lol Aaron just said you see less and less shopping clips of him as the video went on. But in all honesty the Wasilla stores were not crazy busy making it easier
But it’s not always possible however I do try. And on this day I had maybe 10 in each row it felt like. So we would try and corner ourselves or wait until the row was clear. It’s funny thing we show our children however our baby will be 18 in a couple days and the others are 19, 21,23
You've popped up in my U-Tube feed for the 1st time today. I live in Southern middle Tennessee not far from Alabama border. We recently had 8 inches of snow and it was beautiful for the first day. It was then a mess for the next 4 days. The schools were closed for a week. I am, every day, amazed that people live in such extreme weather places. I prefer my water warm and wet, not cold and frozen. However, I really admire your strength and ability to make life for your family and animals work and be comfortable. May God bless you all and keep you safe thru the winter.
I'm not cut out for the cold either! I grew up in Northern Indiana, so I was used to cold, snow, occasional blizzards, and lots of freezing wind! I've been living in Knoxville, Tennessee for the last 7 years, and I love the weather here! It definitely takes a strong person to live in Alaska! BTW, I really liked your "deck" in your garage with your fridge, etc. That's a great idea!
Wow, those stores are much bigger than I would’ve imagined. I’m from Ireland and I immigrated to Canada and live in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta. So my lifestyle is very similar to yours now. Are used to shop very similar to you stocking up and making sure I have a good supply of everything. I still do this however, I have changed it a little since Covid and I had a lot of time, I buy my meats directly farmers. Dozens of chickens, full pig, and a side of beef. I’ve started to learn my own butchery wouldn’t win any awards, but it still tastes good on the plate. I’ve also started making a lot of my own food from scratch from canned foods to jams pickles, I even make condimentsmake my own ketchup that takes a lot longer than you would imagine. Do organic beef was a bit expensive six dollars a pound for ground beef. Buying direct from the farmer was a bit cheaper. I paid four dollars a pound that’s Canadian as well that’s grass fed and grass finished beef hundred percent organic. I’ve had some people compare it to the ground beef and ask me if it’s worth the effort. Had to tell them you put it into perspective you spend a day butchering it vacuum, sealing it and putting it away but not everything is ground beef and even getting my roast and steaks at four dollars a pound you can’t be that price.. I butcher my pig and make my own bacon ham sausages, and even some cured Italian deli meats still learning. Has an Irish person when I say make my own bacon it’s different than what people in America would imagine. In the US when you say bacon, it is what Irish people would refer to as streaky rashers. As you walk into a butcher in Ireland and asked for bacon, they would ask you what you would want. It’s like walking into a bakery and say give me bread. You have to be a little bit more precise. as we have streaky rashers which is your style of bacon, but we also have Canadian bacon, Irish back rashers, collar of bacon and shoulder of bacon. Of course that’s all the straight up salty bacon it’s not including this smoked or maple bacon. Even though we all speak English, it’s strange how we have different names for the same thing. Sorry rambled on for a bit.
You are doing so many amazing things. I can’t wait to get to know you better. Thank you for taking the time to share with us. Such a blessing! Thank you so much I appreciate it all.
Yeah. I wouldn't like to go shopping that often either. We are moving north again to Yukon. We will be living in a small town (about 400 people) 2 hours from Whitehorse. I'm thankful that we don't feel the need to eat out much.😂 I enjoy cooking & baking, gardening etc. It will be great ❤
Agree once ever 3-6 months is the way to go, we only say 3 months because we will do like a big freezer stock up then bulk items then it sort of rotates.
I love how you two work together. Your both so funny with great sense of humor! I hate shopping but really enjoy watching your shopping videos lol. God bless you both and your family 👪❤🙏
I love your stock up hauls. Aaron is so funny. I love that he helps shops since he cooks as well. So many men don't realize the cost of groceries. Great video.
Agree! Thank you so much. He loves to have an input on the meat. I never buy the right one, I’ll just get the cheapest roast and he is looking for flavor. lol it take a team
Hi sweet one! I know that is a great feeling to be restocked and ready!!! It makes me feel secure too! I think shopping videos are so fun to watch, and seeing all the beautiful scenery is a plus! Big hugs and many blessings!
Talk about a winter wonderland! Beautiful to see. Your new garage platform is really helping out with your grocery hauls! So much easier to organize where things should go. Smart, smart, smart! God bless you all!
Oh my goodness I’m beyond shocked how helpful that deck made it. I didn’t have to drag it all into the kitchen then around the house. It made it so fast. I didn’t know it would have such a difference
I love to stock up like you just did. We shop once a month at a big box store here on the Cape and rotate what we have each time. It is such a great feeling knowing I will be ok for quite a while if needed. Thanks for sharing. Take care my friend✌️🥰🇺🇸
I share your feeling of accomplishment and peace when the shelves are filled. What a blessing your newly constructed garage deck seems to be. As the guys were unloading the groceries and putting them up on the deck, it appeared this made that task much easier. Until our next visit, hugs to all! ❤ Momma G
Oh my goodness not having it all in the wrong spot just being able to take it right to the area it goes is truly saving so much time and effort! It was so fast!
