Lots of work - but it had to be done. Your boys help a lot - one big happy and blessed family. Love your vlogs. Today’s Quote: “Spirituality has nothing to do with the atmosphere you live in. It's about the atmosphere you create within yourself”. Sadhguru
Thanks for doing all the hard work of getting the boys outfitted for the season. In Alaska there is no bad weather, just bad clothing choices. Looking forward to winter adventures.
Wow winter gear is so exspensive for kids. Dinner also looked so good. My grand daughter won’t eat any green vegetables but my grandson eats everything.
Each kid has their preferences. When our kids don’t like something we just keep offering, eventually they decide to at least try a few things. Have a wonderful weekend
I loved watching the kids trying on clothes my 11 year old is 5’61/2 and I buy clothes every 6months or less and his shoes are almost an 11 in men’s. Is there anyway I could hear you read a book your voice is so calming. Where I live we barely wear jackets. I’m in shorts today! Love you guys
Oh my goodness Sandra, you know my pain!! Your son is a growing boy!!! You made me LOL about reading a book, not sure how that would work. I am so grateful you are here. Enjoy that warm weather for me, we got 12 inches of snow and counting.
Wow all the gear so expensive!! Guess if I ever get the opportunity the visit Alaska I better go in the summer months we don’t get a lot of snow here in Alabama. Loved seeing the boys helping cook dinner. So many families do not have to time or care to do dinner together, I think that it is so important. Was laughing when the boys were horse playing must get very crazy around there with all those boys.Thanks for sharing!! See y’all in the next video
Hello Michelle! Summer you still need some warm layers but not anything near what you need in winter! Eating together is an important part of our family culture but it can be a lot of work, but so worth it. Thank you so much for watching , we will see you soon!
Will keep that in mind. Layering I’m definitely used to doing. Maybe learn some survival stuff for hiking and nature observing. Thanks for always giving feedback!
.so glad for you that you got that mud room locker room together ! you dont seem to struggle with clutter . too much stuff will really mess a person up !
Hello Linda! I am constantly donating things that we no longer need. We have so much stuff that we need to store, like seasonal clothing and gear, that I can’t let too much other stuff into the house or it becomes overwhelming. Thank you so much for watching, I’m so grateful you’re here.
Great job,that's more like a full time job! You are so organized, lockers are a great idea. I wish I was so organized. Your sons are so lucky to have a mom and dad like you all! Have a great evening
Thank you Cathy! Being organized has come out of necessity, I don't like feeling overwhelmed. I donate and throw things away constantly to keep things under control. Thank you so much for watching!!!
I pushed so hard to have that installed and it has been wonderful. They boys use it all the time instead of bringing cups downstairs! Thanks for watching
Yep, always was a problem when I was raising my boys. That in-between stage. I feel like the girls have that “junior” size that the boys don’t have. Good luck!
Thanks! We somehow got it all worked out but it took several trips. Thankful Mark helped me take some things back, I was tired! Thank you so much for watching, we are enjoying 12 new inches of snow today in all our gear!
Hello Connie! It is technically a crawl space so I guess we are lucky that it is as tall as it is and we don't actually have to crawl, but I HATE hitting my head! Thanks for watching Connie!
It is a lot of work getting kiddos gear ready for winter! Great advice on the number of pairs of gloves! My kiddos are 16,19 and 21 now and I miss the days of them being little playing in their snow pants. Don’t miss trying to find clothes that fit right 😊. Love watching your family all cooking together. You are such a great mom.
Thanks Lisa! It is so nice to be encouraged by wonderful moms that have grown kids now. Some days feel so long but I am really trying to enjoy these times with my little ones. Thank you so much for watching!
That’s a lot of work getting winter attire ready !! Seems like y’all have plenty to go around!! Does each boy have their own locker?? Enjoy watching you and your family !!
Hello Betty! We were so glad to have the snow gear all sorted when we got 14 inches of snow yesterday! Yes, all the boys have their own lockers and then mark and I each have 2. We built extra in case we have more kids.
I guess I never really thought of it but keeping up with major seasonal gear size changes for kids is a huge challenge since you don’t see it and deal with it consistently throughout the year. Being a parent is a ton of work.
Hello Linda! Yes, it is a lot of work to keep up with all the seasonal changes but it is so important! Being parents is so much work but thankfully it is very fulfilling! Thank you so much for watching
Hi Lauren This Alaska Life! The boys are a big help with the cooking! Luna is so cute! Your food is always healthy and delicious looking! The jackets and snowsuits are very nice! You've a lot of space in the basement! Another great video!
