Me overpacker? I don't think so 🤔, can l try and squeeze the kitchen sink in my suitcase?, maybe the microwave and some handweights 😅, l am the absolute worst always having to double check that my case is not overweight and if it's under bonus l throw more in! Lauren the sun, sea, sand has done you the world of good, you look so relaxed and happy your skin in glowing and the hat, striped top and cute shorts you truly do look like a Hawaiian Honey as Mark said. Love that you try all the different treats and food on vacation. No we thankyou for all your videos, your friendship and most of all your support from afar through some "moments" in 2021. It is our absolute pleasure to be part of this community. Merry Christmas 🎄
HAHAHAHA! Use up every last inch and pound. That is how I am when I come HOME from vacation. I always have to leave room to be able to bring things back. Thank you so much for your kindness. It was nice to spend a week and only do my hair and put on makeup once. I like the beach life but I am also happy to come home. Thank you for your kindness, your friendship has made this journey on TH-cam a lot more enjoyable. Merry Christmas friend!
I am sitting on my bedroom floor wrapping Christmas presents while my kiddos sleep. So, why not catch up on your videos. 😊❤️ We have 4 kids, and I will be honest. I am an OVER packer. 🤷 I am not ashamed. Lol I am so happy for you and the growth of your channel, I enjoy watching your videos, so you can always count on me to watch your videos...😊
IT is hard not to overpack when kids are involved!! I am so glad you could hang out with us while you wrap presents. We're so grateful you're here! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
On vacation we go with the flow. I am a type A personality and usually have everything planned, except when on vacation. It gives my husband a break ;)
Li hing powder is dried plum. Salty sweet. I like it on fresh fruit like pineapple and orange. Originally from Honolulu but living in Kentucky now. Hawaiian juice is the best!
Mark, you have the best Mrs Hamm! She hooked you up with this vacation. Glad to know youtube has been good to you. I subscribed when I first watched this very cute kid interacting with is mother in Costco. So shout out to Everett and Costco! Then I saw the rest of the family, I was in. May your channel keep growing. I think it will. Your content is very interesting.
Hope this vacation will be the recharge you needed to reset for the next year. You have lots of great footage to get you back on track if you start to droop. I think it is perfect that you celebrated with Mark all that you achieved through utube this year. And right before Christmas, perfect time, the kids are all old enough to help out. I loved the Spam aisle. I think I saw a food show about a Hawaiian Spam Sandwich stand. They had all kinds of toppings. The last time I had Spam was on a back packing trip in the Colorado Rockies, I was starving, cheese and Spam never tasted so good. My Mom made scrambled eggs with spam in it. I just don't know. I know for sure I love the Spam logo. Coconut Syrup, yummy, can't wait to see the boys eat the pancakes. And those pies, looked so good. The Diving was so fun. I can't believe how they are so beautifully synchronized. And more talking. The water was so clear. No distractions for Mark's record breaking. The sky is so blue, the trees are so beautiful. So relaxing. Hawaiian music is always like whistling the scenery when your walking. I love it. Get an ornament to remember the trip. I love all the Sea Turtle stuff. Including the tiles in the kitchen
Hello Marcella and Gary. We have been so surprised by the journey on TH-cam this year. It has become something so much more special that we could ever imagine. The boys had a nice time without us but they were sure lovey when we came home. Absence makes the heart grow fonder! So glad you enjoyed coming along with us to Hawaii, it was a nice trip and we had a great time sharing it with all of you! Merry Christmas dear friends!
Sorry about the migraine. For me drastic temperature changes trigger my migraines. But nothing some peace and quiet and rest can't solve. Maui is me and my husbands favorite place on earth. The surf, sun and fresh fruit are unmatched. So glad you both are there enjoying all Maui has to offer and bringing us along in the journey.
hi Lauren!! Thanks for bringing us along!! we thank you for sharing part of your life with us!!! you are a inspirational! family!! even through the highs and lows!! we love you!! hugs and kisses!!❤❤
Hi you both look so relaxed as always your cooking always looks so delicious 😋 I guess the prices are high just about everywhere you go we went to are Costco and a item we payed 6.99 was 10 something of course I didn’t buy it . Glad your headache went away isn’t it something when you can just relax and clear your mind that you don’t have to worry about your kids or husband and feel better faster thank you lord!🙏 everything you bought looked yummy 😋 i’am diabetic and I wanted all those yummy goodies you showed 😂 Be safe God Bless Peggy
Congratulations Mark on your free dive record, you should be really proud of this achievement! The Dolphins are just beautiful creatures, thankyou for taking us on this dive.
Thanks for the look around Maui. Bennett looked pleased with himself with his balloon dogs. I’m sure the boys are having so much fun with their grandparents. Grandparents like to spoil the kiddos. Even kids need a break from their parents as parents need a break from the kiddos.
