Amanda NakanoToday I'm talking about things that I want to be more mindful of when it comes to putting my dollar down! Been inspired to think about consumerism and slow down on my purchases this year.
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0:00 - Intro 1:20 - coffee 2:59 - new lip products 3:37 - stuffed animals 4:22 - single use shirt 4:55 - bad quality jeans 5:27 - leisure books 5:55 - hobby related items 6:30 - blind boxes 6:59 - nail salon 7:25- surplus of cheap earrings 7:59 - new hair tools 8:39 - room decor 9:09 - make up pouches 10:00 - running accessories 10:48 - travel cups and water bottles 12:00 - outro
things I wont be buying in 2025Amanda Nakano2025-03-15 | Today I'm talking about things that I want to be more mindful of when it comes to putting my dollar down! Been inspired to think about consumerism and slow down on my purchases this year.
Business Inquiries: amandanakanobusiness@gmail.com
0:00 - Intro 1:20 - coffee 2:59 - new lip products 3:37 - stuffed animals 4:22 - single use shirt 4:55 - bad quality jeans 5:27 - leisure books 5:55 - hobby related items 6:30 - blind boxes 6:59 - nail salon 7:25- surplus of cheap earrings 7:59 - new hair tools 8:39 - room decor 9:09 - make up pouches 10:00 - running accessories 10:48 - travel cups and water bottles 12:00 - outro
Music: Louie Zong on Bandcamp
Socials: Instagram: amanda.nakano TikTok: swollenbeansyour messy room is holding you backAmanda Nakano2025-10-13 | Decluttering once and for all. Getting rid of the items that always seem to pile up around us can be hard. However, it just needs to get done! I've really had to work on learning to let items go and moving forward in the past few years. Although hard, I find myself much more relieved when I have less physical things to worry about. It's a process and not perfect, so I encourage you to find your own rhythm of decluttering. What works in your life?
0:00 - intro 1:23 - why decluttering is important 2:32 - Tip #1 3:18 - Tip #2 4:11 - Tip #3 5:34 - Tip #4 6:31 - Tip #5 7:09 - Tip #6 8:57 - Tip #7 11:54 - Tip #8 13:40 - Tip #9 14:21 - closing thoughts
Music: Louie Zong on Bandcamp
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Socials: Instagram: amanda.nakano TikTok: swollenbeans10 things Im not buying this #fall #deconsumption #mindfullivingAmanda Nakano2025-10-01 | Find more about this video on my channel!
Socials: Instagram: amanda.nakano TikTok: swollenbeans10 things Im not buying this #fall #deconsumption #mindfullivingAmanda Nakano2025-10-01 | Socials: Instagram: amanda.nakano TikTok: swollenbeans10 things Im not buying this #fall #deconsumption #mindfullivingAmanda Nakano2025-10-01 | Socials: Instagram: amanda.nakano TikTok: swollenbeans10 things Im not buying this fallAmanda Nakano2025-09-26 | Financially responsible Fall is here! Spending Aware Autumn! As the seasons change, there are so many new fall/autumn themed items coming our way! It's been a rush online as our timelines have been met with hauls, product launches and seasonal bits.
It's fun to celebrate, but also important to buy what makes sense for our lives! $5 here and there add up over time, and I want to make sure you are slowing your roll and being reminded that not everyone consumes items the way we see oversaturated content on TikTok.
Overall, this is my personal list and I encourage you to make your own! Saying yes to yourself can look like maybe hanging onto that $20 for something you really want. Don't lose the battle to easy, quick, non timeless items! Make sure the item you want is truly going to add to your life and not become a chore later on.
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0:00- intro 1:09 - Pumpkin Spice lattes 2:31 - Candles 2:55 - Lip Products 3:38 - Boots 4:13 - Warm accessories 5:35 - Sweaters 7:35 - new iPhone 8:27 - Holiday decor 9:55 - Dyeing my hair 11:18 - Perfume 11:47 - closing thoughtshelp me deinfluence my running wishlist #running #marathon #runnerAmanda Nakano2025-09-22 | Socials: Instagram: amanda.nakano TikTok: swollenbeanslive your it girl life for freeAmanda Nakano2025-09-18 | There are so many ways to have fun for free and on a budget. Whether you want to add to your lore or are trying out pilates, there are ways to do it on a budget. I love finding ways to save so that I can put my money towards other things I love. Let me know if you like these ideas or have any to share!
