This. I LOVE velvet ring boxes and can sit and pet them for a long time, especially the very good quality ones, so when I first heard about calm strips I was really hoping they would have something velvety-- It would be much easier and convenient to have a little strip or keychain than it is to keep ring boxes on hand. Sadly, they don't.
I just wanted to say thank you Jackie for normalising fidgets and stims and neurodiversity on your channel. I got diagnosed with autism yesterday at age 30. Content like this has really helped me to understand myself and pushed me forward in getting help and healing for the things I've struggled with alone all my life. Thanks Jackie.
getting diagnosed can be scary but really good on you for getting the answer you needed! i wish you luck on discovering yourself again with this new information! you’ll do great, i’m sure ❤
Finally that first fidget I actually don't have any complaints about. Well made it's not just a cheap piece of plastic that looks like it comes out of a gumball machine and I can see it being a very effective fidget toy. In my opinion the most effective fidget toys are the ones that take practice that really gives you something to focus on. All fidgets don't need to be mindless.
I would have been cool if the checkers had a checkered texture and the Infinity circles have like raised lines just Smooth lines but alternating on the colors and if they had like different heights
I don't think the textures being irritating is just a Jackie thing. It's just the fact that neurodiverse people sense things in different ways. I often find certain textures calming and others irritating, and I know the same textures are irrelevant to others. I bought myself yarn yesterday to knit a beanie, and I tried the ball of yarn against my forehead to see if it would feel prickly - it didn't, but I will only know for sure when I get to wear the beanie for a longer time. Textures are important.
A scratchy beanie would bother almost everyone! The seams on my sweatshirt are driving me crazy right now, as are the razor wire across the toes of my socks. I think I'm pretty normal
@@lazyhomebody1356 Also a lot the people saying "I experience that too, its normal" do experience it but just weren't diagnosed and were gaslit into thinking it was just something they had to deal with instead of it being something they need and can get help with. That may be your experience especially as a lot of these disorders and disabilities are just now being researched properly.
@@aceaster2657 Are you saying there is a pill or something?! Because that would be great. All my family and friends always told me how weird I was...and "too sensitive" and basically, just ...wrong. Depressing. But I'd rather be sensitive then insensitive! It seems like SO many people are "neurodivergent" that, like, how unusual can it be?
@@lazyhomebody1356 There isn't a pill or anything to make it stop completely, rather what we have is education and acceptance. Things like sunglasses, noise cancelling headphones, clothes without seams or tags! Tips that can help you as well as a community where you don't have to feel alone anymore. Now, neurodivergent is an umbrella term that in some cases can even include mental illnesses so I can't give you an exact number or estimation because theres just too many things that can fall into that category. However, currently 2 out of every 100 people have diagnosed autism and almost 3 out of every 100 have diagnosed ADHD with many more that have gone undiagnosed. Afab people and people of color especially have a hard time getting a diagnosis because all the initial research into these disorders was done on young white boys and only now are we seeing new research into how different disorders affect different kinds of people. It's definitely a lot more common than people think and sensory issues can present in many other disorders as well, not just autism and adhd. It's a normal thing that humans can experience but not normal in the way that is actually "the norm" or something experienced by the majority if that makes sense.
I do have to say this video felt so much better to watch then the two recent Mrs. Bench videos. I felt like you were pretty fair on what you liked and didn't like. Made me happy to see.
@@TheRalphAttack thank you. I hate leaving comments that aren't happy or positive. But I like to be honest with people cause I know it helps them see what works and what doesn't. And I do my best even if it wasn't a good video to be constructive and not just say I hated something.
I have tried Calm strips before and I really like them. They currently only have the two textures, river rocks (the bumpy) and soft sand (the smoother texture). I actually enjoy the bumpier texture more than the smoother one, but that is just my preference. I would love to see more textures from them because different people like different textures and have aversions to some textures.
I got diagnosed with autism at 2 and almost everyone I met pushed it aside and when I turned 14 I found your videos and the videos helped me stop masking my autism and truly I brace it and I even got up the courage to talk to my family about how I felt with the way they were treating me so I have a lot to thank you for so THANK YOU!!!!!!
I got the calm strips for my daughter about 3 years ago. They were a pretty new company. Her complaint back then was they didn’t have enough texture. They were only slightly textured. It looks like they’ve added more texture and should offer different textures to appease us all.