They had a nice time with all their babysitters. We are so grateful there were people willing to take on our crazy crew!! Thank you so much for watching!
Congratulations Mark on your dive. Your swimming companions were absolutely beautiful. The prices in the shop are kind of high, but they did have a lot to choose from. Glad you both enjoyed the pies. You are both looking so relaxed, it's wonderful. Sending love 💞
Oh yes you need a souvenir love those carved decks I bet a lot of work goes into those, have loved seeing Hawaii, it’s good to spend time together, expensive food in the stores thanks for showing us 🎄🎅🏻🎄🎅🏻🌞
I have so loved watching your Hawaiian vacation vlogs, especially for someone who lived in Hawaii, thanks to the US Navy, a total of 10 years of my life. We haven’t been back in over 20 years, but it’s definitely in our “must do” list of trips!
Thank you, so very much Laura and Mark for taking us on your trips to the local markets.☺️ The food looked amazing!🤗 And the marketplace was fun.😊 Your dinner looked delicious along, with that green salad and bright red tomatoes. 😋 .....and there's always room for dessert! Congrats Mark, on setting a new dive record!
Hi sweetheart, Thank you for showing this to us . We not allowed to travel yet from Australia so it lovely to see . The prices are about the same as here in Australia.plus we have beautiful beaches here in Australia too .we call them thongs on your feet lol .the sand on Waikiki beach is from Australia xxx
That was so sweet you surprise Mark with that vacation. My sister was station in Hawaii and she said is was very exspensive to live there. Those food prices WOW. Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Lauren your videos are amazing, by far the absolute best I have ever found here. I look forward to them so much. I so enjoy you and your beautiful family. I hope your family has a blessed Christmas.
An ornament is a perfect memory maker. You know you’ll use it and see it every year for a reminder. Plus easy to take home. I have them from all our travels.
Thank you for another great video. The prices in the grocery store are so high and I thought prices were high here in Canada, but it was the bananas where my jaw dropped to the floor, here in Guelph (about an hour west of Toronto) they just went up to .69$ (Canadian) a lb after being .57$ for a very long time. I think that majority of the prices, even with the exchange, would be cheaper here.
Hi Lauren and Mark, This Alaska Life! The Maui Pie looks so delicious to eat! The Steak and salad looks so fresh and delicious to eat! Bennett has a nice Birthday cake! Everette is making cinnamon rolls and balloons with grandma. Lauren you has a cute smile! Bennett is so cute, he's Mark twin! I enjoyed watching this Shop With Me Hawaii Grocery Store Prices & Foodland! You have wonderful parents! Merry Christmas!
I can feel the sunshine!! I have enjoyed every single video you two have posted on this little vacation!! I loved seeing the different prices on the food, those shops look inviting and that Pie,,, oh my!!! 🥰
Hi! Coming from Hawaii, seeing your vid makes me totally miss home! 😅 miss the food! Li hing powder rocks! Oh listen to Ke'alii Reichel for Hawaiian music
Hello Lauren i am definitely an over packer but it better to play it safe thanks for sharing your day with us hope you had a great day love from kane pa
Aloha 🌺 Another great video! Marks dive was cool with the dolphins, and the color of the water is beautiful. Loved going to the Market Place, I loved the carved, full ornament, with the Nativity on it (the full gord), very special!!Your dinner looked so yummy, but that pie 🤤!!! 🌼 Aloha 🌺
All that food looks delicious! I’m an over packer and then don’t use much of it, but I really don’t plan ; only where we will be staying. Keep having fun and relaxing!!
Never been but my parents went 2 times. My mom brought back some beautiful material. I made beautiful dresses for my 2 daughters. That’s a wonderful memory from many years ago. My daughter said my parents r watching me from heaven. That’s a wonderful thought. Glad to see u & ur family enjoying a holiday together. ❤️🙏🏻l know it’s 2 years ago but l’m just viewing it June 3rd 2025. God Bless u all from B. Mountain, east of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
We have one of the musical frogs! Adam’s parents brought it for us on their trip to Hawaii. We always get a magnet from our vacations but I love the ornament idea!
You guys are after my own heart! Snacks, snacks all the snacks l love browsing through supermarkets in different places to home and yup l always buy treats to bring back home as well as you cannot beat food for gifts! Taro (Ube) ice cream is so so good it would have to be my favourite flavour and lm not a big ice cream fan, Taro is popular in sweets in Asian countries hence when l fell in love with it. Yummy.
We always stay at Sugar Beach, above Keihi.....and we shop at Costco. Since we come from the East Coast, we always go for 2 weeks! We love that area of Maui, and i love the quilt shop in Keihi. Thanks for your great vlogs! Vickie from SE Pa
That is a long haul from the East Coast. It is wonderful to be able to hop on a flight and 6 hours later be in Hawaii, it almost doesn't seem possible to go from one extreme to another. Glad you enjoyed the vlogs!
