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

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  • 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
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  • @KeeganActon
    @KeeganActon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +189

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      OMG love this tip! Pinning your comment 👏

    • @emilygrace266
      @emilygrace266 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      WHAT!?

  • @jackybanda9768
    @jackybanda9768 3 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Wow yes & yes... love these 👏

  • @sosgood00
    @sosgood00 3 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    I found this so interesting! Especially as it was a more realistic one rather than just a bunch of designer stuff ❤️

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I'm so glad!

    • @XSemperIdem5
      @XSemperIdem5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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.

  • @jenrussell4332
    @jenrussell4332 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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!

  • @KeeganActon
    @KeeganActon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    do you remember sitting on a bench in LA going over the pros and cons and getting a macbook laptop😂💀

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      hahah yes 😂 I miss our LA chats!

  • @sarahsw97
    @sarahsw97 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is so true! You have to know yourself & what is important to you! Thanks for watching & commenting!

  • @gracietaylor6516
    @gracietaylor6516 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love how down to earth your content feels. Glad I'm subbed!

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Aww thank you! I’m so glad you’re here :)

  • @799China
    @799China 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Love that! The ipad is so handy for school!

  • @doingdentalschool
    @doingdentalschool 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    *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 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I just feel like the designer stuff doesn't do a lot for me haha 😂 Glad you found it relatable!

  • @heatherloftus6403
    @heatherloftus6403 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG!! I have been waiting for this, some of my favourite vlogs🥰🥰 Thank you !!

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yay! So glad I finally got to post it!

  • @WinchelleRoss
    @WinchelleRoss 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm so glad that you found this video helpful! Thank you so much for watching!

  • @JulieBravo
    @JulieBravo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Never a dull video with you! Loved this, watched the whole thing!!

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're the best! Thanks Julie ❤️

  • @lemonade8846
    @lemonade8846 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Best purchase: years of budget travel
    Worst purchase: gym membership that I never really used!

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ohh my mom has a few gym memberships she never uses either 😂 Love that you've experienced some amazing travel memories!

  • @leoniederegt4756
    @leoniederegt4756 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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!

  • @marissagray4132
    @marissagray4132 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    loving the videos lately!! So sorry about your power! STAY SAFE!

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! You too 💕

  • @KeeganActon
    @KeeganActon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    all of these worst purchases are giving me flashbacks to when you would snapchat me after telling me the story🥲

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hahhaha yes...thanks for listening to my rants lol

  • @astrocutie37
    @astrocutie37 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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!

  • @meghanburke1023
    @meghanburke1023 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    ahh yes excited for this! but also ur room is SO PRETTY i love itt
    - avery pearl films :)

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aww thank you! It's my happy place!

  • @Abbyel
    @Abbyel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    "it's currently december- no.." hahaha!!

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hahah I'm a mess 😂

    • @Abbyel
      @Abbyel 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KiaraMadisen hahaha don't worry I still think it's March 2020!

  • @melinabadillo7304
    @melinabadillo7304 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    the voice of experience have spoken, if Kiara said, I don't have any doubts on it. Love your videos 💖

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hehe you're the best...thanks for watching!

  • @avamakanui
    @avamakanui 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yesss this was sooo helpful!!! Do more of these kinds of videos !!💗

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Will do!! Thanks for watching Ava!

  • @norameudt1654
    @norameudt1654 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this vid! I also love your room so much !!

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!! ❤️

  • @mobileonegaming
    @mobileonegaming 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the video, lol gave me another perspective about money! Thanks Kiara. Stay safe!

  • @eshass01
    @eshass01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      haha the expensive house plants made me lol 😂 I love your best purchases...those actually spark joy which is very important!

  • @Vittoriodeab
    @Vittoriodeab 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't know why but whenever i watch kiara's videos, my days are more calm

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      aww I am so glad! Thank you so much for watching & for your kind comment!

  • @christineriez
    @christineriez 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    ily kiaraa ❤️ stay safe

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love you! Thank you so much for watching!

  • @edenl3329
    @edenl3329 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Can you please make a video on budgeting in college while paying for rent, groceries, gas, etc?

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ohh yes I need to! Stay tuned!

  • @mariaaagaard7578
    @mariaaagaard7578 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved this video, very useful! Thank you 😊

  • @krystinas5985
    @krystinas5985 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Best purchase I’ve ever made: my first home :) best investment to this day and I truly love it!

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's so amazing! I hope to one day add that to my list of best purchases too!

