Alaska Mom YouTuber Chat! | What it's like to be a Mom in Alaska

I am so excited to meet with another Alaska Mom KZbinr to chat and discuss what it's like to be a mom in Alaska! Hope you enjoy the conversation!
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[@ViolettVlogs]

Thank you so much for including me in this chat and for the amazing pizza and company at lunch! I can’t wait to meet up again the next time I’m down there ❤️

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Or maybe I need to come up! I think I need to experience Fairbanks in the winter!

[@diannegerspacher4889]

💜💜 I try to catch both of you lovely ladies on your vlogs & IG. So much fun!! Thanks for sharing your lives. Blessings to you both🙏💕

[@brilliantbutblue]

Apologies l thought your name was Violet, thanks for your time Jessica thoroughly enjoyed your chat 🙂

[@donnamorgan6072]

I watch both of you ND love both channels!!

[@ViolettVlogs]

@@brilliantbutblue oh I don’t mind at all! I have two first names 😆

[@lucindabutler1100]

So pleased you met up with Violett Vlogs, she is also awesome to watch, have a good week 💖

[@brylenesells7842]

Nice to see you both together. I also follow her, Somer in Alaska, Alaskan Bears, and Alaska Boys. You all are wonderful to watch.

[@0509kristine]

I love watching you two. I was born in Fairbanks Alaska and moved when I was young. Thank you for sharing so I can get to learn about my birthplace.

[@Melina.K.]

What a lovely chat! It made me escape and I felt like I was actually there....smiling and nodding along with you. And yet I am on the other side of the world. Amazing!

[@DarleneWhite]

Loved seeing you two getting together and becoming true friends not just on KZbin but in real life!❤️

[@geriann8]

I’m so glad to see you two together. I started watching violets bloggs January 2023. And love see her and her family. Then I seen your videos, and enjoyed them too. This was a treat to see you two talking together.

[@tonjaprice9]

Glad to see two of my favorite Alaska women and the differences/likenesses from different areas and perspectives.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Aw, thank you!! Glad to have you here!

[@annettegregg8654]

Have been watching Jessica since she started. Great to see you meet up. Hello from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@tinadwhisenhunt5965]

I loved seeing you two together. Y'all should do a recipe trade cook-off. Cook each other's recipes

[@friederikejansen5085]

Thanks for sharing your meet up with Jessica. I really loved how authentic and down to earth both of you are! Keep up the interesting und fun vlogs 🥰

[@cherylmcconnell3167]

So fun to see Jessica ( and Natalie 😍 ) with you !! ( I love both your channels 🥰 )

[@sharonbibby7835]

What a fantastic treat you gave us... Great to see yourself and Jessica together, thanks Lauren, that was one of my favourite videos 👍🇬🇧

[@bernadette2099]

Nice to see you both get together. I'm subscribed to Jessica as well. What stood out most for me was you winter temp. Differences.

[@tracyh3811]

I just love listening to you guys and definitely know you guys would get along you guys have great personalities

[@bettyruth9142]

I also watch violet vlogs. Enjoy her family and all the camping they do!! Also her laugh!! Love watching both of your family adventures and shopping at Costco !! 😀😀

[@mamafromhawaii]

I hope one day to sit down and chat with another youtube mom from Hawaii ☀ Glad our home can be an escape for you all in the winter sometimes, I didn't know it was only a 5-6 hour flight! Great video, I enjoyed this interview style!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Once the non-stops start up it’s a dream!

[@curlybibliophagist]

I just subscribed. Hawaii is such an interesting place and so beautiful.

[@mamafromhawaii]

@@curlybibliophagist it really is special! Thanks for subscribing ☀️

[@fayevdm9521]

What a great video!! Jessica sent me over. Glad to find another good Alaska channel to watch 💜

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

What a nice surprise! It was wonderful to see Jessica! Love the collaboration! Interesting. About stirring the toilet paper - I did not know that. I always used Scott's. Septic safe. Look forward to more collaboration videos. Enjoyed going into Ozarks with you, you weren't kidding when you said they were pricey. Okay now what do you do for crafts? Do you have a Hobby Lobby? Do you crochet? Knit? Maybe a crochet get together, rotate to each others house "1" night a week? Help with the dark days?

[@tracyholliday2200]

Enjoy watching both of your channels.

[@shirleythaxton306]

Two of my favorite Ladies and families on utube.

[@terribaht6353]

Oh my gosh !!! I LOVE YOU BOTH !!!! My heart is full … ty

[@patmcateer4222]

Great interview..love you both... What a difference between towns..

[@peggyschmidt7715]

I also subscribe to Jessica videos. It was so nice to see you and Jessica together just chatting ❤👍

[@debbiekolthof6496]

I love watching both of you, so glad you got together!!

