I glad you managed to get so much of your shopping done and sent home, and Bonnie's bed is absolutely gorgeous it must be a relief to you both to have a big store of supplies in. I do hope someone has looked after your veg garden for you while you were away. I can't wait to see you all enjoying a bike ride. It was lovely to see so much of Bonnie, and hear her beautiful giggles. Sending love and best wishes to you all 💞
I saw your dryer sheet and had an idea. If you still get baby wipes you can get the plastic wipe container and put dryer sheets in it. Keeps them fresh longer...💜
We never really had those plastic containers, but I think someone gave us something in one. I will have to see if we still have any and try it out :) thanks for the idea.
Hey just wondering 🙂 if you don't mind me asking, how do you pay for all that food and shipping it all back home, that's the government help you out with that stuff, awful lot of money, and shipping it back home 😵💫 not including all the hard work to do it 😵💫 I would done lost my mind 😵💫 I don't even know how to shop for a year, I couldn't even begin to figure it out wow 😵💫 I don't think I'd make it living there, having to take a plane into a city or town, and go through all that just to get food, 0h my 😵💫😵💫 but I have to say you have it down packed, you have it all figured out I guess living there all your life you would 🙂
Hi. We just use our savings. We try to save as much as we can during the year do that way we can pay for these big shops. No government money. Well we do get something called a Permanent Fund Dividend for living in Alaska. It’s supposed to be from the oil money. So you could maybe say that helps pay for it.
Sounds like you have a really great neighborhood friendship 🥰 I love how community comes together, from shopping for each other to helping getting the package home 🥰 Thank you for sharing and very interesting! You are a beautiful family 😊 Love from Johanne, Norway 🇳🇴 (yes I read that Norway was on your bucket list for traveling and some parts are more like rual Alaska, and have more dark winters and light summer, and others are more "regular" places. Anyhow I think you will enjoy the nature here, we have a lot of beautiful nature, just like Alaska 🥰)
People in Kake are so good at helping each other out, its so wonderful. It seems like Norway would be very similar to Alaska. We love to learn about other cultures.
We live on a remote island in Alaska. We have a store, but it is very expensive. Food is shipped to the store the same way we sent our stuff home. We do not have a doctor. We have a high level nurse, but no doctor.
Your daughter will have the best of two worlds living an island life and time spent in the more populated city. The key to success is as you have said relationships helping one another. I love your channel and someday hope to visit Alaska
Man, if I only knew. We are working on becoming better at keeping a budget, but its a work in progress. At this point, we do not know. 🤭 thanks for watching!
I Realize This is None of My Business!! I Will Respect Your Answer. But, what do You and Hubby do For a Living, in Order to Afford Such Huge Amounts of Food and Supplies?? Plus Plane and Barge Fares Back and Fourth?? This Just Astounds Me!! You Must Live Very, Very Remotely. Love Your Videos and Your Daughter is a "Cutie Pie"!! Thanks!
I understand how it seems kind of wild. It is a very different life then most people live. My husband is actually just a teacher. We try our best to keep other expenses low so that we can get our food in bulk. Its really the same that others spend in a year probably even less, its just all at once.
Your daughter is so adorable. I love watching these grocery hauls. We just bought a cabin in the mountains and the closet Costco/target etc is over 120 miles away. It’s going to be a huge change and I’m going to have to learn how to shop differently. Would love to see how you go about planning for the year!
You are the second person who has asked that. I am afraid it would not be a very good video. My family has been shopping this way as long as I can remember. So its a lot of going off of instinct. I will think more about it though!
Hi Lewis fam-welcome home. I was shocked to see all the food and supplies you have in your house. But that means less grocery store visits, which I loathe. I order most of mine on the store app and then do store pick up. What does Bonnie think about being home now? Love Bonnie cam at the end. Take care, hope to see more soon.
Aawww Bonnie is So Adorable, It Feels Like We your Subscribers are Apart of A Distant Lewis Family Watching This Little Angel Grow. I Don't Do Any Form of Social Media Only TH-cam, I'm so Glad I found Your Channel We Have Watched Bonnie Grow So Quickly and Watched You Beautiful Girl, and Your Adorable Husband Share your Wonderful Life. I Have Viewed Other Channel's On TH-cam Living in parts of Alaska, Prepping For Winter e.t.c But have not Subscribed as they to me are too Fake, Over the top Religious, O.C.D Wise. But this Channel is Down To Earth and Real. You are Heading into your Winter and Here in My State of Victoria Australia all Australia are Heading into our Summer ugh Hate Summer With a Passion. I Have Never Seen, Touched or Smelled Snow, It Does Snow Here in winter on The Mountains. So To Make This Comment End, I Just want to say Thank you Lewis Family For Sharing Your Wonderful Life From Australia and Around The World. Hug's from Australia. Posting You a Christmas Card This Week so It Gets there in time. Big Hug To Bonnie 🐨🦘😇
So question about cars. Do you guys ship a car from your home to the mainland or do you leave one on the mainland or do you just borrow/rent. I used to live on Martha’s Vineyard and it was a 45 minute ferry ride and luckily you could take your car (needed a reservation).