I'm so glad Mark met some friends on Facebook too have some fun. My attitude about packing if didn't bring it I'll just go shopping and get it.Glad you two are having a blast.🎄
I love your videos. Ive learned alot and love the adventures. On trips i plan options. That way its all about what i feel like doing. Btw you have the perfect voice for you tube
We call sandals, SLIPPAHS in Hawaii. You always remove slippahs before entering homes...but no take bettah' ones when you leave...lol. Go to Walmart, Target or Costco for local nuts, candy, jelly, syrup, coffee and other local goodies which are much cheaper! Most visitors stop at Costco before heading to their rental as grocery stores, especially Foodland, are very expensive. There are fresh fruit stands all over all the islands so ask any local or check on line for locations. Flat rate boxes are a must for sending items home..IF IT FITS, IT SHIPS....no matter how heavy. You probably know that though living in Alaska. Sending much aloha from Kauai and...MELE KALIKIMAKA!
Is there anyway you can look up the recipe for the chocolate.......pie it looked absolutely delicious, I would love to make it 😋 HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVERETT 🎂 🥳 AND I'm glad y'all are having a Blast and Thank you so much for sharing y'all adventures and trying new foods and Merry Christmas THE HAMM FAMILY AND THANK YOU FOR BEING A UTUBE channel friend ❤❤❤🎁🎁🎁
Hi Lauren hope you guys are having a great time. I used to be an over packer but now I pack my bag and then take at least half out, also if I know there’s laundry at the location I’m going to then i even take less just like you guys did. I’m not a planner when it comes to vacations I am more of a let’s see what happens kind of person. By the time I actually get to go on a vacation I’m usually so exhausted all I want to do is sit at the beach or the pool and read books and do absolutely nothing. It’s actually a struggle just to get dressed to go and get dinner lol. if you guys are still there I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip and if you’re home hopefully you had a great time. Merry Christmas
I can totally relate. Going out to dinner takes so much time and effort, not to mention masks and getting dressed! I really took advantage of the beach and pool this trip, it was exactly what I needed. Once I got home it was 100% full speed again! Merry Christmas!
So proud y'all are getting to chill and relax. Awe. Got to see Everett. I've missed him. Love the Hamms. Merry Christmas. Thank you for sharing the beauty God created.
You are such a blessing. I just watched a video that was shopping for the cousins for Christmas on black Friday. For some reason wouldn't let me send it to you. Anyways watching you at the end, and how you felt the sadness for the less fortunate. Touch my heart profoundly. Bless you sweet momma
Nice diving Mark. Isn’t it amazing how much time you have on your hands when you don’t have children to tend to? I’m definitely an over packer. My husband is a minimalist when it comes to traveling. He lived in the Middle East for seven years and learned to travel light. That chair is amazing.
Hello Jackie! It really is amazing how much time there is when its just the two of us. It totally depends on the trip but when the kids are involved there is sooooo much stuff. When it's just me I feel like I can just take a few things. The chairs really are so handy!
Love how you travel and appreciate all your tips and suggestions. You truly offer wonderful advice. I also enjoy the love and family fun. Mark’s zest for life is so enjoyable. I love seeing the ocean and his diving. I also learn so much as you gather/hunt/fish but most of all how you preserve and freeze your meals. Thank you! May God continue to bless you. Hello from Minnesota
HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS, SEASONS GREETINGS TO EACH AND EVERYONE OF MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS! TRY TO HAVE A FANTASTIC DAY AND NIGHT! HAVE A TRULY BLESSED DAY and NIGHT! GOD BLESS YOU! ❤️
Li Hing Powder refers to the powder that's made from grinding up the li hing mui seeds. The powder is used for sprinkling on things (eg. shave ice, popcorn, and fresh fruit), mixing into things (like juices and cocktails) or cooking. I was curious so had to google...lol
Wow. Not much difference at all. I’m east coast time. My sister lives in Anchor Point, Alaska area. There’s four hour difference between us. I thought Hawaii was six hour difference from east coast time. But not sure.
When my husband and I rode a Harley and traveled with friends, you have to travel light. I had one little bag that went on the back of the motorcycle and my husband packed things in the saddle bags. We did just fine .. laundry could be done .. you could dress jeans/t-shirts up a bit.
Hi Lauren, the prices are very comparable to here the store reminds me of Raley’s. I’m definitely an over packer which sometimes even drives me crazy 😜 but I rather be safe then sorry 😄 even though I could easily go buy something if I needed it. Have a wonderful day 💜
I had to come back on here. I couldn’t believe how many of can spam they had woah. My dad loved it he said he ate quite a bit of it when he was in the war. I myself hate it, I say it’s like eating a can of salt. I think it’s like cilantro you either love it or hate it
You would like the sandals that have no strap between the toes better. If your not used to them , they can cause you blisters ( the ones between the toes). Birkenstock s are my go to sandals. Expensive, but worth it.