[@nitabackes9670]

That was a fun chat. Thanks for including us. I’m not a KZbinr, but raised an Alaskan KZbinr. I would venture to say that kids raised in Alaska (or at least when I was raising my kids there) are more helpful, empathetic and adventurous than most. As Jessica pointed out, it’s the people in Alaska who are willing to lend a hand and help if they can that these kids grew up around - and we all know that children learn what they live.

[@alliecat6626]

Watch both your Channels & enjoy them.

[@zitagonos4588]

Yeah I love watching you both...

[@audrahcoleman0224]

My family we always sat around the dinner table together and we always had homemade meals and now I still do that for me and my husband

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Such a great thing to do for our families!!

[@conniehughes5383]

I watch you both and really enjoyed your chat together.

[@karenbaker5800]

Thank you ladies and miss Luna.

[@loridones9752]

Oh my gosh I just love this vlog!! you two are amazing!!!🥰

[@corinnespanelewski7169]

2 amazing Alaskan moms love both channels..

[@dianepinao9919]

Yay you finally met. Love watching both of your vlogs. Jessica don’t forget your Krispy Kreme donuts.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Hello Diane! Yes, we finally connected!!!

[@marietajalle391]

Good evening! I've been subscribed to violet vlogs for years. She's a great lady and her family is fantastic. Since I have subscribed to you for these few months, I have enjoyed and learned a lot. Thanks for sharing your day. Hafa adai and love from the island of Guam 🌴💕🌴

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Seriously!!! Love this!!! I’m so happy you got together I watch both of you!

[@andreavisconti1491]

I live in the northeast. We do get dark early too. Yes it's hard. We are going from 8 hours now to 7 hours or even 6 hours.

[@nancyrandolph9784]

Love watching both of your channels! 😎

[@sandyback4665]

Hey between Arizona and Texas there is a great state (mostly because I live here) it's New Mexico. We have world renowned green chili. Yummy.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

YUM! Love Green chili!

[@annahoover5296]

Thank you Lauren for taking us along

[@colleenbrewer4453]

AWWW love both you ladies and I watch both your channels

[@JessicaSalenaOrtiz]

Ladies I must say, I'm a little bit jelly lol. I am such a huge fan of you both and also Somers in Alaska! You all are the very best! That is why I'm planning a life move with my 3 children to Alaska very soon. I hope to one day be apart of the Alaskan mom life crew with you all! Love you ladies!

[@audrahcoleman0224]

I’m so glad you met up with her she’s awesome the other one is the summers that are in your Alaska area that you should meet up with sometime

[@lizetearruda3196]

WE have electric in my home but my home is heated with oil i know how you feel last month i paid 585.00 for 100 gallons that usually only lasts a month and a half thank God it has come down a bit we are in Massachusetts and in the winter we look forward to going on our Caribbean cruises or Florida to get away from the cold 🙂

[@suewalters9822]

I've followed Jessica for years, she's a sweetheart.

[@Jennifer62389]

Pull the blinds up more for Luna.😻 I love Violet specially when with her sis-in-law.😃😂😁

[@samhouston1979]

that music at the end was beautiful

[@theresamcclure7333]

I follow both of you from Australia 🇦🇺.. your both wonderful ❤

[@cherylturgeon6237]

I couldn’t wait for you two to meet! I love both your channels. Now I can’t wait till both of your families meet. 👍🏻💓

[@sandrad2261]

Loved watching this video. Jessica talked about it on her channel.

[@diannegerspacher4889]

💜💜 I try to catch both of your vlogs & IG. Such lovely ladies. So much fun! Thanks for sharing your lives! Blessings to you both and your families.🙏💕

[@michellealder5051]

Hi Lauren, what's a Fantastic Surpr8ze ur Vlog, I've bn watching Jessica, Lance and there kiddos for a few years now, absolutely luv them there so dn to Earth and laid bk, like you and ur Beautiful Family 🥰❤️💖

[@brilliantbutblue]

Hi Friends, thoroughly enjoyed seeing you and Jessica catch up. What a lovely opportunity and so glad you shared the day with us. Ozark does look lovely 😍

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you so much! It really was so fun to meet in real life. It was how I imagine it would be with us, we would just fall right into conversation like we had been real life friends forever!! Hope your having a good day!

[@nadiadenning2035]

I enjoyed watching you both in the video and y’all channel if we all didn’t have internet or KZbin you wouldn’t prob know about each other and living both in Alaska and so many things in common it was meant for you guys to come together ❤

[@annaking9213]

I love Violet and her family , I watch them all the time. Love you getting together.

