Alaskan Deck the Halls & She Tells All | Decorating our Cabin and My Sister Spills the Beans

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  • Опубликовано: 21 дек 2024

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  • @happychappyvanlife
    @happychappyvanlife 6 дней назад +4

    Oh my gosh!!!!!!!!! I cannot tell you how happy this video makes me 😍😭😍❤️❤️❤️❤️ welcome back sweet friends!!!!! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 you have been greatly missed 😘

  • @bigfamilyexpedition
    @bigfamilyexpedition 7 дней назад +2

    Y'all are hilarious!!! Love how excited Reeve got when you were actually making cookies! 😂😂😂 Now kenny wants cookies! Last time i made them was in Alaska. 😂

  • @shiammi907
    @shiammi907 7 дней назад +3

    ❤Love that you're saving the beautiful healthy spruce!! Love!! Love!! Love!!🎄Merry Christmas!!🙏🏽The Good Lord bless you!!💖

  • @SusanMartinelli
    @SusanMartinelli 6 дней назад +2

    Beautiful mantel decorations! I just looked up the peanut butter cookie recipe in my own betty crocker cookbook page 273 lol Merry Christmas!

  • @jewels7832
    @jewels7832 5 дней назад +2

    I was making peanut butter cookies also....but I added chocolate chips 😋 the decorations look great! I do sweet & simple now. I had to laugh when the star flopped over...lol to funny. Fergus sure looks all good & silly 😜

  • @whitestone4401
    @whitestone4401 7 дней назад +2

    How beautiful! The homemade ornament was a thoughtful gift. I'm limited on space too, so I use garland and racks and build a tree on my wall. Complete with lights and ornaments. Mr. Reeve, the Cookie Book was so sweet. I actually have the original, passed down from my mom.

  • @WillowsGarden
    @WillowsGarden 7 дней назад +2

    Beautiful decorating the stove mantle. The house looks good to me. Funny stories, thanks Amber.
    Yum, now you know your making cookies you will get anything done around the homestead your heat desires because you will release the Cookie Monster in Mr Reeves, lol.
    Have a blessed day everyone!

  • @MyAlaska12
    @MyAlaska12 7 дней назад +2

    I thought the two decisions Reeve gets to make are to agree with all of Chrystals Christmas ideas and the second decision is to change his mind if he doesn't agree with Chrystals Christmas ideas. ha ha ha

  • @raysparks8905
    @raysparks8905 7 дней назад +2

    It's always a joy to watch the 2 of you you know how to brighten anyone's day

  • @MyAlaska12
    @MyAlaska12 7 дней назад +3

    We decorated the weekend after Thanksgiving and then took it down the first week of the new year.

  • @janemay8721
    @janemay8721 7 дней назад +1

    Love the tree and all of the Christmas decorations! So nice to see you guys again. Thank you for sharing

  • @amberkirkwood5621
    @amberkirkwood5621 7 дней назад +2

    Your home is beautiful! I loved getting to visit with you both. Next time, make the cookies BEFORE I come! 😂

  • @judyshoemaker9681
    @judyshoemaker9681 6 дней назад +2

    Love how the piano top turned out. For my off grid cabin, I bought battery-operated lights at Home Depot in the lighting section for patio lights. They work great. Fun video.

  • @lizhaynes3524
    @lizhaynes3524 6 дней назад +1

    The lighting in the kitchen was great on my TV when you turned off the extra lights. No need to use them for me. Save the power. And when the stove breaks down, get one that uses a battery for a standard igniter instead of the electric coil you were talking about.
    Also great to see the channel now gas over 11000 subscribers. Great growth from when I first subscribed 👏 🙌

  • @LifeinAlaska
    @LifeinAlaska День назад +1

    Your holiday home looks very festive. You managed to do a lot in a little space.

  • @n2skiing76
    @n2skiing76 6 дней назад +1

    Your brought back a lot of memories. I haven’t seen a tree like that since childhood. Matching the colors. Such memories. And I’m in late 40s. So neat ❤

  • @DSmith-ss8jo
    @DSmith-ss8jo 7 дней назад +2

    Hubby didn't want a fake tree in the house, so he went out with the snowmachine yesterday and got one off our property. We have a lot of hedgerows with new spruce growth on our 75 acres, so one a year isn't going to be detrimental to the property. I've been known to leave outdoor Christmas lights up all year when we lived in SoCal. A neighbor told me that after New Years, they are "cocktail lights" until around Thanksgiving, when they become Christmas light once again❤.
    I've got the 3 ring binder Betty Crocker cookbook from the era of yours (the front cover looks very similar). I inherited an old Joy of Cooking from the 1950s from my mom that shows how to skin a squirrel 😮.
    I'm glad to see Fergus has fully recovered from being a stunt goat and seems to be enjoying speed dating 😂. Did you guys save the trailer, or was it a goner to be repurposed as a semi portable storage shed named "Crinkles"?