I’m so happy to see the beautiful Alaska scenery through your eyes ! Maybe someday I will experience it 😊 The deck is great for unloading! Beautiful pantry . Thank you see you soon! ❄️🛒❄️
Hi Jessica, Aaron and sweet family! I just wanted to say that Aaron has the best sense of humor. I bet you both were exhausted going to the many stores especially if they are busy. It’s a great feeling to have the pantry upstairs and downstairs stocked for the winter. Knowing you have what you need for your family is a blessing to really be thankful for, that’s how I would feel when my youngins were little. Garden like a maniac in the summer and put up everything you could get your hands on. Have hog dispatching in the fall and make sausage then smoke your meats. Have a beef done for you and be done by Thanksgiving to take a breath for the fruits of your labor. Good job you two and Wyatt helping made it a little easier. I hope you and the family have a blessed week!
@@modernhomesteadalaska I don’t know if I could do what I used to, I’m old now and my mind says yes, but my body says no, lol. Best I could do is tell you how to do it.
@@modernhomesteadalaska just subscribed to your channel as I just ran across it. I enjoyed it and look forward to seeing more. I see alot of folks settling in Alaska ( burrr) what does everyone do for work? I see some folks who film anything with out consideration of their children, kudos to you, I’m checking out what else you have vlogged❄️❤️
I love your grocery hauls, I have put a mini grocery in my basement! I don't have the weather extremes that you do. Thank you for sharing your life with us!!
WOW! I sure am glad I only have to shop for me and Aurora. I would not like going to all those stores especially, Anchorage which I never do. Both your pantries look like a grocery store. I can just imagine the grocery bill for that trip. I will say, I did like the outdoor shots look really nice. 3 Bears is my favorite store, I buy all my meat there at mi. 49. Thanks for sharing your trip.
Well my friend John should you need anything I got you! And I know you hate anchorage so if you did need something next time I will get it for you. Thank s for watching my friend
Jessica I don’t know if you know this DO NOT BUY COSTCO TOILET PAPER. It is hard on your septic system. IT DOES NOT BREAK DOWN. I also put yeast a pkg once a month down the toilet to help grow microbes in the septic tank. (A man in his 80’s told me to do this)Yes I am a 62 year old lady but I help build & lay septic systems in my late 20ty & early 30’s. My husband & I also put in over 100 tanks in a small town every home. We was so amazed when they pumped our tank after 30 years, it didn’t need it. (The town pumped all the tanks ) we now live on a farm. Just in case anyone questions what I’m saying. Also your feed prices are very comparable to ours. Costco prices are about the same in some products too. GOD BLESS from West Central Indiana Farmland
I didn’t know that!!! Goodness! Thank you for telling me! I hate septic issues and it’s under a 10 ft pile of snow so the last thing I want is an issue!
I enjoy seeing your channel grow! The additions to your homestead, the drone videos…so many new subscribers and you’re so close to 20 k subscribers. Congratulations!
Hey sweet Jessica. I love the stock up hauls. Always makes me happy to do this myself and watch others be able to. I can’t explain it other than it makes me feel safe and or happy that I can provide this for my family when we have bad days or weeks even. Never know when tragedy will hit! It’s chocolate for my family. They love chocolate anything. Chocolate always makes then smile. ❤. Great video. Xoxo my friend!
Hey Jessica. I just love this kind of video. Grocery shopping at Costco is our go to place when we go to town every month or two. It’s funny how watching people shop is so relaxing. I also add things to my list cause I get ideas from your shop 😂. Thanks 🇨🇦🌷
I’m so relived some of the items we didn’t show like personal care. It feels so amazing to be like I can make whatever I want and I don’t need to go to the store
Love watching your videos especially seeing Alaska! Love the meals you make for the family. Wow I would need to go to bed after that long shopping day.
Great grocery haul! Do you check the expiration dates? I prep too but I always check dates and buy the ones with the most time on them. It feels good to be prepared for what may happen. I love your storage areas!!
Our store had whole bean Starbucks coffee on sale. I bought 8 lbs and then discovered they all expire in about 3 weeks. The good news is that we are coffeeholics so they won't go to waste! But normally I do check expiration dates.
I do check dates on things that won’t get used quickly. But honestly on some things it wouldn’t matter here it’s so hard you just take what you can get
Jess, your new chicken sounds like a big rooster!😂😂 just kidding, Aaron. 😅 what a shopping day!! Glad you are mostly stocked up! I love a good pantry stock up. My next house will have a much bigger pantry now that I'm canning so much. Thanks for helping out,Wyatt. Take good care, all!! 😊💜🙏
Looking a wee bit chilly there!! We have a warm 13^F here.. My son actually sat watching with me today, he loved the dogs an d thought they were bonkers!!
So much funner! He drives I am passenger princess, he loads all my stuff. It’s fun. But he does not like to splurge on silly things like I do so he is not always as much fun as our daughter. But he is so good to me.
I feel a sense of accomplishment when my freezers and pantry and fridge are fully stocked. I know my family will be fed and happy for a while. Love your videos Jessica! Keep them coming!!!!
Love your videos I love Alaska. I just got home from Fairbanks Alaska. It is absolutely beautiful in Alaska so much snow the day I left it was a -39°. The grocery store is in Fairbanks Fred Meyer’s Costco Safeway. I was surprised at how many stores and businesses are available I got to see this southern lights and ice museum went to North Pole and best of all I saw my new two month old granddaughter. I know what you mean about stocking up. It feels like you have money in the bank. It’s such a secure feeling.
