Stocking Up at Costco in Anchorage, Alaska: A Supply Run Adventure!

[@christiepyle7516]

When you mentioned there was something abt the bulk burger meat you couldn't tolerate, it is because there is a protein additive to make the meat 'stretch' further. We raise our own beef (we are blessed) and when I took one of our beefs to the butcher the manager and I got to talking and she told me a salesman came in and was happy to announce she could double her profit by simply adding a protein that mimics the taste of beef...she ran him out of the shop.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Omg!!! This seriously makes me sick. It happened and suddenly each member of the family at different times was like I can’t eat that. Started Aaron and Kodie then me and now the boys are like what’s wrong with the meat. But we switched to organic grass feed and no one has any issue. It’s honestly so bad!

[@texasproud8822]

It’s takes a lot of food to feed a family. We had 3 teenagers within 3 years of each other and the youngest daughter ate more than our son!

[@denisescull4227]

I wonder if we would see an ingredient list on ground meat? Our food system is so broken! Thanks for sharing this information

[@christiepyle7516]

@Denise Scull , no, there won't be anything listed. Just look at our table salt; it has aluminum in it, but it is not listed on the box. They are now injecting beef and pork with mRNA vaccine; why? Baking powder has aluminum, as does the deodorants we use. Personally, we live in a scary world, and we're all slowly being put to death by the foods, and food-like, products we eat. I'm trying to go clean as possible when it comes to buying food. If there's a particular food we like, I always look for a copycat recipe and make it myself. The preservatives are what I feel is causing all the mental/ behavior issues in our society. I am a medical coder, and the charts I code are surreal when it comes to mental illness.

[@denisescull4227]

@@christiepyle7516 I recently was shocked to learn about the aluminum in baking powder and antiperspirant. But table salt!? My mother-in-law was a medical coder for the army back in the '70's and '80's. Some of the things she mentioned was shocking, I bet it's even moreso now. Thanks for sharing

[@marilynfdavis891]

I think you are a super star when it comes to smart shopping & saving money. You Aren’t feeding a family of 5 with small children - you have 5 adults you are cooking for & some may be a bottomless pit!! 😊 besides the extra friends that are there at meal time! I’m very sure your family appreciates you & your efforts. Be a Blessing to someone one today. 💜

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Truly I felt like it was a lot this time. I didn’t want to spend that. But I needed most of it. Thank you so much you are always so good to me!

[@lenalyles2712]

Plain cheap ramen noodles can be jazzed up much cheaper than buying the so called fancy ones. I have my jar of dehydrated vegetables and I do a dried chillies with garlic powder mix and add Goyo packet of tomato cilantro bullion.

[@tonjaprice9]

Sounds good!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

You sound just like me. We make it just like that. I have not found the value as far as stocking up goes. But I’m always willing to learn something of it helps me grow a better stock! I like your way of thinking!

[@denisescull4227]

I'm bracing myself for comments about my favorite addition to the cheapest ramen you can get - a slice of Kraft American cheese is delicious in ramen! That was the cheese my generation grew up on. I felt fancy when I started shopping for myself and I bought Swiss cheese 😊

[@Theaterverslaafde]

Clever!

[@lanetteprice7508]

Watching from northern central West Virginia Love your family. Please keep me in prayer just not feeling good so Im resting watching you guys.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Hello friend I’ll pause right now and say a prayer for you. I believe you told me in the past you survived a stoke abs some other health issues. I’m praying.

[@pamelajackson495]

I love your shopping hauls! Yes, the prices are higher but then you live in Alaska!! I am in Chicago and we are noticing price hikes on many of the products we normally buy each month. We are discussing another no spend month at our house, just fresh produce and milk and bread-if we do not bake it ourselves. We save so much when we are mindful of spending instead of just going with the flow. Not only do we save money but we eat better meals. Meal planning is a wonderful tool that helps us be prepared and aware of what is happening in our pantry and kitchen! 💖

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

It’s so hard right now. The desire to save and the desire to make sure we have what we need. I’m feeling it pinch right now for sure. Thank you so very much.

[@DawnOnBlueridgeMtn]

That’s the table I bought for my med. freeze dryer. Perfect!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Perfect I’ll let my mom know. I appreciate it.

[@mikehughes2026]

Most Costco’s have the Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix in a bulk spice container size container, the taste compared to the bottled dressing is so much better-by a lot! Keeps for a couple weeks in the fridge. I think the family will love it! Take care

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

That’s such a good idea. I should use that.