I was amused every time you called a Calm Strips pack a "mystery bag" since they're not a mystery when you order them. Lol. The packaging with the inspirational quotes always felt like a nice touch. I'm a big fan of Calm Strips, myself! I put one on my phone and haven't taken it off since. I love how durable it is, because you can scratch at it with your nails for a different sensation & sound along with the general touch. Though Soft Sands (the smoother texture) is my favorite for the keychains/wearables.
Love the magnets. Back in the 90's there were these awesome things called Pogs. The artwork reminds me of those... plus the additional gameplay/fidget-ability
I am dealing with a severe bout of flu and I appreciate these videos more than ever right now. I always appreciate them, they're just extra special to me at the moment. You're such a wonderful and genuine person and I am so thankful for you, Jackie.
The pop pucks are one mystery box I would actually want doubles of. Since it's designed to use two pucks at at time, I would prefer to use matching pucks over two different ones.
An idea I just had to go with Jackie's idea is that they can definitely do multi texture even in images. So that sunset sticker could be multiple textures. I think it would be pretty cool to have the sunset be the rougher texture and the water be the softer texture.
I love the calm strips, they're great if you're into the quiet sensory stuff. They have some strips that have multiple textures, and most are used to be put on things like a tag or on your phone. As for "names" they use river rock texture (extra bumpy yet gentle), soft sand (soothing with slight grain) and a mix but those are on the longer strips.
Thanks for these throw reviews, I really liked the constructive feedback you gave both companies. I also really appreciate you getting a second opinion from Pat regarding the texture irritating his skin or if it is just you. I know in our household I am very sensitive to texture while everyone else can be neutral.
Man, I love when you say random things like "for someone who touches things in stores". I'm not the only one! Thank you. My son puts up with me petting freaking everything every time we go somewhere.
Well done, Jackie, thank you. I'm glad that you mentioned about touching things at stores to feel their texture - I do the same thing! Texture has a lot to do with my buying decisions. :)
I'm a bit of a texture-thing too, I can barely do those calming stone-textures thats on the fidget cube and such for too long before it's irritating, so you're not alone Jackie! You're not alone!
I am super interested in these Jackie, they have really excited my imagination! If there were more variety of textures like for example: 1. Square of oblong ones with lines with gaps between them so you could feel the bumps and spaces between each stripe of texture. 2. Or one oblong strip with a gradient of texture, starting off at one end super smooth, and then gradually getting more and more textured towards the opposite end. I 3. Then perhaps a bullseye one with different textures for each ring with or without gaps between the rings, with the most textured either on the largest ring or on the smallest. I 4. What about a triangle shaped strip with a different texture at each pointy end. 5. And what about one than feels like puppy fur or kitten fur, ultra soft texture for those of us who live soft textures. That is something I find I need to relax, I just never gave it a name before...but I guess it's fidgeting of a kind, with soft textures. I relax completely if I have something super soft to stroke with the tips of my fingers. Weird I know but I had a super stressful childhood right up until the end of my teens, and for some reason stroking soft materials with the tips of my fingers, well it just sort of relaxes me. Go on, call me weird! Lol. Seriously tho, those are just off the top of my head, but I bet there are so many good ideas available for this concept. I think it's exciting really! God bless you Jackie, and all those you love. Have a great rest of your week!
I have to check the fabric content of all the clothes I buy for myself because man made fabrics all make me itch. I'm pretty much stuck paying for 100% cotton, linen, silk clothes. I end up petting all the clothes while shopping. You're not alone with your sensitivity to textures.
You said the magnet was pretty strong, does that mean it would have an effect on electronics? like if it gets near your phone will it mess up your phone or if you have a watch or something- like a battery operated car key will the magnet scramble that?
The calm strips I also believe are on the right track but I know exactly what you mean when some textures seem almost too much for a long time use but love this idea as well. The magnetic ones look like something I'd probably use all day everyday 😂 awesome idea and love that you can buy packs for new magnets
I bought calmstrips a few months ago and thought i didnt like the river rock texture (what jackie calls jagged) but its completely grown on me and i use it way more than the smoother one now!
I liked the colorful popsocket magents the most - like the pastel one and the donut attack. These seem pretty fun. Hope you're having a good winter so far. Merry Christmas!
Love your videos, Jackie! They’re always so much fun to watch. I agree with you about the calm strips, I don’t think I’d like the rough textured ones. I think it’s a great idea and they’re off to a good start, but they need more variety.