Hello Bernice! So glad you enjoy coming along. Mark learned to cook as a kid and really wanted our boys to learn. I am so thankful that it is part of our family culture because it really is special to watch them learn (make mistakes) and get better. We do have a lot of space in the basement but we try not to get it filled up too much down there! Thank you so much for watching
As a mother and a grandmother that's a Full time job with 4 boys. You did a great job. Your boys are amazing to watch helping you in the kitchen I love knowing any kids want to learn to cook. You and your husband make a good team.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I was wiped out after this project but I am so happy because today we got 12 inches of snow and they are all ready for outdoor fun! I am so grateful for Mark, he is such a great husband and father, I am glad you can see that through our videos. Have a wonderful day!
Thanks! The lockers have been so wonderful! They are one good thing that came out of covid shutdowns, we finally got around to building them! Thanks for watching
I would have never thought one of the hardest parts of having so many kids would be clothing them 🤦♀️ I feel like since August I've been going through clothes that were given to us, looking for their sizes for winter stuff. Trying to make sure we have enough pants, long sleeves, warm PJs for everyone. Then going through their winter stuff. I thought we were all set and then I'm realizing as we start wearing it that we are still missing pieces. 😬 And remembering that I need snow stuff for myself to go out with them! It's very overwhelming and anxiety inducing. Our current house lacks storage. I feel like I need a separate room for off season clothing. 😳
Hello Shanda! Sorry you don't have as many options, online shopping I guess, but that can be tricky to find the right size. Thank you so much for watching!
Love how kids always have to model when they try stuff on. I got my daughter's snowsuit out and heavy jacket to try on yesterday, and she pranced through the house strutting her stuff. 😆
This is why I am glad that my kids are grown and can take care of their own clothes lol. I do see Luna was helping with the inventory control. Such a busy little girl!
Luna always has to keep track of what Mom is doing! One day they will all know how to dress themselves and they will be shocked by all the work I did for them LOL! Thanks for watching!
Hi Friends, Luna is like the little Girl you don't have!! She's craves your attention it fills my heart with joy. Oh l remember those "in between" pre teen size issues all to well with 5 boys, at one point literally everything they wore looked ridiculous, too long, too baggy "not quite right" but they grew into them, lve never had such issues with pre teen Girl (except for the inappropriate style for her age if you know what l mean). Can we just appreciate the food storage in the basement!! It's so hard for me to imagine needing to do that like you need to in Alaska. Everett's little snow suit is the cutest, the boys looked great in the new gear as well. Great job Mum you are so organised 👍
Luna is my little girl ❤️ She is one good thing that came out of Covid, we have really loved having her! Kids and clothes are such a big job but I am glad I took the time to get it all organized. Hope you have a wonderful weekend
I totally get how you felt when you were not all together ready. I get massive anxiety when new season approaches and my son doesn't have weather appropriate clothes.
I agree.....some of my best times is being in the kitchen with family, everyone helping out to make a meal for all of us. You are definitely laying the foundation for your boys when they will one day have families of their own.
Thank you so much Jan, it is not always easy to have kids in the kitchen but I know that we are teaching them important skills. Thank you so much for watching!
Not really but I should. Pre-covid I was much better about getting used stuff. There is a indoor garage sale once a month near my house that we got good gear at. I have gotten out of the habit!
@@ThisAlaskaLife We have what's called Agape Houses here. They are resale shops that are charity based. They help pay utility bills, rent, etc. They also help with clothing, home goods, furniture if a family lost their home in a fire/flood, etc. I love to shop and donate there. I always know that my money or my old clothing/home goods/books, etc are going to a place that is helping people rather than just lining somebody's pockets. Each year before Christmas, my kids and now my grandkids and I go through all of their older, but still in great condition toys to donate. Also, each season when clothes are gone through, we donate them there. During the Christmas season we donate our time also. I love for the grandkids to see that even though they have been through some hard times,(their mother died in a car accident approx 4 years ago), that there really are kids out there that have a much harder life.
So nice to see westen getting involved. I can sympathise with buying for pre- teens, theres never a happy medium. As a mum of 5,( all grown up now) i'v totally had my fair share of stressful shopping trips,. Glad you managed to get everything eventually, loved the little showman hiding out under the counter with his beater. Well done everyone
Hello Mandy! Glad you enjoyed coming along. I am glad to have so much wonderful support here of people that have made it through this busy season of life and can cheer us on. Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to connect!