Great video! Are you able to do an updated pantries video? I've been going back through and watching all the pantry videos and would love to see any updates! We just finished up our pantry area in our new house this weekend and your videos have been the biggest inspiration and a great source of helpful information!
Wow first of all thank you that just touches my heart so much. Yes we are working through all our hearing issues first this winter then fixing some stuff in the pantry and I’ll fir sure be taking you along for all of it
I love your videos and the grocery haul I know that great 👍 feeling when your home 🏡 😊 is fully equipped and comfortable and stocked stay blessed 🙌 😇 🙏 take care much ❤️ from California ♥️
I am really amazed and really in awe at how clean and well stocked all of those stores are. Everything looks fresh and inviting. This is a far cry from how stores here in NC are, which is not nearly as good as in Alaska. I am really amazed.
Oh wow that sad to hear. Yes they do take grate care of the shops. And keep in mind most of this is fairly new compared on the lower 48. Thank you so much for watching
OMG I absolutely LOVE your pantries! I am a Messy personality, so I'm not fond of cleaning, but I love organization! That cuts way down on cleaning for me anyway. Your organization is outstanding!
You just popped up my feed today. I love it. You don't have loud brash accents. You are so easy to listen too. I have subscribed. I am fascinated how you take care of a cow, in Alaska.
Wow - you sure are organized. What a huge amount of work. Those of us who don't live in Alaska don't truly realize what it takes ensure you have sufficient food to get you through the winter. I can only wish I was as organized.
I think you understood the true point of the video! Thank you for watching. It is very taxing to be prepared up here. But if you are organized it’s possible
These are some of my favorite types of videos. You've inspired me in so many ways throughout my pantry stocking journey. Thank you for sharing! I'm in shock over your shavings prices! We just paid $7.49 for a bale of shavings here in Ohio. I would have thought that with the lumber industry in Alaska, they would be cheaper. Have a great day, friend!
Tip: Peel the label off the original container and put it on the storage jar. Also, keep the original bag and stuff it in the top of the storage jar. The labels have the expiration dates and lot #'s on them, which is useful in case of a recall.
love your pantry's. Watching Erin mix the chook food I thought the bin was going over there at one stage... I had a tumble compost bin that I used to mix the chook grains up and a mate had a small cement mixer
Great video. This is the first time i watched you , I love Alaska videos . What a great pantry. Thats a persons dream. What town are you all near ? I watch the Sommers from North Pole along with Violett Vlogs and The Hamm family from around Anchorage . Im glad i found you.
The Bush Pilots are the best! We had to book flights with them to and from Kotzebue and Kivilina to and from trips from Anchorage. Such beautiful country!!
I’m not sure if you’re familiar with them but just a little further down the road towards Palmer is Alaska Farm Supply. They sell the same shavings for under $20 a bag. I know you’re not close enough to make the drive all the time, but if you ever have to come this way again.
Thank you I was headed there and there was a huge wreck on that road and we looked over I could see the shavings in the window I’m like there go there!
No idea why you popped up in my feed but I watched it all. I am a wimp when it comes to the cold but the scenery up there is truly beautiful. Wow that’s a lot of food. I literally have a couple of cans of beans in our pantry LOL I’d be a disaster in an apocalypse! 😆
I've never watched you guys before but you seem like such just down to earth good people God bless you and I love your pantry if I ever got rich personally I'd have a room off to the side of my kitchen like your pantry with all your glass jars but then I also have another part of the room that would have the microwave set up in it a toaster blenders you name it all
Oh my! You live in a beautiful place! I love snow! I live in Mississippi we hardly get any 😩❄️❄️it’s absolutely gorgeous there, I love watching your videos, I will never have anything like that so it’s so interesting to watch you and your family do all the things! Stay bless🙏🏻❤️❄️
Hi from Australia, it amazes me how Alaska is so beautiful. I cannot imagine having to shop for 6 months at a time, but am in love with your pantries so well organized. Hugs Sandy
Just a tip. When I was farming we also used metal cans but my husband and I would pour bags of feed (2 or 3 different kinds of feed) together ( at same time) so was no need to hand mix. So much easier. I Like your channel, such hard work in the cold!
New subscriber. Looking forward to your journey and channel adventure ×!! Nurse Judi in Scottsdale AZ and Eucharistic Minister. Many 💙 prayers for you all. 💙
Enjoyed your shopping, I love shopping vlogs, and your husband went! Wish mine would go, that way he could get stuff he likes, lol, love your channel been watching a long time now❤❤
Tell your husband to buy a chipper so you get the wood shavings from branches and find a farmer who grows wheat to get straw . I get feed from the Grange co op they have massive bulk bags of feed only in there barn area. So always remember stores keep massive in a different area.
I just found your amazing channel! I have been watching a couple videos a day. We moved from Indiana to Minnesota to be near our daughter and family. But moving to Alaska is quite a feat! Keep the videos coming!!
Hi I am a new subscriber from Australia and we are currently in the summer season. I noticed it said you were in -29c weather 😲🥶🙈OMG I don't think I could last half a day in that weather. find it so fascinating to watch videos from other countries who experience the different climates. I hope you are all ok with all that snow.
Hey guys , I see you stock up on dry foods for the winter, did you ever have a chance to try Rosie’s Pasta products, Three Bears carry it , I highly recommend it. Comes in bulk. Enjoy!
