10 Best & Worst Purchases I've EVER made ft. Regrets & Recommendations

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Kiara Madisen

Kiara Madisen

3 жыл бұрын

All my money spending tea is about to be spilt. Today I share with you my 10 best and worst purchases I've ever made. Yep it's time to reveal scams, part of the iconic Spain story, and some of the most valuable lessons I've learned in my time as I navigate adulting. Thanks for sharing in my laughs and journey without being too judgmental..I can't wait to hear your best and worst purchases down below. Love you guys more than you know, thanks for making me the best version of myself.
xoxo, Kiara
P.S. Thank you so much for 287K subscribers ❤️
Mentioned in this video:
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My amazing mattress topper: www.walmart.com/ip/PureLUX-Pu...
My Gel Nail kit & polish: www.amazon.com/shop/kiaramadi...
Pots that I like more than the farberware pots: bit.ly/37MV6Al
My fav luggage ever: www.awaytravel.com
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Study Supplies: www.amazon.com/shop/kiaramadi...
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Some of my favorite books: www.amazon.com/shop/kiaramadi...
Music Credits:
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Songs (in order):
English Breakfast
Lester by Dan & Drum
Brain Food: www.nytimes.com/2021/02/24/op...
Q & A:
How old am I? I am 23 years old
Where do I go to school? I am a graduate from the University of Oregon with a major in Human Physiology with a minor in Media Studies. Currently in school to finish some prerequisite classes and apply to nursing school!
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@KeeganActon
@KeeganActon 3 жыл бұрын
life hack: costco digitalizes vhs tapes for really cheap. don’t tell my mom but we got her that for mother’s day🥺
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
OMG love this tip! Pinning your comment 👏
@emilygrace266
@emilygrace266 3 жыл бұрын
OMG!!!! Doing this for my mom !!!!! 👀 she loves our home videos & have been trying to figure out how to do this aaaah thank u!
@addison.dergar
@addison.dergar 3 жыл бұрын
Not sure if this is apart of the Costco Photo Center- but the photo center just closed! They still do some prints.
@tayshaquay
@tayshaquay 3 жыл бұрын
WHAT!?
@jackybanda9768
@jackybanda9768 3 жыл бұрын
Best Purchase: paying my rent months In advance because it feels so good to just have it go at one time and not worry about it Worst purchase: expensive alcohol
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
Wow yes & yes... love these 👏
@sosgood00
@sosgood00 3 жыл бұрын
I found this so interesting! Especially as it was a more realistic one rather than just a bunch of designer stuff ❤️
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad!
@XSemperIdem5
@XSemperIdem5 3 жыл бұрын
The allure of designer items is something I'll never understand. Don't get me wrong, there's some insanely overpriced coats that I think are beautiful but I would never actually buy them.
@KeeganActon
@KeeganActon 3 жыл бұрын
do you remember sitting on a bench in LA going over the pros and cons and getting a macbook laptop😂💀
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
hahah yes 😂 I miss our LA chats!
@sarahsw97
@sarahsw97 3 жыл бұрын
I honestly love that most of the time the best thing is to really listen to yourself and what you want. This helped me a lot through many things. Especially in University!
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
That is so true! You have to know yourself & what is important to you! Thanks for watching & commenting!
@heatherloftus6403
@heatherloftus6403 3 жыл бұрын
OMG!! I have been waiting for this, some of my favourite vlogs🥰🥰 Thank you !!
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
Yay! So glad I finally got to post it!
@WinchelleRoss
@WinchelleRoss 3 жыл бұрын
I love this video so much! It’s as if I have a friend just talking to me and telling me her best and worst purchases in somehow a good detailed manner. Whilst you’re talking, I am also taking in a lot.
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad that you found this video helpful! Thank you so much for watching!
@gracietaylor6516
@gracietaylor6516 3 жыл бұрын
I love how down to earth your content feels. Glad I'm subbed!
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
Aww thank you! I’m so glad you’re here :)
@JulieBravo
@JulieBravo 3 жыл бұрын
Never a dull video with you! Loved this, watched the whole thing!!
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
You're the best! Thanks Julie ❤️
@jenrussell4332
@jenrussell4332 3 жыл бұрын
Best purchase I ever made was adopting my cat from Petsmart. The worst purchase I ever made was buying clothes to keep with trend and not even wearing the clothes. And another worse purchase is not comparing prices or doing enough research to another apartments when I moved to Salem from Portland.
