mixture of seriousness and silliness. Adore Sara and the cutest tail wagging. Your videos are the best and I wish you could post more often. Thank you for sharing your family and your life with your viewers. No hate, just love for all you do!

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Aw thank you so much!🫶🏻

[@janetbaccus9358]

Love your videos! Could watch them everyday. Joe is so very handy, would love to borrow him for a couple of days, lol.

[@AmyQ97]

Joe is one hell of a handyman. I love the pantry! You both are just so full of talent!

[@deborahpetschel5633]

Awwww, sorry about your migraine, Tina. Love that you were real about it. I love the tram that you and Joe are. My husband and I do a pretty good job at conquering tasks together, too! Team work makes the dream work! Glad you got your sunshine and "me" time! Xo great vlog, as usual.😘

[@charlielamb4606]

Butter makes everything better. Julia Child was a huge fan, and so am I.

[@Lkristina65]

🥳The longer the better! What a wonderful way to start my day thank you for sharing your beautiful family , life and faith with us ! God Bless you All❤✝️🙏🏻‼️❤

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Our pleasure!🫶🏻

[@lridg45]

I like the way you all work together to get things done.

[@eliaa3123]

Love watching your videos. You have an amazing relationship.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you.❤️❤️

[@carolyngregory9354]

This was a great video, covering so many things that were interesting to me, but I enjoy everything that you and your family does on the homestead. I really enjoy watching Sarah get so excited about her bottle, and then the nursing of the sweet little bird back to health. We had that happen with a hummingbird, and it was such a good feeling to finally see him/her fly off after getting breath back. Your homestead life in Alaska is so exciting to me, since I’ve been to that beautiful state many times, and seen the awesomeness of the mountains and all that Alaska has to offer, especially with lots of hard work. Keep working hard and fulfilling your dream of a beautiful homestead in Alaska. ❤️❤️❤️

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you so much Carolyn!

[@jancampbell7275]

I wanted to let you know I accidentally tripped over your daughter's channel. She's adorable and she has some cute mannerisms that are just like her mother's. I don't know if she's aware but I found it delightful! ♥♥♥

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Aw thank you so much!❤️❤️

[@renniedavis8698]

Your channel makes my heart sing. Thank you

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Aw yay! I’m so glad. Thank you!!☺️

[@katwest8564]

That sausage gravy looked amazing! Love your hoodie too. The pantry looks awesome Joe is a wonderful husband and dad! We Love watching you and your beautiful family. Looking forward to the next video! Take care and be blessed ❤

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you so much!🤗

[@realalanwlutz]

❤ we love this video Tina. After a stressful week,it's so nice to relax and enjoy the Watson Family. So much beauty in this video. Much love, Alan&Maria

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

So glad Alan & Maria. Thank you. Hope you guys have a wonderful week!🫶🏻

[@belleve5709]

So sorry about your migraine, hide from light and sound Tina. You saved that bird I prayed it would live, just don't like hurt or pain in anything! Your videos are my vacations,I hate when the quit! You out there bt yourself was interesting, you need you time but I wished I could have sat and enjoyed a cup of coffee with you lol, I did ! Joe, my hero, pantry just knocked it out of the park again your all so talented and project minded. This growing season has been unusual even in Alaska, a late start for sure. And you have a spoiled brat on your hands! That sheep is.a brat, for sure thank you for sharing your beautiful life

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you!😊

[@pinkywilliams8063]

I love the long videos, it's like a movie that I enjoy while eating breakfast or just having coffee. Thanks for sharing your homestead with us Tina... Still love the out-takes at the end the best! Asher at the end was awesome, he just wanted to help end the video Ma!!! lol

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Glad you like them! Yeah Asher, lil stinker! So funny tho with his little head popping into the frame like that!🤣

[@alfredmisterka5880]

After all that wood cutting and stacking yes it is a good time for coco or a hot cup of coffee it's really looking very nice Tina and Joe thanks for the video God bless you and your family Parker is really grow growing into a hard working young man

[@DeirdreMc]

A few minutes before you said "I'm an old soul" I was thinking that exact thing when I saw you knitting. The pantry looks amazing and so does Joe when he does pull-ups!

[@joellacecil7474]

I loved this video , thanks for rescuing the bird. Love watching g you cook and make things. Just a fun channel to watch .

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thanks for watching!

[@jacquethirlkel3001]

Thanks for all your videos! I do miss Kellen and pray he is doing well. God bless!