Hi guys! Love your channel 😊 wanted to make a suggestion for the Bison meat! Make Meatloaf! Ohmygosh! It’s so good. I used to cater to some clients at a gym and this was the most requested protein! Give it a try! Let me know what you think 😊 stay warm!
You covered lots of ground going to all those places. Don’t you have Safeway? Wish I was able to fit all that in our house.🤣 Azure does ship to Florida also. Can a small car fit in the garage? Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! Yes we can fit Kodie and Wyatt’s cars in. Aaron got the dolly things to get the pellets under the steps and as soon as we are done with 2 more projects we can get all the tools put away and use the garage more
Alaska in my opinion is still the most beautiful state. You are so blessed to be living there.
Couldn’t agree more! It’s amazingly beautiful here
My husband would not of been able handle that many stores ,your husband is a trooper.
lol Aaron just said you see less and less shopping clips of him as the video went on. But in all honesty the Wasilla stores were not crazy busy making it easier
Mine either😂😂😂
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But it’s not always possible however I do try. And on this day I had maybe 10 in each row it felt like. So we would try and corner ourselves or wait until the row was clear. It’s funny thing we show our children however our baby will be 18 in a couple days and the others are 19, 21,23
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My kids love being in pictures n on vids
They’ve always been hams
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Me too😊
You've popped up in my U-Tube feed for the 1st time today. I live in Southern middle Tennessee not far from Alabama border. We recently had 8 inches of snow and it was beautiful for the first day. It was then a mess for the next 4 days. The schools were closed for a week. I am, every day, amazed that people live in such extreme weather places. I prefer my water warm and wet, not cold and frozen. However, I really admire your strength and ability to make life for your family and animals work and be comfortable. May God bless you all and keep you safe thru the winter.
This is so fun to read! I get it though growing up in Missouri we didn’t get snow storms very often when we did it shut everything down
I'm not cut out for the cold either! I grew up in Northern Indiana, so I was used to cold, snow, occasional blizzards, and lots of freezing wind! I've been living in Knoxville, Tennessee for the last 7 years, and I love the weather here! It definitely takes a strong person to live in Alaska! BTW, I really liked your "deck" in your garage with your fridge, etc. That's a great idea!
Wow, those stores are much bigger than I would’ve imagined. I’m from Ireland and I immigrated to Canada and live in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta. So my lifestyle is very similar to yours now. Are used to shop very similar to you stocking up and making sure I have a good supply of everything. I still do this however, I have changed it a little since Covid and I had a lot of time, I buy my meats directly farmers. Dozens of chickens, full pig, and a side of beef. I’ve started to learn my own butchery wouldn’t win any awards, but it still tastes good on the plate. I’ve also started making a lot of my own food from scratch from canned foods to jams pickles, I even make condimentsmake my own ketchup that takes a lot longer than you would imagine. Do organic beef was a bit expensive six dollars a pound for ground beef. Buying direct from the farmer was a bit cheaper. I paid four dollars a pound that’s Canadian as well that’s grass fed and grass finished beef hundred percent organic. I’ve had some people compare it to the ground beef and ask me if it’s worth the effort. Had to tell them you put it into perspective you spend a day butchering it vacuum, sealing it and putting it away but not everything is ground beef and even getting my roast and steaks at four dollars a pound you can’t be that price.. I butcher my pig and make my own bacon ham sausages, and even some cured Italian deli meats still learning. Has an Irish person when I say make my own bacon it’s different than what people in America would imagine. In the US when you say bacon, it is what Irish people would refer to as streaky rashers. As you walk into a butcher in Ireland and asked for bacon, they would ask you what you would want. It’s like walking into a bakery and say give me bread. You have to be a little bit more precise. as we have streaky rashers which is your style of bacon, but we also have Canadian bacon, Irish back rashers, collar of bacon and shoulder of bacon. Of course that’s all the straight up salty bacon it’s not including this smoked or maple bacon. Even though we all speak English, it’s strange how we have different names for the same thing. Sorry rambled on for a bit.
You are doing so many amazing things. I can’t wait to get to know you better. Thank you for taking the time to share with us. Such a blessing! Thank you so much I appreciate it all.
Yeah. I wouldn't like to go shopping that often either. We are moving north again to Yukon. We will be living in a small town (about 400 people) 2 hours from Whitehorse. I'm thankful that we don't feel the need to eat out much.😂 I enjoy cooking & baking, gardening etc. It will be great ❤
Agree once ever 3-6 months is the way to go, we only say 3 months because we will do like a big freezer stock up then bulk items then it sort of rotates.
I love how you two work together. Your both so funny with great sense of humor! I hate shopping but really enjoy watching your shopping videos lol. God bless you both and your family 👪❤🙏
You are so kind God bless
I love your stock up hauls. Aaron is so funny.
I love that he helps shops since he cooks as well. So many men don't realize the cost of groceries. Great video.
Agree! Thank you so much. He loves to have an input on the meat. I never buy the right one, I’ll just get the cheapest roast and he is looking for flavor. lol it take a team
Wow Jessica the scenic views of the frozen landscape is amazing. Love it ❤❤❤
Agree it’s honestly breathtaking and it surrounds you.
Hi sweet one! I know that is a great feeling to be restocked and ready!!! It makes me feel secure too! I think shopping videos are so fun to watch, and seeing all the beautiful scenery is a plus! Big hugs and many blessings!