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
Aww your cat! That's amazing. I totally agree on your trendy clothes purchases...if they are super cheap or I don't LOVE it in store then they barely get any use!
@meghanburke1023
@meghanburke1023 3 жыл бұрын
I loved this video something so relaxing about listening to others talk about their bad purchases.:) Makes me feel like I'm not alone in my bad spending habits haha.
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
I agree! I love watching these because it reminds me that none of us are perfect and we all make purchases we regret...
@averypearl
@averypearl 3 жыл бұрын
ahh yes excited for this! but also ur room is SO PRETTY i love itt - avery pearl films :)
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
Aww thank you! It's my happy place!
@doingdentalschool
@doingdentalschool 3 жыл бұрын
*I appreciate that you didn't include / don't really buy designer stuff! That's how I am too, so this video is so much more applicable to my lifestyle!*
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
I just feel like the designer stuff doesn't do a lot for me haha 😂 Glad you found it relatable!
@marissagray4132
@marissagray4132 3 жыл бұрын
loving the videos lately!! So sorry about your power! STAY SAFE!
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! You too 💕
@leoniederegt4756
@leoniederegt4756 3 жыл бұрын
Dear Kiara, thank you for the brain food you put in the description box. So so impressive and a must watch for everyone. It is heartbreaking to see the patients up close. But massive respect to all the nurses out there. You are doing an amazing job each day! Keep going but don't be afraid to talk to your family/friends about what you're going through ❤
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
Aww thank you so much for watching that! I haven't mentioned that all my videos posted in 2021 have a brain food link in them just because I think it's great to prioritize learning & seeing experiences through the eyes of others. That video truly touched me & those nurses are so admirable!
@melinabadillo7304
@melinabadillo7304 3 жыл бұрын
the voice of experience have spoken, if Kiara said, I don't have any doubts on it. Love your videos 💖
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
hehe you're the best...thanks for watching!
@avamakanui
@avamakanui 3 жыл бұрын
Yesss this was sooo helpful!!! Do more of these kinds of videos !!💗
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
Will do!! Thanks for watching Ava!
@mobileonegaming
@mobileonegaming 3 жыл бұрын
Love the video, lol gave me another perspective about money! Thanks Kiara. Stay safe!
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You too!
@norameudt1654
@norameudt1654 3 жыл бұрын
I love this vid! I also love your room so much !!
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! ❤️
@799China
@799China 3 жыл бұрын
Ipad 7th edition when the 8th edition came out. Ended up using it every single day when covid happened and all my classes became online. Makes it so much easier to collab online.
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
Love that! The ipad is so handy for school!
@jennya7040
@jennya7040 3 жыл бұрын
My best purchase is also my car! (Also a used 2017 I bought this year that was inspired by your video & your car buying experience -so glad I bought used & didn’t settle on features I really wanted) 💛💛
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
Okay yes Jennifer 👏 So proud of you that is amazing ❤️
@KeeganActon
@KeeganActon 3 жыл бұрын
all of these worst purchases are giving me flashbacks to when you would snapchat me after telling me the story🥲
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
hahhaha yes...thanks for listening to my rants lol
@christineriez
@christineriez 3 жыл бұрын
ily kiaraa ❤️ stay safe
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
I love you! Thank you so much for watching!
@mariaaagaard7578
@mariaaagaard7578 3 жыл бұрын
I loved this video, very useful! Thank you 😊
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad!
@Abbyel
@Abbyel 3 жыл бұрын
"it's currently december- no.." hahaha!!
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
hahah I'm a mess 😂
@Abbyel
@Abbyel 3 жыл бұрын
@@KiaraMadisen hahaha don't worry I still think it's March 2020!
@lemonade8846
@lemonade8846 3 жыл бұрын
Best purchase: years of budget travel Worst purchase: gym membership that I never really used!
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
ohh my mom has a few gym memberships she never uses either 😂 Love that you've experienced some amazing travel memories!
