Blaze Pizza | Exploring Valley West Mall Des Moines Iowa | Japanese Lays Chicken Flavor Potato Chips
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Craig Mall for walking softer flooring. Thanks for sharing 👍
My mom sister and I once inadvertently visited a dead mall. Like, _dead_ dead, the only things open were a Lord & Taylor and the PF Changs where we had dinner. So many empty nameless storefronts, we could clearly tell what used to be what. Some time later I watched drone video footage of the mall while halfway demolished. Very interesting experience.
I hope that never happens to this mall. I’ve heard they are trying hard to fill stores again. I know it’s a struggle
Was that mall in Bethesda Maryland?
@@xenawarriorprincess4411 You got it! We were in town for Small Press Expo, knew nothing about the mall before arriving. It was sad but also a unique experience that I’ll likely never have again (without trespassing).
Craig was feeling really good today. U guys are so fun to be with. Ur my family❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
If you think in a way, we are nostalgic for malls. But at one point, malls were replacing local stores. I personally online shop, but I do enjoy physically shopping, it’s just different. The mall experience was definitely a staple of 1970s-early 2010s America, going to all the stores..the food court.
I agree. I remember when the malls hurt shopping in our small town and most of the stores on the square closed.
I think we should have a weekly “Craig Rants” when he talks about his “worst” things like the Emoji movie! I love the way he expresses his thoughts, he’s so honest! 😁😊
I did notice Peppa Pig on your TV the other day, I think Josie or Livvy were watching and I immediately thought, Uncle Craig wouldn’t like that! 😂
I love his rants 😊😂
Oh definitely a “Craig rants” segment would be great!
Love the video Happy Taco Tuesday Craig Family Love you guys and God bless you All 👍🤗🥰🙏❤️🍕🍕🍕🍊🍊🧧❤️❤️❤️
Happy Taco Tuesday Cathy! 😊
Thank you Craig for your movie reviews today. I really needed a good laugh.
You’re welcome 😂
It was fun taking a stroll through the mall with you today! ❤️😊 I agree, seeing malls with so many closed stores makes me sad too. Oh how I loved going to the malls in the 80’s and 90’s!
“Forever and a day”, one of the many reasons I love your parenting style! Craig is Blessed to have you two and you two are Blessed to have him! 🫶🫶
Thank you ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing the fun adventures!
Shopping malls are nothing like they were in the 80's and 90's but with online shopping now a thing none of us should be surprised. Most malls these days contain a lot of empty stores just sitting there unoccupied. We have a few nice malls in the Las Vegas area where the stores are still being occupied but still nothing like back in the day. Back in the day it used to be a popular hangout for teens with arcades and a good food court with plenty of options to choose from. Oh have times changed...gotta wonder if malls will still be around in another 20 years.
I don't ever stop watching Christmas movies. Christmas with the Cranks is great. I watched Christmas Story recently along with Christmas Vacation. I've even started sending Christmas cards already. I received my first Christmas card today. I would love to send your family a Christmas card. Great video Nancy...
Thank you so much ❤️ I would love to get a Christmas card from you and if you include a return address we will send one back to you 😊
Perfect vlog so much
The Xmas Movie With David Harbour is Violent Night Excellent Movie Joe.
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aww ❤ Nancy that is another movie my brother in -law John Debney did i adores Christmas with the Cranks ) it doesn’t mateter what time of year lovely feel good movies haha like the tanning bed scene in the Cranks 😘🤗🙏🏻🥰
Hi Nancy I’ve been watching Christmas movies since September on the American channel. I believe that’s the channel. They have been on every Saturday evening since September. They are new movies. There like the hallmark Christmas movies. Great videos as always.
I’ll have to check that out! ❤️
I mall walk once every 2 weeks but it usually takes 2 or 3 or 4 hours. I love doing it. I love it so much! That and cooking! Pizza looks yum.
Right after Halloween! Ever since I got my first house I’ve been decorating early November too lol. Love having the tree up early
Me too!
i wanted to watch a xmas movie yesterday for some strange reason too! so i went to trusty hallmark and it had some movie about a ball player coming back to this hometown with romance of course ensuing ... but it did have a countdown to christmas and i think it was just 4 days!! crazy
Hi Craig! I was wondering if you have ever visited the Field of Dreams museum in Iowa. It looks like a fun place. Thanks for another great video!
