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i bought EXPENSIVE influencer hyped products (so you don't have to)
today we're buying and testing influencer hyped products! these are super expensive things that i've seen talked about a lot on social media...and i'm like, how good can they possibly be? hope you enjoy my unboxing and mini review of each of these! consider it a bit of deinfluencing 😂😉
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Barefoot Dreams Cozy Ribbed Knit Blanket (free shipping at Nordstrom): go.magik.ly/ml...
GE Opal Ice Maker 2.0: go.magik.ly/ml...
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@amandasafterword9512 Год назад

Oh my god I would LOVE to see a version of this where Drew (or someone else) orders you the “it girl” product and then a “dupe” for you to blind react to and see if you can tell which is which!

@coconelly7209 Год назад

This is a great idea for a video, Carrie!!

@a.m.b.e.r Год назад

I just want more Drew in general if he’s down for it! Love their dynamic together 💕

@abi42022 Год назад

Love this! Would be such an entertaining watch.

@abigailelizabeth4655 Год назад

YES I wanna see this

@abi42022 Год назад

@@abigailelizabeth4655 girl we have the same name. Just had to say that 🤣

@yakutiya Год назад

147$ for a polyester blanket is absurd to me 😅

@ayannahendricks6266 Год назад

Right brand new $30 from target is the most annoy ever needs to spend.

@joywebster2678 Год назад

Blankets on Wayfair are all hugely expensive.

@TimeQuxxn Год назад

I only like the "into the wild" throwblanket by barefoot dreams all the other styles shed

@applexena3278 Год назад

There is a dupe at Sam’s club that seems to be holding up better than my barefoot dreams (Nordstrom’s rack $60) I wash and dry everything. It’s not super soft anymore but my fault for treating it like a regular blanket. 😂 Not worth the hype and price imo either.

@MissRoxyMoua Год назад

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@savannah4439 Год назад

I got a mug warmer (like a mini hot plate) from a thrift store for like $5 and it’s great to basically turn any mug into that fancy influencer warming mug lol

@denisefromdc1796 Год назад

Yes. These have been around for years. Very effective. 💙

@quinzequinze Год назад

Came here to say this. I bought the Mr. Coffee brand one for $10 and it works just as well and I can still use my emotional support mug

@LK-ir2pg Год назад

Yay I’m glad someone commented about this. I bought one for my sister in law for Christmas for like $25 ish dollars. I haven’t asked her how it’s worked but she seemed happy with it for a at least a few months, it’s been like two years so who knows if it’s still kickin around

@charityrocks Год назад

I have a coffee warmer too and I love it. I use it too melt butter and warm the water for my net I pot too 😁❤ $5 from dollar store.

@coffeegirl18 Год назад

My mom has one of those 👍🏻

@courtneypokorny5735 Год назад

I bought a Barefoot Dreams blanket for $60 at Nordstrom Rack two years ago, after many years of being influenced. I don’t feel that it has held up well over time. I’ve washed it as the instructions say and hung it dry and it’s gotten very matted in places. No longer as soft as it once was. I got a dupe from Sam’s Club that is just as soft and has held up so much better.

@Watsonsauce Год назад

The ones at Nordstrom Rack are made for Nordstrom Rack. I have 2 NR and 1 from the BD website and they’ve held up VERY differently

@swimgirl24 Год назад

Same! I bought directly from the barefoot company and it’s been the least durable blanket. The Ugg ones they sell at Bed Bath & Beyond stayed softer and lasted way better than Barefoot.

@HG-jx2jj Год назад

I’ve heard this! That the Barefoot ones don’t hold up well after washing :(

@flamom1 Год назад

That kind of material matts & pills after being washed

@TimeQuxxn Год назад

I have come to find that they have different fabrics. I also bought the same said one at NR and I bought another one there that I think was a return. It's the "into the wild" blanket. I LOVE the other one. The fabric is so much better. It holds up so well and does not shed. My first blanket though she'd to no end. It's my cat's now .