Fruit straps are fabulous. We have local ones here in parts of Australia, local flavours depending on which part of Australia you are in. I love Hawaii, especially Maui.
You guys are so cute. 😃Checking out the local stuff in the market. I’m a local living in Anchorage. We all grew up on li hing everything. 😜 Love your Hawaii trips. Recently enjoyed your Alaska cruise, too. 🌲 🏝️
I would have thought the locally produced stuff would be affordable while the flown in stuff would be more expensive. It almost looks like they put everything together and just averaged it out so that the imports don't look ridiculously expensive but at the cost of locally sourced stuff being more expensive than they need to be.
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Bennet looks just like Mark!!!
Wow! That footage with the mama and baby dolphin was truly magical!
So cool wasn’t it! I had forgotten about that
@@ThisAlaskaLife So beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing those incredible memories with us!
Me overpacker? I don't think so 🤔, can l try and squeeze the kitchen sink in my suitcase?, maybe the microwave and some handweights 😅, l am the absolute worst always having to double check that my case is not overweight and if it's under bonus l throw more in! Lauren the sun, sea, sand has done you the world of good, you look so relaxed and happy your skin in glowing and the hat, striped top and cute shorts you truly do look like a Hawaiian Honey as Mark said.
Love that you try all the different treats and food on vacation. No we thankyou for all your videos, your friendship and most of all your support from afar through some "moments" in 2021. It is our absolute pleasure to be part of this community. Merry Christmas 🎄
HAHAHAHA! Use up every last inch and pound. That is how I am when I come HOME from vacation. I always have to leave room to be able to bring things back. Thank you so much for your kindness. It was nice to spend a week and only do my hair and put on makeup once. I like the beach life but I am also happy to come home. Thank you for your kindness, your friendship has made this journey on TH-cam a lot more enjoyable. Merry Christmas friend!
Your message was indeed a blessing. Life is indeed 50/50. Both good and bad. Just live and let God do his work 🙏
Thanks! Grateful you're here for part of the journey!
I am sitting on my bedroom floor wrapping Christmas presents while my kiddos sleep. So, why not catch up on your videos. 😊❤️
We have 4 kids, and I will be honest. I am an OVER packer. 🤷 I am not ashamed. Lol
I am so happy for you and the growth of your channel, I enjoy watching your videos, so you can always count on me to watch your videos...😊
IT is hard not to overpack when kids are involved!! I am so glad you could hang out with us while you wrap presents. We're so grateful you're here! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Did I hear dolphins whistling and clicking in Mark’s dive video? I could have sworn I did!
You did! They were talking!!!
On vacation we go with the flow. I am a type A personality and usually have everything planned, except when on vacation. It gives my husband a break ;)
Love that you can relax on vacation.
Li hing powder is dried plum. Salty sweet. I like it on fresh fruit like pineapple and orange. Originally from Honolulu but living in Kentucky now. Hawaiian juice is the best!
Mark, you have the best Mrs Hamm! She hooked you up with this vacation. Glad to know youtube has been good to you. I subscribed when I first watched this very cute kid interacting with is mother in Costco. So shout out to Everett and Costco! Then I saw the rest of the family, I was in. May your channel keep growing. I think it will. Your content is very interesting.
I’d have to agree that I’m a very lucky man.
Thank you so much! We are so grateful you're here and that Everett reeled you in! Merry Christmas!
Hope this vacation will be the recharge you needed to reset for the next year. You have lots of great footage to get you back on track if you start to droop. I think it is perfect that you celebrated with Mark all that you achieved through utube this year. And right before Christmas, perfect time, the kids are all old enough to help out.
I loved the Spam aisle. I think I saw a food show about a Hawaiian Spam Sandwich stand. They had all kinds of toppings. The last time I had Spam was on a back packing trip in the Colorado Rockies, I was starving, cheese and Spam never tasted so good. My Mom made scrambled eggs with spam in it. I just don't know. I know for sure I love the Spam logo.
Coconut Syrup, yummy, can't wait to see the boys eat the pancakes. And those pies, looked so good.
The Diving was so fun. I can't believe how they are so beautifully synchronized. And more talking. The water was so clear. No distractions for Mark's record breaking.
The sky is so blue, the trees are so beautiful. So relaxing. Hawaiian music is always like whistling the scenery when your walking. I love it.
Get an ornament to remember the trip. I love all the Sea Turtle stuff. Including the tiles in the kitchen
Thanks for coming along! It was such a great trip.
Hello Marcella and Gary. We have been so surprised by the journey on TH-cam this year. It has become something so much more special that we could ever imagine.