We have two cars in Kake and then rent or borrow cars when we travel. Sometimes we will take the car on the ferry, but usually only if we need it to be fixed by a mechanic.
Wow so much work for groceries! Guess I shouldn’t complain about having to go so far for mine 16 miles. Also, Bonnie is a little cutie, hope she enjoys her new bed
I am so impressed with how prepared you are! I work hard to shop once a month with a meal plan and household stock up list. Doing it once a year is so hard! Great video!
I'm working on getting to the point of once a year shopping. I need to get a little better about figuring out how much I use with lots of stuff so that I can do that. Y'all did amazing!!
Have you guys ever thought of getting buckets instead of those bags? Then you can get those screw tops to put all your perishables in there like flour and stuff not perishables but you know what I meant
I have to say I applude you guys cos that's amazing for a years full of shopping for 3 of you, yes I know that you haven't got fresh goods but you got boxes, a bed, bikes etc amgost your food shopping YES guys some of you may say wow that's alot but remember this family shopping for a year and they have to pay to ship it home so it's not easy for these guys so bear that mind everyone!! I do so enjoy your shopping hauls, I go Costco here in the UK and we don't have as many nice goodies as you guys 😩, I wish we did Lisa UK xxxx 👏👏
I've asked so many questions (I'm sorry!) but could you also do a hair tutorial? I love the way your hair looks when it's in a bun, and I can never get mine to look decent 😒
Thanks for watching! Honestly we don’t really have a budget. We are fortunate enough to have a good savings built up at this time and that makes doing things like this much easier.
I just found you guys and was impressed with your haul, is it that there is no local supermarket at all in Kake or is it just really expensive and so much more affordable for you to do the bulk shop, the bike and microwave I am guessing you would class as special items and just not have the shops there that sell them, interested to know what your local facilities are like and does everyone do their bulk shopping like you guys
You guys stay busy, but it doesn’t look like it stresses you out. It’s great motivation for your viewers. Welcome back! I’m glad you had a great vacation with friends and family. What a beautiful array of house plants you have.
Very interesting. You do a good job of storing and organizing. I was laughing to myself though because I have 3 teenagers and what you bought for a year would last us a month. :-D
Great vlog xx wanted ask and this maybe a stupid question so sorry but I'm nosey lol can u get like stuff amazon and eBay online stuff? Or does it cost u mega to get it x I'd love live where u guys r its peaceful and u don't have live in the rat race I live on a small island called Isle of wight it is heaving at mo as we have a festival going to happen the ferries to our island is the most expensive stretch of water in England I think I'm disabled so I don't get out much now but kinda like it when it's so busy xx u do so well and have a beautiful lil gal xx
Hi! We do order from Amazon and ebay. Amazon is usually free shipping, but not everything will ship here. Ebay, you have to be careful when looking, sometimes the shipping will be added later because we are out of there shipping zone or something like that. A festival sounds fun. I hope you can see a little of it. ❤️
How much does each plane trip cost you guys to fly back and forth?! And how many hours is it? Alsoooo lol, is it a company that flies the plane or just someone who lives in your town who wants to help people out? I feel like I've heard you talk about this before, but don't remember all of those answers, and I'm not sure which video it was so that I could go back to watch it lol
I am enjoying you videos and your family life. Very different from my life as a young mother. We live in Toronto , Ontario. I am now retired and love watching young family’s. Sending hugs and love….keep up the great work!💕
Sorry if you get this question a lot, but why don’t you guys order groceries online from Amazon or eBay? I have found some sellers that are pretty cheap and include free shipping, wouldn’t that be cheaper than your local stores on things you buy often (cereal, canned goods, pasta, etc.)?
I live in Denver where I can go to the store any time and my house looks packed the same as yours. I also have the same size family so I’m shocked at myself but I buy in bulk to save money.
you guys are very nice to go shopping for others. i shop for 4 houses every 4 months....it's a BIG haul....nothing like your shopping for a full year...but it's a lot of work!! bless your family for your kindness!!