My malls have closed down too, I’d love to see the malls being used for the homeless, they can have shelter and resources and an entire life inside some of the abandoned malls out there 😊😊❤❤
Great idea!
Craig went out with of this video with a bang! He gave his plugs and peaced out ✌🏽 Joe is a legend & Nancy is a saint.
This used to be my favorite mall. Hours spend in the arcade across from the theader downstairs...
Wow it's been quite a few years since I've been to a malll. When I was a kid that was the spot to go. And getting a job at the mall definitely enhanced one's street cred lol
Good morning and have a beautiful blessed Tuesday 😇
Good morning ☀️
The mall in my town is the same way….so many stores are empty and the food court is very minimal…..it’s sad 😔. I remember as a teenager the mall was the place to be and hang out with friends & eat 😄
Me too! I have so many fun memories of the mall!
Great video! Fun going to the mall. Usually, start watching Christmas movies after Thanksgiving 😊 Have a great day, sweet family ❤❤😊
Thank you 😊
It went way downhill after Yonkers closed
Craig is just such a lovely guy, wish I could spend a little time with my son like you do. But I don’t even get 5 minutes out of him before he is off to his room. 😊
It’s taken time. Craig has made a lot of advancements in socialization in the past couple of years. I also had to find the right formula of things I could get him to participate in. But when we’re at home he still likes to spend 95% of the time in his room.
Hi! Enjoyed seeing Valley West Mall. So sad but all malls are taking the hit. Yes, I remember penny candy. Lo e to go shopping with you. You stated there wasn't a Bath and Body Works near you. Does that mean the isn't one at Southridge Mall anymore? Glad there are still Penney stores around. What? Did you say the Southside (Southridge) Mall closed? Oh, my. It was a beautiful day for you and Craig to enjoy. Glad you have such special times together. Best wishes! Sue
Yes there’s no bath and body in Southridge Mall. The inside of the mall is vacant. You can walk in there. It’s sad. It’s in disrepair. We will go inside and show you soon.
I’m so glad that you enjoyed the video Sue 😊😊😊
I miss malls so much and more specifically arcades. I’m glad I was around to experience all of it but by the time high school rolled around in 99/2000 they were dying and it was sad to see.
I’m glad we got to experience it v so many wonderful memories ❤️
That shirt is cute Nancy.
Thank you 😊
you're welcome@@ourdailyview
My god how u chuckled when u said “ it stinks like sewer in here, that’s when Craig went out.” And I chuckled from my gut when I thought - it was me passing gas.” I’m sorry 😮😅
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The older mall in the city where I live was turned into mixed usage. The wonderful thing about it was the food stalls stayed with some clothing and fun stores. The local community college expanded its classes to the mall. It's saved hundreds of thousands of dollars for the taxpayers too. Win, win❤😊
Somewhat depressing seeing how malls have turned into ghost towns. They used to be the go to spots. Thanks for the video.
I agree. A lot of the malls in my area have closed because people are shopping a lot more online these days
I ate so much Blaze Pizza in college. I hope you guys enjoyed it. I think the place is quite unique.
It was great!
I like Wikipedia too. It's fun to hit random and read some interesting stuff. It can be a rabbit hole for sure but there's lots of interesting things to find. I've not seen Emojis or Bratz movies but I believe Craig. He may be saying what he's read but the descriptions of those two movies seems legit.
I watch christmas movies all year lol my all time favorite one is actually now free on RUclips called The Night They Saved Christmas from the 80s
Yup my four year old son Xavier who has Autism does the exact same stemming on me and he’s dad that Craig does on Joe and Nancy and I agree it’s something he just has to do or doesn’t realize he’s doing it but I have said that both of my sons with Autism have exactly the same similar as Craig 😊❤
Craig ordered my most favorite pizza!!! ❤️ It’s sad Malls are dying, in my area, they are being replaced by over zealous strip malls that you have to walk outside in the elements to get to each store!!! 😥
Same here. There is still one big mall in DesMoines that is doing well. Otherwise strip malls
Violent Night is the name of the movie Joe...Excellent movie...It's on my list of Christmas Movies along with Die Hard and Lethal Weapon, National Lampoons Christmas Vacation....🤷🏻♂️ 😂😂
😂 sounds like Joe’s list
its sad to c such a dead mall , nd I love how Craig makes it like a show with his advertisement of Disney at the end
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We usually watch christmas movies around Thanksgiving.