[@riddle8062]

I really need to make a Costco trip. Thanks for taking us along. God bless!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Love it thanks for watching

[@suseyq4559]

Every item is up a dollar or two. I live in Calif and prices are similar. Thank you for taking us on your Costco run. By the way, there are only two adults in my family (myself & hubby) and we have the upgraded membership. It always pays for the entire yearly membership. You won’t regret it!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you totally agree. It should 100% be worth it.

[@cryssbou7864]

1870s homestead has a couple really good sausage recipes. I do ground pork up in their breakfast sausage recipe and we love it

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Oh nice I’ll look that up thank you

[@sw9495]

Have A Great Weekend !

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you! You also!

[@judyshoemaker9681]

Nice haul. I have been watching some prices come down at Costco, like their bacon and butter, but other things are going up everywhere. I am to the point i only buy sale items where ever i go, and when on sale i buy an extra one or two to hold me until it goes on sale again. Your costco card is worth the extra 40. We don't buy much anymore and we still get a good return every year. Combined with the Costco credit card we got over 400 back this year. We only use the Costco credit card at Costco and pay it off monthly, but the extra money we get adds up and we don't pay any interest since we pay it off monthly. Every little bit helps.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you I do hope it’s worth the $ for sure but if I can get something back I’ll be happy. Thank you fir the support!

[@goldienelson]

OOOO I NEED that butter box! lol Looking good!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank You so much

[@susanwilliams1881]

Thanks for sharing

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you for watching! Appreciate that.

[@eugenewilkerson1307]

Thanks your always thinking ahead for your family.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank You so much!

[@kristenterol]

nowadays, im so addicted to costco/ grocery haul in Alaska. im moving to alaska very soon and these kind of videos really helped me a lot in preparing and adjusting to the life that awaits me

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

It’s truly the most amazing place to live I tell you for sure.

[@WillowsGarden]

Hi Jessica and sweet family! I somehow missed this video. I have been so busy fixing a water line that I got behind apparently. I hope you have all have a blessed day!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

That’s ok I piped out several! Thanks for watching

[@DomRossBeauty]

The SOON Veggie ramen though 👌👌 best flavour

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Oh nice I’ll have them try it next time

[@alexachenbach821]

Thx so much for sharing. Linda From iowa.😊

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you Linda!

[@lauragroux4444]

Good morning little miss. Enjoyed shopping with you. Yesterday was my first laser treatment on my left eye,glaucoma, it went smoothly and I return 6-15 for right. Thanks for holding me in prayer. Until our next visit…❤Momma G

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

How are you feeling my very beautiful friend!

[@lauragroux4444]

@@modernhomesteadalaska doing quite well today, yesterday was rough. 👍❤️

[@christiepyle7516]

Jessica, I went back and watched your video again, and I always enjoy your hauls. I know everyone lives life differently, but have you thought about making your own mayo? With all the eggs you get, it only makes sense. Also, make your own HVRanch dry dressing mix. It's SO much better than the dry mix in the container! (No preservatives either!) Head Country is an amazing BBQ sauce and my family favorite that I make homemade and can it up and have on hand. There's so many options! When I go to the store, I ask myself if I can make the foods we love without the preservatives, and make it better for us. Most of the time I do find a copycat recipe. It saves us a ton of money, and it feels good knowing I can go months without ever shopping for groceries. (I've done the pantry challenge with Jessica at Three Rivers Homestead!!) Keep up the great hauls, and the videos. I enjoy seeing how life is in Alaska...

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

I so have that is on my list of things to switch out this year is homemade condiments. I have not gotten to it quite yet. But 109% a goal we have for sure.

[@joanneantoniak7760]

Loved the haul 🎉 Costco is so FUN. Now that my kids are out on their own it's alot less practical for hubby and I - but I still love going and getting our more heavily used items. Those bagged salads are painfully expensive - but carry huge points for easy - I love them too. ❤🇨🇦

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

I agree they make it so easy for someone to take out of the house. We are crazy buys right now they are easy.

[@susenmorris9702]

You still look great and I can relate when I go for a facial, we just look natural❤️❤️❤️

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

It’s so relaxing. But you are right it’s the real me!

[@michellealder5051]

Great Haul 🇬🇧

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you so much

[@kelliepineda9822]

I bought paper towels maybe 1 pack from sams every couple Yeats I keep.1 in my truck n 1 under each bathroom sink (3) 1 in kitchen but bath only for mirrors n that is 2 sheets in master n 2master bath so last.longtime n kitchen for bacon. I cook 3'6lbs at a time then store in fridge n freezer n put drippings in small mason hsrs n store 2 in fridge n rest In freezer

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Nice I safe bacon drippings too.