I love it! You are just so amazing to me no matter what I show you
Talk about a winter wonderland! Beautiful to see. Your new garage platform is really helping out with your grocery hauls! So much easier to organize where things should go. Smart, smart, smart! God bless you all!
Oh my goodness I’m beyond shocked how helpful that deck made it. I didn’t have to drag it all into the kitchen then around the house. It made it so fast. I didn’t know it would have such a difference
I love your pantry’s. If you’re gonna live away from people, you need plenty of supplies and boy do you have them! That’s what I would do too
I love to stock up like you just did. We shop once a month at a big box store here on the Cape and rotate what we have each time. It is such a great feeling knowing I will be ok for quite a while if needed. Thanks for sharing. Take care my friend✌️🥰🇺🇸
I totally agree. The stress it takes off me is amazing. I know I can cook whatever I want for a long time.
I share your feeling of accomplishment and peace when the shelves are filled. What a blessing your newly constructed garage deck seems to be. As the guys were unloading the groceries and putting them up on the deck, it appeared this made that task much easier. Until our next visit, hugs to all! ❤ Momma G
Oh my goodness not having it all in the wrong spot just being able to take it right to the area it goes is truly saving so much time and effort! It was so fast!
I love the shelving units you have in the basement/garage.
Thanks Bill they are from Home Depot
Happy you got stocked up again. I know what a good feeling that is.
It’s such a great feeling! Knowing we are good for a while no matter what comes
Love that you try to keep other people's kids off camera!
Loved seeing our and Aaron shopping! How nice to have your completed access to the basement completed! Thanks for sharing
It was beyond what I had imagined helpful wise! So nice just straight down no walking around at -19
Thanks for taking us along with you. What a long day for you guys. But now you won’t have to make a supply run for a while. Smart stocking up.
Oh my I couldn’t get Aaron todo again for months anyway. lol so we are good.
@@modernhomesteadalaska ha! Now if you stopped off at the Stihl store…
I’m so happy to see the beautiful Alaska scenery through your eyes ! Maybe someday I will experience it 😊 The deck is great for unloading! Beautiful pantry . Thank you see you soon! ❄️🛒❄️
I hope you do get to see it!
Love the food hauls! Maybe next time you can go through what you bought and cost. It’s very interesting especially Alaska pricing.
We go back and forth on that. If that’s what folks want to see I can show more prices.
Thank you so much
you work so hard filling your house for the next months! it take special people to live in those conditions. thanks for sharing.
Hi Jessica, Aaron and sweet family! I just wanted to say that Aaron has the best sense of humor.
I bet you both were exhausted going to the many stores especially if they are busy.
It’s a great feeling to have the pantry upstairs and downstairs stocked for the winter.
Knowing you have what you need for your family is a blessing to really be thankful for, that’s how I would feel when my youngins were little.
Garden like a maniac in the summer and put up everything you could get your hands on. Have hog dispatching in the fall and make sausage then smoke your meats. Have a beef done for you and be done by Thanksgiving to take a breath for the fruits of your labor.
Good job you two and Wyatt helping made it a little easier.
I hope you and the family have a blessed week!
I love it! Come help me! I could use it! lol you do so many amazing things! I’m so happy you share with us!
@@modernhomesteadalaska I don’t know if I could do what I used to, I’m old now and my mind says yes, but my body says no, lol.
Best I could do is tell you how to do it.
Nice to see y’all take consideration of other people’s faces
@@cynthiamateo9450 I agree I can’t always help it but kids in public should be safe. They can’t consent being in public.
@@modernhomesteadalaska just subscribed to your channel as I just ran across it. I enjoyed it and look forward to seeing more. I see alot of folks settling in Alaska ( burrr) what does everyone do for work? I see some folks who film anything with out consideration of their children, kudos to you, I’m checking out what else you have vlogged❄️❤️
I just discovered your video I think it's fantastic I love it you are so well-organized
Oh my goodness Blue’s little jacket is awesome!
lol we all need one!
I love your grocery hauls, I have put a mini grocery in my basement! I don't have the weather extremes that you do. Thank you for sharing your life with us!!
Thank you I’m so happy to hear this. I love having it filled
I enjoyed shopping with y’all. Aaron is so much fun.
Thank you so much that’s so kind
WOW! I sure am glad I only have to shop for me and Aurora. I would not like going to all those stores especially, Anchorage which I never do. Both your pantries look like a grocery store. I can just imagine the grocery bill for that trip. I will say, I did like the outdoor shots look really nice. 3 Bears is my favorite store, I buy all my meat there at mi. 49. Thanks for sharing your trip.
Well my friend John should you need anything I got you! And I know you hate anchorage so if you did need something next time I will get it for you. Thank s for watching my friend
@@modernhomesteadalaska Thank you Jessica, I appreciate that. By the way, CONGRATULATIONS on 20,000 subscribers.
Jessica I don’t know if you know this DO NOT BUY COSTCO TOILET PAPER. It is hard on your septic system. IT DOES NOT BREAK DOWN. I also put yeast a pkg once a month down the toilet to help grow microbes in the septic tank. (A man in his 80’s told me to do this)Yes I am a 62 year old lady but I help build & lay septic systems in my late 20ty & early 30’s. My husband & I also put in over 100 tanks in a small town every home. We was so amazed when they pumped our tank after 30 years, it didn’t need it. (The town pumped all the tanks ) we now live on a farm. Just in case anyone questions what I’m saying. Also your feed prices are very comparable to ours. Costco prices are about the same in some products too. GOD BLESS from West Central Indiana Farmland
I didn’t know that!!! Goodness! Thank you for telling me! I hate septic issues and it’s under a 10 ft pile of snow so the last thing I want is an issue!