Music: Louie Zong on bandcamp
Socials: Instagram: amanda.nakano TikTok: swollenbeanstrends I dont want to see in 2025Amanda Nakano2025-08-27 | today we're talking about trends that I'm ready to move on from, for various reasons. From fast fashion knock offs to items cosplaying sustainability, we need to lock in for some more mindful purchases. The search continues for useful products that will stand the test of time and serve multiple functions! Let me know what you don't want to see and what you think has been over done online.
0:00 - intro 0:12 - Mary Jane Sambas 2:03 - TikTok shop 4:08 - Pins & Badges 4:36 - Over Organization 5:56 - Mini Hydroflask 7:08 - Hauls in every video 8:52 - Single stone engagement ring 10:07 - Fast fashion ponchos 11:05 - Octobuddy 12:30 - Outro
Music: Louie Zong on Bandcamp
Socials: Instagram: amanda.nakano TikTok: swollenbeansdear girls in their 20s... this might be hard to hearAmanda Nakano2025-08-08 | see the rest of the video on my channel
Music: Louie Zong
Socials: Instagram: amanda.nakano TikTok: swollenbeans11 things that are hard to hearAmanda Nakano2025-08-05 | yeah girl, it's time to eat your vegetables with 11 things that might be hardt o hear, but will grow you. these are somethings that I have come to realize in the last few months and i wanted to share. our lives are so special and making the most of it and being the best person can be hard. there's so many things that make can life extra challenging, such as insecurity, other people, disappointment, self doubt and painful experiences. i want to reiterate that you can move past it and become stronger.
Music: Louie Zong
Socials: Instagram: amanda.nakano TikTok: swollenbeansthings Im still buying in 2025Amanda Nakano2025-07-27 | Find the rest of the video on my channel!
Socials: Instagram: amanda.nakano TikTok: swollenbeansthings Im still buying in 2025Amanda Nakano2025-07-25 | What am I buying in 2025? Some guilty pleasures and services that I think are worth it an I enjoy. This is a spin on the "propaganda I'm still falling for" trend and the counterpart to my "Thing I won't be buying in 2025." Everyone is different in the way they like to spend their money in time! Thought this would be fun for people who are curious! With that being said welcome to a chatty get ready with me (grwm) as I let you know some of the propaganda I'm still falling for.
Socials: Instagram: amanda.nakano TikTok: swollenbeans#thrift with meAmanda Nakano2025-07-09 | Socials: Instagram: amanda.nakano TikTok: swollenbeanstrying new things series: episode 1Amanda Nakano2025-07-09 | Music: Louie Zong on Bandcamp
Socials: Instagram: amanda.nakano TikTok: swollenbeanshow to edit YouTube videosAmanda Nakano2025-06-30 | Want to make your iMovie edits look aesthetic, professional, and not like they were made on iMovie? 💻✨ In this video, I’ll show you how I level up my iMovie edits with simple tips, creative hacks, and girly design inspo to give your content that “editor who knows what she’s doing” vibe.
Whether you're editing for YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram, these beginner-friendly editing tricks will help you create high-quality, pretty videos with iMovie, no fancy software needed! Perfect for lifestyle creators, vloggers, or anyone who wants cute and polished content. 💖🎀
0:00 - Intro 1:01 - the basics 6:44 - clip audio 7:44 - color correcting 8:43 - audio filters 9:31 - titles 11:00 - canva titles 15:12 - transitions 16:25 - stylizing videos clips 18:26 - key framing 22:41 - DIY green screen transition 24:22 - adding music/ copyright free 30:11 - final video result
#imovietutorial #AestheticEdits #VideoEditingTips #ContentCreator #iMovieHacks #ThatGirlEdits #iMovieForYouTube #EditingForBeginnersSolo days in #japanAmanda Nakano2025-06-18 | ...birds were a paid actor #london #summer #travel #ootdAmanda Nakano2025-06-15 | ...#matcha #japan #vacationAmanda Nakano2025-05-22 | Socials: Instagram: amanda.nakano TikTok: swollenbeans#brandymelville #tokyo #japanAmanda Nakano2025-05-22 | Socials: Instagram: amanda.nakano TikTok: swollenbeans#brandymelville #tokyoAmanda Nakano2025-05-22 | Socials: Instagram: amanda.nakano TikTok: swollenbeansConvenience store food in #JapanAmanda Nakano2025-05-22 | Socials: Instagram: amanda.nakano TikTok: swollenbeansI love GlossierAmanda Nakano2025-05-22 | Socials: Instagram: amanda.nakano TikTok: swollenbeansfilm camera diaries (Pentax ME)Amanda Nakano2025-05-09 | Different than the usual content, but film is a fun hobby of mine, so I wanted to share this little video appreciating it. I love taking pictures as well as trial and error. It gets me so excited when the pictures turn out, especially as I'm still learning how to best use this Pentax ME camera.