@emilygrace266
@emilygrace266 3 жыл бұрын
omg LOVE this video !!!! my best would be- my g7x vlog camera (debated it thinking I wouldn’t use it ?!! but the best for sure!) & worst- getting the iPhone 11 instead of the pro max bc I got talked out of it - could’ve used the better camera 🥺
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
Lol I can't believe you thought you wouldn't use your g7x! 😂 I also relate on your iphone purchase....I did that with my last phone and I really wanted to get the max!
@Vittoriodeab
@Vittoriodeab 3 жыл бұрын
I don't know why but whenever i watch kiara's videos, my days are more calm
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
aww I am so glad! Thank you so much for watching & for your kind comment!
@ervinsmoviecorner8748
@ervinsmoviecorner8748 3 жыл бұрын
Cool job, Kiara!❤️❤️
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@astrocutie37
@astrocutie37 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for preaching the benefits of buying used cars! I don’t know what there is such a stigma against it? Do people really hate saving money?😅
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
I know! I think sometimes people like the experience of going through a dealer because it seems easier....but I got my used car from a dealer and it was great and I still had the "new car" buying experience without the crazy price tag!
@luciegriffiths4284
@luciegriffiths4284 3 жыл бұрын
This was so entertaining. Love the Starbucks story. Haha
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
haha yea I could never study in that spot again 😂
@stephdurkee
@stephdurkee 3 жыл бұрын
i love this video!!!! and u kiara!!
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad! Thank you so much for watching!
@cos323
@cos323 3 жыл бұрын
Great video Kiara! 🤗
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! 😊
@krystinas5985
@krystinas5985 3 жыл бұрын
Best purchase I’ve ever made: my first home :) best investment to this day and I truly love it!
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
That's so amazing! I hope to one day add that to my list of best purchases too!
@megan.johnson
@megan.johnson 3 жыл бұрын
live for these vids!!!
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad! I've been meaning to make this forever!
@eshass01
@eshass01 3 жыл бұрын
My best purchases are my dog (love him SO MUCH), my really nice winter boots, and my camping gear. Worst purchase- this skirt that ended up having huge custom fees and then didn't even fit when I got it, several more expensive plants that I killed when my house got renovated ahaha
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
haha the expensive house plants made me lol 😂 I love your best purchases...those actually spark joy which is very important!
@evaaliciaperez5895
@evaaliciaperez5895 3 жыл бұрын
WHAT ABOUT YOUR SMEG TOASTER?🤣 Amazing video Kiara! Ilysm
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
Haha this was on the original list but I deemed it too superficial and thought of better ideas 😂
@bhattsweta771
@bhattsweta771 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, this is such a useful video. I guess, we all are humans after all, learning from mistakes and growing up while at it. My best purchase is my canon DSLR for photography and a great sized refrigerator (adulting of next level) and some of online courses in recent times. Worst purchase is also few other online courses which I am yet to open and go through. And I can't wait to see your budgeting tips and videos now, let us have them soon pls 😊
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
That's such a good way to put it! We really are all humans trying to do our best out here! Love your camera and fridge purchase successes...good choices 👏
@addisonswannack
@addisonswannack 3 жыл бұрын
Yes!! Love the video!!
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
Yay! Thank you for watching!
@madiebrozell5101
@madiebrozell5101 3 жыл бұрын
I think my best purchase would have to be my Vera Bradley purse I found for $3 at a garage sale. I had been wanting one forever and when I found that, I was like this is amazing luck. My worst purchase would have to be all the school supplies I bought each year, instead of just using the things I already had and just buy the things I didn’t have. Loved this video Kiara💜💜
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
I love that Madie! What an amazing find...and yes I agree it's so easy to get sucked in to re-buying supplies when you could totally re-use what you have!
@brianafitzgerald8474
@brianafitzgerald8474 3 жыл бұрын
Love your hair!!
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I got on that overnight braid game!
@SenecaBrynn
@SenecaBrynn 3 жыл бұрын
this was so good! definitely going to look into Roth IRAs now, so helpful!
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
That's what I like to hear! Make it happen!
@alyssameyyy
@alyssameyyy 3 жыл бұрын
Great video!! I hope you can do a "How I Budget/Manage My Expenses" video :)))
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
Ohh yes I need to do this!!
@annabanana6385
@annabanana6385 3 жыл бұрын
Love thisss❤️
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
Aww thank YOU!! ❤️
@mackenzie5235
@mackenzie5235 3 жыл бұрын
I love love love your room, where did you get those pictures on your wall?