The boys had a nice time without us but they were sure lovey when we came home. Absence makes the heart grow fonder! So glad you enjoyed coming along with us to Hawaii, it was a nice trip and we had a great time sharing it with all of you! Merry Christmas dear friends!
Sorry about the migraine. For me drastic temperature changes trigger my migraines. But nothing some peace and quiet and rest can't solve. Maui is me and my husbands favorite place on earth. The surf, sun and fresh fruit are unmatched. So glad you both are there enjoying all Maui has to offer and bringing us along in the journey.
hi Lauren!! Thanks for bringing us along!! we thank you for sharing part of your life with us!!! you are a inspirational! family!! even through the highs and lows!! we love you!! hugs and kisses!!❤❤
Hi you both look so relaxed as always your cooking always looks so delicious 😋 I guess the prices are high just about everywhere you go we went to are Costco and a item we payed 6.99 was 10 something of course I didn’t buy it . Glad your headache went away isn’t it something when you can just relax and clear your mind that you don’t have to worry about your kids or husband and feel better faster thank you lord!🙏 everything you bought looked yummy 😋 i’am diabetic and I wanted all those yummy goodies you showed 😂 Be safe God Bless Peggy
Congratulations Mark on your free dive record, you should be really proud of this achievement! The Dolphins are just beautiful creatures, thankyou for taking us on this dive.
Glad you enjoyed it! I am so glad he captured both moments!
I really enjoy your videos and seeing how different Alaska is from where I live in Ohio. Enjoy your vacation!
Loved every minute of it. I loved when Mark called you his Hawaiin Honey. 😀
Just calling it as I see it. Lol!!
@@AlaskaBoys : She certainly is a keeper😉💞
Thank you friends!!
Not an overpacker I laughed to myself in the airport when I see so much luggage I used to pack a lot but as I got older I condense everything. 🎄🎄🎄
Thanks for the look around Maui. Bennett looked pleased with himself with his balloon dogs. I’m sure the boys are having so much fun with their grandparents. Grandparents like to spoil the kiddos. Even kids need a break from their parents as parents need a break from the kiddos.
They had a nice time with all their babysitters. We are so grateful there were people willing to take on our crazy crew!! Thank you so much for watching!
I am definitely an over packer.
Absolutely love dolphins and so, wonderful to get see them from Mark's dive! Thank you for sharing!
Congratulations Mark on your dive. Your swimming companions were absolutely beautiful. The prices in the shop are kind of high, but they did have a lot to choose from. Glad you both enjoyed the pies. You are both looking so relaxed, it's wonderful. Sending love 💞
Merry Christmas Lee. 🎅
Oh yes you need a souvenir love those carved decks I bet a lot of work goes into those, have loved seeing Hawaii, it’s good to spend time together, expensive food in the stores thanks for showing us 🎄🎅🏻🎄🎅🏻🌞
I have so loved watching your Hawaiian vacation vlogs, especially for someone who lived in Hawaii, thanks to the US Navy, a total of 10 years of my life. We haven’t been back in over 20 years, but it’s definitely in our “must do” list of trips!
Love this! We really had such a nice time! Merry Christmas!
Thank you, so very much Laura and Mark for taking us on your trips to the local markets.☺️
The food looked amazing!🤗
And the marketplace was fun.😊
Your dinner looked delicious along, with that green salad and bright red tomatoes. 😋
.....and there's always room for dessert!
Congrats Mark, on setting a new dive record!
Merry Christmas 🎅 Joni, whatever you do today l hope it is a lovely day for you and your loved ones.
Thanks Joni! So glad you're here for the fun. Merry Christmas and I will pass on the congrats to Mark!
Hi sweetheart,
Thank you for showing this to us .
We not allowed to travel yet from Australia so it lovely to see .
The prices are about the same as here in Australia.plus we have beautiful beaches here in Australia too .we call them thongs on your feet lol .the sand on Waikiki beach is from Australia xxx
Love all of this Kathy! We love our Australian friends! I hope to visit Australia one day!
That was so sweet you surprise Mark with that vacation. My sister was station in Hawaii and she said is was very exspensive to live there. Those food prices WOW. Happy Holidays to you and your family.
The prices are a bit high but we sure loved to visit! Merry Christmas Mary!
Yes, those Hawaii grocery prices are pretty accurate. Much more now than when I lived there, yikes 😲
Lauren your videos are amazing, by far the absolute best I have ever found here. I look forward to them so much. I so enjoy you and your beautiful family. I hope your family has a blessed Christmas.
Thank you so much Cynthia! That means so much. Thank you for being here for our life and adventures. Merry Christmas!
An ornament is a perfect memory maker. You know you’ll use it and see it every year for a reminder. Plus easy to take home. I have them from all our travels.
Another great video Lauren. It probably feels strange relaxing without the kids. You deserve it. Have a great time. Aloha.