[@ZXX984]

Thanks for taking us along. My wife, son, and I went Wednesday for a 200.00 haul. That’s every six weeks. We stick to a strict list.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

I need yon to come with me and put all my extras back! Then again Caleb does that so I don’t take him shopping! Lol I’m just kidding but for real I need more self control

[@bonniewest146]

You can add leftover vegetables, boiled eggs, bacon or sausage pieces, etc, to plain Ramen noodles. I lived on them in college.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Such a great idea! Thank you

[@annahoover5296]

Hi Jessica,starting diet,new meds,big shopping wensday.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

You go girl I’m cheering you on just like you did me!

[@kelliepineda9822]

I used my cash back to help fill freezer it was 900 n something cash back. I need to get chicken breast n whole , n couple roasts next wee ill be in lv so I'll hit my fav mex store n restock on fresh veggies n stuff to can. I picked up few things yesterday at walmsrt all veggies n 1 box crackers 89. I was like what the heck. I'll be glad when garden produces. corn about 6in now yay

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Oh that’s great I hope it is worth it.

[@kelliepineda9822]

I keep 2 extra laundry n dishwasher detergent in storage. and just bought 1 gal of dawn as it was cheaper then the 64 oz one win win

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

That’s a great idea. I just got a 5 gallon bucket from Azure

[@jenniferr2057]

You spend WAY more at Costco than we do, and we always get hundreds in our rebate. Good call. 😊 Love to see some prices coming down... Some if your prices are better than our Midwestern prices.... Some by a considerable amount!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Oh good to know, I’m hoping that’s the case, no lie in AZ we ran the numbers and they had told me it was not worth it, don’t know why in Alaska with it being one of the only choices we did switch sooner.

[@MargaretMckenna-jc1ee]

Have not been on for a while mybrother died so just coming back on now sorry but good to see you again

[@judyshoemaker9681]

Sorry to hear about your brother. Prayers for you and your family in your time of grief. It can be very hard, I know.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Oh no I’m so very sorry! I’m glad you are here.

[@vnkc7808]

I’m so sorry for your loss Margaret. I’m sure you will be uplifted being back here and that your grief becomes beautiful memories of times with your brother.

[@MargaretMckenna-jc1ee]

Thank you so much for your knid words he was only 57 it is like we are one family on here once again thanks Blessings

[@whitestone4401]

🙏

[@claire2d268]

❤❤❤

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

🥰

[@lynsmith2698]

Hi Jessica. I added to my Costco list while watching you shop. I am getting low on condiments as well. Those beef ribs look awesome. Wow I haven’t seen beauties like that since I was a kid. Anyways hope you are doing well. Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦🌷

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

They are quite the treat for Aaron. He has been looking so long. Thank you so much friend

[@bbforever761]

You might want to look up and see if they reimburse you the charges for the executive membership if you don’t end up using as much. I’m pretty sure I’ve heard they do that.

[@susandemerchant]

Yes it isa fact that Kirk batteries are made by Duracell. I work at Costco we are educated to let our members know.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

That’s great I only buy them now!

[@gloriadavidson8599]

Good shopping!!! thought you did well especially not going for 5 to 6weeks 👏👏👏👏 Enjoyed the video 👍👍 Love from the UK x

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you I had a small panic. But it’s been a long time

[@anitabarnthson7510]

I think you will for sure get your 40.00 back. Can you grow leaf lettuce under grow lights in the basement or maybe some hydro whatever they are called. Fresh stuff is outrageous but prices are going up everywhere. I know several families with 7 or 8 or even more kids and I can't imagine the food bill. Glad you made it back and thanks for sharing.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

I sure hope so. I never did it in the lower 48 because i didn’t shop at Costco much. Now I’m realizing I honestly don’t have many other choices here.

[@kelliepineda9822]

I bought 8lbs of onions yesterday to slice n make onion powder n another batch if serrano salt

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Love it!

[@sorij3560]

We have the Executive Membership as well as the Costco credit card. Both pay us back and it’s absolutely worth it for us and pays for itself.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Perfect I’m hearing that. I hope I just get my $ back. I think I will

[@deeengstrom2055]

I Googled it and you're right; Kirkland batteries are made by Duracell. Good to know! AND, as always, loved your video!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

I had to learn it from viewers when I was buying the name brand. It’s good to save even a few dollars.