Oh I love calm strips! I have a keychain one that I play with when standing in line or sitting in traffic. They aren’t intended to be mystery packages, you choose the patterns and recently they came out with some bigger ones that you can trace with your fingers while doing breathing exercises. They aren’t super sticky so you can peel up the edge and pick at it. I have friends that love to pick at them but that isn’t my thing so I can’t speak to how well they stay. My keychain one is holding up great after over a year of frequent fidgeting. My only wish is that they weren’t as expensive so I could stick them everywhere 😅
I always just used the regular pop sockets. When you pull them all the way out and tilt it on its side it's such a satisfying click. And the ones that spin will spin forever.
These remind me soooooo much of Pogs from the 80's, just magnetic! More durable too. But are they okay around electronics? What a blast from the past! 🙃🙃😃
Also my thought, a break strip would help. Loving the concept behind this product. And the Pop Sockets look like too much fun. Off topic, I received my dragon hoodie, but not opening package until the holidays. Ahh, I can't wait!
i really hope calm strips take your criticism into consideration. i’ve thought about getting them before but didn’t know what they would feel like. i’d be interested in more variety of textures as someone who likes to fidget with clothes
You gotta love Pat.😄 He's so chill about everything. 😊 Jackie, I totally get what you're saying about the texture becoming irritating after a while. Cutting it up was a good idea.
Jackie, you’re the best. Thank you for normalizing neurodivergent needs and stims. This is key! To ended the stigma! And I say this a nursing student who is constantly getting weird looks for playing with drum toys while taking notes in class
Jackie, have you seen the new resin blind bags that are food themed? Saw them on Paul and Shannon’s channel and instantly thought of you Edit: also I wonder if the calm strips could do like sticky fabrics? Like not the fabrics actually be sticky, but they could stick so they can use like silk, cotton, velvet, etc or do like a plastic or vinyl with various bumps like they are trying to do with the paper but possibly make it more drastic.
I'm also in Canada, like Jackie is. Hope they can be found here. They look like an amazing product. I know Jackie has her connections, so hoping she shares these here. Great suggestions, Mackenzi!
I have used the Calm Strips before and they really help! I have autism and I get very excited very quickly. These are super helpful and I love them! I love this video deffo saving it to my playlist!!
A great storage option for the extra magnetic pieces is maybe the fridge? Use them as fridge magnets when not on ur toy? They look really fun. I admit I wasn't holding out much hope for it until u started playing w it. But now I definitely see the appeal
Thank you for saving my night, I came home from work with a bad migraine and now I just want to relax and go to sleep by watching your video. It helps so so much...
For the calm strips...does anyone else remember those 3d stickers with the plastic lines you could run your nails down and they sounded like a zipper. I was hoping the infinity sticker was going to have those lines following the stripes. You could trace the sticker with your finger, and the grooves would guide you, so you could do it mindlessly, and then there would be the crossover part that would give you a change in texture. I'd like one about 2-3 inches I could put on the back of my phone and trace my thumb along it.
@TheBookish42 I think they are hologram now that you say it, I had bookmarks, stickers, and pogs with that plastic on them, and lived scratching them like a cat with a scratching post, lol.
Aww, i thought might be different textures too. I used to love having a lenticular hologram sticker on my books and run my nail across it. Annoyed everyone in earshot like, but calming for me. Hoped would be like that.
I think they're on the right path with the calm strips, but texture need a bit work. Maybe felt/velvet type and definitely smooth service for a break from all the textures. I prefer little bit texture, but also some break from it. The magnet one looks cool, and nice designs too
Chronic pain can mess with your nerves and make things feel more intense than they would for someone else, or even something that isn’t painful to another person can hurt 🥺 so it makes sense to me, it’s not just a Jackie-thing it’s a chronic pain thing
I am soooo happy you did these, I've been seeing these and wanted to know about them before I forked out the cash...I am a textured person...like I was interested in the calming stripes because I like the texture of almost sandpaper/Velcro...my favorite is the texture grips on the back of my Xbox series x controller...and I can't find it anywhere
One I love that little squishy keychain thing I’m getting it for Christmas too I’m used to making snakes out of beads not all the crafty stuff but I’m still gonna try!