Thank you for another great video. The prices in the grocery store are so high and I thought prices were high here in Canada, but it was the bananas where my jaw dropped to the floor, here in Guelph (about an hour west of Toronto) they just went up to .69$ (Canadian) a lb after being .57$ for a very long time. I think that majority of the prices, even with the exchange, would be cheaper here.
Hi Lauren and Mark, This Alaska Life! The Maui Pie looks so delicious to eat! The Steak and salad looks so fresh and delicious to eat! Bennett has a nice Birthday cake! Everette is making cinnamon rolls and balloons with grandma. Lauren you has a cute smile! Bennett is so cute, he's Mark twin! I enjoyed watching this Shop With Me Hawaii Grocery Store Prices & Foodland! You have wonderful parents! Merry Christmas!
Hello Bernice! I am so grateful you’re here and enjoying our fun in Hawaii. Bennett is Marks twin!!! Merry Christmas 🎁 love the Hamms
Thank you very much, Lauren!
@@ThisAlaskaLife You're welcome, Lauren!
Merry Christmas 🎅 Bernice.
@@brilliantbutblue Merry Christmas, Lauren!
We need those Beach Chairs in our life!! So glad you showed their amazing-ness so I can get exactly what we need!
Merry Christmas Michelle 🎅
They really are the perfect beach chair! Hope you can find some !
I can feel the sunshine!! I have enjoyed every single video you two have posted on this little vacation!! I loved seeing the different prices on the food, those shops look inviting and that Pie,,, oh my!!! 🥰
So glad you enjoyed coming along. I will be watching them back and enjoying the sunshine myself! Merry Christmas!
@@ThisAlaskaLife Merry Christmas to you and the family!!
Hi! Coming from Hawaii, seeing your vid makes me totally miss home! 😅 miss the food! Li hing powder rocks! Oh listen to Ke'alii Reichel for Hawaiian music
Thank you for sharing your holiday with us. I hope you managed to relax. 💜
We had the most relaxing time, once we got back home was a different story!!
Hello Lauren i am definitely an over packer but it better to play it safe thanks for sharing your day with us hope you had a great day love from kane pa
Aloha 🌺
Another great video! Marks dive was cool with the dolphins, and the color of the water is beautiful. Loved going to the Market Place, I loved the carved, full ornament, with the Nativity on it (the full gord), very special!!Your dinner looked so yummy, but that pie 🤤!!! 🌼
Aloha 🌺
All that food looks delicious! I’m an over packer and then don’t use much of it, but I really don’t plan ; only where we will be staying. Keep having fun and relaxing!!
I plan the plane tickets, the place to stay, and the car rental and then I enjoy the journey. Merry Christmas friend!
I love watching you and mark shop and explore new things together
"The Journey". That is what this life is all about! You nailed it. 🕊 🌸🍍🏖 🔓🗻🏡 🌐 ❄
Thanks! It is so good once you realize it! Merry Christmas friend!
Well said! Merry Christmas 🎅 to you.
Never been but my parents went 2 times. My mom brought back some beautiful material. I made beautiful dresses for my 2 daughters. That’s a wonderful memory from many years ago. My daughter said my parents r watching me from heaven. That’s a wonderful thought. Glad to see u & ur family enjoying a holiday together. ❤️🙏🏻l know it’s 2 years ago but l’m just viewing it June 3rd 2025. God Bless u all from B. Mountain, east of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Thanks for sharing!!
I feel like I know you !! Fun vacation !! 😃😃
Aw, thanks Betty Ruth! I am so grateful you're here with us!
Groceries are high in Hawaii. I hope ours don't get that high. Love that chair.
Thank you for sharing! AMAZING! 🙂
You're welcome! Thank you so much for coming along!
We have one of the musical frogs! Adam’s parents brought it for us on their trip to Hawaii. We always get a magnet from our vacations but I love the ornament idea!
You guys are after my own heart! Snacks, snacks all the snacks l love browsing through supermarkets in different places to home and yup l always buy treats to bring back home as well as you cannot beat food for gifts! Taro (Ube) ice cream is so so good it would have to be my favourite flavour and lm not a big ice cream fan, Taro is popular in sweets in Asian countries hence when l fell in love with it. Yummy.
Local snacks are awesome! I will for sure grab that ice cream next time when the kids are with us to help us get through all the treats!!
the food is good!!
We always stay at Sugar Beach, above Keihi.....and we shop at Costco. Since we come from the East Coast, we always go for 2 weeks! We love that area of Maui, and i love the quilt shop in Keihi. Thanks for your great vlogs! Vickie from SE Pa
That is a long haul from the East Coast. It is wonderful to be able to hop on a flight and 6 hours later be in Hawaii, it almost doesn't seem possible to go from one extreme to another. Glad you enjoyed the vlogs!