@daniellekirsch5402 Год назад

I dont mean this to be offensive, but why are Americans so into ice?! Ice cold drinks, iced coffee, iced fountain pop... so much ice! And now im learning that there are different types of ice?! Only in America haha.

@tracyolson2739 Год назад

When I’ve been to other countries that serve drinks without ice, I don’t understand how people can drink anything at room temperature. I have to have ice! 😂

@junetunes8152 Год назад

I'm in Korea since a few months and here too...even in winter iced coffee everywhere 😂

@notforpurposes Год назад

Once you use ice with your drinks, it's hard to go back. It's just so damn reFrEsHiNg ❤

@caitlintiulenev9156 Год назад

Me putting ice in my drinks horrifies my Eastern European husband (actually believes it’s bad for you)

@AL-bv7jt Год назад

I can’t stand ice in my drink. I don’t mind putting a mug in the freezer to have a frosty drink. If I’m making iced tea, I’ll make a tray of ice cubes made of iced tea. The idea of watering down a drink with regular ice cubes is just gross.

@KendRar80 Год назад

No hate towards Carrie at all, I always appreciate her points of view. But I am so tired of these companies coming up with all these expensive ‘trendy’ products. Like why is ice a luxury thing now? Last time I checked frozen water is free and fully accessible to a lot of people.

@savannah4439 Год назад

Ok but pebble ice is amazing though! I feel like I’m risking cracking a tooth every time I chew normal ice, whereas pebble ice is the ideal crunchiness while not risking a dental emergency lol…that being said there are much cheaper options to buying a high maintenance kitchen appliance haha

@sophiag612 Год назад

@@savannah4439 babe u do realize that your comment is out of touch, right lol! Having ice, let alone an extremely expensive & specific kind of ice, for the purpose of chewing is definitely a luxury

@CaenaGrey Год назад

The dialysis units that I’ve been at all have this kind of ice machine. It’s amazing for people who have to severely limit their fluid intake. Info: dialysis removes toxins and extra fluid from the blood of patients with kidney failure; too much fluid, and you will basically drown(it fills your lungs.)

@gmcdonald2205 Год назад

Loved this! Thx!

@9melissal Год назад

@@sophiag612 your comment is so unnecessary. She never said it wasn't a luxury. All she said was that she likes it better than regular ice. She also said there are much cheaper options. She's not out of touch for liking something. You're just unnecessarily judgmental for no reason.

@Angryoyster Год назад

I was at Nordstrom awhile ago and I felt the barefoot dream’s blanket, I then felt the Nordstrom branded blanket and it was wayyyyy nicer (in my opinion) it was also only $30.

@shilohgoes5544 Год назад

That blanket has to be like $10 to make. That’s just wild. You could get a wool blanket for that price

@riabouchinska Год назад

I was gonna say… I was just looking at an alpaca throw blanket that’s $150, and years ago I paid about that much for a vintage 70s Hudson Bay blanket which is extremely thick warm wool, was great for surviving the harsh New England winters in the only-partially-heated house I grew up in lol

@devangel3614 Год назад

I have one it feels nice, BUT it looks like S**T after 2 yrs and it has Never been in a dryer. Still feels pretty good, but not worth it. Looks really ugly over time.

@leslie3550 Год назад

I use a heating plate for my coffee cup and it was cheap and it works fine.

@a.m.b.e.r Год назад

And actually, if you already have a wax burner, you can use the plate from that, too!

@sambrady2653 Год назад

Yep! Bed Bath and Beyond has a great one for 20$ CAD and it keeps my tea warm and I can use any mug.

@BlackPanda217 Год назад

Literally I just use a electric insulated kettle for drinking tea, and keeping it warm, and it's so easy to get it boiling again.

@Katesaprincess Год назад

That’s what I use and it was $20 on Amazon and came with a cute mug lid and spoon lol

@nicolet7735 Год назад

I felt the cup heating plates changed the taste of the coffee vs the Ember mug 🤷‍♀️

@miss_m_yt Год назад

Please consider doing a follow up on cheaper dupes (like you did for your last high end products video) 🙏🏼

@lesliemoiseauthor Год назад

Agree

@carlosisaho Год назад

Like you said, any stainless steel cup is going to keep coffee warm for 3 hours or more. They also make heating coasters for coffee mugs, like mini hot plates that are waaaay cheaper.