You guys have some awesome friends. I enjoyed you taking us through your pantries. Letting us be nosy 👀. Bonnie's bed is super cute. $5k average out isn't bad, especially since things just cost more now.
can i ask a potentially dumb question, are you not able to drive stuff in your truck back to your home? or is the issue going thru canada between washington and alaska? I will say I love that youtube put me on to your content, you are a lovely family! :-)
We can not drive all the way to our house, we would have to get on a ferry. We are just borrowing the truck. It is possible to take a car through Canada and then get on a ferry, but it would probably be more expensive then just sending stuff on the barge. Thank you so much, very sweet.
Looks like y'all are pretty much stocked for a year. How often do you go shop for fresh fruits, vegetables & dairy? Also where do you go get it? Your daughter has grown so much! She's adorable! Do you live in your child home? 5K really isn't bad considering all you & your husband bought & had shipped. It's nice that you help out your friends/family & visa versa. You help out each other and that's great! Thank you for sharing you life. I find it very interesting and it goes to just how spoiled I am having access to the grocery store and other stores whenever I need to go. Much respect! You & your husband make a great team! Stay safe! 🙏🏻
We get fresh food. Once a month usually or every month in a half. We have the fresh stuff sent on the plane from Juneau. We do live in Chelseas childhood home ❤️
Hi I just found you guys today….I bonded quickly with y’all…it might be the red hair lol 😂 I enjoyed this shopping vlog. I’m from Texas and I find it interesting how y’all shop for the year or most of the year at one time.I look forward to whatever else your channel offers. Stay safe & Stay well 💗🍁🍂🐿🎃💀🌬🍎
U are so pretty.. OMG ur daughter is a cutie pie and very smart. I love the way u and ur husband shop. I'm a new subscriber looking forward to doing some binge watching😊 to catch up!
Could you walk us through how you determine what you pick out (and quantity) when you do your dry grocery haul? I’m curious to see how this is done as I’m soon going to be living the farm life, and going into town for “more spaghetti” will not be as easy of a trip as it is now
I am not sure I am organized enough to explain it lol. I have watched my parents do it my whole life and kind of just go from what I know. Ill think about it some more though. That is very exciting. If we did not live in Alaska, we would probably live on a little farm :)
I did this and took an entire year to stock up only for one item from Sam’s to contain bugs and instantly spread to everything destroying everything I stocked. It’s gone. All of it. :/ yes I frozen beans and rice. Didn’t make a difference.
Hey guys glad to see you made it back home safely 💞 Bonnie is getting so big so cute adorable love the hair I have red hair too 😁 just wondering when does school start they are 🙄 do you have anyone staying in your house while you're gone like maybe a brother or something just wondering so the pipes don't freeze 🙄so everybody be safe and I see you on the next video 💞💜💙💚❤️🧡💚✌️
School started on Augusts 18th. I think. In the summer we do not have to have anyone stay at our place. Just someone to come water plants every once in a while. In the winter we definitely have to think about that!
I’m soo jealous!!! I don’t know how Bethel continued to survive long enough for me to end up here. It’s sooo expensive and inaccessible . So few options. You guys are blesses. I hope something happens in my future so I can end up somewhere where I can do what you guys do .
And I complain when I have more than a couple of bags of groceries. How long does it take you to plan out what you are going to buy? Do you have a list when you are shopping?
I really love your channel, and how transparent you are up front about how much things cost in Alaska.. Can I ask you a question, could you drive to a Walmart or Costco a couple of cities away from where you live, or do you have to go over on a bardge....
I have not thought much about it. We have staple dinners we eat often, so we kindof know that we eat certain foods often. Then with other things we just try to space them out so that way we don’t run out to fast.
A few years back I bought a cupboard from IKEA. It was missing a part, they said I could only get a replacement part if I returned to store. That was 120miles away, can you imagine if that happened to you!!
I loved seeing all your adventures this summer with family in Seattle and your travels back home to Alaska. It was definitely interesting to see how things get from the lower 48 all the way to Alaska and then to your home in Kake. Thanks for sharing.
I glad you managed to get so much of your shopping done and sent home, and Bonnie's bed is absolutely gorgeous it must be a relief to you both to have a big store of supplies in. I do hope someone has looked after your veg garden for you while you were away. I can't wait to see you all enjoying a bike ride. It was lovely to see so much of Bonnie, and hear her beautiful giggles. Sending love and best wishes to you all 💞
Sadly our garden was over taken by weeds when we got home. We will share more of that in the upcoming vlogs!
