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! 🥵

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

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

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

Yes they are! She is a ray of sunshine!

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

Жыл бұрын

Yum! That sounds delicious!

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 !!

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

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

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

Greetings from Margaret Lynch SOUTHERN IRELAND

@shopwithjen

11 ай бұрын

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

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

I just wanted to tell you that I just started watching you and your family! I just love you guys you are so Awesome my son is in the Air Force and lives in Wasilla. I sooo look forward to your videos what a Beautiful Family ❤ sending much love 💖❤

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

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

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😉😉

You make me want a freeze dryer so much!

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

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

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 😋

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.

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

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

Жыл бұрын

Wishing you a speedy recovery.😊

@user-uz2zf5hz4c

Жыл бұрын

@@marykoufalis7666 Thank you.

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

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

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

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

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

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

Yum! Thanks!

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

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

Lots of hungry mouths to feed!

@LJCasey-sd4eu

Жыл бұрын

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

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

Жыл бұрын

He's so big!

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.

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. ❤

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

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

It is so much fun and tasty!

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 ❤️

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

Жыл бұрын

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

Good night Lauren and thank you for sharing your ❤

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

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 🥰

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

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

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

Жыл бұрын

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

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.

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

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.😊

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!!

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

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

Жыл бұрын

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

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

@brilliantbutblue

Жыл бұрын

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

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

Жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

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

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! 😊

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

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

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

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

7 ай бұрын

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

Love watching any of your video's 😊

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Good morning 🌞

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 😂❤

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

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

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

yummmmm!!!!

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

@maureenbracegirdle2326

Жыл бұрын

Love to watch your channel

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

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

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

Everett so helpful, love when he calls the prices❤

Cauliflower cheese soup is the best!!!

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

Nice little helper today.

Hi Alaska family amen 🙏

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.

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

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

Жыл бұрын

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

@karenleemallonee684

Жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

The sample king has outgrown his thorn! The cart seat

Lot of groceries to get and put away!

Love your shopping videos ❤

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

Жыл бұрын

Yes, inspector Luna would love some samples!

That was so good today thank you so much Lauren and family

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

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

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

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

omgosh thankfully I'm on the LIST yay

That looks so good

I enjoyed this video. Thank you

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

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

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

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

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

Love y’all’s videos 👍🏻👏🏻

Hello from Connecticut, love watching your videos. Everett is getting so big now, no more cart rides. I have 3 boys(grown now) but stores were always a challenge,need eyes everywhere. Weather here also for June,windy not so warm . Something is definitely up this year. Thanks for including us in your life

Enjoy watching all your Video’s👍😊

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

Yaaay sample king!! lol

The Sample King is just too cute!!!

Good morning and happy Saturday great walkthrough groceries shopping 🛒 vlog

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?? 😂😂

Enjoyed the video

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

Жыл бұрын

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

HI LAUREN AND EVERETT great to watch you shop enjoy❤ I love to air fry my cauliflower and season them

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

That tea looks delicious!

Candy looks delicious 😋🤤

That's a smart idea also it could get kids motivated

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

We LOVE honey crisp apples! The only ones my kids eat! Also I’ve baked cauliflower in the oven and put buffalo sauce on it, it was like a vegan song option. It was honestly pretty good!

Hi Lauren and boys, I just love your Costco videos. Really love your freezer system, I'm going to see if we have something similar in the UK. The freeze drying looks amazing x lots of love to you all x Angie x

Hello from Australia my friend...🖐️

Thanks for another great video !! There is also a version of the 'tea' with just lemon and honey, that one is very good as well. I usually buy them at the Chinese supermarket, but they also available online ofcourse. Looking forward to all your Summer adventures !!

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

Good morning Lauren and Family thank you for taking time out to share and I enjoy your videos you never disappoint 🥰🥰🌹🌹🌹and I can’t wait for your next video and Happy Belated Father’s Day to Mark 🎉🎉❤❤❤The weather here is sometimes in the triple digits 😢😢