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I actually got them at a vintage poster shop in Hawaii! If you go to my room tour video I linked their instagram or website in my description box!
@clairesauzel
@clairesauzel 3 жыл бұрын
Omg I need those !! Im gonna add some to my list!
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
👏👏👏
@edenl3329
@edenl3329 3 жыл бұрын
Can you please make a video on budgeting in college while paying for rent, groceries, gas, etc?
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
ohh yes I need to! Stay tuned!
@rosariocl2835
@rosariocl2835 3 жыл бұрын
Almost 25 minutes??? You go girl!
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
why was I getting fired up in this video...I must like to tell stories or something 😂
@biancamazza9733
@biancamazza9733 3 жыл бұрын
Love your videos!
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
So glad! Thank you so much for watching!
@ryannecarter4105
@ryannecarter4105 3 жыл бұрын
Woah such a cool vid idea, I am an impulse buyer so I feel this!
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
haha yea we need to think before we buy 😂
@advika4312
@advika4312 3 жыл бұрын
ilyyy kiara
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
I love you!
@emilyrussell8958
@emilyrussell8958 3 жыл бұрын
this convinced me to finally buy a gel manicure set
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
omg yay! You're going to love it!
@Veronica_Paulina
@Veronica_Paulina 3 жыл бұрын
I’m so late to watching this but THE MCN oh my gosh I totally relate to that it’s been my biggest youtube regret 😅
@XSemperIdem5
@XSemperIdem5 3 жыл бұрын
Omg, textbooks. There's one I still have in its plastic cling wrap in a box somewhere. Such a waste but we were basically forced to buy it and it was the new edition. That was the worst professor I had in all my undergrad and grad years combined. So bad that my cohort got together and went to speak to the department director. Overall I tend to be careful with how I spend my money because I didn't grow up being able to buy whatever I wanted and I've always had to work hard to afford anything, even the basics in life. I've been happy with all my devices purchases; my MBPs and iPad mini all served me well when I needed them through all my years of university. I always waited for the back to school sales Apple did and would get my student discount plus each time I got a printer for just $10 and even got the iPod touch (first gen) free. Always got Apple Care too and used it to replace the battery on my oldest MBP once. I will never regret the thousands I spent on vet care for my canary because she needed the care and it gave us the most time together. Sadly she was a senior and couldn't recover but everything I did for her was worth it, including the animal ambulance trip since she had to remain on oxygen. I'm really trying to think but I don't think I can come up with something major that I regret.
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
Omg the textbook in cling wrap 😂🙈 I am so glad you don't have many regrets and have learned to be very cautious with your spending, that's so smart! Thanks so much for watching & commenting!
@LivingInElysium
@LivingInElysium 3 жыл бұрын
LOL Kiara not knowing "digitized" is the most wholesome thing ever.
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
omg lol. HAHAHAHA
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
learn something new everyday 😂
@LivingInElysium
@LivingInElysium 3 жыл бұрын
@@KiaraMadisen 😊it was so cute!
@UniceLiu
@UniceLiu 3 жыл бұрын
these are my FAVORITE vids to do since i have no idea how to budget😭
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
Budgeting & figuring what works for you is such a learning process! I'm still learning a ton, but maybe I'll share my budgeting tips soon :)
@eunicesanchez371
@eunicesanchez371 3 жыл бұрын
how is it that we watch the same exact KZbinrs lol
@twoalpackas
@twoalpackas 3 жыл бұрын
That's how i feel about my husband's Nissan Xterra. I HATE DRIVING IT. Feels like its really hard to control and such a clunker. I can't wait to get rid of it! YES! Ski boots are so important! I work in the outdoor industry, so I have access to pro deals, but i will never pro deal ski boots ever again!!! retail all the way so those babies fit. :)
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
haha something about those Nissan's 😂
@KimberlyCan
@KimberlyCan 3 жыл бұрын
Well this is a timely video. Just made the big plunge and bought a new SUV yesterday. It’s time to say goodbye to my car that has served me well and I know the SUV fits with my current and future lifestyle, so as hard as it is to part with the money it won’t be a purchase I regret!
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
Congrats! That the best feeling...I'm sure you're going to love your new car & it's gonna take you on so many new amazing adventures!