[@shepp5874]

Tina, you are such the sweetest and I love the crazy side of you, we must be kindred souls 🤣🤣😍

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Aw thank you!☺️

[@Wick-d_Trucking]

Pallets work really well for elevating wood piles off the ground. It helps with drying as well as just keeping away from moisture. A lot of businesses will give them away for free. When they eventually rot away, you can just use them as more wood stove fuel!

[@debbiehutchinson6698]

I loved absolutely everything about your video. I think it looks real pretty where you cleaned up all the brush around the sheep pen. I know that's really hard work because we have 4 acres. If you didn't do anything but keeping your property maintained is a big job. You You guys do so much more. It makes us happy watching your videos. I pray blessings on your family. ❤

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you so much Debbie! It is hard work. We enjoy making our home & property look nice.😊

[@kimberlyllamas5804]

Splitter=gamechanger

[@cindycierlik8162]

❤😢❤😊❤️👏❤️ This channel continues to put tears in my eyes!😊 If I & many others were 20 years younger, this is how I would want to live. Mrs. Ingall Would be Proud‼️😊 That soap is Gorgeous. Tina, can you put a few cutouts somewhere to warn those birdies? That was a sweet gentle moment. Oh Sara, you're so special. The garden looks incredible! Pantry is beautiful & floors spectacular. Great job Joe. You knocked it out of the park 😊 Enjoy your summer. One more ? How's Kellen doing? We're all truly blessed to have the pleasure to watch your family grow & prosper! A million thanks for letting us continue to watch your channel. It's the highlight of our day! God Bless you for all your hard work everyday!!❤❤❤😊

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Kellen is doing good!❤️❤️

[@southsidecarly7427]

I’m glad you didn’t paint the window wall, I think it would of been too dark. The pantry looks so good! I love it!🥰Your flowers are so pretty ❤️Parker is getting so tall! Like I’ve said before, I just love your videos ❤️❤️❤️Have a great weekend 🌸

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Now that the shelves are in, I agree with you!

[@annacummings5841]

Enjoying my last few weeks in Alaska. Been living here this time for 22 years. I’m sad but Lord willing, I will be back! I have everything in storage so that will for sure bring me back! Lol. Once Alaska gets in your heart, it’s hard to let go. ❤️🙏

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

So true!❤️

[@huskerboy3471]

❤

[@judyschepp8748]

Tina, so glad you went to bed!!!! Filming can wait❤ Migraines are nothing to fool with. I had a few when I was 19, 20 yrs. old (72 now) I could barely stand and vomited my guts out😮 So glad you took care of yourself. Your pantry looks great!!! Joe, wonderful job as allways🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Oh wow! That sounds horrible Judy. They have made me nauseous before. It’s debilitating, they really are!❤️❤️

[@Patricia-uz3fm]

I have watched this video twice already. This is one of my favorites so far. Although, many of your videos are my favorites. Can’t have too many favs, right!

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Wow, thank you!❤️❤️

[@1965deborah]

This has to be the best episode yet! I so enjoyed it. I admire you all. Debby M

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you Debby!😊

[@melaniedriscoll2286]

There are times when I watch and I literally crack up. Simple little voice changes, the way you scrunch up your face just makes me laugh! The feather at the side of your mouth made me laugh so hard! Thanks for lightening up my days! Glad the bird was able to recover enough to fly off.

[@bigfamilyexpedition]

Loved all the birds at the bird feeder! Loved your segment on the micro greens and herbs! That was amazing seeing how many sprouts grew! The pantry looks amazing! Beautiful bird. So happy he made it! Love the bloopers. Go drink yo coffee girl! You deserve it! Great video! ❤

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much!!🫶🏻

[@SherriePhillips]

Love the Pantry, Glad the bird was okay, ❤️

[@carolyn6290]

Wow Tina, you are on it! I love watching your videos, I am learning so much from you.

[@rose2525bud]

You never cease to amaze me! Absolutely loved this video!! Let us know if you ever sell your soaps. 🥰 Joe & P are such hard workers! Thank you so much for always making these beautiful videos! 😍👍🏼

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Will do!! Thank you!❤️

[@tpmiddleton1866]

So funny, the out takes at the end need a channel of their own, just hilarious. Magic you guys xxx😂

[@cedricgates9976]

AH ! got my fix of my favorite u tube channel thank you thank you thank you just got done with my home dyalisis when i saw it come up bed will wait! again cant believe how much our familys are alike keep it up tina and joe

[@rongray4847]