    • @FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska
      @FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska  7 дней назад +1

      @@DSmith-ss8jo cocktail lights! I love it! The frame got cracked and bent in the accident, but our friend it's going to help us try to re-build it this summer. 💕

  • @byronbills5571
    @byronbills5571 5 дней назад +1

    You folks are so entertaining to watch!! Great job with the decorations! Your home looks so comfy!!! When my wife and I downsized our home we gave up a lot of living room space where you would normally put a tree so we decided not to put a tree up. My dad told me that when he was younger and living in cramped small places without room for a tree, they would actually hang a tree inside of a doorway or from the ceiling somewhere. I remember when I was very young my mom made a green felt tree that she hung on the wall.She decorated it by using twist ties to secure small twinkle lights to the dowel frame on the back and zig-zagged them across the front. Then she sewed small bells, ornaments, and tinsel to it for decorations. Merry Christmas to you both!

  • @reneegruendl1800
    @reneegruendl1800 7 дней назад +3

    Crystal I absolutely love your lotion bar and shampoo bar lol I’m rethinking giving the soaps as Christmas gifts 🎁 I will definitely order again

  • @sandijammes7761
    @sandijammes7761 6 дней назад +2

    Sure is great to see you guys! You've been missed.
    I have that very cookbook! I've had it for years. It's definitely a keeper!
    The decorations look great & so did the cookies.
    Stay warm... enjoy the cozy atmosphere in the cabin. See you on Christmas day🎄
    ❤❤

  • @johninalaska9563
    @johninalaska9563 6 дней назад +2

    Hi Guys, what a fun video, you did an awesome job on decorating for Christmas and making cookies, lol, I'm sure Reeve enjoyed that part, lol. Thanks for putting everyone in the Christmas spirit.

  • @Gonepeanuts
    @Gonepeanuts 5 дней назад +1

    Okay Mrs. Crystal.
    Easiest PB cookies ever.
    1c peanut butter
    1c sugar
    1 egg
    Mix bake @ 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes

  • @carolranigler6912
    @carolranigler6912 7 дней назад +2

    What a blessing to have your sister visit! The animals look so happy to get their treats! The decorations look so pretty, and festive! I’m so happy Mr Reeve got his cookies, Miss Chrystal! They look so yummy. t bone in the toilet?! What the heck…. Lawn dart to the head?..that’s a video by itself I am sure…..😂. Fish in the socks?…. 😂😂😂😂😂😂. Oh my, waaaay too funny, you guys!,,,,,, love you two!❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska
      @FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska  7 дней назад +2

      Awww! We’re so glad you enjoyed Ambers stories. She did so well on camera! Proud of her. 💕💕

    • @carolranigler6912
      @carolranigler6912 7 дней назад +2

      @ I wonder if there are funny stories in Miss Chrystal’s past that Mr Reeve could share?, ( I’m thinking you were an angel, but Mr Reeve might have something to say otherwise as we all know he is easily distracted by goats and cookies!). Seriously though, you brighten my day every time I see a video uploaded, wondering what adventures awaits you. Your sense of humour is a joy to see. Love you guys!

    • @FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska
      @FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska  7 дней назад +2

      @ 💕💕💕I bet he could share some. Ha!

  • @6610andrewc
    @6610andrewc 6 дней назад +2

    It’s so good to see you guys. We miss you! Merry Christmas!

  • @jillstearns1452
    @jillstearns1452 7 дней назад +2

    Glad you put out a new video. Happy you had a good visit with Reeve’s sister. Beautiful decorating, so homey. Ingenious how you did the tree. Glad the goats are still enjoying their cookies. Take Care and Merry Christmas!

  • @tinasolomon8886
    @tinasolomon8886 6 дней назад +1

    My husband and I love your videos!! You two are awesome always funny a delight to watch!! Thank you for making me laugh! Please keep the awesome videos coming!!

