HUGE Costco Shop W/ Me and Grocery Haul | Freeze Dryer Fun!

[@EileenReiber]

I am recovering from a broken ankle/surgery this week. Good to see your video pop up this morning while I just sit propped up in a chair.

[@marykoufalis7666]

Wishing you a speedy recovery.😊

[@EileenReiber]

@@marykoufalis7666 Thank you.

[@AngieGryszan-gw9gz]

Good to see Mr. Sample king!😁 By now you may not still have the cauliflower but I will give you this recipe anyway. Cauliflower crunch salad 1 head or bag of cauliflower chopped into different sizes raw and washed well add your favorite bacon bits (or cook and crumble1/2lb if your ambitions lol) Add about 1/2 to a whole cup of your favorite shredded cheese One bunch chopped green portion of green onions 1/2c or so roasted salted sunflower seeds Add your favorite creamy salad dressing such as rach,creamy Caesar, creamy parmesan ect.... Hope you try it and like it. It's a favorite in my family.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Yum! That sounds delicious!

[@sharoncoon5439]

Looks good to me to. I love fresh veggies

[@DeborahTree]

Mark makes u work to hard, honestly him and boys play and you never stop taking care of them, your work load is never ending... Truly it's not Fair

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thanks for the concern, I do what I do for my family because I love them and I love working hard. Mark and I are a team, I’m very grateful for him and the life we’ve created

[@HollyHobbie-ll8nq]

It is not work when you love them so much. You are a great wife and mom Lauren.

[@nikkihole2481]

Oh how truer words were never spoken you nailed this one you are very happy supplied with so much love for your family I truly love that answer ❤️🙏 ​@@ThisAlaskaLife

[@nancykropf3809]

I was wondering about you having some really huge shopping trips, i can only imagine how big they're going to get as all the kids get older, especially with how incredibly active your whole family is. Good luck Hopefully the cost of living is going to improve. God bless you all. Let him blessall of us.

[@medionlvr]

we never missed a video. every episode we have one comment.....what a great mom you are.

[@merediths.6955]

Hi Donna! I love your smiling face! Costco is lucky to have you

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Yes they are! She is a ray of sunshine!

[@enhunter82]

We air fry and roast cauliflower. It’s really good with hot sauce or garlic and onion.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Yum! Thanks!

[@DIYfreezedry]

Your little helper is the cutest. And that’s the type of cart I have my freeze dryer on and it’s great!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

That is what I thought you had. I may make a change here soon!

[@jennyprorock]

that's about what i spend every week shoppimg. really getting tired of these crazy prices. that tea stuff looks good. gonna have to try it.

[@catherinefaux6860]

It seems like just a moment ago when Everett was riding in the cart. Now he is pushing it ahead of you! He is so fun!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

He's so big!

[@shopgirl_ny152]

Moose spaghetti. Only in Alaska. I so enjoy your videos, Lauren.

[@MsWDWFAN1]

That freeze dried candy looks so cool! Cannot believe how much Everett has grown! He's no longer a baby! All the boys have grown so much! I've been watching long enough to see the difference. All fine young men! Hope it warms up so you can plant your gardens! It's been so hot and rainy! It's hurricane season so it's expected! Typical Summer weather! Hot and humid! 🥵

[@jacquespoulemer3577]

Cauliflower ideas. Battered and deep fried. Oiled spiced and oven roasted. Mashed Cauliflower (like mashed potatoes). I toss cauliflower in any mixed veggies dish (cous cous, stir frys, Indian food, mexican tacos, creamed soups, with pasta, or any rice dish (paella, rice and beans). I also enjoy cauliflower rice (by itself or mixed half and half with regular rice) and we even made a cauliflower pizza crust once. Love the show hugs to you all Jim Oaxaca Mexico

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

All of those ideas sound amazing! Thank you so much!

[@LJCasey-sd4eu]

Oh my stars and garters girl!!!!! That's a LOT of groceries 😮 Hi Donna!!!! 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Lots of hungry mouths to feed!

[@LJCasey-sd4eu]

@@ThisAlaskaLife You're absolutely right!!! Growing boys eat like they have hollow legs!! 😲😂😂🙏🏻💖

[@DaCoolGma1]

take 2 boxes of the spiral tri-color pasta, half of a package or less pepperoni, 2 family sized bottles of zesty Italian dressing, 1 1 pound block of sharp cheddar cheese, 1 1 pound block of pepper jack cheese, 1 pint grape tomatoes, cut the cheese into bite sized pieces, cut the pepperoni into quarters, cook the pasta according to directions, once the pasta is done allow to drain put in a bowl pour 1 bottle of dressing over it and allow to cool completely, put the cheeses, pepperoni, and tomatoes in a separate bowl and add about half of the other bottle of dressing chill until pasta is cooled, mix together taste to see if it needs more dressing and add accordingly (I normally use both 1 1/2 the first day and the other half the second day) enjoy my family loves this I can't keep it in the fridge during the summer

[@mariae3990]

I was screaming at you on the TV saying…”No Lauren! Don’t do it! Don’t try try those Heavenly Hunks! They are SUPER GOOD and you will be hooked!” LOL😂

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

They were too good and the bag would be gone in one sitting with our family. Lol!!