I love you locker room!!! I share your sentiment regarding clothes for teens. My 12 yr old son is very tall. A size 20 is barely long enough so I now have to look into mens clothes for him because stores like Old Navy only go to 20 in pants... I sometimes luck out at TJMax... such a much.
Hello Kate! We have never had to deal with mice in the basement but have had them in the garage. Had to do good ol' peanut butter on traps. Thanks for watching Kate!
Wow! I hate crawl spaces as storage. How do you deal with the spiders? I noticed sharp nails right above your head too, Be careful, tetanus is a bad thing. I think I would get hubby to build an outdoor storage shed or one attached to the patio or porch. Be safe! Love your videos!
I really have never seen any spiders down there but I am sure there could be some. It is pretty chilly down there. We do have a few storage sheds but keep different things out there. Doesn't having a family take so much stuff!!! Thank you so much for watching, I am so grateful you are here!
i love to see how ppl in cold manage . we only get snow once or twice a year and it hardly ever settles here . my seaside town is always a little warmer than the rest of the uk
I’ve never seen a basement like that! Is it more like a crawl space? Either way - what a blessing to have all that space down there for storage! We just pulled all our winter stuff out last week - Winter officially arrived here yesterday in WINTERPEG (Winnipeg) 🥶❄️
I love seeing all the different stores. So much variety but some of the prices are crazy. I know how it is trying to find the right sizes for clothes my 6 year old goes through clothes so fast she's already in a 14/16 😯 they fit her good but some are way too long especially the pants. Thanks for taking us along on your journey 🙂 hope for a happy winter
Clothes are so tricky, especially since I feel like they change sizes so quickly with growth spurts. I am glad you enjoyed coming along to the shops. Thanks for watching!!
Hey Kim! The cake turned out interesting. It wasn't one that I had ever made before so we were not sure what went wrong. Turned out more like a cookie but I am just glad he likes to try new things. Thank you so much for watching!
I remember all too well the stress of my son not fitting into a kids but also not a men;s small...the struggle is real with us momma's. My son is grown with a family of his own and I still worry if he has a warm winter coat,hat & gloves. Is it just me or did the price of things go through the roof in the last couple months! I mean wow $599 for winter clothing...that's a hard Nope for this momma too! Sometimes I think it's the companies taking advantage. Crazy just crazy what the world is coming too...Wow! God Bless you and your family
Agreed! When I saw those snow pants for over $500 I about died! Thank goodness for $16 Costco snow pants! Thank you so much for being here, I love to have the perspective of those that have been where I have with kids. Hugs!
Great video. Do you do this every winter ? No wonder you are overwhelmed. It really does get tiring when you have to go store to store and cant find things you need. Glad it all worked out for you. Thats great that your children like to help prepare meals. Stay safe.
You may want to consider LL Bean for the kids. Off season can also be up to 45% off so you plan a head a bit. You like me still face snow and cold during their off season. They also last more than 1 season to pass down. I don't like paying full price for anything, but the kids prices are more reasonable than you shared. Take care
I love Facebook market for winter items. Mens medium on the pants works for my teens (15,13,11) who are not wearing sizes in the boys section and mens large is a comfortable size for them in the shirts.
I am out of the habit of second-hand shopping. Thankfully a lot of stuff does get handed down but with these active kids things also get worn out. Thank you so much for watching!
Hello Anne! We keep our house at 65 degrees at night and around 68 during the day. We feel like it is comfortable at that or we just grab a sweatshirt or blanket. Thanks for watching!
YES I LOVE your shopping adventures and do y'all have RESALE SHOPS? We have them here in TEXAS # just wondering and YOU have a sweet kitty, we have a puppy named Buddy and I'm his momma and kitty named Bandit and I'm his Nana , lizzy my daughter is Bandits momma ❤
Glad you enjoyed coming along. We do have some re-sale shops, I hope to do some videos soon. I have gotten out of the habit of going second hand shopping since Covid! I love Buddy and Bandit, so much fun. Thanks for watching Tarra, we are grateful you are here.
@@ThisAlaskaLife I was thinking of coats or ja kits I guess they are the same considering y'all boys growing up so fast, I'm sure it would help your pocket book but I do get where your talking about the virus 😉 😀
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Lots of work - but it had to be done. Your boys help a lot - one big happy and blessed family. Love your vlogs.
Today’s Quote:
“Spirituality has nothing to do with the atmosphere you live in. It's about the atmosphere you create within yourself”.
Sadhguru
Thank you so much! We are so blessed and grateful for the support of all of you! Thanks for watching.