  • @simonemoreno4324
    @simonemoreno4324 7 дней назад +3

    Did you put up the Christmas tree too? Did you put lights on the outside of the house so it looks pretty it’s such a beautiful time of year. It’s so much fun.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @denisesummers3107
    @denisesummers3107 6 дней назад +1

    Two of the best movies EVER !! Oh, you can make a soap mold from your ornament! My husband says Ms. Crystal will make Mr. Reeves his cookies ! Awesome video ! Living off grid is different from the way a lot of people feel we should live. My husband and are off grid here in Alaska. We’re learning.. lol Merry Christmas everybody!

  • @ShannonLivesey
    @ShannonLivesey 2 дня назад +1

    Awww loved this. My Dads favorite is a Christmas Story. They just got a new puppy, we all voted and his name is Ralphie 😊 So nice to meet your d
    Sister Mr.Reeve. Take good care see you soon 😊☃️😂

  • @beverleydouglas8502
    @beverleydouglas8502 6 дней назад +1

    A trick for removing dust from artificial tree branches, wreaths and garland is to put in a large garbage bag with salt and shake and the sal knocks the dust off. Works great, then you can add garbage to bag and dispose of all the dust.

  • @m.l.e.8956
    @m.l.e.8956 5 дней назад +1

    That’s absolute love if your husband actually looked around for that cookbook for a year for you he’s an amazing guy and your fireplace looks absolutely gorgeous looks like you’ve got a little work to do in the summer putting up shiplap boards or something behind your fireplace to make walls. Looking good girl❤❤🎄🎅🏼🎄🎅🏼🎄

  • @angelmiller3224
    @angelmiller3224 6 дней назад +2

    Decorations looks good ❤ If you put flour on you're fork when making you're marks on you're cookies it won't stick

    • @FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska
      @FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska  6 дней назад +1

      @@angelmiller3224 thanks for the tip! I usually just dip the fork in water, but I figured I ought to just wing it this time. Ha!

  • @carolynmoody9460
    @carolynmoody9460 5 дней назад +1

    Fun fun fun❤❤🕊️☃️

  • @deebrake
    @deebrake 5 дней назад +1

    We loved this episode, we love Christmas decorations. Wonderful job both of you. Thanks for sharing this one. Have a wonderful happy holiday season.

  • @ouralaskahomestead
    @ouralaskahomestead 5 дней назад +1

    Your mantle is so pretty 💚❤️💚❤️ and I bet those cookies are DEliciousl! Merry Christmas Crystal & Mr. Reeves

  • @lisaholley405
    @lisaholley405 7 дней назад +1

    I am so happy to see a new video from y'all. The Christmas decorations are beautiful.

  • @JerseyGirl53
    @JerseyGirl53 4 дня назад +1

    Really enjoyed watching you decorate your home for Christmas! Great idea of putting up half the tree up, too. Merry Christmas! 🎄

  • @dqueez1
    @dqueez1 7 дней назад +1

    Your “Home” looks amazing and so cozy. I absolutely adore everything you two have done. You both are so fun to watch and make me smile. I just received my lotions and soap a couple days ago and I love them so much. Also the lip balm is perfect. Have a very Merry Christmas ❤

  • @lisanowakow3688
    @lisanowakow3688 5 дней назад +1

    Yea, Christmas video!❣️😊

  • @sandollarj504
    @sandollarj504 4 дня назад +1

    Ha ha love your apron !!! Merry Christmas!!

  • @mariezafonte6473
    @mariezafonte6473 5 дней назад +1

    The mantle looks beautiful! The whole cabin looks so pretty. I saw the wonderful Thanksgiving you hosted from other channels. Wishing you both a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

  • @theresamoore7634
    @theresamoore7634 4 дня назад +1

    👍👍👍👍. Beautiful Decorations & Tree ❤. Take care

  • @cindyharvey8729
    @cindyharvey8729 7 дней назад +1

    I love how you decorated your home for Christmas and the stories are priceless ❤️
    I was blown away to see your cookbook. I have the exact same cookbook which was given to me by my mom who is no longer with us. I cherish it.
    Hmmm, what is under the tarp? Makings of a Manet to house a nativity scene maybe? Can’t wait to find out! Christmas blessings to you and yours my friend 🎄

  • @sarahschlosser1203
    @sarahschlosser1203 5 дней назад +1

    So happy to see you two. Missed you!

  • @RayEdwards-c3s
    @RayEdwards-c3s 7 дней назад +2

    love the idea of half a tree so it can lay flat against the wall

  • @brendaduignan5961
    @brendaduignan5961 7 дней назад +1

    Wow, just thinking about you guys yesterday, and poof! Here you are😂❤ Whoop

  • @yolandastabler5565
    @yolandastabler5565 7 дней назад +1

    Paperclips also work good also!! Looks beautiful

  • @Alaskan6pack
    @Alaskan6pack 7 дней назад +1

    I love this channel! You two are so fun to watch.... hope you sold lots of your homemade soaps at the events you went to! You guys have been busy! Good job! Merry Christmas guys!