[@marilyncapehart663]

We all are getting sick from this food., I can’t stand it and I do not by beef @ all., Why does the Government allow us to get Sick from food. It’s only me and the food is Nasty no matter what, thanks for sharing 4-28-2023. I do not drink Milk unless I am making Alfredo Sauce👍🏽👍🏽❤️❤️. Those Ramen noodles I can not stomach it, trying to get it pass my throat is a Job. My Children Friends enjoyed coming to my house because they could eat and it was only me, no food stamps., a lot of overtime I left my first Husband not Important., We made it by the Grace of God we did not starve ❤

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

You are an amazing lady! I’m blessed to have you here!

[@nicolebell4774]

I purchase those noodles all the time!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Oh nice the kids like them for sure

[@nicolebell4774]

@Modern Homestead Alaska I've also purchased the veggie ones & they're good as well! They say mild but have a tiny kick, which I know your family will be fine with.

[@shannonhawkins260]

Feeding five to seven over six weeks and not shopping till the six weeks is over is stretching pretty good! We can’t hardly do that here, I’m feeding seven and I have to shop once a month at about eight hundred per haul, so yea, you’re doing better than I am….these prices are a joke and I just don’t see any relief in sight, we have to seriously get mainly sale items 😄👍 have a blessed day!!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Oh I do grab some fresh between but it’s like 1 bell pepper and 2 tomatoes…. You know how it goes it’s a long time between big trips. But it does save me time to only do it like you Mostly 1 time a month. Somedays we have no lie 10 kids in the house for 2-3 days. But having a big pantry makes it easy! Thank you for watching me!

[@melisalaughlin2751]

Shin Ramen is Amazing! The spicy is pretty spicy though!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Nice thank you we will try it

[@linsioux217]

Kirkland batteries are actually made by Duracell.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Nice I hope that’s what i said. Thank you for telling me.

[@lynne_c]

I watched the smoked rib eye video, Aaron mentioned W sauce. We love it in my house. Have y'all tried the Worcestershire powder? I've been considering it, but I haven't tried it yet.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

I have not even heard of that. I’ll see if I can find some.

[@pamdennis1007]

The noodles here in the south has always been cheap like .25. But since the CO word started everything is sky high. Eggs here was 4.00 a dz. Food is not as fresh as it use to be. If you divide your total by 6, maybe it wont look so bad.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

I agree with you on all points. Sometimes I’m like the prices are fine other days I’m like what in the world people can’t afford this.

[@tonipalmieri2978]

My nearest Costco is an hour and a half away sadly. I do order on-line however there is alot that is not available to ship including but not limited to bakery, fresh meats or fresh produce 🥺 It's not you, every trip to my grocery store I am well aware of the continued rise in cost of goods. Although I only feed two these days, I also make three meals a day from scratch and with a full freezer and pantry it's easy to spend $500.00+ a month.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Oh man we are in the same shoes. I’m with you 100% can’t stand the long drive. So I try to bulk up when I make it. It seems so high all the sudden,

[@leannekenyoung]

I’m like you only feeding the two of us and everything is made by scratch, I couldn’t believe when hubby went to local Loblaws the other day and a 6pack of paper towels $21.99!!!!! I said heck NO!!! I looked online and I can get more then twice that from Amazon delivered to my door! What’s wrong with this world? Are people just buying what they normally do and not realizing the prices or not understanding why their grocery bills are soooo much higher? For that price we will go back to using rags like we used to before papertowels ever existed. That’s what we used our old clothes for. We would tear up old bedding and pillow cases. I think a lot of things we are going to have to revert back to. I know my mom would never ever ever buy food with a credit card. She would say if we don’t have the money to buy it we don’t get it. I wonder if people started doing that how many fewer boxes of sodas and junk processed foods would be in the carts? So many boxes of stuff that I wouldn’t even consider food it certainly doesn’t have much nutritional value sometimes I think they would be better off eating the cardboard then what’s in them! Anyway it’s a sad place these days. I’ve begun canning when I find anything fresh on sale. I know what’s going in the can and the state it was in prior. I trust my methods much better then a “company “.

[@ladyblkhrt1120]

Shin ramen is spicy and it is delicious

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you so much great to know for next time

[@robinedenshaw8589]

Please report on your next video what was the favorite noodles. I never know what to buy either!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Sure thing I’ll let you know they only tried one.

