Massive Supply Run Adventure to Anchorage, Alaska | Costco, Fred Meyer, Walmart & More! Grocery haul
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- Опубліковано 28 січ 2024
- Join us on an epic supply run adventure to Anchorage, Alaska, where we braved ice fog, bone-chilling temperatures of -20°F, In this exciting vlog, we take you on a journey through the beautiful Alaskan wilderness as we visit popular stores like Costco, Fred Meyer, Walmart, and more.
As we make our way to Anchorage, we navigate through the dense ice fog, capturing stunning footage of the winter wonderland that surrounds us. The frigid temperatures add an extra layer of excitement and challenge to our trip, showcasing the true spirit of Alaskan resilience.
Once in Anchorage, we explore the various stores, stocking up on essential supplies and discovering unique products that cater to the local Alaskan lifestyle. Whether it's loading our carts with bulk items at Costco, finding fresh produce at Fred Meyer, or picking up everyday essentials at Walmart, we showcase the diverse shopping options available in this vibrant city.
Throughout the video, we share personal stories, tips, and tricks for surviving the extreme Alaskan winter, offering insights into what it takes to live in such a remote and challenging environment. From dressing in layers to staying hydrated, we provide valuable advice for anyone looking to experience Alaska's unique climate.
So, if you're ready for an unforgettable adventure filled with breathtaking scenery, and an inside look at the shopping experience in Anchorage, join us on this thrilling "Supply Run Adventure to Anchorage, Alaska: Costco, Fred Meyer, Walmart & More!" video. Don't miss out on this incredible journey through the rugged beauty of the Last Frontier!
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Welcome to Modern Homestead Alaska. We are located in South Central Alaska near the town of Wasilla. Living in Alaska and building our dream of “modern Homesteading” through the wilds of winter and the long summer days. We started building our Modern Homestead in 2021. We have since completed the upper levels of our home. Built a 16x16 foot chicken coop that dreams are made of. Our chicken ladies live in luxury as they view the beautiful lake from large windows inside the beautiful coop. We raise our own poultry, hunt for our food. We are avid fisherman And woman. We also built an amazing and beautiful wood shed. We have great big garden planes for the future. Join us as we dream big dreams and live everyday working hard to accomplish them.
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"i try to keep other peoples' children off the videos" immediate like and subscribe
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
Me too. Like and sub...respect
My kids love being in pictures n on vids
They’ve always been hams
I did as well
Me too😊
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😂😂😂
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.
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!
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.
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 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
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 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.
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
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!
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 the shelving units you have in the basement/garage.
Thanks Bill they are from Home Depot
What a lovely couple ❤
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❄️❤️
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 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.
Aaron yelling frozen butt nuggets! 😂😂😂😂
Ahhh he is funny he saw a channel named butt nuggets!
Oh my goodness Blue’s little jacket is awesome!
lol we all need one!
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.
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…
The rooster sounds happy!😂
The man or feathered one lol!!! So funny!
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
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.
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 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
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!
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
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
Very impressed !
Thank you for sharing!!❤
Thank you for watching
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
Love the stocking up...thank u for sharing
Thank you for watching
Always a great feeling, all stocked up! Have a blessed week as well🖤
Thank you so much! You too
Great shopping❤
Thank you so much
We enjoyed your supply run
Thank you 🤗 I appreciate that
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!!!!
Thanks again for your time.
Thank you for watching makes it worth it for sure
A beautiful sight to see Aarons faithful pup keeping watch as he works the homestead 🙏🏼
lol they are peas in a pod for sure
I will say it over and over !!! i love your pantry!!!!
Thank you so much love it
Thank you for sharing your shopping experience …, God bless you all and keep you all safe … 👍🤗
Thank you god bless my friend.
Thank you! Enjoyed the video.
Thank you so much for watching
excerlent video as always, Stay safe stay warm Stay well
Thank you so much
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
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
I just love your personality and your way of doing things
Thank you so much
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
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.
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
That crunching snow when y'all walk. Burr!
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
That is a big job !
I waited to long I was not looking forward to it. lol it’s done now.
Loved watching you guys shopping 😅
Thank you so much
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.
My first time on, I enjoyed your video.
Healthy and Joyful blessings
Good afternoon from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 🇺🇸
Hello from Alaska
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 this so much. Wish I could be there with you guys!
You are going to OK I love that for you.
Hey I lived in Wasilla for about 4 months. I loved it. I lived in the apartments over on Quiet Circle.
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
LOVED THE OLD CHURCH HYMNS❤❤
Me too love it!
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
Loved watching from Australia 🇦🇺 😊
Much love from Alaska
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
Классное видео
Thank you so much
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 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!!
Aaron must keep you on your toes
Oh he is so much more in person than video. It’s like taking the most black and white stable man that has a toddler inside that takes over at random! lol my whole heart thanks God fir him everyday. He is the best person I know
Great video
Thank you so much
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
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
Hello watching from West Virginia ❤❤❤
Hello how have you been we have not spoken in a while. I hope you are well
You just popped up and I’m enjoying this info! Thank you!liked and subscribed!
Thank you! WELCOME
I would honestly love to live up there. Fewer people more simple
Amen it’s a good wholesome life
Enjoyed the video
Thank you so much!
It’s soo nice to see you jessica
Nice you came to visit thanks for watching
New subscriber, loved your video! Enjoyed seeing Alaska, and you are so organized! I'm from Maine! thank you!
Thank you! WELCOME!!
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!
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
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
nice video...thank you....
Thank you for watching
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
your "PACK" of dogs is growing lol
Lol
I honestly love Three Bears 😊 People are often surprised to learn we actually have one in Montana!
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
I LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE your hat as well!!!!
Yes the had had a fuzzy lining. That keeps me super warm
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.
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
Lovet from Sweden
Thank you! Hello from Alaska!
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
OMG, your pantry looks like a supermarket, so much stuff there.
This was awesome 👏 video😊🎉 I subscribed your videos😊from Newfoundland Canada 🇨🇦
Hello Welcome I’m so happy you are here!
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!
We also had to use snow mobiles on the two islands as they were small and not many roads .
Love it! Our son worked in a village that had no vehicles at all. It’s wild parts of the state have no roads at all
OMG, Aaron's frozen butt nuggets!!! Cracks me up. You two have the greatest sense of humor 😂😂😂
lol you can’t take him anywhere