@bethanymclean2136
@bethanymclean2136 3 жыл бұрын
I feel like a lot of women our age (I'm also 23 lol) have at least one of those stupid travel mistake stories. When I was studying abroad I went to Copenhagen for a couple of days and I was very proud of myself because I got to the train station (where I needed to catch my bus back home) over an hour early and had time to hang out. Well come half an hour before the bus left I started to look for it, and couldn't find it. It was a train station that also had local and international/long distance buses and I kept getting led back to where the local buses were and just basically had a whole meltdown in this train station. I ended up having to book another bus ticket and another night at the hostel (because the bus I missed was the only Copenhagen - Vienna bus that day). There were some other mini travel horror stories from that semester but that was probably the dumbest and the only one that was 100% my fault lol. I feel like that year and the year after (where I was traveling a lot for grad school auditions) I learned a lot about how to travel well by myself and my deal breakers.
@hellosunshine4853
@hellosunshine4853 3 жыл бұрын
Mine would have to be my treadmill. I love running but my neighborhood is not super safe to go running in and I use it around 3x a week.
@EmmaRomano15
@EmmaRomano15 3 жыл бұрын
Ur hair looks stunning miss girl
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
omg thank you I have not gotten it done in 6 months 😂
@Danivg14
@Danivg14 3 жыл бұрын
I learned a lot from this video! My worst purchase was a designer cardholder that only lasted me 3 months and then broke! And my best purchase was to invest on my ranch/animals and using it for educational purposes to schools
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
oh no the cardholder 😂 the worst. Love your best purchase...that sounds so rewarding! Thanks for watching!
@AyseG2SJMS
@AyseG2SJMS 3 жыл бұрын
I love being one of the few who were there for the Spain story 👀
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
the real ones know the truth ;)
@oliviarose1313
@oliviarose1313 3 жыл бұрын
Loved this video. My best purchase was my laptop I bought for university back in 2013, all though it did die in 2018 it was truly the best thing I purchased for school, also the laptop I have now, not as great of purchase but still love it. Worst purchase is my trip to myrtle beach in 2017, the people I went with ended up just making it an awful trip, I really want to go back to do it right.
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
I think a laptop that you love lasting 5 years is a victory! It is funny how certain trips can just totally be ruined by the people lol...you definitely need a comeback trip to Myrtle beach just like I need one to Spain 😂
@oliviarose1313
@oliviarose1313 3 жыл бұрын
@@KiaraMadisen yes, comeback trips! probably will be a trip for when I am done with school (post-covid or when we can travel)
@abbyhaessig7595
@abbyhaessig7595 3 жыл бұрын
you could use your imac as a second screen for the laptop to make editing / working easier on your eyes, that's what I do! :)
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
oh yes! I did that a lot at my other apartment when I had a huge desk...unfortunatly I really don't have a good desk space anymore :/
@katiebrown9400
@katiebrown9400 3 жыл бұрын
My best purchases: my cat (and her vet bills) and my camera! My worst purchase would probably be a ton of makeup from Sephora because I thought I’d use it but I literally never touch it now
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
ohh girl I've done some Sephora purchases too that I regret...you get so excited & then you're like "was that really necessary??" 😂
@slouberiee
@slouberiee 3 жыл бұрын
Oh, you are out of power too in Oregon? I'm from Europe, and the news I watch mention mostly Texas. I hope it will be back to normal for all of you soon. Maybe you can make a video about your life nowvwithout electricity... how do you charge your camera, laptop? how do you spend your free time? That would be intetesting :)
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
Yep we lost power right before Texas, because the storm hit here first, but from my understanding out power outage was more because of fallen trees from the ice and a lot of physical damage...I was only out for 5 days so I feel for the people in Texas who had no water or power for longer than that! I wish I would have filmed my experience though...it was quite the adventure lol
@artsyputsy
@artsyputsy 3 жыл бұрын
By the way, I love your shirt here 😍
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@emmafeng8788
@emmafeng8788 3 жыл бұрын
I love you and your channel so much! Do know where I could donate old skis? I'm trying to be more environmentally conscious. 💕
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! How old are the skis?? If they are still usable then maybe save them for a ski swap in your area or post them on craigslist or facebook market place! If they are old school straight skis then Goodwill is one of the only places that will take them and people will make them into cool benches and chairs!