[@cindycarroll104]

Oh my gosh I follow her on her KZbin channel. Lauren you got a great friendship there girl

[@carolyngross7664]

great video! we live in a remote area in central oregon so i understand much of what youre saying except we do get daylight in winter tho its longer than yours it is shorter than say southern california and our summers stay lighter longer too. We cannot have natural gas we must have electric / and or propane.. our costco( and there is only 1 ) its 45 mins away so i typically bring a cooler with me, but cannot buy bulk ice cream etc just in case theres a mishap and we're stuck on the road, say a loose cow, or deer etc ( we donot have bears but we do have deer, coyotes, bobcats, cougars, ) our target , and there is only 1 and its not a huge superstore etc is also 45 mins away....our home alone is 15 miles from the closest set of shops and those are basically limited . BUT its absolutely gorgeous, so....thats the price...We get all the seasons here full force, lots of snow, rain and very hot summers...clothing becomes an issue like for you guys. Our winters do go down to the single digits....but layers! you gotta go outside...the kids, the dogs, even our cat....

[@dianethompson6980]

Enjoying your background music at the Ozark Store❤️🇨🇦

[@lindaprenger7572]

I love Jessica I’ve followed her for a long time, also Sommers in Alaska. I live in California but I’ve been to Alaska multiple times and just love it! I follow a bunch of people in Alaska and really enjoy it

[@karenleemallonee684]

Hi Lauren, she seems like a sweet person, so glad you two got together for a visit! I hope her and her Daughter had a fun time in the big city...Olive Garden, yum, I haven't been there in years!!! What an awesome store Ozark is, so many lovely things, but yes, very expensive! I fell in love with that big white Christmas tree it the big colored lights, I'm usually a white light girl, but that was absolutely gorgeous!!! Again, thanks for taking us along, it was fun!!! 🌼

[@bethpodoletz842]

This was great and full of so much information about living in Alaska. I will have to check out violett vlogs.

[@angelawallace6317]

Hi Lauren love your videos the cost of living in the uk is extortonate from food to heating ty for sharing all your cooking receipes I have crohns disease healthy diet is a priority for me.sending love and hugs from a bitterly cold Scotland.Everett is a cutie lol xx

[@jillwalls9330]

Another Alaska channel I started watching was Lewis family vlog. Their Alaska life is different because they live on a small island near Juneau. I have seen them go to IKEA not sure if in Juneau or they go to Seattle a lot to because her mom is there. But they have to go to Juneau once a month to grocery shop and send food home on a barge. That is so unique I couldn’t image having to do that. Love the vlog and love watching Jessica she is so bubbly and giggly and fun.

[@elaineparker6986]

What a wonderful day you had with Violette. You are lucky to do that, putting voice to name etc... Keeping warm must be a constant struggle during the winter. Here in uk its pouring with rain and temp. has dropped slightly.

[@SusanMatthews_TiteChatte]

Good Morning Hamm Family ❤️ Hey Lauren. Loved this. So nice to hear from another Alaskan Mom. Will definitely check out her KZbin videos. More interesting truths about Alaska Life. I'm not sure how I'd handle long periods of darkness. Nighttime is my favorite time of day, but I do enjoy a sunshiny day. That furniture store had some nice items, but the sticker shock is real 😲 BTW, I am feeling much better and my voice has made a comeback. Yay 😊 It's a good thing because we're having our annual Family Get-together at the campfire site at my brother-in-love's property just up the road. Some family has already arrived. Warm days. Chilly nights. Perfect. I'm going to watch your newest video, then I have a cake to bake: Italian Cream (Wedding) Cake... my favorite cake. I was going to make a Tres Leche Cake, but it has to be kept chill... not happening around the campfire 🔥 Now, I'm going to enjoy my 2nd cup of Oriental Spice tea and watch your video before I have to get busy. Lots to do before tonight. Take care and Yah's Blessings ❤️

[@katiethornton2020]

I like seeing yall together

[@jillthomas4926]

I love Violet's Vlogs!!! Do you guys have a local butcher shop? Like someone that raises their own beef/pork and will process and sell it? We have quite a few butcher shops here in Indiana where I live and it really helps save money when buying meat

[@danidavis3716]

That was fun to watch!! Even though I live in Vancouver WA, we still share some of the same expenses. I was lucky when I bought my car, the owner included winter tires & chains for both sets of tires. Unless we go to the mountains or it hits the 20 degrees or under, snow clothes aren’t needed. We’re the same way when visiting somewhere warmer in the cold months!! We’re the ones looking ridiculous at the Portland airport as we get off the plane in shorts & flip flops. Hawaii’s the same with us about a six hour flight. It’s the cost of where to stay I struggle with!! My daughter’s running the Honolulu Marathon in December!! Unfortunately it’s too expensive for me to go too. It’ll definitely be a lot warmer than here!!