Thanks for doing all the hard work of getting the boys outfitted for the season. In Alaska there is no bad weather, just bad clothing choices.
Looking forward to winter adventures.
Thanks for working so hard to pay for all of these clothes and thanks for always taking us on amazing adventures!
You have a pretty amazing Mum!! (And wife)💞
What a chore...I hate switching for seasons. But the boys are ready for all the fun.
Such a big chore but I am so glad we did it, we got 12 inches of snow last night and counting. The boys were all set! Thank you so much for watching!
love you!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤ Lauren and fam 💖💓💕💗❤♥💖💓
Wow winter gear is so exspensive for kids. Dinner also looked so good. My grand daughter won’t eat any green vegetables but my grandson eats everything.
Each kid has their preferences. When our kids don’t like something we just keep offering, eventually they decide to at least try a few things. Have a wonderful weekend
REI can be so spendy but always love to walk through and hit the clearance racks once in awhile off season.
It is really fun to browse and use a coupon every once in a while! Thanks for watching
Yesssssss!!!!! I agree about the gloves!!!!
Too many gloves, they think they are disposable!
I loved watching the kids trying on clothes my 11 year old is 5’61/2 and I buy clothes every 6months or less and his shoes are almost an 11 in men’s. Is there anyway I could hear you read a book your voice is so calming. Where I live we barely wear jackets. I’m in shorts today! Love you guys
Oh my goodness Sandra, you know my pain!! Your son is a growing boy!!! You made me LOL about reading a book, not sure how that would work. I am so grateful you are here. Enjoy that warm weather for me, we got 12 inches of snow and counting.
Wow all the gear so expensive!! Guess if I ever get the opportunity the visit Alaska I better go in the summer months we don’t get a lot of snow here in Alabama. Loved seeing the boys helping cook dinner. So many families do not have to time or care to do dinner together, I think that it is so important. Was laughing when the boys were horse playing must get very crazy around there with all those boys.Thanks for sharing!! See y’all in the next video
Hello Michelle! Summer you still need some warm layers but not anything near what you need in winter! Eating together is an important part of our family culture but it can be a lot of work, but so worth it. Thank you so much for watching , we will see you soon!
Will keep that in mind. Layering I’m definitely used to doing. Maybe learn some survival stuff for hiking and nature observing. Thanks for always giving feedback!
Winter prep... Can't wait for your another big haul at Costco for winter preparation..
Coming very soon! Thanks for watching
🌟🦙!oh hello!
HELLO! Thanks for watching!
careful lauren!!!!❤❤❤❤
I love your kids love to help in kitchen ,you don't see that much wonderful children !!!
Thanks! It is really important to us that they learn and it paying off, they can cook for themselves if I am not available. Thanks for watching!
You are a very organized woman I must say
Thank you! I try my best to keep the house organized so we don’t go crazy! Thanks for watching
.so glad for you that you got that mud room locker room together !
you dont seem to struggle with clutter . too much stuff will really mess a person up !
Hello Linda! I am constantly donating things that we no longer need. We have so much stuff that we need to store, like seasonal clothing and gear, that I can’t let too much other stuff into the house or it becomes overwhelming. Thank you so much for watching, I’m so grateful you’re here.
Great job,that's more like a full time job! You are so organized, lockers are a great idea. I wish I was so organized. Your sons are so lucky to have a mom and dad like you all! Have a great evening
Thank you Cathy! Being organized has come out of necessity, I don't like feeling overwhelmed. I donate and throw things away constantly to keep things under control. Thank you so much for watching!!!
I just love seeing Everette’s smile, just makes me smile, he’s so cute!
I am so glad he put a little happy in your day. Thanks for watching
I just love that you have a water fountain in your mud room. What a great idea with all of those boys. ENJOY 😊
I pushed so hard to have that installed and it has been wonderful. They boys use it all the time instead of bringing cups downstairs! Thanks for watching
I know that struggle well..my boys all went thru that in between size..I agree that should be a teen boy section!!!!
I am glad I am not alone but still so confused by it! Thanks for watching!
Holy moly what a rigamarole!! Kudos to you girl for getting it done ✔
Just in time too! We got a good 12 inches last night and the boys have had some fun in their new gear! Thank you so much for watching!
Love your comment it certainly is a rigmarole!!
Oh Evrette!! Your so funny!! Very busy little boy!!
Busy little guy for sure! Thanks for watching
Yep, always was a problem when I was raising my boys. That in-between stage. I feel like the girls have that “junior” size that the boys don’t have. Good luck!