That is usually how I do it too. I don’t know why I couldn’t wait this year 😊
Beverly D'Angelo was always one of my faves. That's cool that she's in the Christmas movie Joe mentioned. I think she disappeared for a long time but she did have twins at one point in life so yeah life got busy.
I like her too 😊
The elevator makes me 100% anxious.
We went to the big mall in our area and the only thing opened before 11:00 was The Apple Store and the 3 big dept stores, most not until 11:00 and a few after 12:00. Of course I had arrived at 9:30 to go to a store that didn’t open until 11:00. I just hope this isn’t the end of everything but Walmart and Target. I need to see and touch, my online shopping is usually a big miss!
I agree! I hate seeing the malls fail. I keep hoping there will be a turnaround someday
Craig's yummy noises were really cute during the chips taste test. And the pronounciation of that chocolates store is a short A, like your first try. The translation of it is a tree trunk like the picture on the bag, it's Dutch. Did another mall open up in town, that the one you guys went to has so many closed and empty stores ? ❤
Do we have the name of the Xmas movie Joe watched yet? I’d love to watch it, I’m in the holiday mood early early this year too ❤❤😂
I usedd to love shopping in person at the mall and various stores but now it causes me such pain that I prefer to shop online and do grocery pickup if i can! It's sad really! My hubby said that the movie with Hopper from Stranger Things is called Violent Night.
I do love online shopping but I also love shopping in a store. Online shopping is so convenient though
@@ourdailyview I still enjoy shopping in person just my body doesn't 😂😂
They did it up good in the 80s with big malls and architecture.
Some of the 80s / 90s houses looked like a mini mall, especially coastal areas of the country.
I thought it was funny when Craig went through the door and you silently watched it close in front of you…. 😂
Wow! That IS very sad. I guess future generations won’t know what a mall was. Everything comes to their door. That was an entire “experience”, going to the mall…. I think with every generation, the getting older and seeing the change is the hardest.
Im glad you liked the pizza. I enjoy eating at blaze pizza too but unfortunately it causes my autistic teen daughter so much anxiety when ordering especially since there is always a long line and she feels rushed. They often can’t hear her over the counter or can’t understand her and she stutters and ends up so frustrated if she forgets something she wanted on her pizza or if they accidentally put something she didn’t ask for. I prefer to order for her but she insists on sometimes trying it herself. I get anxious too as it’s a trigger for a possible meltdown.
I totally understand that. The music was pretty loud and it was hard to hear the lady behind the counter. Which is something we are dealing with a lot lately. We always try to go to eat at 11 before restaurants get too busy. Craig has a hard time waiting too. I wish every restaurant had mobile ordering because it really helps
Thanks for your reply! It’s a good idea to eat before or after the crowds; we sometimes try to do that too 😊
That discount store remind me of the Amazon return stores they have around! Oh wait you just said it stinks in there, so is it a glorified thrift store? Or random returns store? Lol 😊😂❤
I think it’s probably like Amazon returns. The smell was like sewer so I’m guessing it had something to do with the plumbing
the snacks you all taste tested were made in Taiwan. They do tend to produce many Japanese inspired snacks but tend to be sweeter. I learned from a friend that there's a special coating on Asian chips added to keep the flavorings from sticking to your fingers, which also makes it taste different from ours
Thank you for sharing that! Those chips were so good!
Craig would be the best judge on the show Chopped airing on the Food Network.
I love that show!
That’s the state of most malls in America. Except the mega ones. A time gone by.
In the 1980's our mall in Omaha was the busiest place, not anymore. I really miss the days before the internet. ❤😊❤
Me too we had so much fun getting out every day
Last year, it unveiled a $278 million redevelopment plan that called for a mix of apartments, a hotel, an entertainment center and offices, as well as a public gathering space and two ponds surrounded by walking paths. It's unclear whether a new developer will bring forward the same or a different project for the area.Dec 6, 2022
Hahaha CADDYSHACK dad has an side kick
They need to turn these malls into a mixed usage buildings. Studio apartments, businesses and clinics would really work along with retail stores and restaurants.