I love your guys videos. It always relaxes me and I find life in Alaska very intriguing
Awe, thank you so much.
It's amazing how Bonnie wears her little mask! Glad you guys had such a great summer! Hugs from Missouri 🤗
We are so glad she doesn’t fight the mask very much. Its kind of a scary world right now.
I love how wonderful your friends are and how good you are to each other. Life in rural Alaska must be easier with a strong community.
It makes a huge difference when you have a close group of friends. Its necessary for longevity.
I saw your dryer sheet and had an idea. If you still get baby wipes you can get the plastic wipe container and put dryer sheets in it. Keeps them fresh longer...💜
We never really had those plastic containers, but I think someone gave us something in one. I will have to see if we still have any and try it out :) thanks for the idea.
Hey just wondering 🙂 if you don't mind me asking, how do you pay for all that food and shipping it all back home, that's the government help you out with that stuff, awful lot of money, and shipping it back home 😵💫 not including all the hard work to do it 😵💫 I would done lost my mind 😵💫 I don't even know how to shop for a year, I couldn't even begin to figure it out wow 😵💫 I don't think I'd make it living there, having to take a plane into a city or town, and go through all that just to get food, 0h my 😵💫😵💫 but I have to say you have it down packed, you have it all figured out I guess living there all your life you would 🙂
Hi. We just use our savings. We try to save as much as we can during the year do that way we can pay for these big shops. No government money. Well we do get something called a Permanent Fund Dividend for living in Alaska. It’s supposed to be from the oil money. So you could maybe say that helps pay for it.
Sounds like you have a really great neighborhood friendship 🥰 I love how community comes together, from shopping for each other to helping getting the package home 🥰
Thank you for sharing and very interesting! You are a beautiful family 😊
Love from Johanne, Norway 🇳🇴 (yes I read that Norway was on your bucket list for traveling and some parts are more like rual Alaska, and have more dark winters and light summer, and others are more "regular" places. Anyhow I think you will enjoy the nature here, we have a lot of beautiful nature, just like Alaska 🥰)
People in Kake are so good at helping each other out, its so wonderful. It seems like Norway would be very similar to Alaska. We love to learn about other cultures.
The process of getting all your shopping items shipped to Kake is kinda neat to watch. Thanks for sharing. 👍
Love your channel. I am confused. Why do you ship your grocery. And is there life a doctors where you live.
We live on a remote island in Alaska. We have a store, but it is very expensive. Food is shipped to the store the same way we sent our stuff home. We do not have a doctor. We have a high level nurse, but no doctor.
My lamb.Lil Miss Bonnie is growing so quickly.We love your family friendly videos.May The Universe bless your family.
Its wild, she just wont slow down. Thanks for watching!
Your daughter will have the best of two worlds living an island life and time spent in the more populated city.
The key to success is as you have said relationships helping one another. I love your channel and someday hope to visit Alaska
This is how Chelsea grew up, and she loved it. Awe, thank you so much. Hopefully you can visit sometime soon!
Random but your husband looks like Haley J. Osment.
If I may ask how much do you spend a year on food / supplies?
I love your vlogs 💖 God bless your beautiful family 👪 ❤ Bonnie is soooo adorable !!! 💖
Man, if I only knew. We are working on becoming better at keeping a budget, but its a work in progress. At this point, we do not know. 🤭 thanks for watching!
I Realize This is None of My Business!! I Will Respect Your Answer. But, what do You and Hubby do For a Living, in Order to Afford Such Huge Amounts of Food and Supplies?? Plus Plane and Barge Fares Back and Fourth?? This Just Astounds Me!! You Must Live Very, Very Remotely. Love Your Videos and Your Daughter is a "Cutie Pie"!! Thanks!
I understand how it seems kind of wild. It is a very different life then most people live. My husband is actually just a teacher. We try our best to keep other expenses low so that we can get our food in bulk. Its really the same that others spend in a year probably even less, its just all at once.
Depending on the amount of subscribers they, they get paid for vlogging.
$5000 seem pretty good for a full years worth of stuff
And the bed is adorable
Thats what we thought to!
Your daughter is so adorable. I love watching these grocery hauls. We just bought a cabin in the mountains and the closet Costco/target etc is over 120 miles away. It’s going to be a huge change and I’m going to have to learn how to shop differently. Would love to see how you go about planning for the year!