@anastasiaguerra8441 Год назад

As a non american, the fact that fancy and expensive ice cube makers even exist perplexes me. Why are people so obsessed with ice everywhere

@lucilasandoval3084 Год назад

The fact that that kind of ice is considered bougie is really weird to me, maybe it's a cultural difference? but cocktails are supposed to be made with big blocks of ice that melt really slow so it doesn't water it down, same with coffee. I'm I missing something here? Do they taste different?

@sheelfjohnson Год назад

You can chew on the little ice nuggets - that's why I like it anyway.

@carlabarreiro4 Год назад

American stuff… makes no sens whatsoever. 700 dollars on ice?😂 seems ridiculous to me. Why do you even care so much about ice anyway😅😂

@CreamyJalapeno Год назад

@@carlabarreiro4 I use ice in all my drinks. I like my cold drinks to stay COLD! Us Americans are so weird. 🙄

@jaclynmccosker Год назад

Americans and ice is definitely a cultural difference! (I’m Australian and I don’t get it either.)

@striketochill Год назад

@@Mensrea_ I don't even own an ice maker or ice cube tray and I've never needed one lol. Sincerely, an American

@Kayjillypoo Год назад

The upkeep and the fact that the ice maker doesn't actually keep the ice cold (ice will melt when sitting in the machine if it's off) made me sell my GE ice maker before I moved last summer. But it was cute while I had it 😊

@LuFirefly1 Год назад

I see a lot of people commenting with dupes for all the products you showed. I feel a part 2 trying and comparing cheap dupes? 🙏 Love

@gingernut93 Год назад

"incapable of working, screaming and breaking down" That ice machine sounds like me lol

@lydiastraube8517 Год назад

I found my brand new, still wrapped and in the box, ember mug for $7.99 at goodwill in 2021 right after Christmas! I’m guessing an older person received it for Christmas, assumed it would be too complicated, and decided to donate it not knowing the cost. But of course, just a guess 😂

@ayannahendricks6266 Год назад

Who needs or wants to use an app to heat up your coffee- unnecessary.

@debbiekeefer476 Год назад

There is a reason they are called influencer. Sam's Club has a very good dupe for the blanket. If everyone is doing it I don't. I wait a few months to decide. Saves me a lot of money!

@miss_m_yt Год назад

Do you have a link by any chance?

@Hailey-bz2ym Год назад

Walmart also had them! I love mine so much

@srhrth Год назад

Imagine telling someone 50 years ago ”in the future you’ll have an app on your phone to adjust the temperature of your coffee cup” 😭😭

@XpetraXpazlX Год назад

I dont think cell phones existed 50 years ago

@srhrth Год назад

@@XpetraXpazlX even more of a reason to be baffled

@findingthesimilarity Год назад

This was awesome! Shark tank has ruined expensive stuff for me because, we know they make stuff for pennies on the dollar and sell it for astronomical prices… that being said, maybe a dupe video of these products? That could be fun!

@weirdhousewivesclub Год назад

If you drink a lot of coffee and have issues with coffee going cold, there are coffee makers with insulated carafe (we have a breville one we got as a gift we love that also has a burr grinder built in) that you can just brew a whole pot and it stays hot for ages

@joywebster2678 Год назад

This is for keeping that one cup hot. Good for work!

@snickerdoodle4067 Год назад

I find it so weird that in my country I have to work most of my life for a decent house or to pay for my academic studies and other stuff and there are people who pay that amount of money for ICE

@EsmeCleo Год назад

RU-vidrs aren’t the norm. The majority of us can’t afford these things.

@ambersmith2612 Год назад

It’s a very privileged position to even have ACCESS to education or to be able to afford a house by working

@snickerdoodle4067 Год назад

@@ambersmith2612 I know I’m probably never going to own a house but yeah I’m so grateful for the opportunity to study, especially a degree in biochemistry and food science

@au_barb Год назад

The average US citizen is just struggling to exist rn, trust me. These are very boujie items that the average person cannot afford.