[@carmenHernandez-jg1kk]

Wow I really like your channel. That summer hall was amazing . I love the candy freeze.

[@cathyhutchins5045]

In December solace you said that you could contribute to the family. Please note Mark would have to hire a cook, house cleaner, nanny and gardener. You are that and more. Please always remember that.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you so much! I love working hard for my family and I also love that I get to do this KZbin as well. I’m grateful

[@ToysRUsKid76]

My daughter's love the Lego bouquets. They are really neat. Thank you for sharing your shopping trips with us. Blessings to your family. ❤

[@enhunter82]

You make me want a freeze dryer so much!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

We are really loving it! They extended the $500 off sale through June!

[@tinagermany6196]

Honeycrisp apples are my favorite! So much so that I recently bought a tree for my backyard! They are sweet and crisp. 😋

[@deborahsmith5658]

Ya'll are so cute. Just loving watching you shop!

[@margaret8056]

Greetings from Margaret Lynch SOUTHERN IRELAND

[@shopwithjen]

New subscriber here! Great channel I do hauls too lol!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@dianevetter4260]

Everett really loves his mom. When he is with dad his behavior is so much more mature. Guess it comes down to how we all fell about out mommies.

[@carolclarkson4859]

Those freeze dried meals and treats turned out so well! That'll make for easy camping.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

They are going to be awesome!! And the candy has made a great gift, kids just love the novelty of them!

[@HelenDickenson-xl9dl]

Love watching you both doing the shopping. And the samples. Xxxx❤❤❤❤

[@sarahhenrikson8127]

We move to Anchorage next week! I started watching your videos to check prices and see some sites. I appreciate all you do.

[@brilliantbutblue]

I wish you all the best for your move. Hope you create many memories in Alaska. X

[@lalarossi8159]

Freezed dried candy looked so yummy. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

It is so much fun and tasty!

[@dianamendenhall5441]

Lauren! Your smile is brighter when you have your shopping buddy with you! It’s so sweet❤

[@bridgetgreene2457]

Loved seeing the sample king back shopping with mom !! He is big enough to help out now . I am so amazed at the freezer organizing system .. I can see it made a big difference . The freeze dryer does a great job , can’t wait for you all to do taste tests on what you have packaged . Blessings to you all !! Luna is so sweet .. she loves her camera time !!

[@MaryStevens-tb2dz]

I absolutely love your shopping with Everett he has so grown-up since he went to school. He still make my heart ♥ sing.

[@doloresmceachren9871]

I want all your toys dehydrators, freeze dryers. I have learnt so much from you Lauren and Mark. My life is richer getting to know you hope you are all well .

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

You are so welcome! Thanks for spending time with us!

[@tammybabcock4802]

Good night Lauren and thank you for sharing your ❤

[@katieg.6831]

Freeze dried candy?i've never heard of that!i bet they are delicious!!loved the video as always! kisses from Greece ❤❤❤And gyros goes always with tzatziki😉😉

[@billydread2398]

Try making Colly in a Indian style curry. Fry onion garlic ginger add part cooked Colly & Curry powder Then a can of Coconut milk to make the gravy. Cook rice in Colly water or have with Nan Add some peas to the rice it looks good :) But a Colly & Mac Cheese bake Umm works with Broccoli as well Both are very nice Veggy sides/mains. Cheap & Filling

[@BagsPackedFamily]

Thanks for the yummy sneak peek into Costco! We’re so close to our upcoming Alaska trip! :-)

[@phyllisross2811]

Sample king❤ Watch in the mail for a Parcel for the boys and you ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Wow! Thank you so much. That is very kind of you.

[@jonathanboon1983]

Really nice to see the "Sample King" helping with the shopping and making some great choices. Miss Luna when you arrived home looks like she want to be the "Sample Queen" as she is so interested in what you have on offer

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Yes, inspector Luna would love some samples!

[@jojo-tz2ym]

The sample king has outgrown his thorn! The cart seat

[@nikkihole2481]

I can't believe I have been watching you for years and just realized I was not subscribed unbelievable wow !! I am now I have been wondering why I always had to look you up. 😮I'm in now. I just love all your videos with your family I'm 63 years old just love them anyway nice family fun. Enjoy and God bless ❤️

[@tinkerbellwiz]

Hi Lauren a great haul lots of good things love the freeze dried candy never tried any freeze dried things I saw the strawberries 🍓 in Sam's but never tried them 😋 the tea looked interesting 😋

[@kikojump8195]

Those Lego flowers are awesome. My mom got one last Christmas. My oldest son gave it to her so she always has nice flowers to look at 🥰

[@sandramiller7681]

I didn’t know you could freeze dry candy. Looks so good. I have learned so much from your channel. Love it! You all are great. God Bless

[@janicelynn3787]

If you save your. Milk jugs, cut cut off the bottom, place over your plants, it makes a mini green house.