You are the second person who has asked that. I am afraid it would not be a very good video. My family has been shopping this way as long as I can remember. So its a lot of going off of instinct. I will think more about it though!
I wondered the same thing. I do monthly but i can still go for fresh if needed. The planning would be crazy
This is the 1st time I have ever seen you. I will be watching you from now on.
Awe, thank you ❤️
Hi Lewis fam-welcome home. I was shocked to see all the food and supplies you have in your house. But that means less grocery store visits, which I loathe. I order most of mine on the store app and then do store pick up. What does Bonnie think about being home now? Love Bonnie cam at the end. Take care, hope to see more soon.
There is a lot of stuff for sure! Bonnie is very happy to be home, but missing her Nana and all the family time.
I believe many are going to be short when the shortages begin again. Some are not preparing but the Lewis’ are way ahead of the game.
Aawww Bonnie is So Adorable, It Feels Like We your Subscribers are Apart of A Distant Lewis Family Watching This Little Angel Grow. I Don't Do Any Form of Social Media Only TH-cam, I'm so Glad I found Your Channel We Have Watched Bonnie Grow So Quickly and Watched You Beautiful Girl, and Your Adorable Husband Share your Wonderful Life. I Have Viewed Other Channel's On TH-cam Living in parts of Alaska, Prepping For Winter e.t.c But have not Subscribed as they to me are too Fake, Over the top Religious, O.C.D Wise. But this Channel is Down To Earth and Real. You are Heading into your Winter and Here in My State of Victoria Australia all Australia are Heading into our Summer ugh Hate Summer With a Passion. I Have Never Seen, Touched or Smelled Snow, It Does Snow Here in winter on The Mountains. So To Make This Comment End, I Just want to say Thank you Lewis Family For Sharing Your Wonderful Life From Australia and Around The World. Hug's from Australia. Posting You a Christmas Card This Week so It Gets there in time. Big Hug To Bonnie 🐨🦘😇
Awe, you are so very kind. Im glad you enjoy how we share our adventures. Hugs from Alaska ❤️
So question about cars. Do you guys ship a car from your home to the mainland or do you leave one on the mainland or do you just borrow/rent. I used to live on Martha’s Vineyard and it was a 45 minute ferry ride and luckily you could take your car (needed a reservation).
We have two cars in Kake and then rent or borrow cars when we travel. Sometimes we will take the car on the ferry, but usually only if we need it to be fixed by a mechanic.
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Wow so much work for groceries! Guess I shouldn’t complain about having to go so far for mine 16 miles. Also, Bonnie is a little cutie, hope she enjoys her new bed
Bonnie is SUCH a cutie! What a lovely family! I'm so glad I found your channel today :)
We are so glad you found us! Welcome to our TH-cam Family!
Wow!!! It’s amazing what u store and how it’s organised.
Thank you!
Love seeing how you plan and shop and make it all work!! :)
Thank you! It is always an adventure lol.
There is NOTHING in this world sweeter then a little one's giggle!
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I am so impressed with how prepared you are! I work hard to shop once a month with a meal plan and household stock up list. Doing it once a year is so hard! Great video!
Thank you!
That shopping haul is such a big chore. Wow! I love Bonnie’s new bed, it is really sweet.
Yay! I've been waiting for this for 2 weeks! Love your family ♥️
Lol, it was a lot of editing to get through. Thanks for your patience!
@@LewisFamilyVlogAlaska It was totaly worth it! Thank you! :)
I'm working on getting to the point of once a year shopping. I need to get a little better about figuring out how much I use with lots of stuff so that I can do that. Y'all did amazing!!
Little Miss Bonnie has grown so much this summer. THANKS FOR SHARING HER WITH US..
GOD BLESS from Julie West Central IN Farmland ✝️🇺🇸🥰🚜
Awe, We where just talking about that. Glad she can bring happiness to people’s days. I know she is always brightening our day.
Are you near Stronghurst?
Have you guys ever thought of getting buckets instead of those bags? Then you can get those screw tops to put all your perishables in there like flour and stuff not perishables but you know what I meant
I have never seen buckets of flour or rice at Costco. If they had them, we would probably buy them. We can always use a bucket!
Thanks for sharing your shopping trip and haul wow.Hope Bonnie love her big girl bed.I think it is a beautiful princess bed .👍🥰
Bonnie saying "barge" was the most precious thing ever
Right! She keeps talking about it. So cute 🥰
I have to say I applude you guys cos that's amazing for a years full of shopping for 3 of you, yes I know that you haven't got fresh goods but you got boxes, a bed, bikes etc amgost your food shopping YES guys some of you may say wow that's alot but remember this family shopping for a year and they have to pay to ship it home so it's not easy for these guys so bear that mind everyone!!