Socials: Instagram: amanda.nakano TikTok: swollenbeanshow i do cool stuff for freeAmanda Nakano2025-04-24 | Is free stuff worth it? This week I wanted to try living my it girl life for FREE! Enjoy this vlog of me being me and reviewing some of the cool things I found to do without spending money!
0:00- intro 0:57 - free workout classes 5:08 - free coffee 6:23 - free wax/ sugaring 9:47 - free art show 11:03 - outro
Music: Epidemic Sound!
Socials: Instagram: amanda.nakano TikTok: swollenbeanshow to FINALLY enjoy your birthday in 2025Amanda Nakano2025-04-16 | being a girl on ur bday is hard... but no more! Enjoy my 24th birthday vlog as I spend time with my friends, learn more about myself and make some good memories in good old California!
0:00 - intro 0:26 - treat yourself 0:47 - spread out bday activities throughout the month 1:59 - do your favorite things 3:09 - reflect on how you want the year to go 5:15 - go see your friends and fam 7:53 - have a light hearted celebration 10:01 - outro
Music: Epidemic Sound
Socials: Instagram: amanda.nakano TikTok: swollenbeans10 UNCONVENTIONAL march favoritesAmanda Nakano2025-04-05 | let's talk about march shall we? some fun non item things I have been enjoying! Concepts, ideas, practices and other fun free ways I've been enjoying myself this month
0:00 - Intro 0:34 - Going to bed early 2:10 - Decluttering through Depop 2:26 - Layering 2:58 - Minimalist earrings 3:34 - Scrapbooking 4:17 - Morning Routine 5:46 - Daily Movement 6:37 - Learning how to do my hair 6:58 - Going to the library 8:21 - Fave YouTube creators right now 10:57 - Outro
Music: all from Epidemic Sound!
Socials: Instagram: amanda.nakano TikTok: swollenbeanswhy is everyone running a marathon in 2025Amanda Nakano2025-03-26 | let's talk about running and marathon season! 5k, 10k, half, ultra! so much to learn about these races....
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#londonmarathon tcsmarathon #marathon2025running to explore over running for metrics! #running #runner #londonAmanda Nakano2025-03-15 | get over your fear of running! meet yourself where you're at and try your best
Socials: Instagram: amanda.nakano TikTok: swollenbeanstwo worlds tiktok #london #california #travelAmanda Nakano2025-03-06 | Socials: Instagram: amanda.nakano TikTok: swollenbeansrunning as far as I can while listening to Sabrina Carpenter #vlog #dayinmylife #runningAmanda Nakano2025-03-05 | Socials: Instagram: amanda.nakano TikTok: swollenbeanswhy is everyone reading romance booksAmanda Nakano2025-03-03 | Trying something new! I don't normally read fiction, but I wanted to give it a try! Here are my thoughts on Mhairi McFarlane's book - Just Last Night. Let me know if you enjoy!
0:00 intro 0:43 thoughts before reading 1:22 reading montage 2:10 first thoughts review 3:16 second review 4:54 halfway review 6:19 mini intermission (vlog) 8:48 back to reading 9:48 final review!