  • @JulieCrawford-l8r
    @JulieCrawford-l8r 5 дней назад +1

    At least he didn't brake the butter dish!❤😂 My guess is a green house, but I don't know if you have one already.

  • @theresamoore7634
    @theresamoore7634 4 дня назад +1

    Merry Christmas to all & a Happy New Year 💕🎄🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎄💕

  • @DimensionalHorse
    @DimensionalHorse 7 дней назад +1

    That was a fantastic video!!! Merry Christmas u lovely people! (Reniece)😊🎄🎅🤶

  • @valeriykobzar2294
    @valeriykobzar2294 7 дней назад +2

    Нарешті ми дочекались відео. Супер.❤❤❤Ми з вами відпочиваємо. 🇺🇦

  • @bonneymoseley1159
    @bonneymoseley1159 6 дней назад +1

    I loved seeing you both again. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!

  • @TammieHolland6766
    @TammieHolland6766 7 дней назад +1

    I have been missing your longer videos! Merry Christmas!

  • @brendaduignan5961
    @brendaduignan5961 7 дней назад +1

    Absolutely beautiful ❤

  • @ashleyanderson2859
    @ashleyanderson2859 7 дней назад +1

    Great tip on the tree. Love your apron!

  • @toniatalley1977
    @toniatalley1977 4 дня назад +1

    I love yalls channel so much.

  • @cindyking6037
    @cindyking6037 2 дня назад +1

    When will you guys get the cabin inside completed? I would go nuts!

    • @FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska
      @FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska  2 дня назад

      @@cindyking6037 it'll be many many years. We don't have a mortgage and we don't plan on having one. We do everything out-of-pocket and do all the work ourselves. So as we have extra money, we start more projects. I think it's just a different mindset here out in the middle of the woods. Our big priorities are staying warm and keeping our animals taken care of. I really have no daydreams about sheet rock. Ha! Will be revealing a new project on our Christmas day. 😊💕

  • @gailadisney396
    @gailadisney396 7 дней назад +1

    Finally a new video 😊

  • @MyAlaska12
    @MyAlaska12 7 дней назад +2

    11.3K

  • @tarastojanovic5728
    @tarastojanovic5728 6 дней назад +1

    ❤❤❤
    .. i love it!!

  • @JelenaTrajkovic-q2w
    @JelenaTrajkovic-q2w 6 дней назад +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @mikemckinley1031
    @mikemckinley1031 7 дней назад +2

    Hello sweet Miss Chrystal and Mr Reeve how are you I hope everything on the homestead is good how are holly and juniper I hope they are loving the snow and keeping the moose away I heard something about our Canada postal service the government told them to get back to work they have been off for just over 30 days on strike so I will be sending you a Christmas card still but it might be a little late there is over 200,000 Thousand passports to be delivered and over 180,000 parcels plus all the mail what a time to go on strike I know you will probably not get your Christmas card before Christmas 🎄 but it’s the thought that counts, right thankyou for all the great and beautiful pictures and videos merry Christmas too all four of us here from Ontario Canada ❤️❤️❤️💕🇨🇦🇨🇦🥶🥶🥶😎🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄god bless both of you.

  • @bettyharper2214
    @bettyharper2214 7 дней назад +1

    👍🎄

  • @hestiasgardenhomestead7562
    @hestiasgardenhomestead7562 6 дней назад +1

    I need your apron

  • @brooktrout1477
    @brooktrout1477 3 дня назад +1

    Is that 3rd

  • @valeriykobzar2294
    @valeriykobzar2294 7 дней назад +2

    Ніколи не їли консервовані яйця. У нас яйця не консервують. Цікаво які вони на смак. 🇺🇦

    • @FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska
      @FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska  7 дней назад +1

      They taste just like regular eggs. 💕 they are held in a slaked lime and water suspension. Good for 8 months on the shelf. 💕

    • @valeriykobzar2294
      @valeriykobzar2294 7 дней назад

      @@FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska Дякую за рецепт.

  • @davidlacroix6769
    @davidlacroix6769 6 дней назад +1

    My guess is that you’re going to build Santa a new sleigh. You guys better get moving, chop chop. You’re running out of time.