I do so enjoy your shopping hauls, I go Costco here in the UK and we don't have as many nice goodies as you guys 😩, I wish we did
Lisa UK xxxx 👏👏
So sweet. 💝🙏💝 you have a beautiful family. 💝🙏💝 prayers and congratulations to you guys enjoy each other.
I've asked so many questions (I'm sorry!) but could you also do a hair tutorial? I love the way your hair looks when it's in a bun, and I can never get mine to look decent 😒
Hahaha, maybe in the next Q&A ill do one. Ill have to think about how I do it lol.
I can’t even imagine doing a yearly grocery haul! When I go to the store, it’s hard to find dry foods that aren’t expiring in under 2 months
I guess we don’t worry so much about expirations. Its just a made up number in our eyes.
Thank you for sharing! This is so interesting to me! How do you budget for this type of shopping?
Thanks for watching! Honestly we don’t really have a budget. We are fortunate enough to have a good savings built up at this time and that makes doing things like this much easier.
I just found you guys and was impressed with your haul, is it that there is no local supermarket at all in Kake or is it just really expensive and so much more affordable for you to do the bulk shop, the bike and microwave I am guessing you would class as special items and just not have the shops there that sell them, interested to know what your local facilities are like and does everyone do their bulk shopping like you guys
We do have one general store in Kake, but it is very expensive.
I love your life! Thanks for sharing.
Awe, thank you so much. Very sweet. Thanks for watching!
You guys stay busy, but it doesn’t look like it stresses you out. It’s great motivation for your viewers. Welcome back! I’m glad you had a great vacation with friends and family. What a beautiful array of house plants you have.
Thank you. We inherited most of the plants from Chelseas mom. Only a couple have died in 4 years. So we are doing pretty good.
Bonnie love your big girl bed you are growing so fast. Thank you for bring us along ♥️ love from London ♥️
Great video.
Very interesting. You do a good job of storing and organizing. I was laughing to myself though because I have 3 teenagers and what you bought for a year would last us a month. :-D
Very true. My sister was just saying, I don’t know how our parents feed us all when we where teenagers.
I thought your barge costs would have been higher.
Me to!
Great vlog xx wanted ask and this maybe a stupid question so sorry but I'm nosey lol can u get like stuff amazon and eBay online stuff? Or does it cost u mega to get it x I'd love live where u guys r its peaceful and u don't have live in the rat race I live on a small island called Isle of wight it is heaving at mo as we have a festival going to happen the ferries to our island is the most expensive stretch of water in England I think I'm disabled so I don't get out much now but kinda like it when it's so busy xx u do so well and have a beautiful lil gal xx
Hi! We do order from Amazon and ebay. Amazon is usually free shipping, but not everything will ship here. Ebay, you have to be careful when looking, sometimes the shipping will be added later because we are out of there shipping zone or something like that. A festival sounds fun. I hope you can see a little of it. ❤️
I don't think I'll be complaining about shopping and/or transportation costs anymore (or at least out loud)!
How did you wind up in rural Alaska?
We are both from rural Alaska. Born and raised for generations.
GOD BLESS you all! You're such. a beautiful family. Bonnie is so darling!*
How much does each plane trip cost you guys to fly back and forth?! And how many hours is it? Alsoooo lol, is it a company that flies the plane or just someone who lives in your town who wants to help people out?
I feel like I've heard you talk about this before, but don't remember all of those answers, and I'm not sure which video it was so that I could go back to watch it lol
I think the plane is 175 per person, one way. Its around 1 hr. Its a company out of Juneau.
You are the cuties GINGER FAMILY.
I am enjoying you videos and your family life. Very different from my life as a young mother. We live in Toronto , Ontario.
I am now retired and love watching young family’s. Sending hugs and love….keep up the great work!💕
Thanks for watching! Hugs from AK
Cute. She reminds me when I sleep during traveling.
Sorry if you get this question a lot, but why don’t you guys order groceries online from Amazon or eBay? I have found some sellers that are pretty cheap and include free shipping, wouldn’t that be cheaper than your local stores on things you buy often (cereal, canned goods, pasta, etc.)?
We do order some things. A lot of my Gluten Free food comes from Amazon. We have gotten some things, but not everything will ship to us.