I love the Calm Strips. I have one of the rougher texture on one half of my phone and the other one on the other half. To me, they are my fidget "toys". I can hold my phone in my hand and rub the strips to help me focus better.
Please jackie start putting the links to where you buy the products u review so us grains can buy them to. Love you queen grain 😁😍💖 thanks for this hon.
I love calm strips, I have the long strips on my personal desks and at work on my keyboard so I can focus to read while scratching and picking at the bumpier texture.
I prefer softer textures myself. I work with a lot of fabrics and minky is def my fave. So I think if they add more textures they'll def be into something great
LMAO!! JAKEH! I'm laughing so hard over here, I have your "your brain, my brain" sticker on my laptop and its got a good raise on it, I was watching this thinking, "I don't think I care about textures on stickers that much" while I was RUNNING MY FINGER AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR STICKER! LMAO!! Apparently I don't know the strength of my own fidget brain just yet. So thank you!
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well it was about time i get a pair for myself.
I like Pat's assessment and agreement that it's a Jackie thing. And then he asked for permission to leave. Made me chuckle.
Pat is adorable
Pats a legend! You can see why him and Jackie make such a good team ❤
I love Pat as much as Sika.😂
I think a more velvety/flocked material would be a good one to add in the mix of textures. Maybe even something with a silicone ribbed as well.
You just know Jackie thought, "for her pleasure"
I would love one that was fluffy, and silk like
I hate velvet but yes I was hoping for a silicone ribbed so you could scratch it with your nail and I love the feel of silicone.
This. I LOVE velvet ring boxes and can sit and pet them for a long time, especially the very good quality ones, so when I first heard about calm strips I was really hoping they would have something velvety-- It would be much easier and convenient to have a little strip or keychain than it is to keep ring boxes on hand. Sadly, they don't.
I like this a silicone with different bumps or shapes that does it for me I'm unsure about what they have.
I just wanted to say thank you Jackie for normalising fidgets and stims and neurodiversity on your channel. I got diagnosed with autism yesterday at age 30. Content like this has really helped me to understand myself and pushed me forward in getting help and healing for the things I've struggled with alone all my life. Thanks Jackie.
getting diagnosed can be scary but really good on you for getting the answer you needed! i wish you luck on discovering yourself again with this new information! you’ll do great, i’m sure ❤
@@elfie6252 thank you
@Oneofakind24that’s wgat I say
Finally that first fidget I actually don't have any complaints about. Well made it's not just a cheap piece of plastic that looks like it comes out of a gumball machine and I can see it being a very effective fidget toy. In my opinion the most effective fidget toys are the ones that take practice that really gives you something to focus on. All fidgets don't need to be mindless.
I would have been cool if the checkers had a checkered texture and the Infinity circles have like raised lines just Smooth lines but alternating on the colors and if they had like different heights
Like an embossing over the pictures/designs.. even flocking (a velvet) on some patterns, and a combination of it would be good
The calm strips need a fuzzy option and a scratchable option
I don't think the textures being irritating is just a Jackie thing. It's just the fact that neurodiverse people sense things in different ways. I often find certain textures calming and others irritating, and I know the same textures are irrelevant to others. I bought myself yarn yesterday to knit a beanie, and I tried the ball of yarn against my forehead to see if it would feel prickly - it didn't, but I will only know for sure when I get to wear the beanie for a longer time. Textures are important.
A scratchy beanie would bother almost everyone! The seams on my sweatshirt are driving me crazy right now, as are the razor wire across the toes of my socks. I think I'm pretty normal
@@lazyhomebody1356 Also a lot the people saying "I experience that too, its normal" do experience it but just weren't diagnosed and were gaslit into thinking it was just something they had to deal with instead of it being something they need and can get help with. That may be your experience especially as a lot of these disorders and disabilities are just now being researched properly.
@@aceaster2657 Are you saying there is a pill or something?! Because that would be great. All my family and friends always told me how weird I was...and "too sensitive" and basically, just ...wrong. Depressing. But I'd rather be sensitive then insensitive! It seems like SO many people are "neurodivergent" that, like, how unusual can it be?