  • @luciegriffiths4284
    @luciegriffiths4284 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was so entertaining. Love the Starbucks story. Haha

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      haha yea I could never study in that spot again 😂

  • @jennya7040
    @jennya7040 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Okay yes Jennifer 👏 So proud of you that is amazing ❤️

  • @stephdurkee
    @stephdurkee 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love this video!!!! and u kiara!!

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm so glad! Thank you so much for watching!

  • @megan.johnson
    @megan.johnson 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    live for these vids!!!

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm so glad! I've been meaning to make this forever!

  • @cos323
    @cos323 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Kiara! 🤗

  • @ervinsmoviecorner8748
    @ervinsmoviecorner8748 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool job, Kiara!❤️❤️

  • @addisonswannack
    @addisonswannack 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes!! Love the video!!

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yay! Thank you for watching!

  • @brianafitzgerald8474
    @brianafitzgerald8474 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your hair!!

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I got on that overnight braid game!

  • @BballbandDluvr22
    @BballbandDluvr22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    best purchase: moving to Japan
    worst purchase: all the cute stuff in Japan

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hahahaha the cute stuff is so tempting 😂

  • @evaaliciaperez5895
    @evaaliciaperez5895 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WHAT ABOUT YOUR SMEG TOASTER?🤣
    Amazing video Kiara! Ilysm

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha this was on the original list but I deemed it too superficial and thought of better ideas 😂

  • @annabanana6385
    @annabanana6385 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love thisss❤️

  • @SenecaBrynn
    @SenecaBrynn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    this was so good! definitely going to look into Roth IRAs now, so helpful!

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's what I like to hear! Make it happen!

  • @emilygrace266
    @emilygrace266 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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!

  • @alyssameyyy
    @alyssameyyy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video!! I hope you can do a "How I Budget/Manage My Expenses" video :)))

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ohh yes I need to do this!!

  • @katiebrown9400
    @katiebrown9400 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ohh girl I've done some Sephora purchases too that I regret...you get so excited & then you're like "was that really necessary??" 😂

  • @madiebrozell5101
    @madiebrozell5101 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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!

  • @mackenzie5235
    @mackenzie5235 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love love love your room, where did you get those pictures on your wall?

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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!

  • @bhattsweta771
    @bhattsweta771 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 👏

  • @advika4312
    @advika4312 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    ilyyy kiara

  • @rosariocl2835
    @rosariocl2835 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Almost 25 minutes??? You go girl!

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      why was I getting fired up in this video...I must like to tell stories or something 😂

  • @biancamazza9733
    @biancamazza9733 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos!

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So glad! Thank you so much for watching!

  • @UniceLiu
    @UniceLiu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    these are my FAVORITE vids to do since i have no idea how to budget😭

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

      how is it that we watch the same exact TH-camrs lol

  • @LivingInElysium
    @LivingInElysium 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LOL Kiara not knowing "digitized" is the most wholesome thing ever.

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      omg lol. HAHAHAHA

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      learn something new everyday 😂

    • @LivingInElysium
      @LivingInElysium 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KiaraMadisen 😊it was so cute!

  • @clairesauzel
    @clairesauzel 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg I need those !! Im gonna add some to my list!

  • @kj9657
    @kj9657 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Omg. That is the best news wow. Good for you girl! ❤️

  • @emilyrussell8958
    @emilyrussell8958 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this convinced me to finally buy a gel manicure set

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      omg yay! You're going to love it!

  • @ryannecarter4105
    @ryannecarter4105 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Woah such a cool vid idea, I am an impulse buyer so I feel this!

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      haha yea we need to think before we buy 😂

  • @Veronica_Paulina
    @Veronica_Paulina 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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 😅

  • @EmmaRomano15
    @EmmaRomano15 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ur hair looks stunning miss girl

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      omg thank you I have not gotten it done in 6 months 😂

  • @AyseG2SJMS
    @AyseG2SJMS 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love being one of the few who were there for the Spain story 👀

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the real ones know the truth ;)

  • @hellosunshine4853
    @hellosunshine4853 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @twoalpackas
    @twoalpackas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      haha something about those Nissan's 😂

  • @XSemperIdem5
    @XSemperIdem5 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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!

  • @bethanymclean2136
    @bethanymclean2136 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @KimberlyCan
    @KimberlyCan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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!

  • @Danivg14
    @Danivg14 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      oh no the cardholder 😂 the worst. Love your best purchase...that sounds so rewarding! Thanks for watching!

  • @abbyhaessig7595
    @abbyhaessig7595 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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 :/

  • @everydayleticia
    @everydayleticia 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I spent so much money on textbooks mostly as a freshman when I did not know you could buy them used or rent them

  • @emmafeng8788
    @emmafeng8788 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KiaraMadisen The skis are still usable, thank you so much!!