Thanks! We somehow got it all worked out but it took several trips. Thankful Mark helped me take some things back, I was tired! Thank you so much for watching, we are enjoying 12 new inches of snow today in all our gear!
I wish your basement was a little taller ,I hate to hit my head every time . I'd love Alaska becuse I love snow . Love your shopping!!!!
Hello Connie! It is technically a crawl space so I guess we are lucky that it is as tall as it is and we don't actually have to crawl, but I HATE hitting my head! Thanks for watching Connie!
It is a lot of work getting kiddos gear ready for winter! Great advice on the number of pairs of gloves! My kiddos are 16,19 and 21 now and I miss the days of them being little playing in their snow pants. Don’t miss trying to find clothes that fit right 😊. Love watching your family all cooking together. You are such a great mom.
Thanks Lisa! It is so nice to be encouraged by wonderful moms that have grown kids now. Some days feel so long but I am really trying to enjoy these times with my little ones. Thank you so much for watching!
Shopping is so hard!!!! Can't imagine with all boys. Lol. You're such a great mom and great family.
Thank you so much!! Grateful to have so many wonderful people here cheering us on! Have a wonderful day!
Always enjoy your videos, especially the shopping trips. 😊
Thanks Dawn, so glad you’re here!
I love the runway modeling your kids do. It’s great the way your kids help cook and family day is great! It’s so fun to watch your family!!
Thank you so much, I'm grateful you're here to watch. Have a wonderful weekend!
Lol we are just now putting away swimsuits lol... Southern California La Quinta
Much different! Lol
That’s a lot of work getting winter attire ready !! Seems like y’all have plenty to go around!! Does each boy have their own locker?? Enjoy watching you and your family !!
Hello Betty! We were so glad to have the snow gear all sorted when we got 14 inches of snow yesterday! Yes, all the boys have their own lockers and then mark and I each have 2. We built extra in case we have more kids.
Costco is just the place to be🙌
Thank goodness for Costco!
I guess I never really thought of it but keeping up with major seasonal gear size changes for kids is a huge challenge since you don’t see it and deal with it consistently throughout the year. Being a parent is a ton of work.
Hello Linda! Yes, it is a lot of work to keep up with all the seasonal changes but it is so important! Being parents is so much work but thankfully it is very fulfilling! Thank you so much for watching
You guys really have to prepare for winter. Love how the whole family pitches in with meal prep. Thanks for sharing your day!
Thanks for watching! I love getting everyone in the kitchen, it makes it seem so much more fun.
love 👀 the fam!!!❤❤❤❤
We are so grateful you're here!
Hi Lauren This Alaska Life! The boys are a big help with the cooking! Luna is so cute! Your food is always healthy and delicious looking! The jackets and snowsuits are very nice! You've a lot of space in the basement! Another great video!
Hello Bernice! So glad you enjoy coming along. Mark learned to cook as a kid and really wanted our boys to learn. I am so thankful that it is part of our family culture because it really is special to watch them learn (make mistakes) and get better. We do have a lot of space in the basement but we try not to get it filled up too much down there! Thank you so much for watching
Thank you very much, Laura!
@@ThisAlaskaLife Thank you, Lauren!
Love how your family all work together to make things happen. Another great family video,till next time,
Thank you Christine! I'm so grateful for my family! Thank you so much for watching, see you soon in the next video.
I'm glad I don't have to be in such a cold climate. As usual the boys are adorable.
It’s not for everyone but we enjoy it! Thanks for watching
As a mother and a grandmother that's a Full time job with 4 boys. You did a great job. Your boys are amazing to watch helping you in the kitchen I love knowing any kids want to learn to cook. You and your husband make a good team.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I was wiped out after this project but I am so happy because today we got 12 inches of snow and they are all ready for outdoor fun! I am so grateful for Mark, he is such a great husband and father, I am glad you can see that through our videos. Have a wonderful day!
Everett in that second snow suit was cuteness overload!
Agreed, he was such a cute snow bunny! Time to bundle up and have some fun!
Love your real life living in Alaska video content. Thank you!
Glad you enjoy it! We're so grateful to have you here watching!
I am laughing at Everett trying on his snow clothes! It reminds me of the movie A Christmas Story!! So cute
You are a fabulous mom!!
Thank you so much ☺️ that is very kind of you. I do my best
Love the lockers. That’s a lot of snow gear.