@@lazyhomebody1356 There isn't a pill or anything to make it stop completely, rather what we have is education and acceptance. Things like sunglasses, noise cancelling headphones, clothes without seams or tags! Tips that can help you as well as a community where you don't have to feel alone anymore. Now, neurodivergent is an umbrella term that in some cases can even include mental illnesses so I can't give you an exact number or estimation because theres just too many things that can fall into that category. However, currently 2 out of every 100 people have diagnosed autism and almost 3 out of every 100 have diagnosed ADHD with many more that have gone undiagnosed. Afab people and people of color especially have a hard time getting a diagnosis because all the initial research into these disorders was done on young white boys and only now are we seeing new research into how different disorders affect different kinds of people. It's definitely a lot more common than people think and sensory issues can present in many other disorders as well, not just autism and adhd. It's a normal thing that humans can experience but not normal in the way that is actually "the norm" or something experienced by the majority if that makes sense.
@@aceaster2657 Thank you! I'm so fussy I think I've done all those things on my own, but it couldn't hurt to look for more ideas
I do have to say this video felt so much better to watch then the two recent Mrs. Bench videos. I felt like you were pretty fair on what you liked and didn't like. Made me happy to see.
My thoughts exactly. Saw your comment on the other video and I totally agree!
@@TheRalphAttack thank you. I hate leaving comments that aren't happy or positive. But I like to be honest with people cause I know it helps them see what works and what doesn't. And I do my best even if it wasn't a good video to be constructive and not just say I hated something.
Which video?
@@bosoudang the two most recent figdget toy reviews from Mrs. Bench. One was a Christmas advent calendar.
@@TheRalphAttack I agree
I have tried Calm strips before and I really like them. They currently only have the two textures, river rocks (the bumpy) and soft sand (the smoother texture). I actually enjoy the bumpier texture more than the smoother one, but that is just my preference.
I would love to see more textures from them because different people like different textures and have aversions to some textures.
I got diagnosed with autism at 2 and almost everyone I met pushed it aside and when I turned 14 I found your videos and the videos helped me stop masking my autism and truly I brace it and I even got up the courage to talk to my family about how I felt with the way they were treating me so I have a lot to thank you for so
THANK YOU!!!!!!
I got the calm strips for my daughter about 3 years ago. They were a pretty new company. Her complaint back then was they didn’t have enough texture. They were only slightly textured. It looks like they’ve added more texture and should offer different textures to appease us all.
I was amused every time you called a Calm Strips pack a "mystery bag" since they're not a mystery when you order them. Lol. The packaging with the inspirational quotes always felt like a nice touch. I'm a big fan of Calm Strips, myself! I put one on my phone and haven't taken it off since. I love how durable it is, because you can scratch at it with your nails for a different sensation & sound along with the general touch. Though Soft Sands (the smoother texture) is my favorite for the keychains/wearables.
Love the magnets. Back in the 90's there were these awesome things called Pogs. The artwork reminds me of those... plus the additional gameplay/fidget-ability
I still have my pogs!
Pat is too cute. He's the perfect match for your saltiness.
We need more of Pat on this channel....
Yes!!
Paattttt, Paaaatttttt
"So it seems I have lost it" made me laugh out loud! Love your videos, Jackie!
I am dealing with a severe bout of flu and I appreciate these videos more than ever right now. I always appreciate them, they're just extra special to me at the moment. You're such a wonderful and genuine person and I am so thankful for you, Jackie.
I hope you feel better soon. Sending lots of salty hugs your way
@@nerdecrafter Thank you! Seriously, made my day seeing that you replied. I hope you're having an amazing, salty day. 💚
The pop socket packaging is resealable ! If you pull it from both sides beneath the "sealed" bit it's super easy to open and can seal back up
The pop pucks are one mystery box I would actually want doubles of. Since it's designed to use two pucks at at time, I would prefer to use matching pucks over two different ones.
An idea I just had to go with Jackie's idea is that they can definitely do multi texture even in images. So that sunset sticker could be multiple textures. I think it would be pretty cool to have the sunset be the rougher texture and the water be the softer texture.
I love the calm strips, they're great if you're into the quiet sensory stuff. They have some strips that have multiple textures, and most are used to be put on things like a tag or on your phone. As for "names" they use river rock texture (extra bumpy yet gentle), soft sand (soothing with slight grain) and a mix but those are on the longer strips.
I love the happy flower, it’s so cute!
What about extra fuzzy on calm strip? They need more than 2 varieties.
Good idea. Scented ones in the future too? Just thinking aloud here. 😬🙂
Thanks for these throw reviews, I really liked the constructive feedback you gave both companies. I also really appreciate you getting a second opinion from Pat regarding the texture irritating his skin or if it is just you. I know in our household I am very sensitive to texture while everyone else can be neutral.