Yooo I love this. Honestly I’d love to organise all of that! But then again I’m just obsessed with organising…
That would be amazing. I love to see it organized, but its hard to take the time and I get frustrated half way through lol
I live in Denver where I can go to the store any time and my house looks packed the same as yours. I also have the same size family so I’m shocked at myself but I buy in bulk to save money.
I think we would probably be the same way even if we lived close to stores. We probably wouldn’t need quite as much stuff though. :)
Y’all make me want to visit Alaska ☺️
Me too 👍🏻
Me three!! Lol - I’ve always wanted to go but this and Somers in Alaska channel is making it worse 🙏🏻🌻
Luv Bonnie's bed, wish I had all that pantry space 💜
How did your food not go bad?
We definitely eat food past expiration, but very rarely do we ever end up throwing food away. I don’t really remember ever throwing anything away.
I'd love to c how you do Christmas ☃️🎄 . So jealous id love to live in Alaska. Keep the vlogs coming we love them.
Here is a playlist of our Christmas adventures from last year. th-cam.com/play/PLT7M9yeuRUrEH5qm4tkN5OPZsXJiL6yfN.html
Aww I’m a new subscriber
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Wow! Very interesting and thanks for sharing!! From Montgomery al
you guys are very nice to go shopping for others. i shop for 4 houses every 4 months....it's a BIG haul....nothing like your shopping for a full year...but it's a lot of work!! bless your family for your kindness!!
That is very kind of you. I am sure that is a lot of work. I am also sure that the people really appreciate it.
You guys have some awesome friends. I enjoyed you taking us through your pantries. Letting us be nosy 👀. Bonnie's bed is super cute. $5k average out isn't bad, especially since things just cost more now.
Thanks for watching! I think 5K is pretty reasonable for where we live :)
Hi 👋 I’m a new subscriber from England 🏴 nice to meet you 👍👋🌸
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New subscriber and I already love your video/vlogs….Cute family🙏🏼❤️
Welcome to our TH-cam family! ❤️
can i ask a potentially dumb question, are you not able to drive stuff in your truck back to your home? or is the issue going thru canada between washington and alaska?
I will say I love that youtube put me on to your content, you are a lovely family! :-)
We can not drive all the way to our house, we would have to get on a ferry. We are just borrowing the truck. It is possible to take a car through Canada and then get on a ferry, but it would probably be more expensive then just sending stuff on the barge. Thank you so much, very sweet.
@@LewisFamilyVlogAlaska thank you!
I have to say - such a cute family... really enjoyed watching you all.
Do you use a bread maker?
I do not, but I do make bread.
Well I had to have a nose to see what you were buying.it's a hell of a trip just go get a bit of shopping.
have you tried the pink box of sure jell it uses less sugar to make jelly and jams
I have not heard of it. Whats it called? Pink box?
It is Sure Jell for Lower Sugar Recipes
Get that mask off your CHILD😡
Mmmmmm and I bet you know exactly where everything is 🤣🤣
Sure do lol. We all get used to our own messes, right :)
Looks like y'all are pretty much stocked for a year.
How often do you go shop for fresh fruits, vegetables & dairy?
Also where do you go get it?
Your daughter has grown so much! She's adorable!
Do you live in your child home?
5K really isn't bad considering all you & your husband bought & had shipped.
It's nice that you help out your friends/family & visa versa. You help out each other and that's great!
Thank you for sharing you life.
I find it very interesting and it goes to just how spoiled I am having access to the grocery store and other stores whenever I need to go. Much respect!
You & your husband make a great team! Stay safe! 🙏🏻
We get fresh food. Once a month usually or every month in a half. We have the fresh stuff sent on the plane from Juneau. We do live in Chelseas childhood home ❤️
Hi I just found you guys today….I bonded quickly with y’all…it might be the red hair lol 😂 I enjoyed this shopping vlog. I’m from Texas and I find it interesting how y’all shop for the year or most of the year at one time.I look forward to whatever else your channel offers. Stay safe & Stay well 💗🍁🍂🐿🎃💀🌬🍎
So glad you found us! Welcome to our TH-cam Family! Hopefully you are safe from the flooding in Texas ❤️
U are so pretty.. OMG ur daughter is a cutie pie and very smart. I love the way u and ur husband shop. I'm a new subscriber looking forward to doing some binge watching😊 to catch up!
Awe, that is so very sweet. Welcome to our TH-cam Family! So glad to have you join our adventure.
Somehow I got unsubscribed. Took care of that! Thanks for the peek into your life.