I'm so glad Mark met some friends on Facebook too have some fun. My attitude about packing if didn't bring it I'll just go shopping and get it.Glad you two are having a blast.🎄
It is always good to have a chance to refresh for the new year! So glad you enjoyed your vacation
Thank you so much! We had a nice time and came back to the crazy busy holiday season!
I love your videos. Ive learned alot and love the adventures. On trips i plan options. That way its all about what i feel like doing. Btw you have the perfect voice for you tube
Well thank you! I appreciate you kind words. Planning options is a great way to go! Thanks for watching!
Lauren and Mark Hawaii is beautiful, what part of Hawaii did you get to go too. Merry Christmas to you and your family !!!!
South Maui.
Hello Connie! Glad you enjoyed coming along with us. Merry Christmas!
@@ThisAlaskaLife I did ,I've been to Maui once it's beautiful !
We call sandals, SLIPPAHS in Hawaii. You always remove slippahs before entering homes...but no take bettah' ones when you leave...lol. Go to Walmart, Target or Costco for local nuts, candy, jelly, syrup, coffee and other local goodies which are much cheaper! Most visitors stop at Costco before heading to their rental as grocery stores, especially Foodland, are very expensive. There are fresh fruit stands all over all the islands so ask any local or check on line for locations. Flat rate boxes are a must for sending items home..IF IT FITS, IT SHIPS....no matter how heavy. You probably know that though living in Alaska. Sending much aloha from Kauai and...MELE KALIKIMAKA!
That’s what my dive buddies were calling their sandals 🤙. I didn’t catch it the first time and one of them explained it to me.
Is there anyway you can look up the recipe for the chocolate.......pie it looked absolutely delicious, I would love to make it 😋 HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVERETT 🎂 🥳 AND I'm glad y'all are having a Blast and Thank you so much for sharing y'all adventures and trying new foods and Merry Christmas THE HAMM FAMILY AND THANK YOU FOR BEING A UTUBE channel friend ❤❤❤🎁🎁🎁
Thanks for spending time with us. Here is the type of pie we had, www.allrecipes.com/recipe/18374/coconut-haupia-and-chocolate-pie/ Merry Christmas!
Hi Lauren hope you guys are having a great time. I used to be an over packer but now I pack my bag and then take at least half out, also if I know there’s laundry at the location I’m going to then i even take less just like you guys did. I’m not a planner when it comes to vacations I am more of a let’s see what happens kind of person. By the time I actually get to go on a vacation I’m usually so exhausted all I want to do is sit at the beach or the pool and read books and do absolutely nothing. It’s actually a struggle just to get dressed to go and get dinner lol. if you guys are still there I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip and if you’re home hopefully you had a great time. Merry Christmas
I can totally relate. Going out to dinner takes so much time and effort, not to mention masks and getting dressed! I really took advantage of the beach and pool this trip, it was exactly what I needed. Once I got home it was 100% full speed again! Merry Christmas!
Good evening Lauren and Mark and family and thank you for sharing your beautiful day 🌞
So proud y'all are getting to chill and relax. Awe. Got to see Everett. I've missed him. Love the Hamms. Merry Christmas. Thank you for sharing the beauty God created.
You are such a blessing. I just watched a video that was shopping for the cousins for Christmas on black Friday. For some reason wouldn't let me send it to you. Anyways watching you at the end, and how you felt the sadness for the less fortunate. Touch my heart profoundly. Bless you sweet momma
Nice diving Mark. Isn’t it amazing how much time you have on your hands when you don’t have children to tend to? I’m definitely an over packer. My husband is a minimalist when it comes to traveling. He lived in the Middle East for seven years and learned to travel light. That chair is amazing.
Hello Jackie! It really is amazing how much time there is when its just the two of us. It totally depends on the trip but when the kids are involved there is sooooo much stuff. When it's just me I feel like I can just take a few things. The chairs really are so handy!
Way to go Mark! Thank you for sharing
Thanks Colleen! He did awesome!
Love how you travel and appreciate all your tips and suggestions. You truly offer wonderful advice. I also enjoy the love and family fun. Mark’s zest for life is so enjoyable. I love seeing the ocean and his diving. I also learn so much as you gather/hunt/fish but most of all how you preserve and freeze your meals. Thank you! May God continue to bless you. Hello from Minnesota
What a wonderful day! I am definitely an over packer. I am glad you are able to relax and enjoy the beach. Mark’s videos are so beautiful.
Thanks Janice! Glad you enjoyed it!
HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS, SEASONS GREETINGS TO EACH AND EVERYONE OF MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS! TRY TO HAVE A FANTASTIC DAY AND NIGHT! HAVE A TRULY BLESSED DAY and NIGHT! GOD BLESS YOU! ❤️
Thank you so much! Merry Christmas! Thanks for watching!