Man, I love when you say random things like "for someone who touches things in stores". I'm not the only one! Thank you. My son puts up with me petting freaking everything every time we go somewhere.
Well done, Jackie, thank you. I'm glad that you mentioned about touching things at stores to feel their texture - I do the same thing! Texture has a lot to do with my buying decisions. :)
The magnetic pop sockets looks so cool. They are like a hybrid between a yoyo and bottle flip
Can you just imagine the calm strips in fuzzy, furry, or squishy material love your videos
I'm a bit of a texture-thing too, I can barely do those calming stone-textures thats on the fidget cube and such for too long before it's irritating, so you're not alone Jackie! You're not alone!
I’ve never even heard of a fidget puck keychain before, but it looks pretty mindlessly fun to have on a house-keying🥰🥰🥰
I am super interested in these Jackie, they have really excited my imagination! If there were more variety of textures like for example:
1. Square of oblong ones with lines with gaps between them so you could feel the bumps and spaces between each stripe of texture.
2. Or one oblong strip with a gradient of texture, starting off at one end super smooth, and then gradually getting more and more textured towards the opposite end. I
3. Then perhaps a bullseye one with different textures for each ring with or without gaps between the rings, with the most textured either on the largest ring or on the smallest. I
4. What about a triangle shaped strip with a different texture at each pointy end.
5. And what about one than feels like puppy fur or kitten fur, ultra soft texture for those of us who live soft textures.
That is something I find I need to relax, I just never gave it a name before...but I guess it's fidgeting of a kind, with soft textures. I relax completely if I have something super soft to stroke with the tips of my fingers. Weird I know but I had a super stressful childhood right up until the end of my teens, and for some reason stroking soft materials with the tips of my fingers, well it just sort of relaxes me. Go on, call me weird! Lol.
Seriously tho, those are just off the top of my head, but I bet there are so many good ideas available for this concept. I think it's exciting really! God bless you Jackie, and all those you love. Have a great rest of your week!
I have to check the fabric content of all the clothes I buy for myself because man made fabrics all make me itch. I'm pretty much stuck paying for 100% cotton, linen, silk clothes. I end up petting all the clothes while shopping. You're not alone with your sensitivity to textures.
You said the magnet was pretty strong, does that mean it would have an effect on electronics? like if it gets near your phone will it mess up your phone or if you have a watch or something- like a battery operated car key will the magnet scramble that?
Good question
That's exactly what I was thinking
I keep mine in my pocket and it has been around my phone. no problems. it feels like a refrigerator magnet I think.
I'd be more worried about a kid swallowing it to be honest. People always underestimate the danger of magnets.
I am not sure! It was near my phone but not for more than a split second
The calm strips I also believe are on the right track but I know exactly what you mean when some textures seem almost too much for a long time use but love this idea as well. The magnetic ones look like something I'd probably use all day everyday 😂 awesome idea and love that you can buy packs for new magnets
Those are actually pretty cool... LOVE the idea of them selling different mystery magnets too. (Also, Ty for putting a timestamp on the sponsor!
I bought calmstrips a few months ago and thought i didnt like the river rock texture (what jackie calls jagged) but its completely grown on me and i use it way more than the smoother one now!
Love my calmstrips. Have two on the back of my phone both sand and pebble. Honestly they are the best.
This video made me giggle all the way through. Ah, zeperfect ending to my day 😊
Thank you Jackie 🧡
Haha! Thanks for all closed captions. I definitely added your tubes. Love to watch your tubes. I love my poppuck it reminds me of ice hockey myself.
Really excited for the popsocket ones. I've wanted it since I first seen it, so glad you are reviewing it. I know I can trust you!
Jackie, I’m with you. Even seeing them advertised, I was like, man that would bug my fingers so bad and you just cemented that in my head
I liked the colorful popsocket magents the most - like the pastel one and the donut attack. These seem pretty fun. Hope you're having a good winter so far. Merry Christmas!
Love your videos, Jackie! They’re always so much fun to watch. I agree with you about the calm strips, I don’t think I’d like the rough textured ones. I think it’s a great idea and they’re off to a good start, but they need more variety.
Oh I love calm strips! I have a keychain one that I play with when standing in line or sitting in traffic. They aren’t intended to be mystery packages, you choose the patterns and recently they came out with some bigger ones that you can trace with your fingers while doing breathing exercises.