@ayannahendricks6266 Год назад

It’s disgusting even seeing such uselessly over inflated products these are really geared for people who are without any financial concerns and few expenses.

@lostinthemission Год назад

I use a yeti everyday and my coffee stays hot all day. I don’t know why more people don’t put their coffee in them. It’s great gift for new parents too. For me it’s been safer to have a leak proof cup and lid around children too.

@wild_spice Год назад

Yeti mugs are amazing.

@lorcashine Год назад

Around laptops and other electronics too. Kill one laptop with a spill and you don't do it again!

@alexandria9286 Год назад

There’s something about you just chilling on the floor while filming that makes the video seem cozy and like I’m just chilling with a friend :)

@heatherbrumfield1406 Год назад

Same

@michellebatchelor1693 Год назад

The ember as a corp work from home mom is life changing… now I don’t like my coffee scalding. 135 is plenty. But it also warms up coffee left in the pot. So if you make a big pot it auto shuts off after 2 hours. If you put the coffee in the ember it warms it up. No gross microwave taste. And you cannot do that with a metal mug. I feel extremely passionately about the ember LOL

@MarissaN1026 Год назад

I got one as a birthday present and I'm obsessed with my ember. I love it for coffee and tea!

@SkyClears Год назад

Same! I got one for Christmas and love it! I wasn’t feeling well one day and put some brothy chicken soup in it and loved slowly sipping on hot soup for awhile. 😅😊

@jw-27j01 Год назад

*Reviews a mug that keeps hot drinks warm* "I only like coffee when it's hot" *Reviews a very swanky ice machine and proceeds to make an iced coffee* 🤣🤣🤣

@qq1651 Год назад

Yup! Totally caught that too! lmao

@jw-27j01 Год назад

@@qq1651 🤣🤣

@Shay2theT Год назад

17:47 I love the passion with which you discuss pebble ice. My friend calls it foam ice. Lol It reminds me of going to Pizza Hut for Book It back in the day. Anyone else remember that? Also, it's the BEST ice to use for smoothies at home. Blends up so easily.

@alwaysemilia Год назад

Omg Book It! I remember these but hadn’t though if the name in years. Thanks for the throw back 📚🍕

@justathumb Год назад

omfg i was literally obsessed with ice when pregnant, i ate like 10 cups a day and broke a filling 😑 ikea has the most delicious pebble ice with free refills 🤤

@shellz_2135 Год назад

My travel yeti mug is all I need! I make my coffee in the morning before I head off to work, and can sip on it until my lunch break and it’s still hot/warm. Save the money on that thing for sure!

@smoore7768 Год назад

Same!!

@beanqween9458 Год назад

Yetis are the best.

@savedgirl100 Год назад

You do realize by paying for geek squad, you didn’t in actuality get a replacement for the ice maker. You got a new one for the cost of the geek squad. At that price point for the ice maker, you would assume it would have some type of warranty. If it doesn’t come with one, no bueno for me.

@christinasevero4542 Год назад

It does come with a warranty!!

@cwork621 Год назад

I don’t understand why you couldn’t return the ice machine. Don’t you normally have 30 days to return??? For it to act up on the third week seems to perfect reason to return it.

@savannah4439 Год назад

There are ice trays that make tiny spheres of ice that are a pretty good approximation of pebble ice for like 1/20th the price! I got some for Christmas, and I love them!

@FacheChanteDeux Год назад

#1) Loving the new hair color. #2) Is it really that hard to make a fresh hot cup of coffee? $150 for that seems ridiculous.

@juliamontejo1520 Год назад

I just microwave mine if I have half a mug left and it got cold

@puremetalcore Год назад

2) when you have ADHD this cup is perfect

@joywebster2678 Год назад

I make mine at home, and head to the hospital to work. So no I can't take my coffee maker to work with me, nor can we have coffee on the nursing station. So it has to stay warm in break room. It needs a lid for me.