Thanks! The lockers have been so wonderful! They are one good thing that came out of covid shutdowns, we finally got around to building them! Thanks for watching
I would have never thought one of the hardest parts of having so many kids would be clothing them 🤦♀️ I feel like since August I've been going through clothes that were given to us, looking for their sizes for winter stuff. Trying to make sure we have enough pants, long sleeves, warm PJs for everyone. Then going through their winter stuff. I thought we were all set and then I'm realizing as we start wearing it that we are still missing pieces. 😬 And remembering that I need snow stuff for myself to go out with them! It's very overwhelming and anxiety inducing. Our current house lacks storage. I feel like I need a separate room for off season clothing. 😳
Hello! It can be overwhelming but I hope you get it all worked out. Seasonal gear does take up so much room!!
It's so hard to find snow good snow gear. ❄ I wish we had as many options in rural MN as you do in Alaska. All the options you have 🙃
Hello Shanda! Sorry you don't have as many options, online shopping I guess, but that can be tricky to find the right size. Thank you so much for watching!
Love how kids always have to model when they try stuff on. I got my daughter's snowsuit out and heavy jacket to try on yesterday, and she pranced through the house strutting her stuff. 😆
LOL! They prance around and then get hot in all that gear! Thank you so much for watching Melissa!
This is why I am glad that my kids are grown and can take care of their own clothes lol. I do see Luna was helping with the inventory control. Such a busy little girl!
Luna always has to keep track of what Mom is doing! One day they will all know how to dress themselves and they will be shocked by all the work I did for them LOL! Thanks for watching!
Hi Friends,
Luna is like the little Girl you don't have!! She's craves your attention it fills my heart with joy. Oh l remember those "in between" pre teen size issues all to well with 5 boys, at one point literally everything they wore looked ridiculous, too long, too baggy "not quite right" but they grew into them, lve never had such issues with pre teen Girl (except for the inappropriate style for her age if you know what l mean). Can we just appreciate the food storage in the basement!! It's so hard for me to imagine needing to do that like you need to in Alaska. Everett's little snow suit is the cutest, the boys looked great in the new gear as well. Great job Mum you are so organised 👍
Luna is my little girl ❤️ She is one good thing that came out of Covid, we have really loved having her! Kids and clothes are such a big job but I am glad I took the time to get it all organized. Hope you have a wonderful weekend
You're such a good Mama! ❤️
Thank you so much Karenlee, I appreciate the encouragement. Being a mom is hard work and I am doing my best!
I absolutely love your "mud room" (that's what I have always called ours) the lockers are such a good idea
My daughter is between sizes also. It was really fun ordering uniform pants for her this year. Uniforms had a shortage this year.
Oh my goodness, that must have been a lot of work! Thanks for watching!
I totally get how you felt when you were not all together ready. I get massive anxiety when new season approaches and my son doesn't have weather appropriate clothes.
Glad I am not alone! It is a big job to make sure everyone has what they need. Thanks for watching!
Looks like the kids are all set for winter need to get mine in order soon. It can get cold in VA.
Hello Kristina! We got 12 inches and counting today so i am glad I had it all in order. Thanks for watching.
I agree.....some of my best times is being in the kitchen with family, everyone helping out to make a meal for all of us. You are definitely laying the foundation for your boys when they will one day have families of their own.
Thank you so much Jan, it is not always easy to have kids in the kitchen but I know that we are teaching them important skills. Thank you so much for watching!
You should of been a Hairstylist🎨✂ You're Hair Always looks Pretty!!
That is so kind of you! Thanks for watching
Have you ever thought about resale shops? I always check those places out first. Lol
Not really but I should. Pre-covid I was much better about getting used stuff. There is a indoor garage sale once a month near my house that we got good gear at. I have gotten out of the habit!
@@ThisAlaskaLife We have what's called Agape Houses here. They are resale shops that are charity based. They help pay utility bills, rent, etc. They also help with clothing, home goods, furniture if a family lost their home in a fire/flood, etc. I love to shop and donate there. I always know that my money or my old clothing/home goods/books, etc are going to a place that is helping people rather than just lining somebody's pockets. Each year before Christmas, my kids and now my grandkids and I go through all of their older, but still in great condition toys to donate. Also, each season when clothes are gone through, we donate them there. During the Christmas season we donate our time also. I love for the grandkids to see that even though they have been through some hard times,(their mother died in a car accident approx 4 years ago), that there really are kids out there that have a much harder life.
I’m glad the boys have all the clothing needed for winter. That was a lot of work but you got it done, good job 👏🏻
Thanks! It was a lot but I am so glad it was all organized for the big snow yesterday!