Good Morning Tina , Joe and Parker. As usual that breakfast looked delicious. I love your new pantry, you and Joe have put a lot of thought into that build and you will have it a cute, cozy, usable room. I like that idea with the sprouts, will have to look into that myself. Joes a pretty smart cookie when he dose or builds anything, always puts a lot of thought into it. The floor in the pantry turned out really nice, good pick. Parker is a good little helper there helping Joe split wood. Those wood splitters sure save the back and time. The home made soaps are fantastic, that’s all I use now which I get from Beekman 1802. 👍👍❤️❤️🇨🇦

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Oh very cool! I’m excited to start using our soap bars. I’m going to be replacing my shampoo with homemade shampoo bars as well. It’s unbelievable the ingredients in store bought soaps & shampoos.😬 Thanks for watching Ron, have a wonderful week!😊

[@juliajohnson6022]

Love the ambiance that comes with an oil lamp. And putting in that window in the pantry was a “must.” Makes me smile to see Sarah so big and healthy.😍 All because of you, Tina. Just pat yourself on the back.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Aw thank you Julia.❤️❤️

[@platemanFYI]

Fun day alone in your garden rescuing a bird. Migraines are no fun, glad you recovered the next day.. Naughty Esther! Fun soap making vlog, I bet your house smelt wonderful! Love seeing Sara and her heart shaped pink nose!

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thanks so much! The cabin still smells wonderful as the soap is curing in the new pantry!😍

[@sobongilemaruping1988]

Am always learning something every time I watch your videos. Thank you so much. God bless you and your family ❤

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!😊

[@carolyn6290]

Yall have worked so hard on your home place and it looks so nice!

[@kevinwiley9696]

The Pantry looks AWESOME!! Nice Job Joe!!! I also love your Raised Beds

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thanks so much!

[@jae4807]

I could watch Sarahs little tail wag for ages, so so cute!

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

I think so too!

[@jacquethirlkel3001]

Thanks again for this wonderful family video! Your videos make me happy! God bless!

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching.😊

[@leeannnelson1612]

Love your videos! Glad the bird recovered!

[@DebElder-wc6go]

Loved this video. Joe should have no problem showing off his muscles with all that manual labor he does!! A whole day to yourself Tina! How awesome. I don’t have that opportunities but love when I do. I didn’t know you crocheted! It is so relaxing. Y’all are always so busy

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Yeah, I’ve been crocheting since I was a kid. I pick it up sometimes and then put it down for a while LOL. It is very relaxing.😊

[@altheagarraway8111]

Happy for the longer vid anytime. The bloopers took me out on this one . Well done everyone.🎉❤

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Yay! Thank you!🤣

[@gillkerrigan5724]

Absolutely loved this episode and it’s all coming together nicely now. You guys make such a great team and i loved every second of it x

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you. ☺️

[@SJC49]

Like everything else you and Joe do, the pantry is so professional looking. I’m very envious. Enjoy!😍🇨🇦

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you!!❤️

[@boomermatheson3172]

Tell Joe to take 2 splitting blades and weld them to the sides of the original splitting blade. Then he can split into 4 quarters instead of 2 halves and at least double the speed of splitting. Have him also set up a foot pedal for the person running the splitter so Parker can help move the rounds or stacked the split wood instead of sit there pushing/pulling a lever.

[@madonnaokeefe594]

I so enjoyed this video Tina,so much going on around the homestead and I love it. You are living my dream,can't wait until next video.Take care!❤️

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching!❤️

[@DJ-ok5ov]

Love your content. Very peaceful. You are making a lovely homestead. I had to pause video so I could make a cup of coffee. I even doctored it up like yours. Yum. No sleep for me tonight.😍

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you so much! Hope you enjoyed that cup of coffee!❤️

[@kristingrounds4163]

Can I just say your videos make my day!!! I LOVE them!!!!

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Aw thanks Kristin! Love your comments.☺️

[@rhondaspencer8909]

I love the darker shelves in the pantry. Looks great

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you, me too!

[@marilynfdavis891]

Loved the vlog & Tina you always do an awesome editing! It brought back so many memories of time spent with my Grandma- she had a huge wash tub for making soap. When a steer was butchered, soap making followed soon after. We wore neck scarves when she was pouring lye. Blessed Memories! Thanks Tina. 💜👋🏻

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you so much! That is so awesome!😊

[@sandiebrown8291]

Hi Tina and Joe another great video. I'm so sorry you had a migraine I suffer them monthly and they are no joke and very unpleasant to get. Your pantry looks wonderful and I always learn so much from you. The sprouts are something I'm going to try thank you. Love your homestead God bless you all

[@thegoodfight426]

I just love you so much, Tina!!!!! You are such a treasure!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

You're the best!🫶🏻

[@thegoodfight426]

@@HomeFreeAlaska 🥰

[@francesgingles1522]

You guys are my favorite! Thanks for always putting a smile on my face. God bless you and your family.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

You are so kind!😊

[@steppininit8559]

So happy to see you saved that bird I do the same. We live in a log home with big glass windows. Hate it when they hit.