@droid2D2C3P0 Год назад

2) yes it is.. for a lot of people who don't have jobs or lifestyles that allow for it 🙄

@annafranklin6568 Год назад

Just rewatched the other videos where you did this! Love the content. Needed some Carrie toDay(ton)

@0911kenzie Год назад

I recommend just getting a mug warmer! They are way cheaper and work just as well as those! I love the cosori one personally

@hesed1591 Год назад

You should try the Walmart and target dupes for the barefoot dreams!

@aksez2u Год назад

I don't think I would buy any of these products, but I do have a couple of Barefoot Dreams cardigan style robes that I love. I don't know what it is about their products, but they are so soft and well made!

@Rachel_Lloyd95 Год назад

My SIL got like a $40 ice machine from Walmart. Works perfect and she’s had it since December!

@lorcashine Год назад

Maybe it doesn't make the layered pellet ice for that price. There are just a few pellet ice makers and they are all expensive. I really wanted one, but the reviews on them were all terrible. This one has the best reputation, but reading the reviews on Amazon made me not want it. I've found this kind of stuff new on ebay or Facebook Marketplace for less than half price. Wouldn't be good for stuff that breaks down though.

@judithbowtell8294 Год назад

Its funny - I spent $240 (Australian dollars,, so you know 20c US$) to give my sister a beautiful blanket as a gift, where I knew the proceeds supported one of my favourite women's support services. But I could never justify that for myself. Luckily I stay with her often and it gets cold where she lives!

@riabouchinska Год назад

I don’t really understand the Ember mug tbh I’m just kind of grossed out by the concept of taking like 3 hours to finish a single cup of coffee

@Zeldybear Год назад

My boyfriend and I love our Ember mugs! I got them on sale for about $100 each, so I saved $50 on each. I set mine to about 130 degrees and it’s almost too hot. Carrie, I don’t know how it’s not hot enough for you 😂 To each their own!

@nicolesmith1309 Год назад

I got an Ember at a flea market for $10.

@isabelladumitrescu2543 Год назад

Love this video idea!!! Please make this a series (if financially possible lol)

@luvgren Год назад

I got my Ember mug for christmas and I love it! Just because I'm a slow drinker and my coffee always gets cold 😂😂 so it's perfect for me.

@JennaMoon Год назад

I've had an Ember mug for years and I love it. I usually drink my coffee pretty quickly so I just use regular mugs for that, but I love to make tea in the evenings and am notorious for completely forgetting about it. The Ember mug has been a life changer for my tea game.

@youtubegirly98 Год назад

Respectfully, I will be buried with my ember mug. 😂😂

@clareflox8916 Год назад

Same! I never used to be able to drink my coffee while it’s hot due to meeting with clients back to back throughout my day. Ive learned to love iced coffee, but there’s nothing like a latte that stays hot😍

@sarahgourlay1605 Год назад

I love my ember mug, as a grad student who spends all day at my desk I drink coffee and tea in my ember mug constantly. I find that the hottest temperature is almost too hot, I usually keep it at 58 degrees Celsius. It is definitely pricey, but I got it as a graduation gift. However, I do think it has saved me well over 150$ in takeout coffee though because I always have something warm there to sip on already so I’m less tempted to go buy out. When it’s on the charging coaster it’ll stay warm all day long (as long as you keep moving the mug from time to time). Probably the most extravagant thing that I own, but I wouldn’t go back.

@itsidalis Год назад

Girl that ice machine when it started to putter out really started to sound like a scene from a horror film 😭

@amberisrad Год назад

literally imagine hearing that at 3am LOL

@AnnaRvlogs Год назад

I am one of these gals that just enjoys my warm coffee right away despite being a mom so my go to cup is starbucks stainless steel on the inside with pretty solid design on the outside that currently is my black one and I love it. It keeps my coffee warm when I take my son to school and drink it after drop off if I happen to not have a chance to enjoy it at home. I won't ever buy or try out these products myself as I can see from your review how un great they are Thanks for doing the review for us but it isn't where I would spend my money on.