Socials: Instagram: amanda.nakano TikTok: swollenbeansgrowing up with cultural identity issuesAmanda Nakano2025-02-19 | Hello everyone! I wanted to have a discussion about what it's like growing up as a third culture kid, something I know many of us are familiar with today. If you can relate to any part of this video, or have anything to share please let me know! I'm not an expert on anything - just sharing some perspective on my experience and how it has changed over the years in this podcast-y style format. I want to keep this positive and just shed some light on something I wish was discussed more!
Music: louie zong on bandcamp
Socials: Instagram: amanda.nakano TikTok: swollenbeansconquer your fear of journaling in 2025Amanda Nakano2025-02-11 | you need to start a journal.... like girl i'm being fr this time!
welcome to a bit of my journaling routine! get your journal out and come journal with me! this is by far the most therapeutic way of relaxing and necessary part of my day and i hope you can discover that for yourself too.
the prompt i used is from @moyamawhinney like ages ago, and i'm pretty sure she got it from another creator, but i cannot remember for the life of me :( if you enjoyed please let me know!
Music: everything is by Louie Zong on bandcamp.com !
Socials: Instagram: amanda.nakano TikTok: swollenbeansjanuary favorites (but im also trying to deinfluence you)Amanda Nakano2025-02-05 | helloooo
welcome to another chatty video
just wanted to share some things that I've been using and thinking about, butttt in a less conventional way that can hopefully remind you to take a look at the items you already own!
Music: everything by Louie Zong on Bandcamp!
Socials: Instagram: amanda.nakano TikTok: swollenbeansno one talks about post grad lifeAmanda Nakano2025-01-30 | Welcome to another (chatty) vlog! This stage of life is really normal, and this is me normalizing it because more people need to see that it's okay to not be doing it all after college!
time stamps 0:00 - intro 0:33 - chapter 1: morning routine 6:25 - chapter 2: the day begins 10:18 - chapter 3: desk time 13:09 - chapter 4: time to leave the house 16:19 - chapter 5: the next day 19:12 - chapter 6: back at the desk 24:39 - chapter 7: the next day 26:28 - chapter 8: job applications 28:45 - chapter 9: my 2025 vision board 30:03- outro
Socials Instagram: amanda.nakano TikTok: swollenbeansI moved to London for a yearAmanda Nakano2025-01-16 | I spent 2024 in London for the very first time!
This is what I learned from the perspective of what it's like to move to a new place, and tips that helped me thrive! More on the deeper, more niche challenges of moving, these are some of my takeaways after this year away from home. If you are in this position or are thinking of going somewhere for study abroad, traveling, or visiting family, these are the principles I would keep in mind to make sure you take advantage of the time you have there!
If you want to hear more about the details of my travel in London specifically, let me know!
0:00 - Intro 0:21 - Why I moved to London 0:48 - Major Cultural Differences 2:33 - Emotional and Mental Challenges to Moving 6:02 - Push Boundaries 8:56 - Form Habits in your New Environment 10:21- Value Alone Time 13:27 - What I Love about London
Socials Instagram: amanda.nakano TikTok: swollenbeansdays in BrightonAmanda Nakano2024-12-06 | hellurrr a vlog on my trip to Brighton with my best friends! hopefully you get some ideas on what to dooooo
let me know what you think :)
instagram: @amanda.nakano tiktok: @swollenbeanslondon chronicles: enjoy life with your best friends!Amanda Nakano2024-11-25 | oh heyyyyyy
adventures in london, showing my best friends around! it's been almost a year since i arrived and my friends came to spend time with me! we had fun catching up and doin what tourists do.
Instagram: @amanda.nakano TikTok: @swollenbeans
[chapters] 0:00 - intro 1:13 - chapter 1: I am an adult and need routine 4:21 - chapter 2: studio classes + working out 5:50 - chapter 3: besties have arrived + me trying to keep up 8:04 - chapter 4: first day w/ besties 12:31 - chapter 5: second day with the besties 18:09 - chapter 6: Buckingham palace + dins 23:37 - chapter 7: Abbey Road and SoHo 31:13 - chapter 8: besties last day in London! 33:45 - outroanother day in southern california (lacma, Disneyland and more) #socalchroniclesAmanda Nakano2021-08-27 | thanks for watching! hi everyone and welcome back! it's been a minute since I have posted because I have been in the process of moving! Expect better vlogs coming! Thank you so much for 1k subs! I hope you guys enjoy this random video of fun summer memories. Much more to come so subscribe!