[@gerrierichardson7127]

Don't know how you do the grocery shopping like you do' And the way that freeze dry machine works is awesome.I say that Evert is a cutie pie. He's so sweet. All your boys are sweet. Until your next video comes out. Bless you.😊

[@bettyruth9142]

Just love your Costco haul !! You need more food when the boys are out of school !! 😀😀😀😀🌹😀

[@hermithillfarm1123]

Love watching any of your video's 😊

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you so much!

[@annettewalter2273]

Everett is looking so much like his Dad, especially with his glasses on. He must love the summer break when he can go on the Cosco Samples hunt.

[@mariaestuardo3485]

Hi Lauren, love your videos. To get fruit a little bit softer, put one or two days next to the bunch of bananas and they’ll be ready. Greetings from Spain. ❤

[@lillianclark4608]

Good morning 🌞

[@suseyq4559]

Very interesting to see what Cisco sells in Alaska compared to California. Thank you for the tour.

[@tinamoreno7223]

Blanch the cauliflower and freeze it I do that with the broccoli

[@natalieketchelos4177]

The tea I also use as a glaze for poultry especially duck 😋

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

yummmmm!!!!

[@nancyhardman149]

Would love to see what you do with the moose meet, how does it taste?

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

We have lots of cooking videos on our channel using moose meat, it is a very lean meat and tastes like very lean beef.

[@paulapaul3082]

Hi Lauren, loved the video. There seems to be two sound tracks right at the end...you talking to camera, then you talking about grandma - both overlapping. Just before minute 34

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thanks for letting me know! Didn’t catch that mistake.

[@cynthiaburton1971]

Westie’s going to looove those Honeycrisps….my favorite kind! Wish we could’ve seen his first bite🤗

[@josie2700]

Good job Everett , you’re such a joy to watch and a great helper!

[@KkBo15]

The freeze drier looks like it is working well for you. I think when I had kids at home I would have gotten one.

[@dianecheng5035]

❣Oh that was all fun! Plus seeing this makes me want to buy a freeze dryer! lol

[@kathimeadows7869]

Everett is so cute! That is my grandson’s middle name. Not a lot of samples today.

[@owl8664]

Come to Iowa it's been 90 and very little rain for 6 weeks straight!

[@jenstewark8087]

Blanch the cauliflower in boiling water for 3/5 min take out put on baking sheet and freeze Then transfer to freezer bags and it tastes just like fresh when you eat

[@debbiec4224]

I enjoy your Costco videos. I love to see the variety between each store. I purchased the Gyro meat after seeing you buy it. We love it! So glad to see the boys helping. Thank you for sharing! 😊

[@michellewilson4815]

Great 🛒🛍️🛒 trip with Everett. Exciting the freeze dried candy, looks yummy 😋.

[@robinwiemert5082]

That looks so good

[@daffin316]

Hello from Australia my friend...🖐️

[@lynnebrown-hardy1566]

The citron honey ginger tea is so so yummy! And my Costco had the gyro meat on sale (about $3.50 off, I think). I picked up 4 bags for the freezer. Such an easy meal that comes together in less than 15 minutes straight out of the freezer. I often skip the naan bread since I am diabetic and make mine into a salad.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

I also love it as a salad!! It has become my favorite quick meal for when I am tired!!

[@karenleemallonee684]

I don't shop at Costco, but now, I'm going to look for it in the freezer section of Stater Bros. Sounds so good!!! 👍👍

[@lynnebrown-hardy1566]

@@karenleemallonee684 the gyro meat at Costco is in the refrigerator section. I just freeze it to keep on hand for those evenings I don’t feel like cooking. Hope you are able to find some.

[@ConnieStrain-dt5sw]

Everett so helpful, love when he calls the prices❤

[@lifeofhersheys9692]

I just have to say you turned me into a cat lady 😂😂😂😅😅😊

[@charlenegrady8781]

Love it when Everett goes shopping with you. Great haul. Thanks for sharing. Take care🌸💕🇺🇸

[@platemanFYI]

Lot of groceries to get and put away!

[@bonnie3994]

Glad you all had a nice vacation at the cabin Great video ❤Love your Costco haul plus Everett makes it so fun watching just because of his excitement 😂❤

[@kelliepineda9822]

omgosh thankfully I'm on the LIST yay

[@deborahatkins3207]

Lauren we have had 9days strate of over 90.way to hot for Iowa in June. Great to see the sample king 🤴. Have fun and stay safe sincerely Debora Atkins

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Oh wow! That is hottt!!