I agree. I think it would be cool if the turned part of it into indoor food trucks. I think people would love it!
One thing I don’t understand is that in the United States the malls are going under from what I have observed. I know in other countries like Canada and Thailand the malls are packed. I’m not sure what we are doing wrong in the states. I remember our malls being jammed packed and forget Christmas season is was wall to wall people.
I assume the malls are suffering because of online shopping. However there is one mall in Des Moines that is still packed.
Hello Family, Sorry Joe you did not have such a good day, tomorrow's a new day. Happy my handsome Craig and Nancy had a pleasant day.! Thank you 🙏🏽 For reading Craig. Much appreciated and enjoyed. 👏💯👏
I'm watching this months later. That Krispy Kreme's lobby is always closed. There's one in Ankeny but it's always out of donuts lol
So sad! I guess they don’t have enough help. Craig used to love going there and watching them make donuts.
Did you guys stop by the post office this afternoon? There’s a package waiting for you :)
We did and that video will be up later today☺️😊😊 thank you so much!!
@@ourdailyview great:) hope you guys enjoyed
Violent Night is the movie Joe watched.
Gorgonzola is blue cheese!!
How does Craig feel about Cars 2 having a 40% on Rotten Tomatoes? And Mickey Mouse Clubhouse having a 5.8/10 on IMDB. Would love to hear his reaction to that
I will ask him in a video 😊
I get the gluten free pizza there. It is amazing!
I saw that they had gluten free! I’m glad so many places are offering gluten free 😊
At what age did Craig get to go to the bathroom on his own and know to wait for you outside when done? ❤❤
I truly can’t remember. I’m guessing middle school or high school
Is the movie Violent night?
Yes it was.
Yes it was.
Why am I not surprised that Joe liked Violent Night? That was such a good (bad) movie!
I really enjoyed Violent Night.
@@scottreacher4620 Me too! I rented it because I love bad movies and was hoping it would be awful. But I ended up really, really liking it!
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Now you’re making me want to watch it 😊
@@ourdailyview It definitely feels like a movie where they were trying to appeal to people who love Christmas movies and those who love action movies. I'm not sure if they really succeeded in that or not, but it's definitely quirky. (You and Joe know best, of course, but I would definitely NOT recommend it for Craig.)
Craig is so ethical - ripping off Barbie
I have a question for you or Joe how did you get your pictures as a wallpaper on your tv I want to do that
We subscribe to Amazon Photos. It’s a monthly subscription. You download the ap to your phone. Any photos and videos that you download to the ap will play on your TV
@@ourdailyview cool
I agree, Craig. The Emoji Movie was pretty awful. I feel like a lot of movies lately are just cash grabs. I developed a fear of escalators recently! I discovered I get terrible vertigo when I ride them. A year ago I fell backwards while holding my daughter on one because I got so dizzy. It scared me to death! Luckily she didn't get hurt and I was only mildly bruised.
Do you get on craig everytime he doesnt hold the door open for you? Its almost funny I can feel you being like "common Craig!".
Not only should he hold the door open, but should have women go in first. This is something that can be practiced over and over, no real pressure. I'd also want him walking next to me, and not so far ahead. Just for safety reasons.
I don’t say something every time. Sometimes it’s my fault because I’m trying to film. 😊
He’s cracking me up
Hello 🎉😊
I live in Michigan and the other day I went to Krispy Kreme and their lobby was closed
Now that is strange. I figured it was just this particular one.
Love that pepsi
Me too!
I buy the Japanese snacks online and they have great and weird Lays flavors.( don't buy the cucumber flavor...yuck)
I love trying all the flavors!
looks like a lot of mall in california. EMPTY
Yes very sad. The fate of so many malls. There is one mall in Des Moines that’s still very busy. When it opened it really hurt the other malls.
I love Craig’s bad movie reviews! 👎🏻😤🎞
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Really sad about our malls.
Bit depressing mall huh
This mall should have a funeral. And recycle the cement and build a facility for mental health.