They aren’t super sticky so you can peel up the edge and pick at it. I have friends that love to pick at them but that isn’t my thing so I can’t speak to how well they stay. My keychain one is holding up great after over a year of frequent fidgeting.
My only wish is that they weren’t as expensive so I could stick them everywhere 😅
I have a feeling the popsocket artists were on Lucy in the sky with diamonds on repeat lol
My niece loves the pebble-textured strips (the ones that are very textured)!
I ❤ this review. These are helping are helping me get ideas for Xmas 🎄 gift 🎁 ideas
Jackie!!!! ❤❤ you’re an amazing soul my friend! Thank you for the constant amazing content. ( say that 10 times fast😂) ❤ ✌🏻
Californian grain here! 💪🏻
I always just used the regular pop sockets. When you pull them all the way out and tilt it on its side it's such a satisfying click. And the ones that spin will spin forever.
These remind me soooooo much of Pogs from the 80's, just magnetic! More durable too. But are they okay around electronics? What a blast from the past! 🙃🙃😃
Also my thought, a break strip would help. Loving the concept behind this product. And the Pop Sockets look like too much fun.
Off topic, I received my dragon hoodie, but not opening package until the holidays. Ahh, I can't wait!
Jackie, I live in Canada, Ontario and they had the toy mini brands at the dollar store. Just to let you know😀
i really hope calm strips take your criticism into consideration. i’ve thought about getting them before but didn’t know what they would feel like. i’d be interested in more variety of textures as someone who likes to fidget with clothes
POGS need to make a comeback lol
Made me think of Pogs too. I second that motion.
Exactly!
Definitely!!
yaaaaaaas bring them back
I was thinking the pop socket thing was POGS 2.0 LOL! Came to comments to see if I was alone. 😄
I litterally love your content and the positive vibes you bring
And that makes me so happy so keep on working hard 😊 and FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS !!!
When she calls out, "Pat!" And you look for the goat!! Paaaattt. Lol! Nice sassy responses, editor!!
You gotta love Pat.😄 He's so chill about everything. 😊 Jackie, I totally get what you're saying about the texture becoming irritating after a while. Cutting it up was a good idea.
Pat is my balance lol❤️ I knew you grains would get me!
Jackie, you’re the best. Thank you for normalizing neurodivergent needs and stims. This is key! To ended the stigma! And I say this a nursing student who is constantly getting weird looks for playing with drum toys while taking notes in class
Jackie, have you seen the new resin blind bags that are food themed? Saw them on Paul and Shannon’s channel and instantly thought of you
Edit: also I wonder if the calm strips could do like sticky fabrics? Like not the fabrics actually be sticky, but they could stick so they can use like silk, cotton, velvet, etc or do like a plastic or vinyl with various bumps like they are trying to do with the paper but possibly make it more drastic.
I'm also in Canada, like Jackie is. Hope they can be found here. They look like an amazing product. I know Jackie has her connections, so hoping she shares these here.
Great suggestions, Mackenzi!
@@JackalopeBunny from what I saw I think it’s geared 8 and up, but I’m not positive.
I have used the Calm Strips before and they really help! I have autism and I get very excited very quickly. These are super helpful and I love them! I love this video deffo saving it to my playlist!!
I understand what you were saying and agree. Just cute summoning Pat.
Jackie is a legitimate GENIUS! She improved the calm strips ok the fly
I've been interested in calm strips and love how the company presents themselves. I'm glad they reached out to you
A great storage option for the extra magnetic pieces is maybe the fridge? Use them as fridge magnets when not on ur toy? They look really fun. I admit I wasn't holding out much hope for it until u started playing w it. But now I definitely see the appeal
Thank you for saving my night, I came home from work with a bad migraine and now I just want to relax and go to sleep by watching your video. It helps so so much...
Jackie's new video makes being stuck in bed sick not so bad at all! Love you Jackie 🦖💚
For the calm strips...does anyone else remember those 3d stickers with the plastic lines you could run your nails down and they sounded like a zipper. I was hoping the infinity sticker was going to have those lines following the stripes. You could trace the sticker with your finger, and the grooves would guide you, so you could do it mindlessly, and then there would be the crossover part that would give you a change in texture. I'd like one about 2-3 inches I could put on the back of my phone and trace my thumb along it.