[@lisagetleman]

Nice little helper today.

[@teresastuart4383]

Good to see the sample king again😁 Every time I go to Costco now when I pass something you've bought I tell my husband that it's something Lauren bought on This Alaska Life and he asks who's that?? 😂😂

[@karinalemieux9396]

Your big haul is my regular haul 😂😂

[@shirleywarner8831]

So much fun to watch the shopping and that Everett was there. The boys really are great eaters of everything.

[@maureenbracegirdle2326]

Love to watch your channel

[@loisni]

You look so pretty Lauren! Whatever you’re doing, keep it up 🫶🏼

[@annemariewalker6334]

The Sample King is just too cute!!!

[@kelliepineda9822]

u can put in pots n cover at night if freeze warning n I thought for sure 800 good job

[@DarleneGamble-jc4ne]

hi from Prince Edward Island Canada Love watching your show, was wondering would you be able to freeze dry m&m's candy or any kind of chocolate candy.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Chocolate can be tricky but I will try some soon!

[@pd26224]

My heart in my mouth with those light bulbs flying about lol..

[@ccct]

Yaaay sample king!! lol

[@djjamison6548]

I enjoyed this video. Thank you

[@janebain3402]

Quick question, when are they changing the door on your freezer in the kitchen to white?seems like age's!?🇬🇧😊🇬🇧

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

When they get it in stock. Samsung issue… it will come one day but the blue has grown on us all.

[@janebain3402]

@@ThisAlaskaLife to be fair I like the blue aswellxxx 🇬🇧🧐🇬🇧

[@karolrust2300]

Everett is improving his math skills while learning prices while shopping with his buddy!! 😉Those freeze-dried Skittles look just like marbles, but I would try them! What a fun haul today with the 'sample king'🤩

[@kristiphillips7783]

Have you all tried English muffin pizzas yet? Great snack for after school or anytime! Just split muffin in half, use any sauce you happen to have open (spaghetti sauce works great if no pizza sauce) and pretty much top with whatever sounds good in the fridge and mozzarella cheese of course or really any cheese of your liking. There is no wrong way! Can do with bagels too but I like the muffins. Bake at about 400 until cheese is melted. We often just used the toaster oven but I only have one son so I am sure this is oven worthy for you ;) I am 54 and grew up on these! Still a favorite! Cheaper than buying the frozen pizza snacks and quick and easy plus uses up stuff in the fridge! Let them get creative. Love to you all and Happy Summer!!

[@Traveler-nu8xc]

Cold and rainy here in Upstate NY too , not a great summer so far. Winter was way to mild and now we are paying the price.

[@elizabethwilliams4480]

We love Freeze dried skittles. We have a store here in our small town and we get them every so often.❤

[@JustMeeee2]

Thank you for ALL the things! Have a Blessed Day Yall!!

[@KkBo15]

I always get so hungry after your Cosco shopping trips. I usually go and make something to eat.😊

[@sussanlondry6445]

Hi from Canada grocery haul looks great.I think you spent $680.00love from Canada.🇨🇦🌟🌟👍❤️

[@kimmberlie573]

Ha! That’s so funny. I thought the Tru Fru strawberries were great until I found the raspberries.😍 Amazing!!

[@maryfranklin7390]

I bought Tru-fru for the first time today...tried the pina colada

[@judysmith9552]

loved your grocery video. do you write a list befor you go?

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Depends! If we are going on a trip to the cabin where I need specific items then yes. Otherwise I just buy good ingredients that make the meals we love with the moose and fish in our freezer. The kids made me a list of snacks for the mom box for this trip!

[@judysmith9552]

@@ThisAlaskaLife i love your mom box idea for special treats.

[@jemmills7792]

with all that Cauliflower Lauren you could do cauliflower cheese...just a cheese sauce pour over cauli top with grated cheese & brown in oven.....soooooooo yummy.....& I saw beautiful Luna.......xxxxxxxxx

[@brilliantbutblue]

Hi Friend, you still have blue refrigerator doors 😔. When you do try the freeze-dried meals, can you show us how you reconstitute them? I'm so intrigued to learn more. Sorry we missed Gary at Costco, but hi Donna 👋

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

New doors coming soon!!! I have a few freeze dryer videos coming, including eating some of our goodies!!

[@debbyshowalter6193]

Love y’all’s videos 👍🏻👏🏻

[@franpalm5793]

Greetings from Ocala, Florida. It has been raining and flooding all over. Luckily we aren’t affected 😅❤

[@marietajalle391]

Hey, sample king! Big haul this time. Thanks for sharing. Hafa adai and love from the island of Guam 🌴❤🌴