@diamondpayne5959 Год назад

I’d like a follow up of these videos in the future :) and more dupes!!! I LOVE when you test out dupes for us

@rebeccaspangler9491 Год назад

I cannot recommend the OXO scoop for the ice maker enough!! We got the ice maker in December of 2020 and the bigger, more flexible scoop is a game changer. I also have an ember and I LOVE it haha. I drink a lot of tea and for me, it makes a HUGE difference

@eczollner14 Год назад

I hate how much I love my ember

@symonesimss Год назад

The coffee spill is so relatable 😭😭 you’re stronger than me tho because that would’ve ruined my whole day 😂😂

@MissMoodyMoony Год назад

I bought an ember mug for my dad 3 years ago, and he has used it everyday since. So if you have a coffee loving dad in your life it's a good gift.

@lashawn711 Год назад

I second the Target cup for keeping your coffee warm, they lost me when they said I can’t put the blanket in the dryer, and my husband has that ice at his job, so I get him to bring me some in a small cooler!

@lorcashine Год назад

Lucky you about the ice. That's the best solution!

@akrogstad Год назад

I got got by ember ads. I honestly love my travel mug for when I’m between patients. I don’t know if the lid keeps the temp hotter but its been great! Definitely an unnecessary and luxury item.

@Jess_Bishop Год назад

I have had an Ember mug for over 2 years now and gifted my boyfriend one a year ago. We both solely use them for any hot beverage. Their app sucks but once you set it up to the right temperature you don’t ever need to revisit the app and it works phenomenally! If you do let the drink sit for hours tho, even if it’s on its charging base, it’ll stall and not keep it hot because it assumes you won’t come back to drink a 4..5 hours old drink. I’m a die hard fan!

@tonya2719 Год назад

OMG. I love that cardigan 😊 loving how your space is looking as well, keep being positive ❤

@AliceinWonderlandX9 Год назад

I used to get notifications for your videos all the time and RU-vid stopped showing me your videos on my home page, I thought you took a break from RU-vid or something 🥲🥲🥲🥲 but now i get to catch up with these videos and your vlogs! 😊

@nicolet7735 Год назад

I totally love the Ember mug! I always felt coffee tasted bad after microwaving so this has made it so I never have to do that anymore. I think a lot of people drink insanely hot coffee (lol thinking about when I was working at Starbucks having people order 200° drinks) and maybe this mug is not for you then. But I like the Ember mug because it's not stainless steel and it keeps the taste of your beverage way better. Definitely a Christmas gift ask vs random personal buy.

@JadeCanada237 Год назад

Just use a travel mug to keep your drink hot, or you can buy a mug warmer for $10 and pick up a silicone lid (I've seen them in the grocery store even or Amazon etc) for your mug. It holds in the heat and works perfectly.

@annerubens274 Год назад

Would love to see a follow up of the previous video's where you talk about what you still use!

@Wolfgoddess56 Год назад

Your sweater/cardigan thing is so cute!

@NewUkeNewYork Год назад

I have a zojirushi tea thermos someone gave me as a gift (it has a filter basket in it for loose leaf teas) and the tea stays VERY hot in it. This morning it’s been 5 hours + since I put the tea and milk in and is still quite hot. If folks are looking for something like that. It does not have a fun sipping spout, but the travel lid is very secure and I have had no leaks.

@aherist1 Год назад

Zojirushi is the best!

@alexasunshine83 Год назад

wait I've never had that type of ice and I'm an ICE GIRLIE so yes I will be on my way to try it haha

@fvances Год назад

I really appreciate your try out videos. I’m sure sometimes it feels like throwing away money. Can’t wait for the follow up on previous ones you liked!

@samanthafoster102 Год назад

The people hating on the ice machine need to stop. I have an ice machine, it was about $150 from Amazon because i live in an apartment with a small freezer, i can’t fit giant bags of ice in the freezer. I was using ice trays. But my boyfriend and i would go through the two trays really quickly in a day. Do i agree with a $650 price point? No. But i understand the need for ice makers. Especially in an apartment.