@@ThisAlaskaLife I APPRECIATE THAT! YOU ARE WELCOME MY FRIEND!
tajin is very popular in Mexico n everywhere its like sugar n chili powder mixture
I love all things guava - I would love that guava syrup. The cost of living must be really high there.
I love all things Guava too! It is high, I am not sure how anyone affords housing???
Merry Christmas to your family 👪 ❤
Merry Christmas Dawn. 🎅
Li Hing Powder refers to the powder that's made from grinding up the li hing mui seeds. The powder is used for sprinkling on things (eg. shave ice, popcorn, and fresh fruit), mixing into things (like juices and cocktails) or cooking. I was curious so had to google...lol
OMG. I miss Maui..we stayed near front st Lahani..so nice to see a different section...
Hello! We have stayed in Lahina and loved it as well. Decided to try out a different spot this time. Thanks for watching!
I normally over pack for my kids and under pack for myself.
I’m curious what the time difference is between Alaska and Hawaii? It’s so beautiful there in Hawaii. Really enjoy the scenic views. Beautiful
One hour time difference. It really is beautiful!!
Wow. Not much difference at all. I’m east coast time. My sister lives in Anchor Point, Alaska area. There’s four hour difference between us. I thought Hawaii was six hour difference from east coast time. But not sure.
You picked the two BEST pies! Anything lilikoi is soooooo ono! Hula pie at Dukes is the best...a must try!!!!!!!
The pies were amazing. Wish we could get the ingredients to make them at home.
So Ono!! We really enjoyed eating our way through Hawaii!
Lovely u got u time for both of u 2gether
Thank you! We really enjoyed the time away!
I have enjoyed your vacation to the Islands!! Merry Christmas!! MAY YOU all be blessed
Thank you Tracy! There will be more Hawaii fun to come! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Hawaiian Sun is the best! Li Hing Powder is a Chinese plum powder. We usually sprinkle it on fresh fruits or gummy stuff. Sooo good
When my husband and I rode a Harley and traveled with friends, you have to travel light. I had one little bag that went on the back of the motorcycle and my husband packed things in the saddle bags. We did just fine .. laundry could be done .. you could dress jeans/t-shirts up a bit.
After seeing the grocery prices, I'm gonna stop complaining about paying $5.59 for a small box of frosted Cheerios!! lol
These prices were quite high, thankfully Costco was a bit lower! Merry Christmas!
Hi Lauren, the prices are very comparable to here the store reminds me of Raley’s. I’m definitely an over packer which sometimes even drives me crazy 😜 but I rather be safe then sorry 😄 even though I could easily go buy something if I needed it. Have a wonderful day 💜
I had to come back on here. I couldn’t believe how many of can spam they had woah. My dad loved it he said he ate quite a bit of it when he was in the war. I myself hate it, I say it’s like eating a can of salt. I think it’s like cilantro you either love it or hate it
You would like the sandals that have no strap between the toes better. If your not used to them , they can cause you blisters ( the ones between the toes). Birkenstock s are my go to sandals. Expensive, but worth it.
Omg the prices wow 😮
Fruit straps are fabulous. We have local ones here in parts of Australia, local flavours depending on which part of Australia you are in. I love Hawaii, especially Maui.
aloha!!!❤❤
I JUST LOVE YOU GUYS!
Thank you! We are grateful you're here!
You guys are so cute. 😃Checking out the local stuff in the market. I’m a local living in Anchorage. We all grew up on li hing everything. 😜 Love your Hawaii trips. Recently enjoyed your Alaska cruise, too. 🌲 🏝️
Love going to Hawaii with you through your video!
Yes
We go on two cruises a year and a week at Disney word that is our planning 🙂
Have so much fun.
Thank you, we will!! Thank you so much for watching!
You are amazing.
I would have thought the locally produced stuff would be affordable while the flown in stuff would be more expensive. It almost looks like they put everything together and just averaged it out so that the imports don't look ridiculously expensive but at the cost of locally sourced stuff being more expensive than they need to be.
Agreed! Thanks for watching!!
Enjoyed
Yah I heard things are more in hawaii..
Yes, they have to travel a long way to get here!
Spam is hugely popular in Hawaii. It’s one of their meat groups. LOL
Over packer
Me too! Merry Christmas 🎅
FYI...never ever sit under a coconut tree. Many visitors have been gravely hurt by falling coconuts!
Great advice!!! Thanks for the reminder!
Not an over packer, esprit I know there is a washer and dryer.
Love having a washer and dryer on vacation, so helpful. Merry Christmas!
What kind of underwater camera do you use?
Over packer because we have never been on a plain ...family of 12 .... we drive
I always overpack and still forget stuff
Haupia = How pee ah - coconut pudding and only has 4 ingredients. Interesting. Thanks for trying it!
Seems to me that those prices are pretty much like ours here in BC.