Were they called hologram or holographic, either way they would have different images depending on the viewing angle and had that texture.
@TheBookish42 I think they are hologram now that you say it, I had bookmarks, stickers, and pogs with that plastic on them, and lived scratching them like a cat with a scratching post, lol.
Yay Jackie 🎉 love this time of day ❤
Aww, i thought might be different textures too. I used to love having a lenticular hologram sticker on my books and run my nail across it. Annoyed everyone in earshot like, but calming for me. Hoped would be like that.
Always love Jackie reviews - especially love the Pat interlude! You two are awesomeness
That magnet thing looks like so much fun thoooo :D And I agree about the multi-texture thing. My fingers would also get annoyed with just 1 texture.
Warm fuzzies first 30 seconds into the video🥰🥰🥰 Thanks Jackie
Love yourVideos so so so much I can't imagine if I had to stop watching you I love you So Sasha so so so
I would like to offer kitty editor a treat. Such a good kitty editor needs to be spoiled with kitty treats. 😉
Yes. Much props and kitty treats for the editor. Maybe some catnip too?
I really love the popsocket magnet thingy!!
Yeah, for pat's input 🥰
Have a great week, and if you have a bad day think, tomorrow will be better! ❤
I love my calm strips but I definitely can see where they can irritate the skin. I have them on my phone and the long keychain one.
something interesting - MINIVERSE MAKE IT MINI FOOD. Like mini DIY with resin and it is so cute! Try it, Jackie!
A rubbery texture sticker would be calming for me. Lines/dots/zigzags etc
I absolutely love calm strips. I have one right beside my bed on my desk and I use it all the time.
I like pat. He’s sounds like a good partner
I couldn't take the 'calm' strips part seriously... Everytime she said 'Calm' strip... As Jackie says, 'Take your mind out of the gutter' XD
Loving the magnets! I would store them on my fridge lol! The long book mark style textured calm strip are awesome on the back of your phone!
I think they're on the right path with the calm strips, but texture need a bit work. Maybe felt/velvet type and definitely smooth service for a break from all the textures. I prefer little bit texture, but also some break from it. The magnet one looks cool, and nice designs too
Just got my dragon hoodie, scarf, and salty pin! Love them!
Chronic pain can mess with your nerves and make things feel more intense than they would for someone else, or even something that isn’t painful to another person can hurt 🥺 so it makes sense to me, it’s not just a Jackie-thing it’s a chronic pain thing
That green and black puck magnet reminds me of the Goosebumps theme!
Calm strips can come out with either square or puzzle shapes and that way the user can create their own texture tile play areas
Thank you so much, Jackie! You always being a smile to my face and (of course) to my heart. ^_^ You’re awesome. Merry Christmas and happy holidays.
I agree with Jackie with the multi texture.
I am soooo happy you did these, I've been seeing these and wanted to know about them before I forked out the cash...I am a textured person...like I was interested in the calming stripes because I like the texture of almost sandpaper/Velcro...my favorite is the texture grips on the back of my Xbox series x controller...and I can't find it anywhere
One I love that little squishy keychain thing I’m getting it for Christmas too I’m used to making snakes out of beads not all the crafty stuff but I’m still gonna try!
I’d love to see you review the TokiDoki advent calendar! I gotta know if it’s gonna be worth my cash.
I love the Calm Strips. I have one of the rougher texture on one half of my phone and the other one on the other half. To me, they are my fidget "toys". I can hold my phone in my hand and rub the strips to help me focus better.
Jackie, you are absolutely adorable! Love your videos! I have some friends who would love the popsockets and calm stripes. :)
Please jackie start putting the links to where you buy the products u review so us grains can buy them to. Love you queen grain 😁😍💖 thanks for this hon.
I love calm strips, I have the long strips on my personal desks and at work on my keyboard so I can focus to read while scratching and picking at the bumpier texture.
I prefer softer textures myself. I work with a lot of fabrics and minky is def my fave. So I think if they add more textures they'll def be into something great
LMAO!! JAKEH! I'm laughing so hard over here, I have your "your brain, my brain" sticker on my laptop and its got a good raise on it, I was watching this thinking, "I don't think I care about textures on stickers that much" while I was RUNNING MY FINGER AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR STICKER! LMAO!! Apparently I don't know the strength of my own fidget brain just yet. So thank you!