[@lauradevincentis7267]

Loved this episode, little bit of everything!

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Yes! I had a hard time with the title because there was so much in the video LOL!🤣

[@agneswilliams6578]

I love watching your show Tina, everything on utube keep up the good work God bless your family ❤❤❤❤❤

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thanks so much!

[@jackiehenderson7584]

Pantry looks amazing. Great job Joe

[@kristenstudebaker814]

I love your facial expressions Tina, you crack me up! LOL!!

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Oh thank you!🤣

[@SillyMe2718]

Wonderful video! Great family, fantastic location with nature in abundance, toe tapping music and wonderful content and beautiful camera work! Blessings and prayers from southeast Alabama! Hey ya’ll 👋👋👋❤❤❤

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you very much!😊

[@peggetennant]

I’m literally speechless when one of your videos ends. This was so enjoyable. God bless and protect you all. Enjoy every moment of every day. Life happens too fast. Thank you for brightening my life.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you so much!❤️❤️

[@beckiesmith5095]

Tina, there is not one thing I would change on how you do your videos, I so enjoy absolutely everything. You are so talented as are Joe and Parker. Love the new pantry and your going to love that. Everything is so coming together. Tina you are one light in this dark world with all your faces and spunky ways, like I have said so glad I found your channel, I can never wait till your next episode. Make sure Joe knows he did a great job on the pantry it's BEAUTIFUL! Stay safe have a productive yet relaxing summer. God bless you all with safety and his protection always.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Aw Beckie!🥺 You are so kind! I’m so glad you’re enjoying our videos.❤️❤️

[@maryannaarnold3817]

Hi Tina, Joe and Parker, great vlog, I enjoyed watching you make soap Tina! Thanks!!!

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jpullman1186]

You are amazing Tina. Very inspirational. Thank you.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you so much!

[@TheresaPowers]

great video, as usual, and i love your sense of humor and your funny facial expressions.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you!🤣

[@elizabethbarnhill9385]

We were in Alabama and now getting used to gardening in the Matsu Valley :) It's a steep learning curve ;) but thats part of the fun!

[@cathyrobinson8667]

I know you are so proud of the beautiful pantry Joe built you. He did a terrific job!! He is so smart. Y’all worked so hard on the wood splitting. I know you were exhausted.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you so much!

[@suziesteube1332]

What a great video and so much wonderful content! You three make me happy just watching you. God bless and enjoy your day!

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you! You too!☺️

[@truegrit8280]

With those raised beds- If you can pick up some old windows or plexiglass and cover the beds it might help getting in early planting .

[@sandrapope2038]

I absolutely love your videos I can’t wait to you always put up another one you are such a blessed family I’m Sandy from North Carolina ❤️❤️

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thanks so much!🫶🏻

[@cynthiagilbert]

Love watching the squirrel and the birds great job filming 🎉And those soaps are beautiful ❤❤and just love love the ending of your videos make me laugh every time!! Ty ty😂

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Glad you enjoyed it!❤️

[@paulaelves5160]

awww good job saving the thrush..and yes defo a thrush, they wake me every morning with their song, very early every morning lol,, new subscriber from england , hello xx

[@sashcraft51]

Stunning vlog. Garden. Animals. Joe! Your food. Alaska.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Glad you enjoyed it!🫶🏻

[@ТатьянаД-л1щ]

Wow! It is a soap. Tina, you are an incredible person❤

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you so much!😊

[@lindanicholson5620]

WOW!! Your PANTRY IS GORGEOUS : )

[@kellyaddy7316]

True Leaf you can not go wrong with. They are great to work with and they got me into microgreens.

[@joeleveck8445]

Ok. Right away, I want to say that those kinds of headaches suck. So sorry for that. But as always, you came through. You could tell that something was wrong by your expression. We're glad you're doing better now. Other than that, great video guys. It was great to see the family doing "their thing." Parker, as always, is entertaining and funny. And Joe was his usual wild and crazy self. Gonna keep this short, not feeling well myself today, but thank you again for the informative and entertaining family video. We love you, Watson family. Take care, and,as always, we will be waiting anxiously the next adventure. Thank you, and God bless. The LeVeck's

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Hope you’re feeling better friend!🫶🏻