  • @artsyputsy
    @artsyputsy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    By the way, I love your shirt here 😍

  • @oliviarose1313
    @oliviarose1313 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KiaraMadisen yes, comeback trips! probably will be a trip for when I am done with school (post-covid or when we can travel)

  • @slouberiee
    @slouberiee 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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

  • @stephdurkee
    @stephdurkee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    so glad u have power back now tho

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too! That was an adventure 😂

  • @sabrinamarkarian1962
    @sabrinamarkarian1962 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Best purchase: my study abroad experience in Spain for a semester!

  • @carleyfitch7167
    @carleyfitch7167 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    the best purchase I ever made was my golden retriever

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      aww that's adorable! Furry friends are always worth it!

    • @carleyfitch7167
      @carleyfitch7167 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KiaraMadisen agreed!! also, I love how much time & effort you put into responding to comments! love you 🥰

  • @ClaireKantz
    @ClaireKantz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh my gosh......🙈 Bad memories....at least we were not alone. So many people experienced the same thing!

    • @ClaireKantz
      @ClaireKantz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KiaraMadisen definitely😂😅

  • @jeannelle_
    @jeannelle_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      oh yeah good lesson learned! A $200 designer purse on sale can be just as cute 😂

  • @candiceschultz8317
    @candiceschultz8317 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow these are some amazing stories! So glad you have a furry friend & a clean couch thanks to your smart shopping :)

  • @NiharikaGuptasings
    @NiharikaGuptasings 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KiaraMadisen DEFINITELY! 😂❤️ you too

  • @rozemarijnbalemans4561
    @rozemarijnbalemans4561 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      oh no your shoe struggle 🙈 I mean technically not your fault...that's just frustrating! Thanks for watching & commenting!

  • @ianmblack11
    @ianmblack11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That’s such a good point! Proud of us for starting young 👏

  • @luizmsilvei
    @luizmsilvei 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for watching!

  • @Katie-et7yv
    @Katie-et7yv 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Value-aligned spending

  • @SarahLouisePickett
    @SarahLouisePickett 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      oh really?! wow that's good to know...did you just take it to the genius bar and explain the situation?

    • @SarahLouisePickett
      @SarahLouisePickett 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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.

  • @dominikbenz8349
    @dominikbenz8349 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    amazing vidoe i enjoy love it very cool youa re so pretty

  • @abbiedelores
    @abbiedelores 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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!

  • @29treslaw
    @29treslaw 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can’t believe that Sunday is the last of February the month ran by fast

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      that is so crazy....how is this year just flying by!

  • @alaynarodriguez162
    @alaynarodriguez162 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      wait that is amazing..unless it raises tuition lol

    • @alaynarodriguez162
      @alaynarodriguez162 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KiaraMadisen honestly not too much, I feel like it pays for itself really quickly

  • @Hanrach95
    @Hanrach95 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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!

  • @13lindamarie
    @13lindamarie 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      wait that is the greatest thing I've ever heard!

  • @FarzanasLaw
    @FarzanasLaw 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    GOOD VIDEO!!!

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for watching!

  • @__samcohen
    @__samcohen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's a really good idea!

    • @XSemperIdem5
      @XSemperIdem5 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @artsyputsy
    @artsyputsy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's amazing! Your iphone is really going strong 👏

  • @setgoals312
    @setgoals312 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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!

  • @carlyhope3696
    @carlyhope3696 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

    Worst: One of those hair straighteners that looks like a hair brush
    Best: Macbook Air 2015 ... Still going strong! 👌💕

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      omg your Macbook is a rockstar.

  • @stephdurkee
    @stephdurkee 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    how much is the insurance?

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I paid about $130 for 3 years of coverage which averages out to $3.60 a month which I think is SO worth it.

    • @stephdurkee
      @stephdurkee 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KiaraMadisen yah thanks!

    • @stephdurkee
      @stephdurkee 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KiaraMadisen also i was looking thru or channels i think u sub to, u subscribe to rlly small channels thts nice

  • @lindseym329
    @lindseym329 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      One of my best purchases has to be my external hard drive for video editing / saving all of my projects there :)

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes I should totally do that! i recently got a new hard drive so I could dump everything on there!

  • @lucieg.337
    @lucieg.337 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

  • @jognfong8557
    @jognfong8557 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Speaking of the car purchase, don't u have to fill out a form if u pay more than $10,000 in cash? When u pay 2/3 of the value of the car upfront, I would think that is more than $10,000.

    • @KiaraMadisen
      @KiaraMadisen  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yep! I had to get a cashier's check at the bank to pull that much out of my account!