I enjoy seeing your channel grow! The additions to your homestead, the drone videos…so many new subscribers and you’re so close to 20 k subscribers. Congratulations!
Thank you I wondered if we would ever get there I think if we keep plugging away we just might. Thank you for the kind support
I really appreciate you sharing this video, Merry Christmas 🎄⛄🎄 to Y'all's Family from Honolulu Hawaii
Hey sweet Jessica. I love the stock up hauls. Always makes me happy to do this myself and watch others be able to. I can’t explain it other than it makes me feel safe and or happy that I can provide this for my family when we have bad days or weeks even. Never know when tragedy will hit! It’s chocolate for my family. They love chocolate anything. Chocolate always makes then smile. ❤. Great video. Xoxo my friend!
Thank you my beautiful friend! Yes 5 pounds or so in a bucket is a beautiful thing! lol
Hey Jessica. I just love this kind of video. Grocery shopping at Costco is our go to place when we go to town every month or two. It’s funny how watching people shop is so relaxing. I also add things to my list cause I get ideas from your shop 😂. Thanks 🇨🇦🌷
Thank you my friend. But I must say you are so kind no matter what and for that I can’t thank you enough! My whole heart appreciated you so much
Busy tiring shopping stock up 👍👍👍 Yep totally agree nothing beats a full stocked pantry which I found out due to an injury 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Love from the UK x
I’m so relived some of the items we didn’t show like personal care. It feels so amazing to be like I can make whatever I want and I don’t need to go to the store
Beautiful planning! Thanks for sharing your lives with us!
Thank you for watching!
I wish I had a Cosco close to me! I love to buy in bulk and prevent frequent trips!
I agree. It’s a balance between oh I need one or two things and being willing to drive an hour one way to bulk up
Love watching your videos especially seeing Alaska! Love the meals you make for the family. Wow I would need to go to bed after that long shopping day.
Thank you so much that’s so kind
The Bison is amazing. My 13 year old really enjoys it as well. We put it in chili or mix it with a little ground beef and make burgers
I like the way the dog follows all ovet
lol I would say what one! But they all 3 do the puppies are the worst. They just need to know I’m not leaving him. lol so cute.
A beautiful sight to see Aarons faithful pup keeping watch as he works the homestead 🙏🏼
lol they are peas in a pod for sure
Great grocery haul! Do you check the expiration dates? I prep too but I always check dates and buy the ones with the most time on them. It feels good to be prepared for what may happen. I love your storage areas!!
Our store had whole bean Starbucks coffee on sale. I bought 8 lbs and then discovered they all expire in about 3 weeks. The good news is that we are coffeeholics so they won't go to waste! But normally I do check expiration dates.
I do check dates on things that won’t get used quickly. But honestly on some things it wouldn’t matter here it’s so hard you just take what you can get
Jess, your new chicken sounds like a big rooster!😂😂 just kidding, Aaron. 😅 what a shopping day!! Glad you are mostly stocked up! I love a good pantry stock up. My next house will have a much bigger pantry now that I'm canning so much. Thanks for helping out,Wyatt. Take good care, all!! 😊💜🙏
lol Aaron thinks he talks rooster! I love it! I dreamed it and built it myself. No idea why houses are not built with huge pantry’s
Looking a wee bit chilly there!! We have a warm 13^F here.. My son actually sat watching with me today, he loved the dogs an
d thought they were bonkers!!
It is so cold and this week calling for -30f here! So cold! lol our neighbors dog comes to play and hypes everyone up
Your pantry is awesome! Aaron is such a funny guy. I bet you two have a blast. Take care. God Bless
We try to make it fun. lol it’s a long time to spend a life together so might as well laugh.
And thank you that’s so kind
Wow that's a lot of shopping lol. Aaron is so funny lol. It's nice to have an errand buddy. I do not like shopping. But you do it like a champ.
So much funner! He drives I am passenger princess, he loads all my stuff. It’s fun. But he does not like to splurge on silly things like I do so he is not always as much fun as our daughter. But he is so good to me.
@@modernhomesteadalaska Agreed friend. You got a good one.
I feel a sense of accomplishment when my freezers and pantry and fridge are fully stocked. I know my family will be fed and happy for a while. Love your videos Jessica! Keep them coming!!!!
Love your videos I love Alaska. I just got home from Fairbanks Alaska. It is absolutely beautiful in Alaska so much snow the day I left it was a -39°. The grocery store is in Fairbanks Fred Meyer’s Costco Safeway. I was surprised at how many stores and businesses are available I got to see this southern lights and ice museum went to North Pole and best of all I saw my new two month old granddaughter. I know what you mean about stocking up. It feels like you have money in the bank. It’s such a secure feeling.
I’m so glad you got to come for a winter visit! It’s been sooo stinking cold. But quite a mild wither other wise until now
Wow! That’s a lot of shopping and food…but, I know it’s all a necessity! I love all your videos, always a pleasure and informative watch! 🙏🏼❤️
Thank you that’s so kind
Great video! Are you able to do an updated pantries video? I've been going back through and watching all the pantry videos and would love to see any updates! We just finished up our pantry area in our new house this weekend and your videos have been the biggest inspiration and a great source of helpful information!