@emma-ei4lr
@emma-ei4lr 3 жыл бұрын
@@KiaraMadisen The skis are still usable, thank you so much!!
@ClaireKantz
@ClaireKantz 3 жыл бұрын
I had the EXACT same issue with StyleHaul!! My dad even looked over the contract and everything. I swear I lost so so much money ugh
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh......🙈 Bad memories....at least we were not alone. So many people experienced the same thing!
@ClaireKantz
@ClaireKantz 3 жыл бұрын
@@KiaraMadisen definitely😂😅
@luizmsilvei
@luizmsilvei 3 жыл бұрын
Eu assisto a seus vídeos e gosto de seu modo expressivo, jovem e determinado a colaborar com seus admradoeres. Eu sou apenas mais um admirador seu que sabe de sua capacidade e de senso harmônico. Felicidades!
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@BballbandDluvr22
@BballbandDluvr22 3 жыл бұрын
best purchase: moving to Japan worst purchase: all the cute stuff in Japan
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha the cute stuff is so tempting 😂
@abbiedelores
@abbiedelores 3 жыл бұрын
I partnered with style haul too! lost so much money from it :( only got a banner that said 'style haul partner' hahaha
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
nooooo 😂 I didn't even use the stupid banner! What a scam...that's when I wished youtubers were more transparent because I was convinced everyone was apart of it so I needed to be too!
@jeannelle_
@jeannelle_ 3 жыл бұрын
Omg I remember your spain chaos travel that one summer! 😱 My best purchase = my MacBook, I’m on there all day everyday Worst purchase = $2k designer purse 🙃 never again buying designer things unless I know I’m able to afford it hahaha!
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
oh yeah good lesson learned! A $200 designer purse on sale can be just as cute 😂
@stephdurkee
@stephdurkee 3 жыл бұрын
so glad u have power back now tho
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
Me too! That was an adventure 😂
@carleyfitch7167
@carleyfitch7167 3 жыл бұрын
the best purchase I ever made was my golden retriever
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
aww that's adorable! Furry friends are always worth it!
@carleyfitch7167
@carleyfitch7167 3 жыл бұрын
@@KiaraMadisen agreed!! also, I love how much time & effort you put into responding to comments! love you 🥰
@sabrinamarkarian1962
@sabrinamarkarian1962 3 жыл бұрын
Best purchase: my study abroad experience in Spain for a semester!
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome!
@everydayleticia
@everydayleticia 2 жыл бұрын
I spent so much money on textbooks mostly as a freshman when I did not know you could buy them used or rent them
@candiceschultz8317
@candiceschultz8317 3 жыл бұрын
Best purchase: exchanging a $20 of wine for my beautiful dog beema. My parents weren’t coping with having such a big and young dog and I was desperate to have a furry friend. My dad loved his bottle of wine and beema and I have a bond I would never replace. Worst purchase: my couch! My fiancé I swear never grew out of his toddler phase and spills goodness knows what on it on a daily basis and now looks like a squatters couch 🤮 however this led to another one of my best purchases, a Bissel spot cleaner! It’s amazing like a vacuum shampoo machine and my couch came up looking brand new!!
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
Wow these are some amazing stories! So glad you have a furry friend & a clean couch thanks to your smart shopping :)
@rozemarijnbalemans4561
@rozemarijnbalemans4561 3 жыл бұрын
I am really good in the worst purchases department haha. Especially when it comes to shoes. I am a half size, so I always buy them to big or to small. Get blisters and never wear them again. Best purchase was probably my travels. I have enjoyed every second and never shy away from paying extra for sustainable tourism.
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
oh no your shoe struggle 🙈 I mean technically not your fault...that's just frustrating! Thanks for watching & commenting!
@SarahLouisePickett
@SarahLouisePickett 3 жыл бұрын
Same for my iMac. You can trade it to apple and get a gift card. Worth it and nice to get rid of it.
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
oh really?! wow that's good to know...did you just take it to the genius bar and explain the situation?
@SarahLouisePickett
@SarahLouisePickett 3 жыл бұрын
@@KiaraMadisen Yes, it's so good! I ordered a free trade-in kit from apple. I think you can go in the store and try to trade it in as well but I've never done that because my nearest store is like 45 minutes away.