So nice to see westen getting involved. I can sympathise with buying for pre- teens, theres never a happy medium. As a mum of 5,( all grown up now) i'v totally had my fair share of stressful shopping trips,. Glad you managed to get everything eventually, loved the little showman hiding out under the counter with his beater. Well done everyone
Hello Mandy! Glad you enjoyed coming along. I am glad to have so much wonderful support here of people that have made it through this busy season of life and can cheer us on. Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to connect!
I love you locker room!!!
I share your sentiment regarding clothes for teens. My 12 yr old son is very tall. A size 20 is barely long enough so I now have to look into mens clothes for him because stores like Old Navy only go to 20 in pants... I sometimes luck out at TJMax... such a much.
It is so tricky! We don't have TJ Max up here but I have had some luck with Target pants. Thanks for watching!
Love watching your videos!!!
Thank you so much! We’re glad you’re here.
Loved seeing your food storage. Do you ever have issues in the spring and summer with mice getting in? If so......what's your remedy?
Hello Kate! We have never had to deal with mice in the basement but have had them in the garage. Had to do good ol' peanut butter on traps. Thanks for watching Kate!
Im wore out just watching this one lol
I was worn out editing it too! Thanks for watching!
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That’s a lot of work for jackets and winter gear!! ❤️
TRUE but so important so that we can have a lot of fun this winter. Thank you so much for watching!!
Another great vlog Lauren 😀
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching!
Congrats on sourcing successfully! What a “part-time” job!
Keeping kids in the right size clothes for the right season is a lot of work! Thanks for the encouragement
I love your jersey with the roses on o my goodness I love love it. 😍😘🤗🤗
Wow! I hate crawl spaces as storage. How do you deal with the spiders? I noticed sharp nails right above your head too, Be careful, tetanus is a bad thing. I think I would get hubby to build an outdoor storage shed or one attached to the patio or porch. Be safe! Love your videos!
I really have never seen any spiders down there but I am sure there could be some. It is pretty chilly down there. We do have a few storage sheds but keep different things out there. Doesn't having a family take so much stuff!!! Thank you so much for watching, I am so grateful you are here!
Hope your head feels better
Thankfully it wasn't too bad! Thanks!!!
i love to see how ppl in cold manage . we only get snow once or twice a year and it hardly ever settles here . my seaside town is always a little warmer than the rest of the uk
We enjoy some benefits of being close to the ocean, it doesn’t get so cold as the interior, but we get a fair amount of snow. Thanks for being here!
Good afternoon Lauren and Mark and family and thank you for sharing your beautiful day 🌞 😊
Hi Lauren, Great Vlog think u have a Full-Time job and More luv watching ur Beautiful Family, luv to u all from the 🇬🇧 x
Thank you so much Michelle! We’re grateful you’re here!
Lovely family and awesome home. Nice job mom, what you needed and great prices.
Thank you Kay! Have a wonderful weekend
👋 Lauren!!!❤❤ love you I'm doing the same thing!!!❤❤❤!!!!! you are a inspiration!!!!❤❤❤ the lights are a good 💡!!!! thank you!!!! ✌☮🕊🏳✌ out!!!!❤❤❤
Thanks Andrea! Have a wonderful day!
I’ve never seen a basement like that! Is it more like a crawl space? Either way - what a blessing to have all that space down there for storage! We just pulled all our winter stuff out last week - Winter officially arrived here yesterday in WINTERPEG (Winnipeg) 🥶❄️
It is a crawl space but we are lucky that it is very deep so we don’t have to actually crawl. We just got a new snow storm last night here. Stay warm!
I love seeing all the different stores. So much variety but some of the prices are crazy. I know how it is trying to find the right sizes for clothes my 6 year old goes through clothes so fast she's already in a 14/16 😯 they fit her good but some are way too long especially the pants. Thanks for taking us along on your journey 🙂 hope for a happy winter
Clothes are so tricky, especially since I feel like they change sizes so quickly with growth spurts. I am glad you enjoyed coming along to the shops. Thanks for watching!!
I love watching your family
Thank you Colleen, we are grateful to have you here!
Hey Lauren, how did Bennett, cake turn out. I’m so impressed by him doing that. You are doing a great job with your family 💜
Hey Kim! The cake turned out interesting. It wasn't one that I had ever made before so we were not sure what went wrong. Turned out more like a cookie but I am just glad he likes to try new things. Thank you so much for watching!