@sifichick200 Год назад

I bought a mug warmer last month for about $20. It's a hot plate that you sit your cup on. It can stay hot up to 12 hours and up to 170 fahrenheit. Best thing I've ever gotten myself. I'm a sipper, so when I forget about my coffee for a couple of hours and can grab it and drink it still hot it's so wonderful. Also I'm not even using the recommended flat bottom mug, so it could be even better.

@imonteamjay Год назад

I like how you're so honest and you mention affordable alternatives. Of course some luxury items really are great quality "nice-to-haves", but there are options out there that are more affordable luxuries. Everyone deserves to be comfortable 🥰

@bryannecampbell1593 Год назад

Haha I just jumped when you spilled. That would be me.

@tiffaniepatrick4520 Год назад

I got the ember mug when I started working from home and I love it! Definitely a luxury but I use it every day

@AnneWebs Год назад

You wouldnt need to buy an insurance for it if it breaks before 2 years Its covered under the warranty No?

@sisipinho Год назад

I find the mug thing so funny because I'm the opposite - I'll drink my coffee from breakfast at noon because I like it cold 😅

@KayGrayEngg Год назад

Carrie! My husband has the mug heater that sits on your desk and keeps your coffee or tea warm. He LOVES it! And I think it's less than $30 lol

@sarahdams Год назад

You can get like a $5 candle warmer to keep your coffee hot.

@lydiastraube8517 Год назад

As someone who likes their coffee at a very specific 123 degrees lol, I really enjoy the ember. I can’t drink my coffee too hot, but it’s hard to time when it would be cool enough to drink without being ice cold.

@Classical7239 Год назад

a REALLY great alternative to the ember is just a coffee warmer/candle warmer hot plate and a flat bottom mug and they work great to keep the coffee warm, and they are only $10-$20. The mug itself doesn't stay warm but if you are just sitting and not moving around they work REALLY well to keep drinks hot for as long as you want. Ive been using just a glass mug and mini hotplate for years and have never had cold coffee. There are also ones that heat a metal bottom mug with magnets so you don't have an open hotplate sitting around and they are ~$50 and are great as well.

@courtneyryder1810 Год назад

The 2 lil platts in your hair at the end is so cute 😊

@kkingkaila Год назад

I bought this mug warmer from CVS and I love it because I can use all my favorite mugs and just keep it on the warmer near me for my tea.

@TheFieldhockeygk11 Год назад

I have that ice maker, and can’t live without it!! It is literally life changing! Just make sure to follow the cleaning instructions and schedule!!

@tkram97 Год назад

I found a blanket at Costco for my bed (queen size) that is incredibly soft and I have washed it several times. It’s still super soft and I often pull it off my bed to use on my couch! Also, descaling your coffee maker is a must as well! Even if you have a Keurig or Nescafé. Anything that has water running through it can have build up of calcium f on local water sources. I’ve been told often to make sure I am descaling even if using filtered water 🤷🏻‍♀️. Sharing info just in case! Thanks for saving us money Carrie!

@mrs.catrodriguez Год назад

Ahhh yea we have a pebble ice maker and it’s a game changer for sure!👌🏼But ours was half the price and we’ve had it for over a year with zero issue. Also a lot smaller footprint with the ability to make/keep more ice. To anyone out there wondering there are similar options for a lot less 😊

@CreamyJalapeno Год назад

I'm an early adopter of the ice maker as in I bought from First Build before GE bought it. My OG ice maker is still working perfectly all these years later. I'd say it's been a solid investment. I haven't had to baby mine at all. I do use distilled water because our home water is very hard. Also, I don't clean it nearly as often as they suggest.

@dawnliphard9591 Год назад

I totally hear you on the hot coffee thing. If mine isn’t practically scalding my mouth then it isn’t hot enough lol😊😅 2:47

@kittyreincat Год назад

Was so excited to see this video. I’ve always thought the ember mug was ridiculous- glad you agree. I also need to drink HOT coffee and I use my yeti tumbler so it stays hot. I don’t like the taste reheated so fresh brewed coffee only for me. Also- Nordstrom rack carries barefoot dreams. They are usually half regular retail price.

@noelmilleryoga5993 Год назад

lol I can't with the ice maker....... girl you could have put that money in savings! im crying!

@wendybrown5935 Год назад

New to your channel it's great! I only watch you tube and don't have any other viewing platforms so no idea of what's hot or not on instagram etc. Amazon trends is the only exposure I get, so I'm probably saving fortune😆😆however it is interesting to see what's out there and that you are trying them out so we don't have to. I love the fact that you are so down to earth and look forward to viewing you in the future☺☺

@missjlm3011 Год назад

I love my ember mug 🤷🏻‍♀ Around 135-138 degrees is perfect for my coffee and tea and when I wfh or on the weekends, its a luxury item for sure. But I keep a little warmer on my desk at work and thats an ok substitute. I also waited till Target had them on sale, which is super rare, and I got mine for $100

@3400rsah Год назад

nope, not a you think, $150 for a mug is disgusting and the influencers who push this poo should be ashamed of themselves. Literally bought the same thing 15 years ago from Amazon for like 20 bucks.

@yaycaffeine Год назад

I got the ember mug as a Christmas gift and here are my 3 gripes: 1. The mug is too small for me :( I am a massive mug girlie and the small size mug I received simply does not contain enough beverage for me 2. I've been training my whole life to chug said beverage when it's the ideal temperature, so when I got this mug it didn't really solve anything for me because of this habit I've formed. Except in some circumstances when I know I'm going to say, drink tea and crochet, it is nice to know I don't have to keep checking on the mug for the ideal temperature. BUT I have already solved this previously by using a generic travel mug with a lid 3.I move around my apartment a fair bit and I wish the coaster was chargeable, almost like a battery pack to go around the house So yeah... I barely use it lol. I might bring it to my office since I'm more stationary there

@nicolekelly1444 Год назад

My Ember mug is genuinely one of my favorite gifts of all time. I use mine every day. I do wish it went to a slightly higher temperature but I quite literally take hours to finish a cup and it's great to always have it warm and waiting for me.

@carolynsteele9929 Год назад

Nordstrom always has the Barefoot Dreams blankets on sale with their anniversary sales. Gettem when they’re cheaper!

@gabriellegavi9002 Год назад

I love my Ember! With ADHD I struggle with object permanece. If I reheat my coffee in the microwave I will forget about it and not even notice the microwave is finished. I make a whole new cup of coffee without noticing. The ember is great for me 😂😂

@hadleystrainge Год назад

i'm a big hockey fan and allllll the hockey wives were raving about that blanket, it looks very nice but not $150 nice. sonic also sells their pebble ice for like two dollars a bag so do with that info what you will, fellow pebble ice girlies.

@jordanbeverly9387 Год назад

My mom has had the ember mug, I think she’s actually had three now, for like several years. It seems to work well, but it chips so bad, like the paint on the mug. That’s why she has had to purchase like 3. For $150 it should hold up better, but she loves it so we keep getting her one for Christmas. They make really inexpensive little hot plates for mugs that seem like a way better deal.

@kazzmastah Год назад

I definately would love a follow-up, I fall out of love with so many things after a month or two, I'm interested what stays in peoples' routines long term. On that note - do you still have your exercise bike from when you tried the Peloton dupe/hack?

@JamiePaige Год назад

this was so fun!!!

@sarahpoitras85 Год назад

I got the ember mug for Christmas, I personally love it and I keep it in my office at work.... I now want a second one at home lol 😆

@tyleralyssa2875 Год назад

its the hype before the coffee only to knock the entire cup over.... hahahaha

@kim52671 Год назад

Love these videos. I’m very easily influenced so a review is amazing. 😂😂

@jessicavike316 Год назад

I have a nugget ice machine as well and absolutely love it! We make one full water tank of ice (about three drawers of ice) once a week and empty it out into bags in the freezer so we don’t have the machine running all the time. Just give the bag a little wack when it freezes to break up the ice then it’s totally good to go! Also I bought the Frigidaire version for a lot less money than the opal and it’s wonderful!