Oh man, glad you found us again. No problem! Thanks for watching.
Have you ever experienced an earthquake in your area? I live in Los Angeles. We get them and I'm curious about where you live.
In Southeast Alaska we don’t usually feel earth quakes. If we do they are very small.
Hi! Have A Great Day! Much Love!
That's fun your busy just to go shopping you have to go thru a lot.
Thank you for sharing..Im new and just love your vlogs..Im in Houston Texss.. Texas Angie
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Could you walk us through how you determine what you pick out (and quantity) when you do your dry grocery haul? I’m curious to see how this is done as I’m soon going to be living the farm life, and going into town for “more spaghetti” will not be as easy of a trip as it is now
I am not sure I am organized enough to explain it lol. I have watched my parents do it my whole life and kind of just go from what I know. Ill think about it some more though. That is very exciting. If we did not live in Alaska, we would probably live on a little farm :)
You all have the most beautiful hair. Love the color.
Awe, thank you!
I did this and took an entire year to stock up only for one item from Sam’s to contain bugs and instantly spread to everything destroying everything I stocked. It’s gone. All of it. :/ yes I frozen beans and rice. Didn’t make a difference.
Oh my gosh. That is so sad, I’m sorry. That happened to my mon once or twice when I was little. Usually in pasta.
@@LewisFamilyVlogAlaska yea it was like 200 lbs of rice and beans :/ all my pasta ramen flour too.
Hey guys glad to see you made it back home safely 💞 Bonnie is getting so big so cute adorable love the hair I have red hair too 😁 just wondering when does school start they are 🙄 do you have anyone staying in your house while you're gone like maybe a brother or something just wondering so the pipes don't freeze 🙄so everybody be safe and I see you on the next video 💞💜💙💚❤️🧡💚✌️
School started on Augusts 18th. I think. In the summer we do not have to have anyone stay at our place. Just someone to come water plants every once in a while. In the winter we definitely have to think about that!
I really enjoyed this video. Where you live, looks beautiful. Lovely wee family. Thanks for sharing. Take care, Lizzi. ✌️🤗
Thanks for watching!
I just came across your channel. After seeing that, no more complaining about having to get groceries . Love yours and your daughters hair color
Awe, thank you ❤️
I’ve sent things thru the post office almost costing that amount.
Wow, thats wild.
I found lids today! I’ve looked forever. Glad you found some.
Oh man, so glad you got some. I think we lucked out on timing of them.
I’m soo jealous!!! I don’t know how Bethel continued to survive long enough for me to end up here. It’s sooo expensive and inaccessible . So few options. You guys are blesses. I hope something happens in my future so I can end up somewhere where I can do what you guys do .
I hope so too!
This was filmed in July. Did I see slight snow flakes. 😮😮😮😮😮😮
I don’t think so lol, but you never know.
I live for uour videos, you guys are amazing.
Im from Ireland and we really take for granted having grocery stores so close to us xx
Awe, so glad you enjoy our content. ❤️
And I complain when I have more than a couple of bags of groceries. How long does it take you to plan out what you are going to buy? Do you have a list when you are shopping?
We kind of just have to know what we have. We do write down what we are for sure out of, so we don’t forget those things.
I really love your channel, and how transparent you are up front about how much things cost in Alaska..
Can I ask you a question, could you drive to a Walmart or Costco a couple of cities away from where you live, or do you have to go over on a bardge....
We can not drive off of our island. We would have to take a ferry. :)
whoop whoop my "like" was #300 lol Yes I'm amused by that. So did you ever try the Can of cream style corn? what were your thoughts??
Very cool. We dis try the corn. It was fine, I did not like the corn was all cut up though. We will probably just stick with regular :)
I was surprised at that barge cost! I figured inflation would have made the cost higher!
We thought it was going to be higher to!
how do you pace yourself with everything for the year and not just waste stuff?
I have not thought much about it. We have staple dinners we eat often, so we kindof know that we eat certain foods often. Then with other things we just try to space them out so that way we don’t run out to fast.
A few years back I bought a cupboard from IKEA. It was missing a part, they said I could only get a replacement part if I returned to store. That was 120miles away, can you imagine if that happened to you!!
We are limited on TP and Paper Towels at out Costco. Did you notice if you all were as well?
It was not like that in July, but I think it is limited now.
I loved seeing all your adventures this summer with family in Seattle and your travels back home to Alaska. It was definitely interesting to see how things get from the lower 48 all the way to Alaska and then to your home in Kake. Thanks for sharing.