@NiharikaGuptasings
@NiharikaGuptasings 3 жыл бұрын
I bought a new mac a few months ago (parent's money, emi), I was so grateful when my dad was ready to buy it for me, saw it as an investment. I came back to uni and a few weeks ago, i spilled water on the screen by mistake and I FREAKED, I was like i knew i never deserved it that's why it happened and everything. But then thankfully only the screen was hampered a bit and it's all ok now, NOTHING happened to the laptop so I could related so much. Kiara, I have a mantra now : NO LIQUIDS AROUND WHEN I HAVE MY LAPTOP NEARBY. ugh.
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
haha wow yep lesson learned the hard way 😂 Glad your laptop survived...I felt so stupid when it happened because I knew I knew better, but you must make sure there are no exceptions to the rule!
@NiharikaGuptasings
@NiharikaGuptasings 3 жыл бұрын
@@KiaraMadisen DEFINITELY! 😂❤️ you too
@ianmblack11
@ianmblack11 3 жыл бұрын
I think a video around financials and investing in a Roth IRA could be super helpful for your followers. I didn’t even know what a Roth was until last year and I feel like others our age are in that same boat :’)
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
That’s such a good point! Proud of us for starting young 👏
@kj9657
@kj9657 3 жыл бұрын
Just checked my bank account today because of what you said and saw that I had a $300 charge for a web domain that I don’t even use any more! Got it cancelled and got a refund!
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
Omg. That is the best news wow. Good for you girl! ❤️
@29treslaw
@29treslaw 3 жыл бұрын
I can’t believe that Sunday is the last of February the month ran by fast
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
that is so crazy....how is this year just flying by!
@Katie-et7yv
@Katie-et7yv 3 жыл бұрын
Value-aligned spending
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
Oh yea 👏 love that!
@alaynarodriguez162
@alaynarodriguez162 3 жыл бұрын
I know some universities include textbooks in tuition, so frickin worth it! I have a history minor and had 13 books last semester, it's so nice to not have to pay for them, especially when we only used some for like 2 weeks of class!
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
wait that is amazing..unless it raises tuition lol
@alaynarodriguez162
@alaynarodriguez162 3 жыл бұрын
@@KiaraMadisen honestly not too much, I feel like it pays for itself really quickly
@dominikbenz8349
@dominikbenz8349 3 жыл бұрын
amazing vidoe i enjoy love it very cool youa re so pretty
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@Hanrach95
@Hanrach95 3 жыл бұрын
I think ski boots are so hard to buy honestly. I have skinny ankles, short but wide feet and larger than average calves for my foot size, so not super easy to fit. I personally find it so hard to know when you’re walking around in the shop if the boot will be comfortable when I’m skiing. Had old ski boots which were really super painful, then got new ones and they still hurt sometimes even though i thought they were fine in the shop 😒
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
I totally agree! I feel like I am always tweaking my boot set up to try to get it to work for me...I feel like I'm so picky when it comes to my boots but it truly matters a ton!
@artsyputsy
@artsyputsy 3 жыл бұрын
Worst purchase : a bunch of trendy and crazy color makeup that I only use once. And nintendo switch. Don’t regret buying it but I feel like I could’ve bought something more important with that money cause I rarely play with the switch lately. Best purchase : my iphone and vlog camera. Believe it or not I still use iphone 6s plus and it still works just fine. It’s been almost 5 years and I finally reach the point of wanting to upgrade. Money well spent imo..
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
That's amazing! Your iphone is really going strong 👏
@FarzanasLaw
@FarzanasLaw 3 жыл бұрын
GOOD VIDEO!!!
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!
@carlyhope3696
@carlyhope3696 3 жыл бұрын
best: my car- i was out of a car for months bc i had leased before and long story short i ended up having to purchase a car that wasn’t in my plan or budget. but i waited to find a car i knew i could afford and had everything. the only thing was the color of the car but I had looked for months and was borrowing cars from people to get to work and school that i did compromise on the color. worst: iPad Pro. bought it and instantly regretted it bc of the price. returned it the next day, two years later, got an iPad for my birthday for school (bc everything was online for pandemic) but it was the 7th generation that was like $300 which i felt way more comfortable with even tho it was a gift as well from my aunt.