-A B O U T M E- ✧age: 20 ✧living in California! ✧ethnicity: half Taiwanese and half Japanese
Sub count: 1270reacting to the happier than ever music video by Billie EilishAmanda Nakano2021-07-31 | thanks for watching! hi everyone! it's time! All of you were wondering where #happierthanever was in my last video and she is here! Sophia and I were waiting until the music video came out to listen to it for the first time! Let me tell you, it was worth the wait! Thanks for watching and enjoy!
-M U S I C U S E D- ✧all music by Louie Zong on bandcamp.com
-L I N K S M E N T I O N E D- ✧Music video: youtube.com/watch?v=5GJWxDKyk3A -A B O U T M E- ✧age: 20 ✧living in California! ✧ethnicity: half Taiwanese and half Japanese
Sub count: 960reacting to Billie Eilishs new album happier than everAmanda Nakano2021-07-30 | thanks for watching!
hey everyone, I'm back with my friend Sophia. Today we're going to be reacting to Billie Eilish's new album, happier than ever! We are so excited that it is finally out and ready to listen to. We didn't listen to every song, because some have already been out, but we hope you enjoy anyway :)
-M U S I C U S E D- ✧Intro/ Outro music by Louie Zong ✧All songs. by Billie Eilish ofc!
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-A B O U T M E- ✧age: 20 ✧living in California! ✧ethnicity: half Taiwanese and half Japanese
Sub count: 890socal chronicles// hanging out with friends, LA museums + skincareAmanda Nakano2021-07-16 | thanks for watching!
hey everyone and all my new subscribers! Just wanted to show you all what I have been up to lately. I have so much footage and a lot more content coming but here's a little quick vlog from early June! Yes! As a disclaimer this video is heavily inspired by Moya Mawhinney on Youtube so please give her channel a look!
-M U S I C U S E D- ✧background music by louie zong on bandcamp!
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-A B O U T M E- ✧age: 20 ✧living in California! ✧ethnicity: half Taiwanese and half Japanesereacting to lost cause by Billie EilishAmanda Nakano2021-06-02 | hey yalllll u already know what time it is... Today, I reacted to "lost cause" by Billie Eilish! I hope you guys enjoyed this video and please leave some comments telling me what you thought about it!
remember to subscribe for more content and I'll see u laterrrrrrrr
-A B O U T M E- ✧age: 20 ✧living in California! ✧ethnicity: half Taiwanese and half Japaneseanother day in southern california // socal chroniclesAmanda Nakano2021-05-31 | thanks for watching!
hey everyone! i am back with another weekly vlog! I hope you guys enjoyed watching us spend the day in San Diego :) make sure to like and subscribe and I will see y'all again next week!
-A B O U T M E- ✧age: 20 ✧living in California! ✧ethnicity: half Taiwanese and half Japanesehow to cook with 5 girls who cant (VEGAN EDITION)Amanda Nakano2020-12-08 | my friends and I decided to have a night in! We made tacos and enjoyed a chill and safe Friday night!
-A B O U T M E- ✧age: 19 ✧living in California! ✧ethnicity: half Taiwanese and half Japanese!lets watch the sunrise at 4amAmanda Nakano2020-08-07 | thanks for watching!
-A B O U T M E- ✧age: 19 ✧living in California! ✧ethnicity: half Taiwanese and half Japanese!spend a summer day with us: SoCal edition!!!Amanda Nakano2020-07-09 | decided to spend an afternoon with my friend Caitlin! this video took way longer to edit than it needed to, but hope everyone's been safe lol
-A B O U T M E- ✧age: 19 ✧living in California! ✧ethnicity: half Taiwanese and half Japanese!REACTING to Billie Eilishs bury a friend from WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP WHERE DO WE GO?Amanda Nakano2019-01-31 | if you enjoyed this video, make sure to like it and subscribe for moreeeeeee
HEY SHORTIESSSSSS! Sophia and I are reacting to Billie's new song once again! This completely blew our minds and we just wanted to share for funsies, ya know? So take everything lightly! I hope y'all love the music video and song as much as we do! We are so excited to keep supporting Bil in all her music and whatever she creates! (: