They’re also quite good if you have Achilles’ tendon problem my father ripped his a few years ago and hooks were is go to for the first few years as part of rehab
Carrie, I really enjoyed this video! It would be great if you could do a follow-up in a few months to update if you are still using all these items and whether they were worth it. Maybe prior to Christmas so people know if they should ask for gifts, or when items might be on sale. Just a thought. Very much enjoy your videos and vlogs 😁
OHH! Also connected to this- if you do another "Testing That Girl Products" you could make a follow up to that as well but put them all together, so that you don't have to try to talk for as long about each one. A compilation vid of sorts. Or maybe a "How I Really Feel Abt Products I Tested in 2022"
As a certified kindle girlie myself, I would LOVE to recommend to you (and everybody frankly, my sisters are begging me to shut up about it): absolutely get yourself a library card if you don't already have one. I'm in the LA area and have a both a local card (for Pasadena public libraries) and an LA county public library card and I can't get enough. They have soooo many books available online so I just put a ton of books I want to read on hold and I get notification when those books are ready to be checked out and it's so damn convenient. Plus they have all the books I want to read but never got a chance to! It completely eliminated the guilt I sometimes felt buying books that I really wanted to read but then didn't enjoy. Or if I start a book and don't love it I can just virtually return it and move on with my life instead of trying to force myself to finish it because I spent 20 bucks on it. My philosophy for physical book lovers is that you can always buy the book after borrowing it if you absolutely love it!
Exactly! I borrow e-books and audiobooks all the time and if I love it and think I'd revisit the book, I'll go out and buy it from an indie bookstore, so all purchases are more intentional
Or for cheap you can buy books at Friends of the Library sale and support library programs for children. It is like a treasure hunt, since you never know what you will find.
As a runner it's so bizarre to see people wearing Hokas for functional fashion purposes instead of just protecting your feet while you run. I'm super intrigued now to see if they're shifting their marketing as more and more influencers wear them. also BEWARE using non-trail running Hokas for hiking!!!! They can roll your ankle really easily on trails.
Agreed. I have 3 pair that I rotate for running/trail running and when I went to get my new speedgoats I saw that they now make a casual style embroidered shoe that’s super cute. Childhood me would looove those but adult me just chooses the most fun colored Cliftons and Rincons to balance practicality with cuteness. 😊
i know right! i always thought they were kinda goofy lol but i have to wear them bc i have a flexible arch. honestly they are super comfy tho! (now i wear brooks though :D )
let me tell you that hair dryer is NOT worth it! i’ve had mine for almost 2 years and tried about every tutorial, and I’m never fully satisfied with it. It’s super over hyped in my opinion and really gives one distinct hair style with the curling attachments. It’s either a straight look with the flat brush or a 60s/70s blowout with the hair curlers, and neither last very long. I’ve found the curls fall out in hours and the brush doesn’t fully straighten my hair. I always have to use another tool with the dyson to get my hair to look decent.
My husband is a physical book person and I’m a kindle gal. He literally has 5 floor to ceiling bookshelves worth of books. So when we recently moved/unpacked his books I needed to troll him and was like “ugh we still have my books” and I just popped my kindle on the shelf 💀😂
Here are my Kindle thoughts and recommendations. I’ve had one for almost a decade. 1. Buy a cover for the Kindle that can flip around back. I find that hand position more comfortable to hit the right spot to turn the page with my thumb. 2. Check out your local library. Most of them have ebooks that you can borrow to your Kindle without going into the library in person. Definitely has saved me money from buying books! You can always buy if you like it later. 3. A big benefit to the Kindle is going on a trip. I don’t need to figure out packing my books for a beach vacation, with backups if I don’t like something. All of that is on the kindle. 4. The kindle is great for building your vocabulary, in English or even if you’re working on a new language. Just click on the word you’re not sure about and there’s a definition. 5. See a character name and don’t remember who they are? Click and you can go back to the first time that character name was used. 6. Play with the backlight and the paper white will be plenty of light to read by in bed. Perfect for wanting to read when someone else in the room is asleep.
Welcome to the Kindle Club! My fellow nerdy lifelong bookworms know that Kindles have always been cool....just took everyone else to figure it out. Goodness they were expensive initially. Was so glad when they dropped in price and I could afford one. 10 plus years with a Kindle!
I started with the very first B&N Nook! My husband was so happy that there wouldn't be books all over the house he practically raced me to the store to buy it!! Many years, several nooks and now with a Kindle, my library is 🤪
@@livelongandprospermary8796 I'm still jealous! There are some people who are still really faithful to the original/early Kindles and have purchased a bunch of back-ups. It is crazy how they still work and are easy to change the batteries. I was using a B&W no light one until this year. Felt like I jumped into the future when I upgraded to a Kindle Paperwhite.
@@jennrocchi6385 Nooks really were really doing well for so long. I remember trying to decide between Nook and Kindle for super long. It was kind of sad when Kindle really took over in popularity.
I got a Kobo e-reader last year because I didn't want something owned by Amazon and it has both buttons, swipe, and tap options for turning pages AND you can connect it to your local library to get books! Definitely have been reading SO much with it!!!
I have the Bose Quiet Comfort II headphones and can ABSOLUTELY say they are worth it. When I bought them several years ago, it was so hard to justify spending $350 on headphones, but I have never looked back. They have been on so many long haul flights (I literally bought them to cancel plane noise because I HATE it) and could not be happier with them.
Just posted a similar comment. Great headphones. Bose also sells re-furbished ones on their site, which apparently are basically brand new, but returned headphones, that they've discounted significantly.
I got my Boses because I was flying to Japan and was not about to deal with being in the air for 24+ hours without GOOD noise cancelling headphones. Now they are my "leave me alone I really need to get this done" headphones
The hokas are 100% worth the money. I have the black ones as my work shoes as a bartender, and am on my feet for 12 hours a day, and they are amazing. Have fixed all my foot and back problems related to being on my feet and walking that much. 10/10 would recommend!
Yes same! I think anyone that works at a place with a hard floor (like most stores) or are just on your feet a lot in general, should try Hokas. Most shoe stores you can return shoes anyways, if they really don't work for you. I have had mine a year now and still going strong. I was pregnant and on my feet for 10+ hours a day and my feet didn't hurt. Where as before I would always buy Nike shoes which after a couple months would start to break down and hurt my feet. They are more expensive, but as someone who doesn't like to spend money on things they are totally worth it!
@@clarity1984 honestly I haven't had sketches in a very long time so I'm not sure. I would say just get them from the site or a store where u can return them if they don't work
@@clarity1984 I have not and will not buy sketchers ever again. They always break down in two months time, and for $70+ per pair, I find that ridiculous. My hokas are well over a year old now, and still feel great.
Kindle girlie here! One of the biggest selling points for me was saving trips to the library. You can download free books right to your device and will automatically return the book for you so you avoid late fees. It’s perfection.
Carrie! The ear pads on the AirPods maxes come out so you definitely can clean them in case you get makeup on them. They're magnetic so you can just pull them off!
I was just gonna say that! I wash mine every other day after walking and sweating! Plus you can dip the headband in some soapy water for a bit and wipe lightly with a rag!
My husband works 12 hours on his feet and has foot pain at the end of every shift. We have tried almost every brand with no success, but once he started wearing Hokas, his foot pain went away almost entirely. I swear by them!!!
I just really wish Dyson would get on the same page as their vacuum as their hair products with going cordless like we all know they are capable of! Love your videos especially vlogs❤️
I loved this video! I'm so with you as a physical book lover. I didn't get a Kindle until last Christmas when my mother-in-law bought one for me and was like "TRUST ME". It's been six months and I still crave the feeling of a physical book, BUT I love it for a few things in particular: using it with my local library and the Libby app! Hello thousands of free ebooks! It's also amazing for travel, I went to Europe for two weeks this spring and didn't bring a single physical book (don't worry, I bought some while I was there 🙈), and still had tons of options in case my reading mood changed. And my single favorite thing about my kindle is that I have a paddle board and I adore paddling out to the middle of the lake with a lil wine and a snack and reading with my kindle. It's lightweight, it's waterproof, and it's so much easier to hold up while I'm laying down on the board. Every day that I float and read is the best day ever. I hope you learn to enjoy it as much as I do. It certainly hasn't kept me from buying ("too many" - my husband) physical books, but it is a net positive in my life!
The Hoka’s are the best shoe ever!! I am a nurse so I’m on my feet for 12 hours + a day and I absolutely love them. I definitely recommend the Bondi 7s, that’s what I have!
Every time Carrie says something along the line of “ it’s been everywhere” or “ I’m sure you’ve seen it everywhere” I say to myself “ No Carrie, cause I’m deep in the goblin non binary gay witch diy etc. side of the internet and your on the popular straight girl bi girl IN girl sporty girl side of the internet and you my love are my only tie to the other side.” I have never seen a single one of these products before this video but I love watching them cause it gives me a glimpse of what life could be if I wasn’t where I am lol. I’ve gone too deep and I can’t get out and your my window type vibes
I don't know if anyone has already shared this, but you can replace the ear cushions for the AirPods Max! They are 70 bucks, which is steep, but at least you don't have the worry if they get disgusting or ruined. You can also choose whatever color, so if you ever wanted to mix and match colors, thats an option too! the cups just come off magnetically, its pretty cool
I love my kindle, my fiancé had one that I started using - couldn't stop😁 the best parts: you can lie on your side and still read, you don't need to hold the heavy book and you can read when it's completely dark, due to the build in lighting. 🌻 Love your channel!
The best thing I've ever done with my Kindle was to add a pop-socket to the back so it was easier to hold! I prefer them over a book because they're easier to hold and read on your side because they're light, but them bitches be slippery as hell and sometimes the cases are expensive so would 100% recommend doing that so that you can do it one-handed much easier
I’ve had my kindle for at least 12 years now and it still works perfectly! I have about 150+ books on it. It’s so convenient for me especially on the subway. I still love physical books, but it’s really nice to have both options. Plus, libraries have sooooo many ebooks. I can’t recommend enough. I just read Verity too! Small world. Thanks for these reviews, Carrie 🥰
Still have mine too from over 10 years ago!!, the battery still holds for at least 5 days (when I use it too much, and more than a week when I'm not reading as much). It was my best friend while my daughter was a newborn and I was nursing her every couple of hours
@@ativc5232 that’s so great! It’s true. It’s like having an old friend. They’ve been through so much with us. I can’t imagine how I’ll feel when I have to finally replace it 😢
It's so funny to me that a running shoe brand is now "trendy" and "fashionable"....and that's a super normal price for shoes that people running 400-500 miles in.
You can’t say spending almost $200 is “normal”.. that’s coming off very classist. Being raised in poverty, I was lucky to get a $70 pair of athletic shoes for sports & I promise you, they work just as well and I ran in them until they had holes.
Yes I replace my Hokas a couple times a year! They are more expensive than “normal” tennis shoes but when your running they are great on your joints! I used to have to wear a lot of braces due to surgery/ pain but not with the Hokas!
Exactly, you can certainly buy cheaper running shoes but it's pretty typical for a hardcore runner to drop that much on shoes. Like you, I also do not understand how this particular shoe became "trendy"...
I’ve never articulated the “I’m invisible because no one can hear me” feeling that doesn’t seem logical but just -makes sense- and it’s hilarious to hear it verbalized by someone! So glad you kept the noise cancellation off while walking for safety 😂✨
I use the Kindle app on my phone (or on a tablet) and it works just as well and it's FREE! I guess you don't get the Paperwhite feature but it doesn't bother me very much. It also has different color settings so it's easier to read in the day or at night. Love the video 💕
I understand it can get tricky with trying not to buy and own too much stuff, but I love this type of video! I would love to see more product testing and/or reviews from you, Carrie 😊
The kindle is the only product I own and I love it for all the reason you said, but also because I have the paper white which is 100% water proof which is great for the pool and bath. Also you save so much money if you also use Libby!
So here me out...I just bought the new airwrap. I needed a new blow dryer and straightener. I would have spent about as much for those 2 things plus a curling iron. No regrets, I love it more than any hair tool I've ever had. It's so fun experimenting with new looks! Plus this makes me look like I have literal salon hair every day ..Love this video!
I was so sucked into social media and my phone during lockdown and the kindle was such a great buy to escape that. It’s embarrassing to say but the last time I was frequently reading was during middle school. If you like audio books it’s nice for that too
The million dollar (No pun intended) question is the following: Are you happy with those products?! Do you actually like them? Do you use them or intend to for certain occasions? Because it's really the answers to these questions that will justify the investment. Edit: Here's the thing about the Dyson airwrap, it's not gonna deep fry your hair. And for someone whose hair has been through the ringer, I can't imagine anything else besides wearing it natural that wouldn't fry it.
I’ve had it for 2 years and I really only use it because it’s quick, I love the way it looks, and it DOESNT damage your hair 😂 you’re totally right - no other less expensive tool can do that
I had the same opinion about Kindles! I am such a physical book person. HOWEVER, I’ve read 27 books this year so far and half of them were on my Kindle! I find it to be easier to carry around and I enjoy laying in bed reading with the lights off and still being able to see my book :)
Hokas are worth every penny!! I thought they looked geriatric at first too but I either got used to them or don't care because they're that comfortable. One tip for Hoka newbies, I would try them on in person. Some styles worked for me and some didn't, and I had to size down but my husband had to size up.
I recently went to fleet feet and got new shoes for hiking and trail walking since we recently got a puppy and my old workout shoes were totally wrecked. The thing with shoes is you have to make sure you get the right ones for you. I ended up in Hokas and have LOVED them. But I have a big foot and high arch and that’s the foot they said they are best for. My old shoes were brooks and LOVED them at the time. My boyfriend got shoes like a week after me and hokas did NOT work for him. I totally get the hoka hype but also saying one brand is “best” is so strange because all feet are soooooo different so it’s so interesting that they have become such a “thing”.
It's funny to me that they're a "thing" (I guess in trendier parts of the country/world? We're pretty behind the times here in New Hampshire lol) because to me they're "the shoes that my 60-year-old dad wears" not that he isn't pretty cool for an old guy but he has never once given a crap about what's trendy
Hokas did not work for me. I don’t have big feet, but I have high arches, and everyone recommended them. I was so hopeful, but wore them like twice before I tossed them. Oddly, the only shoes that don’t kill are Converse. Which are super impractical for hiking. 🥴
@@simplelittle ya it’s so tricky to find what works. If you have a running store or something like fleet feet around they look at your feet and how you walk to get the best options and they haven’t ever steered me wrong. Also insoles can totally change a shoe so that might also play a role.
Hey Carrie! I’ve had my AirPod Maxes for about a year now and I love them! The ear cushions are removable and magnetic! You can clean them with a damp cloth! You can also dip the headband in soapy water (upside down, so you don’t get the actual electronic parts wet) and also wipe clean! I also enjoy how long they stay charged! I can go a few days without having to charge them and I listen daily on my walks. Also! The round button controls volume! If you press it, it pauses the music for you. You can also have Siri read you notifications. You can access spatial speakers via your volume control center (when you turn your head, the music moves 👀!!!) They were expensive but I’m definitely getting my use out of them!
I didn’t even know a kindle was a “That Girl” product and I put one in my cart this morning. I am taking this as a sign to just go ahead and buy it. I am the worst reader so I am hoping this helps me. I love that I won’t be accumulating books that just sit on my shelf and gather dust.
Carrie. That park look when you were laying down the blanket with the sunnies gave me MAJOR Meredith from the Parent Trap vibes that I had to pause and rewind the video to confirm. 😅 what a mood honestly tho
I got my hoka's when I still worked at free people and could use my 40% off discount lol BUT I wish I would have got more pairs, I love them so much tbh
My favorite part of an e-reader is getting books from my local library! I love getting the instant satisfaction of downloading a book without having to pay.
I tried HOKA after breaking my foot because that brand was most recommended by my doctor for recovery but i could not get them to work for me, they were so painful in my arch on my good foot (i had a blister just from trying them on around the house!). I ended up with Brooks... so let me know when those are trendy lol
They are in style! Also the hokas come in two styles: one for running and one for walking. They can be hit or miss though but the soles are made for those two things.
Hokas are definitely the type of shoe that you should try on and walk around the store in before buying, but for me they work and feel great, for others it has been the opposite so I'm glad you were able to find a shoe that works well for you.
I didn't read for years (school and work had me too busy). Then once I had time again, I really didn't pick it back up until I got my kindle! I"ve read over 40 books this year because of it. I thought I would miss physical books but I don't think I can go back now! Being able to read in bed and not having to worry about how to see or a light being on after I fall asleep is a game changer!
I had a kindle for years from high school to college and think I read a book and a half on it. Definitely love physical books better. Jusy the smell of the bookstore, the book itself and flipping the pages and being able to see the read side grow thicker as I get towards the end of the book. Hence my book collection taking up a ton of space haha
Same for me! There is nothing like holding a book in your hand, turning the pages. And having a huge collection of books is my dream (working on it 😂).
I’ve never tried the Apple headphones but I loveeee the beats by Dre headphones had them for years and actually repurchased a second time cause they are so amazing with sound cancelling and super comfortable
Loved this vlog style main channel video!!! I know you’ve talked about how you would love to vlog as your main job, I thought this was a great way to do both!!!
I got a Kindle Paperwhite for Christmas last year, and I love it! I’m a die-hard book girl, too, but the Kindle makes it so convenient to read on the go. It’s nice to have an entire library of options (especially on vacation) without hauling around a giant book bag. I also love how light it is, which only adds to the convenience of it! Welcome to the Kindle Convert family 🤣
Oh man, I’ve been a Kindle bitch for over a decade and love it so much. I’ve had my current Kindle for over 7 years, I think, so can vouch for their durability and longevity. Switching to an e-reader for most of my long-form reading has also made it super easy for me to buy direct from smaller publishers and/or direct from authors-my preferred way to buy books.
I’ve had a Kindle (I’m on my third one!) for years and years, and it’s been a game changer for me. I’m 100% a book lover, but I do love being able to throw my kindle in my bag whether I’m commuting or traveling cross-country or even just going to the doctor (bc you never know how long that wait is gonna be lol). It weighs basically nothing, plus the added bonuses of a battery that lasts for weeks AND no one can see what you’re reading 😇
I found I read faster on a kindle because I can change the font and the text size to fight eye fatigue. I am a dyslexic and the heavy bottom don’t makes all the difference in keeping my focus. Paper books take me three times longer to read.
Hokas are the choice of a lot of ultra marathoners, so they should be great for distance etc. The problem I had with the airpod pro max is that it was super heavy on my head and gave me a headache, I ended up returning them. My mom loves them. I’ve had more success with Bose quiet comfort. My favorites will always be my regular airpod pros.
I love my kindle!!! It really makes me read more! And there’s no distractions - it makes me stay off my phone with the doom scrolling. Use the library to save money. I always travel with it and can change books whenever I feel like it without bringing a bunch of physical books with me. I want the Dyson so bad but damn that’s way too expensive… guess I’ll have to wait a few more years for the price to come down. This is a great video!! More like this plz ☺️☺️☺️
I don't have the Apple headphones, but I do have the Bose Quiet Comfort noise cancelling headphones. They've been a fantastic purchase - I can wear them for hours with no discomfort (so soft) and they do a great job blocking noise. Will be awesome for travel. A great quality but lesser cost alternative to the Apple ones.
I loved seeing your excitement and joy from these products! I don’t relate to people who just appear on trend all the time without any effort. I feel like you perfectly captured the joy and excitement that too many cool kids try to cover up. Thanks for sharing!!
I love kindle and any other form of ebooks. I know that the usual hate ebooks get is that you lose the experience of having a physical book (turning pages )and getting that fresh book smell. However as someone who lives in a small apartment having the ability to own 100s of books in one tiny device is amazing! Also as someone with bad eyesight I like that you can make the font bigger. I like that you can book mark pages without worrying of damaging pages, i can write notes and highlight my favorite passages. Although this might be the most controversial aspect there are many websites only where you can download free books. As someone who was really poor as a teenager i relied on these websites to get access to a variety of books!
I absolutely love my kindle! I am also a BIG physical book person, but its so convenient and I really love it when I'm in a reading slump. BIG GAME CHANGER: putting a pop-socket on it so it's a little more comfortable to hold! I love this video!
Carrie, I loved Verity when I read it. You've inspired me to pick up my Kindle again and start reading. I've been in quite a slump lately. Loved this video!
The hoka hype is real. I am a nurse and these are the hands down best nursing shoes I have ever worn. my feet used to scream at me after work until I got these. SO GOOD.
I just bought a kobo (similar to a kindle, but not from amazon) and I love it so much. I got a little red cover that makes it feel more like a book in my hands, but it's still easier to hold than a physical book and it's waterproof! I still buy books and picked up a ton at a library sale last weekend, I just download free versions of the books I already bought physical copies of so I can also read them on the e-reader when that's more convenient.
I had the same feeling about Dyson vacuums (thinking maybe they're overhyped) and then I got one second hand. It's amazing and I'd never buy a different brand. It's pretty light and it like coverts like a damn Transformer. Also about the Kindle, I have an older tablet that I use for reading only and I use all the different Kindle and reading apps. You can even borrow ebooks from the library of you're a member there. I also used to read a ton but I've been super busy and I almost make time to read a couple pages here and there.
My mom has arthritis (both of her hips were replaced) and Hokas are the only shoes she can run in and she’s been using them for years! I always get her hand-me-downs which is nice haha. I used to wear them all the time when I worked at Walmart and was standing & walking all day every day
I love my kindle. I’ve had a few just to upgrade. Paper white was the best upgrade. If you continue to like it, I suggest a pop socket to hold it better. I put mine towards the bottom center. Game changer for me. Hope you continue to love it!
Tbh I prefer reading on my phone over a kindle. It’s just one less device I have to carry around. I feel like the it girlies are on to many things but I am on to budgeting. So I may look for some dupes
Ok soooo happy you loved the Hokas!! I’ve been wearing them forever cause I have terrible flat feet and they are literally my fave shoes ever!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