@XSemperIdem5
@XSemperIdem5 3 жыл бұрын
I had a university professor who had a car that was an easter egg shade of turquoise. He said he intentionally walked into the dealership and chose the color they couldn't sell and because of that he negotiated a lower price. He was like, "do I care that I'm a retired cop driving an easter egg colored car? Nope. I saved money."
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
I love your comment Carly! You sound so smart & wise with your money...I would have done the same thing with the ipad pro...I just find that one too extra for my needs. Thanks for sharing!
@AshleyJade18
@AshleyJade18 3 жыл бұрын
Worst: One of those hair straighteners that looks like a hair brush Best: Macbook Air 2015 ... Still going strong! 👌💕
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
omg your Macbook is a rockstar.
@13lindamarie
@13lindamarie 3 жыл бұрын
In Germany we have an insurance called Haftpflicht (around 5 Euro a month) that covers 100% of damage you cause to other people's things, including laptops, furniture, etc. I can't imagine having to pay any thing out of pocket for a situation like this!
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
wait that is the greatest thing I've ever heard!
@lindseym329
@lindseym329 3 жыл бұрын
highly recommend putting all of the files on the Mac on an external hard drive and then the computer should run much faster or you could sell it!
@lindseym329
@lindseym329 3 жыл бұрын
One of my best purchases has to be my external hard drive for video editing / saving all of my projects there :)
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
Yes I should totally do that! i recently got a new hard drive so I could dump everything on there!
@__samcohen
@__samcohen 3 жыл бұрын
HIGHLY recommend getting a monitor to replace the experience of a desktop Mac. They’re really not too expensive and totally worth it.
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
That's a really good idea!
@XSemperIdem5
@XSemperIdem5 3 жыл бұрын
I know there used to be a software that allowed you to use your iMac as a second monitor but not sure if that's still around.
@setgoals312
@setgoals312 3 жыл бұрын
honestly, standardized test prep classes (SAT, GRE, LSAT, etc.) really have paid off for me. it sucks that scores really are impacted by socioeconomic status because of who can afford to take these classes, but in terms of getting into good schools and programs, I would say (for me) they were worth it.
@XSemperIdem5
@XSemperIdem5 3 жыл бұрын
I didn't even study for the SAT or GRE and went exactly where I needed to go for the program I wanted. I think some schools are just too obsessed with those standardized tests.
@setgoals312
@setgoals312 3 жыл бұрын
@@XSemperIdem5 yeah, schools for sure take wayyy too much stock in standardized test scores. until they change that though, I try to view those classes as an educational (and therefore, career) investment. I would say the SAT classes were specifically worth it - I was stuck in the 1300s for three times until I took a prep class, the crazy thing is that they don’t even teach you any new info. all you really learn is how to take the test strategically
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
That's a really good point! It's funny because I would say the opposite...my parents didn't want to pay to put me in a class, but they said they would pay for my Panera if I went there and studied myself with a prep book. I did just that and improved my ACT score 4 points to get what I wanted. Looking back I'm really proud of just doing it myself & making it happen, but I totally agree that the classes can be helpful for some!
@lucieg.337
@lucieg.337 3 жыл бұрын
Best purchase : my desk chair cushion (so good to not have back pains after those long hours of studying) Worst purchase : every single Deliveroo (it’s like Uber eats in France) !
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
Wait I really relate to this. Every time I order food for delivery I have such an awkward experience or my food is cold/bad 😂 I'm like this is the universe telling me not to waste my money on this!
@XSemperIdem5
@XSemperIdem5 3 жыл бұрын
@@KiaraMadisen one time my food was late and then the driver gave me the wrong order, full of stuff that was either too spicy for me or I was straight up allergic to. I had to then reorder after getting it refunded and wait again. I was starving by the time I got my food. Food delivery feels like a gamble.
@Anna20009
@Anna20009 3 жыл бұрын
Ok hear me out: Kiara’s office supplies merch = the BEST purchase ever (Kiara if you’re reading this PLS consider this idea) ❤️
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
oh girl things are in the works...
@Anna20009
@Anna20009 3 жыл бұрын
@@KiaraMadisen OMG YASSSS I will be the first person to buy whatever merch you release
@katiewilliams8043
@katiewilliams8043 3 жыл бұрын
best purchase my macbook pro and worst purchase probably textbooks as well
@KiaraMadisen
@KiaraMadisen 3 жыл бұрын
haha I love it!
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