Wow first of all thank you that just touches my heart so much. Yes we are working through all our hearing issues first this winter then fixing some stuff in the pantry and I’ll fir sure be taking you along for all of it
Loving your channel. So interesting to see how you survive in such cold conditions
Also make it look so simple ❤
Oh thank you so much. It’s totally doable! If you want to live this way it would be so miserable If you didn’t
You should get the heated socks at Costco. They’re cheaper way way cheaper to keep your toes and I say warm for this winter.
Thank you I didn’t see any this time
I was in Alaska working for a couple of weeks and discovered Three Bears that was southwest of Wasilla. It was a great find. Lots of cool stuff.
That's a great store - I've heard it's a good one!
Dang you have an extremely well stocked pantry! I would only need to shop once every 2 years with that supply?! 😮
Fun watching you talk from the lake where float planes land. We were there several years ago. Love the grocery haul, hope you are all doing well.
That is so cool I love stories like this.
It's fascinating to see how you live. I think I would love it. Really enjoy your videos down here in Tennessee!
It’s honestly a wholesome life. I didn’t know I could have it abs I still pinch myself.
I love your videos and the grocery haul I know that great 👍 feeling when your home 🏡 😊 is fully equipped and comfortable and stocked stay blessed 🙌 😇 🙏 take care much ❤️ from California ♥️
Thank you so much many blessing to you
I admire your efforts to keep other’s children off videos. 🎉 ❤ glad everything worked out for yall.
Thanks! It's so important to me to protect them and their privacy.
You just popped up and I clicked on. Love how you put everything away. Everything has a place. I think I'm going to binge watch your channel today ❤
Welcome!!
Always a great feeling, all stocked up! Have a blessed week as well🖤
Thank you so much! You too
Thanks again for your time.
Thank you for watching makes it worth it for sure
I am really amazed and really in awe at how clean and well stocked all of those stores are. Everything looks fresh and inviting. This is a far cry from how stores here in NC are, which is not nearly as good as in Alaska. I am really amazed.
Oh wow that sad to hear. Yes they do take grate care of the shops. And keep in mind most of this is fairly new compared on the lower 48. Thank you so much for watching
This is my first time watching. I will continue to watch. Thanks for sharing!
Wow WELCOME
OMG I absolutely LOVE your pantries! I am a Messy personality, so I'm not fond of cleaning, but I love organization! That cuts way down on cleaning for me anyway. Your organization is outstanding!
Wow that’s so incredibly kind thank you
My first time on, I enjoyed your video.
Healthy and Joyful blessings
You just popped up my feed today.
I love it. You don't have loud brash accents. You are so easy to listen too.
I have subscribed.
I am fascinated how you take care of a cow, in Alaska.
Oh wow that’s so kind? Thank you! WELCOME
Wow - you sure are organized. What a huge amount of work. Those of us who don't live in Alaska don't truly realize what it takes ensure you have sufficient food to get you through the winter. I can only wish I was as organized.
I think you understood the true point of the video! Thank you for watching. It is very taxing to be prepared up here. But if you are organized it’s possible
These are some of my favorite types of videos. You've inspired me in so many ways throughout my pantry stocking journey. Thank you for sharing! I'm in shock over your shavings prices! We just paid $7.49 for a bale of shavings here in Ohio. I would have thought that with the lumber industry in Alaska, they would be cheaper. Have a great day, friend!
I was just about to comment on shavings. I pay 8.99 at tractor supply here in CT!
Yeah it’s never fun to buy those! But the straw goes up $69 so it’s to much in winter. Keeping animals in Alaska winter is expensive
That's just awful! I'm so sorry. I wish I could magically send you some!
Tip: Peel the label off the original container and put it on the storage jar. Also, keep the original bag and stuff it in the top of the storage jar. The labels have the expiration dates and lot #'s on them, which is useful in case of a recall.
Such great ideas! Thank you for sharing!
I love how organized your pantries are!! Upstairs and in the basement. That was a long day of shopping. Bet you and Aaron were exhausted.
Thank you so much
Great video! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
love your pantry's. Watching Erin mix the chook food I thought the bin was going over there at one stage... I had a tumble compost bin that I used to mix the chook grains up and a mate had a small cement mixer
Great idea!!
I will say it over and over !!! i love your pantry!!!!
Thank you so much love it
Great video. This is the first time i watched you , I love Alaska videos . What a great pantry. Thats a persons dream. What town are you all near ? I watch the Sommers from North Pole along with Violett Vlogs and The Hamm family from around Anchorage . Im glad i found you.
Nice to meet welcome! We live outside of Wasilla. Across the inlet from Anchorage. About an hours drive
The Bush Pilots are the best! We had to book flights with them to and from Kotzebue and Kivilina to and from trips from Anchorage. Such beautiful country!!
So much so! I love it! My kids have gotten to see all those places because of sports!
I’m not sure if you’re familiar with them but just a little further down the road towards Palmer is Alaska Farm Supply. They sell the same shavings for under $20 a bag. I know you’re not close enough to make the drive all the time, but if you ever have to come this way again.
Thank you I was headed there and there was a huge wreck on that road and we looked over I could see the shavings in the window I’m like there go there!
@@modernhomesteadalaska dang, so many wrecks lately.