[@joleenkoenig3047]

I am what is called a “single wife” raising 3 boys half the year because my husband works in the mines in Juneau. We all live differently here in Alaska but we all use our resources that this state provides❤

[@tanyajenkins919]

Nice seeing you ladies get together. Have watched Violet vlogs and Somers n Alaska that's . Violets brother and sister in law . Thanks for sharing.

[@jimmoore7725]

Thanks for the vlog. 💜

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

You are so welcome! Thanks for being here!

[@jemmills7792]

Hi ladies.......well done such a good Vid......Hi Jessica...lovely to meet you ...I have subscribed to your channel & hope to see a lot more of your vids in the future.......& I saw Miss Luna......she is looking sooo beautiful.....xx

[@susanwilliams1881]

Thank you for sharing

[@dwnwind]

Thanks for sharing. Great video.

[@Oursimplelife907]

So cool....I watch both of you, it was great seeing you together💕

[@jaybee608]

This was nice. I am a sub to Jessica's channel. Cool down home family! You guys gel! Both of your husbands are cool dudes too! I love it!

[@wendyverdensky633]

Awesome seeing you both tonight .

[@katiethornton2020]

Hope yall are having a good week much love

[@dianethompson6980]

I too watch Violett Vlogs and recently Alaska Boys❤️🇨🇦

[@dianethompson6980]

And Somer in Alaska❤️🇨🇦

[@paulinemaclellan8204]

Interesting chat ladies. I've started watching Cecil's Blomdahl's vlog from Svalbard....another very interesting way to live. Keep up the good work ladies. 💗💗💗

[@devanmichele761]

Love that you two were able to get together 💜💜

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thanks! It was SO great!

[@cheryldruckenbridt1276]

Great interview! Love you both with your connections!

[@tonjaprice9]

Lauren, I love your jacket! It looks cozy and comfy!

[@annahoover5296]

Hi Lauren enjoyed you both today talking about the difference s in the different parts of Alaska.She is a beautyful person,and you know I love you.hi luna

[@ingridgemertvan3186]

My favorite people

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Aw, thank you!!

[@ingridgemertvan3186]

Your welcome

[@doloreslee9330]

I love this blog I like that you talk about all things Alaska. I’m so curious about the things you and your kids do.

[@candimclane6739]

Fun video! I watch Jessicas channel also.Hugs from Missouri !

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Awesome! Thank you! It was so fun to get together in real life!

[@shirleymack8651]

What a great video. I do follow Jessica on her site also. She does seem so down to earth like you. You both have great channels and i always look forward to seeing them.

[@LevitesInAlaska]

💜

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thanks for coming and watching!!

[@joyceprice6749]

Great interview. 💜💜

[@AEO123]

Loved this! 🍁🍁🍁

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you!! Grateful to have you here!

[@hopeschlieman6101]

Hi! We live in west central Minnesota. In winter our kids get on the bus in the dark (7 a.m. pickup) and get home about 4:30. It's dark by 5:15. It's hard.😑

[@susenmorris9702]

Hi enjoyed your vlog, wanted to tell you that I get wild pig or a deer and here in germany we put the meat in buttermilk over night and it takes a lot of the game flavour out and it tenderises the meat, absolutely delicious. Just thought you might want to try it, might not be for you but I love wild game meat but like a bit of that game tast reduced, ok so take care ❤️❤️😘and keep doing what you are doing love it

[@kristiphillips7783]

That was fun! I enjoyed it and need to check out her channel too. I also follow Somers in Alaska who also live in North Pole Alaska. Still would love for you to meet and maybe the 3 of you get together but their lives were recently turned upside down but in a good way. So may take a while if you reach out. Looking forward to more videos with you two!!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Hello Kristi! Jessica Violett is Burt's sister, from Sommers in Alaska! Such a fun connection. I don't think Sommers in alaska know who I am, but one day maybe we will cross paths!

[@kristiphillips7783]

@@ThisAlaskaLife Hi! Oh wow. Ok, I did not know that. So yeah, maybe someday! Jessica seemed sweet and looking forward to checking out her videos. Haven't yet but will.

[@christieflesch3750]

Love your channel 💖

[@trenarichardson690]

Love you both thank you for sharing your together video❤

[@cagedtigersteve]

OMG! It's Jessica!!!!!

[@kelleysedgwick2913]

💜💜💜💜

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Welcome! Thanks for coming over to watch.

[@kikojump8195]

I’m also a longtime subscriber to Jessica channel also her brothers channel somers in Alaska and sister Heidi’s channel. Your all have great channels 👍💪😊

[@naomibeery8098]

I suddenly need a Costco Jessica with Lance fix. ❤