They make size 18 /20 bigger kids at JCPenney we live in NY in the snow belt so it gets pretty cold here my boys said they were warm from there
Thanks for the suggestion, there is JCPenney at one of our malls but I almost NEVER go there, I will have to check it out! Thanks!
@@ThisAlaskaLife I never go there lol always shop online they usually have good sales and coupons
I remember all too well the stress of my son not fitting into a kids but also not a men;s small...the struggle is real with us momma's.
My son is grown with a family of his own and I still worry if he has a warm winter coat,hat & gloves.
Is it just me or did the price of things go through the roof in the last couple months! I mean wow $599 for winter clothing...that's a hard Nope for this momma too! Sometimes I think it's the companies taking advantage. Crazy just crazy what the world is coming too...Wow!
God Bless you and your family
Agreed! When I saw those snow pants for over $500 I about died! Thank goodness for $16 Costco snow pants! Thank you so much for being here, I love to have the perspective of those that have been where I have with kids. Hugs!
I need to get rid of so much winter stuff! Now that our kids are not playing in the snow all day, I don’t need extras😉
We had a low basement too. After hitting my head a few times, I bought a bike helmet.
LOL! I will need to do that in the future, just have it hanging down there. Thanks for the suggestion!
Great video. Do you do this every winter ? No wonder you are overwhelmed. It really does get tiring when you have to go store to store and cant find things you need. Glad it all worked out for you. Thats great that your children like to help prepare meals. Stay safe.
Hello Shirley! I do it every season!! Thank you so much for watching!
You may want to consider LL Bean for the kids.
Off season can also be up to 45% off so you plan a head a bit.
You like me still face snow and cold during their off season.
They also last more than 1 season to pass down.
I don't like paying full price for anything, but the kids prices are more reasonable than you shared.
Take care
Thanks for the tips! I will have to check it out!
Another great video, thanks. Cousin Norm
Hello Norm! Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful weekend
I love Facebook market for winter items. Mens medium on the pants works for
my teens (15,13,11) who are not wearing sizes in the boys section and mens large is a comfortable size for them in the shirts.
Love this video!!!
Thank you so much Dee! We are glad you're here!
Dang, all that gear seems to call for a local gear swap, or a thrift store hunt. Especially for growing kids.
I am out of the habit of second-hand shopping. Thankfully a lot of stuff does get handed down but with these active kids things also get worn out. Thank you so much for watching!
Love seeing all the winter gear, but some of it was really expensive. Do you keep your heating switched on 24 hours during the winter? xx
Hello Anne! We keep our house at 65 degrees at night and around 68 during the day. We feel like it is comfortable at that or we just grab a sweatshirt or blanket. Thanks for watching!
I have craved sledding. We dont get enough snow any more.
This snow if very fluffy sledding is coming soon!
YES I LOVE your shopping adventures and do y'all have RESALE SHOPS? We have them here in TEXAS # just wondering and YOU have a sweet kitty, we have a puppy named Buddy and I'm his momma and kitty named Bandit and I'm his Nana , lizzy my daughter is Bandits momma ❤
Glad you enjoyed coming along. We do have some re-sale shops, I hope to do some videos soon. I have gotten out of the habit of going second hand shopping since Covid! I love Buddy and Bandit, so much fun. Thanks for watching Tarra, we are grateful you are here.
@@ThisAlaskaLife I was thinking of coats or ja kits I guess they are the same considering y'all boys growing up so fast, I'm sure it would help your pocket book but I do get where your talking about the virus 😉 😀
We have a Bunny called Benjamin he has 2 Mums (my Daughter and l) 😅
@@brilliantbutblue That's precious and people think we are crazy but our fur babies are part of our Family 🥰🥰🥰
Pretty snow!!! How cold?
We are sitting in the teens
I don’t remember Big Rays. Did you say they’ve been around for 75 years?
Yes, used to be called Army/Navy they have down town and then next to moose’s tooth, I think the moose’s tooth is a newer location
Wished it snowed here more
It takes a lot of effort to get everyone ready for the snow but I do love it. Thanks for watching!
Snow clothes are so expensive
Yes they are!! But the are so necessary ! Thanks for watching
you were making me nervous when you started putting the coats up and I am like, "how is she not hitting her head?" and then you hit your head.
I felt exactly the same way when I was editing it! I’m not sure home I missed it so many times. Thankfully it was just a small hit and I was fine!
Lauren I'm an adult and I refuse to pay those prices for things for me
Great job you made me tired watching you... You do have a great system...
It was a lot of work but so glad I took the time to do it because we got 14 inches yesterday