Love the stocking up...thank u for sharing
Thank you for watching
No idea why you popped up in my feed but I watched it all. I am a wimp when it comes to the cold but the scenery up there is truly beautiful. Wow that’s a lot of food. I literally have a couple of cans of beans in our pantry LOL I’d be a disaster in an apocalypse! 😆
lol wow I’m so happy you came to visit! We get shut down from the main city quite often so you have to be stocked here for sure
I've never watched you guys before but you seem like such just down to earth good people God bless you and I love your pantry if I ever got rich personally I'd have a room off to the side of my kitchen like your pantry with all your glass jars but then I also have another part of the room that would have the microwave set up in it a toaster blenders you name it all
Thank you for sharing your shopping experience …, God bless you all and keep you all safe … 👍🤗
Thank you god bless my friend.
Hi your video popped up I’m from Florida panhandle I was in anchorage in 1970 at airport with family it’s a beautiful place
That’s amazing my brother was born here in the 70s
Hey I lived in Wasilla for about 4 months. I loved it. I lived in the apartments over on Quiet Circle.
Oh my! You live in a beautiful place! I love snow! I live in Mississippi we hardly get any 😩❄️❄️it’s absolutely gorgeous there, I love watching your videos, I will never have anything like that so it’s so interesting to watch you and your family do all the things! Stay bless🙏🏻❤️❄️
Oh wow not sure what to say except thank you so much you are very kind
Hi from Australia, it amazes me how Alaska is so beautiful. I cannot imagine having to shop for 6 months at a time, but am in love with your pantries so well organized. Hugs Sandy
Hugs from Alaska!
Just a tip. When I was farming we also used metal cans but my husband and I would pour bags of feed (2 or 3 different kinds of feed) together ( at same time) so was no need to hand mix. So much easier. I Like your channel, such hard work in the cold!
Thank you so much yes! I (Jessica ) can’t mix it like Aaron so I do one scoop of each out of the bags and toss it around. So smart!
New subscriber. Looking forward to your journey and channel adventure ×!! Nurse Judi in Scottsdale AZ and Eucharistic Minister. Many 💙 prayers for you all. 💙
That’s wonderful welcome we moved from Chandler/Gilbert
excerlent video as always, Stay safe stay warm Stay well
Thank you so much
Enjoyed your shopping, I love shopping vlogs, and your husband went! Wish mine would go, that way he could get stuff he likes, lol, love your channel been watching a long time now❤❤
You are always so kind! Thank you so much. I did it such a different style and I’m so relieved to have a positive response to it.
Tell your husband to buy a chipper so you get the wood shavings from branches and find a farmer who grows wheat to get straw . I get feed from the Grange co op they have massive bulk bags of feed only in there barn area. So always remember stores keep massive in a different area.
In Alaska?
I just found your amazing channel! I have been watching a couple videos a day. We moved from Indiana to Minnesota to be near our daughter and family. But moving to Alaska is quite a feat! Keep the videos coming!!
I just love your personality and your way of doing things
Thank you so much
That crunching snow when y'all walk. Burr!
New Wyoming subscriber. Thanks for all the inspiration!! God bless, comfort and keep you all weel & safe!
Nice Aaron grew up in Wyoming his whole family is still there
New subscriber, loved your video! Enjoyed seeing Alaska, and you are so organized! I'm from Maine! thank you!
Thank you! WELCOME!!
The rooster sounds happy!😂
The man or feathered one lol!!! So funny!
Hi I am a new subscriber from Australia and we are currently in the summer season. I noticed it said you were in -29c weather 😲🥶🙈OMG I don't think I could last half a day in that weather. find it so fascinating to watch videos from other countries who experience the different climates. I hope you are all ok with all that snow.
Oh thank you for watching! It’s so cold here right now. But lots of layers when it’s bad! I would love to visit your country
I found your video and I loved watching. New subscriber….. Wow I’m in awe of your pantry and abundant of supplies…. I’m kind of jealous… lol.
Hello! WELCOME!!!!
Hello watching from West Virginia ❤❤❤
Hello how have you been we have not spoken in a while. I hope you are well
I absolutely love your channel! I used to live in Anchorage and have always enjoyed the lifestyle it affords. New Sub!
Hello! Welcome!!!! So happy you are here!
Hey guys , I see you stock up on dry foods for the winter, did you ever have a chance to try Rosie’s Pasta products, Three Bears carry it , I highly recommend it. Comes in bulk. Enjoy!
Oh that’s great we will check it out
Aaron is hilarious 😂😂😂😂 Enjoyed the video 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Love from the UK x
@@gloriadavidson8599 lol thank you he makes me laugh
Hi guys! Love your channel 😊 wanted to make a suggestion for the Bison meat! Make Meatloaf! Ohmygosh! It’s so good. I used to cater to some clients at a gym and this was the most requested protein! Give it a try! Let me know what you think 😊 stay warm!
Oh yummy! We honestly love meatloaf so that sounds perfect! Thank you for watching and sharing
Heck yeah we will!! Thanks!!
You covered lots of ground going to all those places. Don’t you have Safeway? Wish I was able to fit all that in our house.🤣 Azure does ship to Florida also. Can a small car fit in the garage? Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! Yes we can fit Kodie and Wyatt’s cars in. Aaron got the dolly things to get the pellets under the steps and as soon as we are done with 2 more projects we can get all the tools put away and use the garage more