[@sharonbrown2352]

Our local grocery store is called Food Lion- I was looking at the circular the other day $9 bucks for those little Goldfish crackers....WHAT? We don't eat them -thank goodness, but as I was looking at the ad I was pretty shocked at the prices and I am someone who stays up to date with the price of food. They only thing I will be buying this week is the boneless/skinless chicken breast for 1.79 a pound...That's a steal- the rest nope, don't need it.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

I’m with you. Honestly I need to do a look. Back again. It just seems like a lot for food!

[@tinacutright1133]

I was going to get the miso ramen yesterday but the sodium content was 990 grams. I would love it in my pantry but trying to cut back on salt and sugar.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Oh that makes sense I get it. I didn’t even look at that.

[@caralyn-ca-5016]

My thoughts are cucumbers went up $2! But what else would we expect ?!!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

I know! I don’t know why it shocks me each time.

[@OrdinaryOwens]

What brand freeze dryer do you have? Do you have any technical issues with it?

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

It’s a harvest right and it’s new I have only gotten to run it a couple times. I’ll keep the channel posted if I do have any issues

[@rosariodeamor2544]

I just can't believe the prices

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

It’s crazy

[@susandemerchant]

Fun fact if you don’t make money on your membership it can be refunded to down grade and you can upgrade and downgrade as many times in a year as you like

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

That’s great to know

[@alexachenbach821]

1oooo.

[@leannekenyoung]

Honest to goodness I don’t know how you got out for less then $1,000!! I find any time we got it’s around that amount and I’ve been sooo shocked. But like you I think some of the prices are insane! $8.99 or $6.99 for a salad that you would be hard pressed to stretch for four adults! And cucumbers?! I’ve been growing my own lettuce, now cucumbers and cherry tomatoes and sweet peppers indoors because I can’t pay what they want and they aren’t wonderful and fresh most of the time they lack nutrients because they have been in those vacuum sealed plastic bags so oxygen can’t penetrate to keep them looking nice but seriously how much actual nutrition can possibly be left in them? Anyway it’s pitiful and I’m with you on that ground beef what the heck is in it?! Whatever it is it bulks it up so soooo much water comes out of it when you try to pan fry it and you just cannot “brown” the meat! It’s more like boiled beef. I’ve poured off the excess water which can be several litres of water out of one of those big packages so truly we are paying for water not beef at all. There is some sort of additive in it and it’s sure not the blood that used to be in ground beef. I think they are doing the same with their ground pork as well. So I definitely won’t be buying any “bulk” meat like that. I used to buy my meat from a butcher and I knew what I was getting and the ground beef was red and just beautifully ground not this light pink substitute stuff that they are putting in packages today. This butcher would grind up stew meat right in front of you and if you wanted it leaner he would do that. He was awesome and you sure can’t get that anywhere these days. I don’t know where people’s integrity has gone because as much as we want to say it’s big bad companies doing this to us at the end of the day it’s us humans doing it to one another. I wouldn’t want to do a job where I couldn’t feel good about it and know I was producing food for my family and wouldn’t give anything less to any other family. I know I know people have to earn a paycheque but what’s your personal integrity worth? I just couldn’t pull on the public some of things that is happening to the food supply these days. It’s scary and sad. God help us all! Anyway I do enjoy your videos you always make me laugh and make me feel like there are others out there like me. Btw I tried buying those buckets your mom got the Wallby (I think that’s the brand) anyway im in Canada and there is a different amazon for us called Amazon.ca so I ordered them and they showed at just around $100 I think you said your mom got them for $65 so I thought okay reasonable difference however I didn’t look close enough and I have since discovered that the gama lids are sold separately and will cost another $85+ !!! Needless to say I tried cancelling the order when hubby told me about it but it was too late so they are to be delivered tomorrow. Lesson learned just because you can get them economical on Amazon in the U.S. doesn’t mean you can in Canada! Make sure your mom opens her box and that the lids are included. I’m shocked that they wouldn’t be! I mean who is going to buy 6buckets for $100?!?!!! Ugh! 🥰🙏🏻🇨🇦❤️

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

First you are amazing! I wanted to go line but line and be like yes! Exactly! I know what’s wrong with people! I just loved this message! On the buckets hers did come with the lids then a week no lie a week later went to order again and turned around and it didn’t include the lids she had to order them separate she was so up set too! Now I won’t be recommending them anymore! It’s cheaper to buy them almost anywhere else!

[@charlenegates1711]

You food is so expensive 😭😭😭😭

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

I agree!